Spark Arts

Secretly being a stand up comedian but unable to muster the courage to actually pursue my dream I signed up for a stand up comedy class at Spark Arts. From the very first time I stepped foot into the studio, Nathan and Natalie made me feel at ease and welcome. Over the six week class, Nathan encouraged me to challenge myself to overcome my stage fright, enhance my stage prescence and turn the stories from my life into funny jokes that any audience can relate to. His instruction and help did not end at the end of the class. Whenever I have a question or am looking for some advice, Nathan is always willing to take time out of his busy schedule and give guidance and advice. With Nathan’s help, I feel I am a better comedian and more importantly, more comfortable speaking in front of a crowd not only on stage in a comedy environment but also at my day job when speaking at seminars or conducting classes. Nathan is also instrumental in helping spread the arts to the New York side of the lake. Nathan and Natalie are valuable members of the arts and entertainment community and look forward to working with them in the near future in other classes they offer.

I’ve always dreamed of doing stand up but could never muster the courage to get onstage. I heard about Spark Arts and decided to give it a try… during my first class I was so nervous that I was shaking! I shouldn’t have worried. Nathan immediately took control of the space, making it safe to try new things, open up creatively, and both fail and succeed. By the end of the course I was not only ready to get onstage for our performance– I was genuinely excited about it.
In addition to the basic skills needed to start performing, both owners of Spark Arts offer a connection to the arts community in Burlington. They have helped both me and my classmates pursue standup gigs since our graduation. What an amazing, affordable pathway to an experience I never would have pursued without the help. I recommend Spark Arts to anyone looking to expand their creativity, and especially to those thinking about taking the plunge for the first time.