How To Write Your Tight Five

Want to craft a killer five-minute stand-up set? Join us for an insightful and hilarious Q&A with three professional, working comedians as they break down the art of writing and refining your "tight five"—the essential, polished set every stand-up needs. Learn how to generate material, structure jokes for maximum impact, and develop your comedic voice from comedians actively performing on both the East and West Coast. Whether you're also performing, an aspiring comedian, or just curious about the process, this conversation will offer behind-the-scenes stories, expert tips, and plenty of laughs.

Dan Mintz AB '02

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Dan Mintz is a standup comedian who has written for "Nathan for You" and "Veep" and plays the voice of Tina Belcher on “Bob’s Burgers.”

Harrison Greenbaum AB '08

Harrison Greenbaum is one of the most in-demand comedic performers in the country, described as "the hardest-working man in comedy" by both…