astoria CLASS
JOIN THE #1 STAND-UP COMEDY SCHOOL
From ages 7 to 70+, our classes take comedians of all skill levels (beginner to advanced), mine their life stories, and craft together vulnerable and relatable sets that they perform for their final showcase.
ASTORIA CLASS
IN-PERSON
Learn how to make your life experiences the subject of an incredible stand-up set! Work each and every week onstage with individualized attention and feedback! Build confidence and have fun!
6 Week Program (5 Classes + Final Showcase)
Week 1: Learn comedy technique/writing prompts
Week 2-3: Workshop material
Week 4: Written material review
Week 5: Run-through and final critique
Week 6: Showcase for friends and family
All Ages
Next Class: October 4th
Full Schedule: October 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1st from 12:30- 3PM
Classes held at Xanadu Astoria. 1104 Marine Dr, Astoria, OR 97103
Showcase: Saturday, November 8th at 8pm at Xanadu Astoria
Select students will have the opportunity to perform at other Cool Beans Comedy locations, including the Ice House Comedy Club in Los Angeles, California (the oldest comedy club in America).
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COOL REVIEWS
“Cool Beans Comedy was one of the best experiences I’ve subjected myself to since moving to Los Angeles in 2000. The entire process of learning to craft you own jokes and then fashioning them into your set is extremely rewarding. Take the plunge and try your hand at stand-up comedy with Cool Beans Comedy! You won’t regret it!”
“Cool Beans Comedy really knows how to encourage a person and help them pull the best out of themselves! I’ve been performing stand up for five years. But after taking Cool Beans Comedy, I am instilled with a confidence I did not know I had. I had also suffered a recent surgery that left me feeling out of touch with my life. Getting back on stage with the support of Cool Beans Comedy gave me a boost back into my life!”
“I can't say thank you enough for introducing discipline, a coach's perspective, and focus to my stand up comedy. After years of floundering at open mics and dead end shows, I am coming up on our one-year of working together. I have gone from getting rejected from every festival that I applied to, to having to choose which ones I can attend.”
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MEET THE instructors
Our award-winning team comes to Cool Beans Comedy from all facets of the industry and will help you find your comedic voice!
COREY MARTIN CRAIG
FOUNDER & LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Corey Martin Craig is an award-winning actor, writer, director, producer, and TEDx speaker, who brings over 15 years of experience in front of, and behind the camera.
He has directed stand-up comedy specials such as “Normal Behavior” for Samuel J Comroe (America’s Got Talent), “Never Been Kissed” for Nicole Burch (HBO), and “Dumb is Gooder” for Jeff Dye (NBC). Past film and television appearances include NBC’s “Superstore”, Showtime’s “Shameless”, Nickelodeon’s “Henry Danger”, and Netflix’s “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday”, to name a few.
In 2009, he founded Cool Beans Comedy, and produces and hosts multiple shows across Los Angeles, helping countless comics reach their goals of performing at numerous clubs, festivals, and competitions.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Stand-Up Comedy For Beginners provides you with tools and insight to help you accomplish your wildest dreams, or simply learn about the process of stand-up comedy including comedic timing, joke structure, and the art of writing, performing and re-writing.
Roger Nikunen
ASTORIA INSTRUCTOR
Roger is a longtime comedy enthusiast turned performer and instructor who has spent over five years training with Cool Beans Comedy under the guidance of Corey Martin Craig. What began as a way to connect more deeply with the creative process quickly grew into a passion for stand-up and the sense of community it fosters.
From the stage at Cool Beans Comedy showcases in Los Angeles to leading classes in Astoria, Roger brings a unique mix of authenticity, encouragement, and real-world experience. His approach emphasizes building confidence, finding your voice, and celebrating every comic’s personal journey.
As an instructor, Roger is committed to creating a supportive environment where new comedians can take risks, discover their strengths, and experience the joy of making people laugh. Partnering with Corey, the founder of Cool Beans Comedy, he’s excited to bring the energy, structure, and spirit of the program to a whole new audience.