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Want to try stand-up comedy? The Funny Womacks are here to help

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Dawn Womack and Chris Womack, veteran comedians as The Funny Womacks, and showrunners of FWAF Show, formerly X2 Comedy, are launching a four-week workshop beginning on Feb. 12 designed to help you develop your comedic voice and create a five-minute set.

The class will teach techniques used by professional comedians, from the art of writing jokes to performing them in front of an audience, all while helping you tap into your unique comedic style.


Register today


Off-stage, Chris Womack is a kinesiology professor at JMU, and Dawn Womack is the content creator behind “Virginia is for Laughers,” a podcast about all things non-hiking in the Shenandoah Valley.

Seats are limited to ensure personalized attention.

Course details


Dates: Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Feb. 26, March 5
Time: Wednesday nights, 6-9 p.m.
Location: The Tavern @ The Offices, 31 N. Federal St., Harrisonburg
Class Size: Limited to eight students for a more personalized experience
Graduation Showcase: Perform your five-minute set in the student showcase on Friday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m., run as an official FWAF Show.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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