Group Classes & 1-on-1 Coaching · Atlanta
Learn Comedy from Plug
Six-week stand-up classes at Atlanta’s famous Laughing Skull Lounge, or private one-on-one coaching. Write sharper jokes, own the stage, and get up with confidence — whether it’s your first open mic or your next big set.
Choose your path
Two ways to learn
Group Classes
A six-week stand-up course at Laughing Skull Lounge — Saturdays, 10am–1pm — that ends with a graduation show on the Skull’s stage.
1-on-1 Coaching
Private sessions built around your material and goals — set punch-up, writing, tape prep, hosting and career direction.
Group classes · Laughing Skull Lounge
What you’ll learn
01
Writing that lands
Premise, setup, punchline, tags. Turn your real life into material that actually gets laughs.
02
Stage presence
Mic technique, pacing, body language and timing — how to walk on and own the room.
03
Building your set
Structure a tight five, open strong, close stronger, and use callbacks that tie it all together.
04
Crowd work & recovery
Read the room, handle hecklers, and bounce back when a joke doesn’t hit.
How the class works
Six weeks. One graduation show.
Saturdays, 10am–1pm
Six weeks at the world-famous Laughing Skull Lounge, 878 Peachtree St, Atlanta. Must be 21+.
Leave with a 5–8 minute set
Plus the skills to keep writing. Visiting pro comedians help punch up your jokes in weeks 4–6.
Graduate on stage
Perform your set at the graduation show, get a video of it, then fast-track to two Laughing Skull open mics.
Also included: free weekly admission to Thursday or Sunday shows at the Skull, and easy access to your teachers outside of class. Next class: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 · $450. Classes sell out — enrollment is handled by Laughing Skull Lounge.
Student reviews
From the class
Elo Copeland
Laughing Skull class graduate — hit play to hear about her experience in Plug’s six-week stand-up class.
Kathleen Williams
“I had a terrific learning experience in Plug’s class at Laughing Skull. Getting up on stage starting the first day was scary, however by the end of the six-week class it felt like second nature. Plug really knows his stuff and is always there to advise on one’s skits, even after the class has ended. His suggestions on what to add, subtract or change in your jokes are right on and really helpful for getting laughs. I highly recommend taking Plug’s class — he’s a real stand-up guy!”
David Butler
“I really enjoyed Plug’s comedy class at the Laughing Skull. I learned some valuable life lessons taking the 6 weeks. You really learn about yourself getting up on stage in front of people. The class has helped me in my normal day job to become more confident. It feels really difficult to get on stage and make people laugh, but very rewarding once you do it.”
Nate Rowland
“Kareem was an incredible teacher, a true pro that has done comedy all over the world. It’s an easy, laid-back environment where you feel free to try ideas and see what could be funny on stage. Even if you have never been on stage in your life, Kareem will carefully show you the do’s and don’ts to where you can finally have a funny stage act. Don’t hesitate, try the class!”
Margret Lesi
“This class was challenging and fun. You have to work to really find your own funny, but Coach Plug is very mentoring and always offers great insights. No pressure, just experience. I loved it!”
1-on-1 coaching · What we can work on
Your goals, your pace
Set review & punch-up
Bring your set. We’ll tighten the writing, find bigger laughs and cut what isn’t working.
Writing sessions
Build new material from scratch — premises, angles, tags and act-outs.
Tape & audition prep
Get your tape festival- and showcase-ready, from set selection to performance.
Speaking & hosting
Bring humor and presence to keynotes, toasts, emcee gigs and presentations.
Career direction
Getting booked, building a following and planning your next move as a comic.
How it works
Coaching in three steps
01
Tell us your goals
Fill out the form below with where you are and where you want to go.
02
Intro call
A quick call to map out what to work on and the session plan that fits.
03
Get to work
Focused sessions scheduled around your calendar, with clear notes after each one.
Who it’s for
Funny people, all levels
No experience needed. If you’ve ever been told you should do comedy, this is where you start.
- First-timers who’ve always wanted to try stand-up
- Open-mic comics ready to tighten their act
- Speakers, hosts and professionals who want more presence on a mic
- Writers and creatives sharpening their comedic voice
Your instructor
Why Plug
Kareem “Plug” Chapman has been a working stand-up comedian for over 10 years and can be seen on Comedy Central and truTV. He’s performed coast to coast at clubs like The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory and Jon Lovitz Comedy Club, and he leads the stand-up class at Laughing Skull Lounge. He teaches the same tools he uses every night on stage.
Now streaming on Angel
Bad Dad, Great Father
See the tools in action. Plug’s stand-up special Bad Dad, Great Father is streaming now — including the night he dropped his phone in a porta-potty and learned anxiety is real.
Get started
Book coaching or ask a question
Want 1-on-1 coaching, or have a question about the class? Send a note and Plug’s team will follow up. To enroll in the group class, sign up with Laughing Skull Lounge.