Do I need prior sketch-writing experience?

No; the workshop is designed for improvisers and beginners who want to learn how to shape sketches from ideas.

How long is the session?

Plan for a half- to full-day workshop — expect between 3 and 6 hours depending on the schedule posted at booking.

Will I perform in front of others?

Yes; the format includes low-stakes run-throughs and a sharing segment so everyone practices performing their material.

Is the studio accessible?

Accessibility details and the precise address are provided during booking so you can confirm access needs before arrival.

Can I record my sketch?

Recording policies depend on the coach and venue; ask at check-in—most sessions allow note-taking and may permit audio for personal review.

What experience will I leave with?

You should leave with at least one draft sketch, actionable revision notes, and clearer tools for structuring scenes and punchlines.

One-Day Sketch Workshop in Amsterdam: Turn Improv Into Performable Comedy

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands frames this one-day creative workshop that turns quick improvisation into full sketch performances. Called [Academy] 1 DAY WORKSHOP: Creating Your Own Sketches, the class welcomes anyone with curiosity and a sense of play—no sketch-writing experience required. In a compact studio near Amsterdam’s canals, participants use short exercises to generate concepts, build character beats, structure scenes, and land jokes. Coaches emphasize rehearsal over lecture: you’ll write, play, refine, and perform within the same session. Limited spots keep the group focused and the feedback specific, so at least one finished sketch usually emerges by day’s end. This workshop is practical training disguised as play: exercises teach setup, escalation, and payoff while coaches model timing and staging. Because Amsterdam’s public life is constant—bicycles, canal traffic, and rain—many sketches take cues from urban rhythms, giving performances a distinctly local flavor. That interplay between city scenes and studio practice makes the workshop a unique way to experience Amsterdam: it’s performative, observational, and cultural, all at once. Who should book? Improvisers wanting to translate spontaneous material into structured sketches, theater students seeking applied writing practice, and curious travelers who want a hands-on cultural half-day. Because the workshop is intentionally small, it’s a solid choice for groups, creative teams, or solo visitors aiming to jump into performance with direct coaching. Plan on a half- to full-day commitment, bring a notebook, comfortable clothes, and a readiness to speak and move. Accessibility details and precise address are provided at booking; the session follows clear inclusivity and safety guidelines so performers of varying experience can participate. This offering strengthens Amsterdam’s live scene by turning spectators into makers and sketch concepts into sharable work—an efficient, social way to practice craft while seeing the city from a playful, creative angle. Whether you’re a local honing a new tool or a traveler trying performance on a tight schedule, this workshop delivers focused instruction, immediate feedback, and a finished piece to claim. Sessions often use real-life prompts gathered from the neighborhood—tram announcements, shopkeeper phrases, and canal-side conversations—to root sketches in recognizable detail. Participants report that the rapid loop from idea to stage accelerates learning: weaknesses are exposed quickly, comic choices become clearer, and collaborative instincts sharpen. For visiting performers, the workshop doubles as an entry point into Amsterdam’s active fringe theater circuit; instructors may suggest local open mics and short-run festivals where new material can be tested. Practical booking advice: reserve early to guarantee a spot, arrive warmed up vocally, and be prepared for short group warmups that get you thinking in scenes. The class respects time and aims for tangible results, so expect to leave with notes, a draft sketch ready for rehearsal, and a small boost in performance confidence.

About Boom Chicago

Boom Chicago is an improv theatre and comedy venue based in Amsterdam, Noord‑Holland. The company programs a wide range of live entertainment, including short-form and long-form improv shows, stand-up comedy nights, special events, and workshops through its Academy.

Boom Chicago's calendar features headline performances such as The Famous Boom Chicago Comedy Show, Improv Spectacular, Sunday Night Live, and rotating guest acts including Ed Gamble, Fábio Porchat, Laureano Márquez, and international tours like Comedy Link Up featuring Jordan Rock.

The venue offers structured training with multiple Academy levels and electives: Intro to Improv, Level 2 (The 2‑Person Scene), Level 3 (Building Character), Level 4 (Advanced Scenework and The Joy Of Short‑Form Games), and Level 5 classes focused on long‑form play and hosting. Additional Academy programming includes musical improv intensives, comedy writing electives, student shows, and public jams and community nights such as Indie Night and Sketch Comedy Night.

Special events and collaborations are part of the program lineup — examples include Magic Bingo Brunch, Boom Gone Country monthly nights, Pro Wrestling Holland Live x Boom Chicago, and themed meet-and-greets with figures like Sjaak Swart. Premier seasonal and ticketed events range from Slide Slam PowerPoint Karaoke to holiday dinner-and-comedy shows.

Located in Amsterdam, Boom Chicago presents both local community nights and international touring acts, serving audiences and students seeking live comedy, improv training, and curated entertainment in Noord‑Holland. Show dates, times, and ticket information are listed per event to help visitors plan attendance and choose performances or classes in advance online easily.