Summer 2026
Fresh Mouth: Confidence Through Comedy
This Journey transforms your unique observations and “wild and wacky” thoughts into a structured comedy set. Through bi-weekly Journey Meetings and personalized coaching, you will explore the mechanics of humor, moving from a raw premise to a polished delivery. You will learn to find the funny in the everyday while building the stage presence and confidence necessary to share your voice. The experience concludes in a live showcase alongside peers and professional comedians, where you will debut your original material and celebrate the power of humor as a tool for connection and self-expression.
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This Journey is Closed, but You Can Pre-Enroll in a Spring 2027 Journey Now!
Journey Teaching Artist
Ready to Apply?
Check with your parents or guardians, learn more below, and get started now. If you do not already have a Girls Write Now Portal account, you will be asked to create one in order to apply.
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Ready to Apply?
Check with your parents or guardians, learn more below, and get started now. If you do not already have a Girls Write Now Portal account, you will be asked to create one in order to apply.
- JOURNEY REQUIREMENTS
- Cycle(s) 1 Cycle (July 1st to September 30th)
- Time Commitment A minimum 3 hours per month (4-5 hours strongly recommended!)
- Journey Meetings Attend monthly Journey meetings. See dates listed below.
- Mentoring Have a minimum of two one-hour pair sessions per month.
- Journey Project Prepare a comedy set and participate in a stand-up comedy show.
- Age Range for Mentees 10-13
- Mentee Journey Fee $1500 or $1200 for applications received by April 6
Learning Objectives
Fresh Mouth: Confidence Through Comedy Community Experiences
Participants are required to attend two Journey Live Meetings each month throughout the cycle. Additionally, they can schedule 1:1 office hours with the Journey Teaching Artist for individual assistance as needed.
This journey concludes with a Stand-Up Comedy Show, where participants perform their sets for a live audience.
Summer Cycle Journey Meetings:
- Wednesday, July 8, 6 – 7:30 PM ET
- Wednesday, July 22, 6 – 7:30 PM ET
- Wednesday, August 5, 6 – 7:30 PM ET
- Wednesday, August 19, 6 – 7:30 PM ET
- Wednesday, September 2, 6 – 7:30 PM ET
- Wednesday, September 16, 6 – 7:30 PM ET
Showcase
- Saturday, September 26, 2026, 4 – 6 PM ET
If you’re unable to attend a Journey meeting, please notify your Staff Lead in advance.
Fresh Mouth: Confidence Through Comedy Course
Finding Your Funny: An Intro Stand-Up Comedy
This accompanying course teaches the fundamentals of joke writing, comedic structure, and crafting punchlines. You’ll explore how to develop your unique comedic voice, shape personal stories into tight sets, and experiment with timing, rhythm, and delivery. By the end of the course, you’ll have polished original material and the confidence to perform it for a live audience.
Fresh Mouth: Confidence Through Comedy Mentoring
Mentees and mentors in this Journey will be matched for one cycle. Pairs will meet for at least two hour-long sessions each month.
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Fresh Mouth: Confidence Through Comedy is a Journey in the Lead 360 & Performance 360 Adventures.
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