Ever dream of making people laugh?
The Philadelphia Comedy Academy is a monthly workshop which focuses on developing and honing a 5 minute set of stand up. By the end of the month you'll get to perform this act at the prestigious Punch Line Philly.
Just like other art forms (dance, theater or vocal program) training is essential. There's a foundation that can be learned which will expedite your success... from beginner to advanced.
What you will learn...
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How to break into NYC and LA clubs and become a weekend regular.
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How to get a tv agent and manager.
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Microphone technique and improving stage mechanics.
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The difference between being a city comic and a road comic. The pros and cons of both and finding the perfect medium.
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How to develop an original persona and how to write for it.
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How to grow comedy ideas into a real stand up act.
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Different styles of writing stand up.
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How to make a living as a comedian.
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AND you can purchase a professional video from a videographer to commemorate your growth and to submit to clubs, competitions and festivals. (Most require a professional quality tape.)
What they are saying...
Jeff Ross
"Brad is hilarious and he really knows the stand-up comedy business. You can learn a lot from this guy."
The way to learn comedy is from a pro -- someone who's seen it all, been through it all, and become a success in spite of it all. Brad is one of those pros.
"Brad is a master of teaching the standup technique. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be where I am… and, if I were to do an impression of the best comedy coach it would be Brad Trackman."
"What makes Brad such a good teacher is he walks the walk. He’s been a nationally touring comedian for more than 20 years and has tons of tv credits, so I can’t think of anyone more qualified to be a teacher. But, he can't sing for shit."
Lisa Lampanelli
Frank Caliendo
Adam Ferrara
Your Instructor: Brad Trackman
Brad Trackman is a nationally acclaimed stand-up comedian whose unique talent has taken him to the big stage, with TV appearances on CBS's The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, Star Search with Arsenio Hall, AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live, MTV's The Buried Life, New Joke City with Robert Klein, NBC's Later with Bob Costas, NBC's Friday Night, TBN’s Huckabee, and Comedy Central. He has built a reputation as a versatile comedian who can deliver humor to a variety of audiences, whether at corporate events, private gatherings, or television stations. Born with a natural knack for making people laugh, Brad’s career in comedy began in NYC, where he became a regular at iconic venues, including The Comedy Cellar, Gotham, The Comic Strip Live, Carolines on Broadway, and Stand Up NY. He also made his mark in Las Vegas, performing regularly at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club in the MGM Grand and at the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City.
Brad’s comedic versatility extends beyond stand-up. He starred in a Spike TV commercial campaign as the fictitious Presidential Candidate Biff Wolanski. Known for his clean yet hilarious comedy, Brad filmed his own Dry Bar Comedy Special titled “THANKS” in Provo, Utah, where he impressed a Latter-Day Saints audience with an electrifying performance. His ability to keep it squeaky clean while delivering authentic, quick-witted punchlines earned him a humbling standing ovation.
Brad has also shared the stage with legendary comedians such as Joan Rivers, Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, and Weird Al Yankovic, cementing his status as a performer who can hold his own among the best in the industry. One of Brad’s career highlights was headlining the Radio Shack Net Together Concert in Times Square for an audience of over 5000 people, simulcast on a Jumbotron in San Francisco, a testament to his universal appeal. He has released two critically acclaimed comedy albums recorded at The D.C. Improv, which are available on iTunes. A man of many talents, Brad recently added "author" to his resume, publishing Permanently Suspended, the biography of shock jock Anthony Cumia, through Post Hill Press/Simon & Schuster.(Amazon, Barnes & Noble.)
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With his charismatic presence, engaging storytelling, and clean, sharp, relatable humor, Brad Trackman continues to push the boundaries of comedy, bringing laughter to audiences everywhere
© 2025 by Brad Trackman.