Satire Stage: Skits That Skewer Sharp
Writing the Satire
Skits are satires spotlight – skewer quick. Target a scene: “Boss skit – he naps, we work.” Hit the act – props, lines: “Meetings live – snores star.” Keep it tight – long flops. Write: “Skit says win – chaos rules.” SNLs bits inspire. Start yours: “Dog skit – he barks, I bow.” Practice turns acts into zaps.
Teaching the Technique
Teach skit jabs with a scene twist. Give “team meet” – twist: “Meet so great, I quit!” Show SNL clips – act, zing. Steps: scene, quirk, jab. Assign “ad skit” – spark: “Ad so good, Im broke!” Discuss snap: tight wins. Warn off slow – fast rules. Skit-off: pitch a skewer, best zap wins. Skits are plays – teach them to play it.
