Rich Talarico Workshop
Cadence Welcomes Renowned Comedian and Writer Rich Talarico to Richmond
Cadence is thrilled to present a special one-day event featuring celebrated comedian and writer Rich Talarico. Join us for an exclusive opportunity to learn directly from a master of the craft right here in Richmond. Space is limited, so secure your spot now!
"Rich's work on Key & Peele is nothing short of legendary."
— Jordan Peele
About Rich Talarico
Rich Talarico is a Peabody® Award-winning writer/producer with four Emmy® and four WGA Award nominations, best known for his work on Key & Peele. Rich was responsible for the Key & Peele fave “Substitute Teacher” (“…Ay-ay-Ron?”), which in 2024 was added to The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History. Rich wrote dozens of Key & Peele favorites: “Racist Zombies,” “Karim and Jahar,” “Hatz,” “Teaching Center,” “Obama Greets,” “I Pressed It Already,” “Mr. Mahina,” “Killing An African Warlord,” “When The Cameraman Thinks You’re Gay,” “Black Ice,” and many more.
Other TV credits include: MADtv, The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, and the critically acclaimed Review. An alum of Chicago’s Second City and Improv Olympic, Rich also provided punch-up work on Mean Girls and Get Out. As an improviser, Rich teaches, coaches, and performs with the long-form group Dasariski. Rich played in the early casts of Chicago’s The Armando Diaz Show and co-created the shows Close Quarters, Strap Heads, and Trio. As an actor, Rich appeared on screen on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, MADtv, the feature film High Fidelity. Talarico’s extensive experience in the comedy industry has made him a sought-after teacher, writer, and consultant. Rich is currently teaching and performing stand-up comedy around the US.
Sessions
WRITERS
Jokes, Joke Structure,
Writing Short Bits
with Rich Talarico
Rich shares insights and techniques from his years in comedy and late-night TV (SNL, MADtv, Key & Peele, The Tonight Show) and from having co-written five resident company shows for Second City in Chicago. Students will learn essentials: how to write jokes, how to identify and use comedic devices, and how to develop ideas. The class will learn how to write basic comedy staples as well as brainstorming and pitching techniques and a variety of scene types.
When
Sunday March 22nd, 10 AM - 1 PM
Where
RPAA at Dominion Energy Center (3rd Floor)
Ages: 18+
Tuition: $65
ACTORS
Long-Form Improv —
Getting Out of Your Head
with Rich Talarico
Improvisers, have you ever said of your improv performance, “I was in my head up there?” When an improviser says, “I was in my head,” what they are really saying is that they were in their LEFT brain on stage. We practice improv in our LEFT brain, and we ideally perform in our RIGHT. Kenny Werner, the jazz piano giant, says that the worst question a jazz piano player can ask themselves in performance is: “Am I cookin’?” This three-hour session will teach performers how to thrive in their RIGHT brains through LEFT brain exercises. Join Rich Talarico, alumnus of Chicago’s The Second City and Improv Olympic, as he leads this workshop that will help players find an organic flow.
When
Sunday March 22nd, 2 - 5 PM
Where
RPAA at Dominion Energy Center (3rd Floor)
Ages: 18+
Tuition: $65
Ready to Register?
Submit the following form to secure your spot! After submitting, you will be redirected to pay via Paypal.
Please feel free to email Laine Satterfield, Cadence Director of Education at laine@cadencetheatre.org with any questions.