TESTIMONIALS

"I regularly host at Banana's Comedy Club as well as Rockwell's and recently opened for Gilbert Gottfried through Roger Paul Management. I was also a finalist in the Trial by Laughter Comedy festival in Ithaca, NY. All through the Laughing Buddha industry Shows!"
Caitlin Peluffo | Colbert

“I got involved with Laughing Buddha Comedy and Jeff Lawrence, and began performing in sold out industry showcases at New York Comedy Club. I now get professional spots in numerous NYC clubs and just got accepted into the Boston Comedy Festival! I have a long way to go but I’m on my way thanks to Laughing Buddha Comedy.”

Danny Palmer | Working Comic

"I took the Six Week Workshop and it was truly an invaluable experience. I performed with Marc Maron and Todd Barry in the class showcase and I was seen by Greg Kelly, co-anchor of Good Day New York, in the LBC show at the Stand and he invited me to perform on the show!"

Jesse Eigner  Comic | Good Day NY

"I began by doing an open mic, then an industry show, then the Six Week Stand Up Workshop. Since then, I've become a regular open mic host, performed and hosted on the weekend Pro Shows, and met with Agents / Bookers at the Stand. I'm still early in my comedy career, but Laughing Buddha has given me numerous opportunities"

Brendan Naranjo | Working Comic

"I signed with Avanti and have appeared in numerous national commercials including Affinity Health Plan, and The NFL. I was even featured in a sketch on the Jimmy Kimmel Show! This was all thanks to the LBC Industry shows." 

Nigel Fullerton | Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel

"From hosting mics to taking workshops, over the last few years I've been able to get paid work at Catch a Rising Star, paid spots at the Stand, and recently got passed for development at Broadway Comedy Club. All thanks to LBC!"

Patrick Holbert | Working Comic

"I met Sandy Gunar after my set at the LBC Industry show at the Stand, I've been working with Avanti Talent Mgmt. and have been sent out on numerous commercial and TV auditions.  In addition,  Sandy is assisting me with my comedy pilot at a respected theater in NYC.  Thanks Laughing Buddha!

Janelle Draper | Comic

 

"Taking Writing for Late Night TV is one of the best ways to prepare you for a career in late-night tv writing. Not only am I more confident in my joke-writing abilities, but I also prepared a writer's packet that I'm proud to submit to networks."

Alex Portillo | Working Comic

"I had great experiences in Jeff Lawrence's 6 week comedy class as well as the one night hosting class. The class was a lot of fun, and it was awesome to get insight from a working comedian. Plus, I got to do free open mics and see shows, so it was a total immersive comedy experience. 

Richard D.

"I'm having the time of my life at Laughing Buddha Comedy classes. Jeff Lawrence has put together a great program of classes and a great selection of open mics to practice.”

Jane C.

"I took the one-night crowd work and hosting workshop with Jeff Lawrence. I found it super helpful. We got to get up and perform as if we were at a live show, using the class as an audience. Jeff gave direct and helpful feedback. He doesn't bullshit - but he also doesn't embarrass students. He's a very good teacher. I highly recommend taking this class.” -

Kara B.