| Program Type | Workshop | Residency | Teacher Professional Development |
| Art Form | Literary Arts & Storytelling |
| Curriculum Connections | Social and Emotional Learning | Language Arts & Literacy | Mental Health and Wellness |
| Target Grades | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Adult | Higher Education |
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Testimonial
"I attended his class entitled “Each One, Teach One” at Sea Tea Comedy Theater in Hartford. I retired four years ago as the Chief Financial Officer with no prior experience or training in the performing arts. I came to Rob’s class with only the expectation that I would try – at least once – to get on stage as a standup comedian. I have since written and published four books and been on-stage as an actor, improv performer, standup comedian, and personal storyteller."
-Jack Levine
-Jack Levine
Description
This stand-up comedy workshop helps students turn emotion into art — and honesty into laughter.
Led by comedian and teaching artist Rob Santos, students explore what they love, what they hate, and what truly gets under their skin. Then, using reflection-based prompts rooted in SEL and DBT practices, Rob helps them dig deeper — to find the truth behind their feelings.
The result? Students write and “perform their thoughts” as short comedic monologues, jokes, or emotional reflections. It’s a brave space where humor becomes a tool for healing, vulnerability becomes a strength, and students begin to see one another more clearly.
Led by comedian and teaching artist Rob Santos, students explore what they love, what they hate, and what truly gets under their skin. Then, using reflection-based prompts rooted in SEL and DBT practices, Rob helps them dig deeper — to find the truth behind their feelings.
The result? Students write and “perform their thoughts” as short comedic monologues, jokes, or emotional reflections. It’s a brave space where humor becomes a tool for healing, vulnerability becomes a strength, and students begin to see one another more clearly.
Objectives
• Identify and articulate emotions using personal experience
• Turn emotional truths into expressive content (jokes, rants, stories, etc.)
• Use humor as a tool for emotional regulation and perspective-taking
• Practice vulnerability in a safe, supportive environment
• Develop empathy and active listening through peer storytelling
• Build confidence in public speaking and self-expression
• Strengthen self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship skills
• Apply DBT and SEL principles in a creative, performance-based setting
• Turn emotional truths into expressive content (jokes, rants, stories, etc.)
• Use humor as a tool for emotional regulation and perspective-taking
• Practice vulnerability in a safe, supportive environment
• Develop empathy and active listening through peer storytelling
• Build confidence in public speaking and self-expression
• Strengthen self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship skills
• Apply DBT and SEL principles in a creative, performance-based setting
Pricing Information
One workshop - $515
Two workshops - $735
Four workshops - $1,100
Two workshops - $735
Four workshops - $1,100
Program Length
30 mins - 90 mins (based on class size)
Participants
5-25
Technical Specifications
• Set Up: 10 mins
• Break: 5 mins
• Strike: 10 mins
• Program Space: Classroom that can accommodate the amount of students in workshop.
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: A power outlet to plug my equipment
• Tables/Chairs: Yes, for students to sit and write
• Outside Possible: Yes, if there is a power outlet outside
• Venue-Provided Supplies: Pens or pencils, paper or notepads for each student
• Break: 5 mins
• Strike: 10 mins
• Program Space: Classroom that can accommodate the amount of students in workshop.
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: A power outlet to plug my equipment
• Tables/Chairs: Yes, for students to sit and write
• Outside Possible: Yes, if there is a power outlet outside
• Venue-Provided Supplies: Pens or pencils, paper or notepads for each student