Articles related to "Stand Up Comedy"
All About Networking: Working With Your Fellow Comics
A look at working with your fellow local comedians to network and improve your act.
comedy • stand-up • vince martin • humor • comics
A look at working with your fellow local comedians to network and improve your act.
comedy • stand-up • vince martin • humor • comics
Being on the Other Side: Running A Room
A look at running your own room, and the best way to make it successful, enjoyable, and even profitable.
comedy • stand-up • standup • stand-up comedy • comics
A look at running your own room, and the best way to make it successful, enjoyable, and even profitable.
comedy • stand-up • standup • stand-up comedy • comics
Clean or Dirty? – Working “Blue”
A look at the value of working clean or dirty as a standup comedian and its effect on your career.
comedy • standup • comics • comedians • humor
A look at the value of working clean or dirty as a standup comedian and its effect on your career.
comedy • standup • comics • comedians • humor
Equipment for Stand-Up Comedy
If you're planning on putting on a comedy night it's useful to know what sort of equipment you're going to need in order for the night to run smoothly. So what is needed?
equipment needed for stand-up • technical considerations of putting on a comedy ni • p.a sytems • what equipment do i need to put on a comedy night • comedy night equpiment summary
If you're planning on putting on a comedy night it's useful to know what sort of equipment you're going to need in order for the night to run smoothly. So what is needed?
equipment needed for stand-up • technical considerations of putting on a comedy ni • p.a sytems • what equipment do i need to put on a comedy night • comedy night equpiment summary
How to Perform Your First Stand-Up Comedy Gig
Performing stand up for the first time is hard. Taking those first steps in front of a crowd is a big leap out of the comfort zone. Here's a guide to help the first timer
performing your first stand up gig • debut comedy performance • stand up survival guide • comedy routine • try out your material
Performing stand up for the first time is hard. Taking those first steps in front of a crowd is a big leap out of the comfort zone. Here's a guide to help the first timer
performing your first stand up gig • debut comedy performance • stand up survival guide • comedy routine • try out your material
I Am A Stand-up Comedian
A previously unpublished essay I wrote some time ago detailing a bit of the struggle of the beginning comedian.
comedy • comedians • comics • stand-up • stand-up comedy
A previously unpublished essay I wrote some time ago detailing a bit of the struggle of the beginning comedian.
comedy • comedians • comics • stand-up • stand-up comedy
Learn from the Mistakes of Others: An Open Mike Review
A look at an open mike I attended recently -- my first in some time -- and some of the mistakes that the young comics there made, and ways to avoid duplicating those errors.
comedy • comics • stand-up • stand up • stand-up comedy
A look at an open mike I attended recently -- my first in some time -- and some of the mistakes that the young comics there made, and ways to avoid duplicating those errors.
comedy • comics • stand-up • stand up • stand-up comedy
Louis C.K. Shameless DVD Review
C.K.'s first hour-long HBO special hits DVD with plenty of laughs...but this isn't for your grandma.
louis c.k. • stand up comedy • shameless • hbo • lucky louie
C.K.'s first hour-long HBO special hits DVD with plenty of laughs...but this isn't for your grandma.
louis c.k. • stand up comedy • shameless • hbo • lucky louie
Moving Up -- The Three Ways to Get In Front of Bookers
A look at the three ways to get your act in front of bookers at talent agencies and comedy clubs.
comedy • comedians • comics • stand-up • stand-up comedy
A look at the three ways to get your act in front of bookers at talent agencies and comedy clubs.
comedy • comedians • comics • stand-up • stand-up comedy
So, How Do You Make It? (corrected version)
A look at the process of becoming a full-time comedian.
comedy • comedians • comics • stand-up • stand-up comedy
A look at the process of becoming a full-time comedian.
comedy • comedians • comics • stand-up • stand-up comedy
Stand-up Comedy in Florida
Comedy clubs are springing up across Florida with networks and cable channels covering the stand-up comedy action, plus a multitude of theme parks and movie studios.
stand-up comedy • performing comedy in florida • comedy clubs in florida • tips for comics • comedians in florida
Comedy clubs are springing up across Florida with networks and cable channels covering the stand-up comedy action, plus a multitude of theme parks and movie studios.
stand-up comedy • performing comedy in florida • comedy clubs in florida • tips for comics • comedians in florida
Tips for Stand Up Comics
Taking to a comedy club stage for the first time is a petrifing experience. So, here are a few tips to help any budding stand up comedian.
advice for stand up comics • tips for comedians • dos and don'ts of comedy • ten tips for stand up comedy • stand up
Taking to a comedy club stage for the first time is a petrifing experience. So, here are a few tips to help any budding stand up comedian.
advice for stand up comics • tips for comedians • dos and don'ts of comedy • ten tips for stand up comedy • stand up
Who ARE These People?: Managing Your Audience
A look at problems that audience members can create and effective strategies to keep your show going smoothly.
comedy • standup • stand-up • stand-up comedy • comedy bookers
A look at problems that audience members can create and effective strategies to keep your show going smoothly.
comedy • standup • stand-up • stand-up comedy • comedy bookers
Will This Pay Off? -- Approaching the Comedy Business
Some thoughts on enjoying comedy as a comedian, and avoiding putting too much focus on career advancement and success.
comedy • stand-up • stand-up comedy • standup comedy • humor
Some thoughts on enjoying comedy as a comedian, and avoiding putting too much focus on career advancement and success.
comedy • stand-up • stand-up comedy • standup comedy • humor
Writing Material for Stage
A discussion of various strategies of writing stand-up comedy material, and an overview of common beginner mistakes.
comedy • jokes • standup • stand-up comedy • comics
A discussion of various strategies of writing stand-up comedy material, and an overview of common beginner mistakes.
comedy • jokes • standup • stand-up comedy • comics
You Are Where You Work -- Comedy Across the Country
A look at the importance of where you live and work to your comedy career, the best places for comedians, and how to make the most of your particular situation.
comedy • standup • stand-up • stand-up comedy • vince martin
A look at the importance of where you live and work to your comedy career, the best places for comedians, and how to make the most of your particular situation.
comedy • standup • stand-up • stand-up comedy • vince martin
Be a Stand-up Comic
Nobody ever said stand-up comedy was easy; and getting started is the hardest part of all unless you follow certain rules.
how to start comedy career • stand-up comic • get stand-up comedy job • comedy performance • comedy club headliner
Nobody ever said stand-up comedy was easy; and getting started is the hardest part of all unless you follow certain rules.
how to start comedy career • stand-up comic • get stand-up comedy job • comedy performance • comedy club headliner
Cruise Ships Versus Comedy Clubs
When it comes to comedy, one size (and style) definitely does not fit all.
stand-up comedy • cruise ship • comedy club • working on cruise ship • job on cruise ship
When it comes to comedy, one size (and style) definitely does not fit all.
stand-up comedy • cruise ship • comedy club • working on cruise ship • job on cruise ship
Adjusting to Your Audience
A look at when, how, and if you should alter your act or structure when playing different kinds of rooms.
comedy • comedians • comedian • comics • comic
A look at when, how, and if you should alter your act or structure when playing different kinds of rooms.
comedy • comedians • comedian • comics • comic
All About Eating It: How to Survive, Avoid, and Learn from Bombing
A look at what comedians call "bombing" -- or getting little or no reaction to your act -- and how to avoid this most painful event.
comedy • stand-up • stand-up comedy • standup comedy • standup
A look at what comedians call "bombing" -- or getting little or no reaction to your act -- and how to avoid this most painful event.
comedy • stand-up • stand-up comedy • standup comedy • standup
Be afraid but do it anyway
Stand up comedians make their jobs look so easy. They appear to be relaxed. Their repartee sounds unrehearsed. Yet their acts are far from casual.
passion • follow your passion • stand up • stand-up • comedy
Stand up comedians make their jobs look so easy. They appear to be relaxed. Their repartee sounds unrehearsed. Yet their acts are far from casual.
passion • follow your passion • stand up • stand-up • comedy
Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life
Steve Martin artfully relates the triumphs and disasters of his time in stand-up from his beginnings at Disney Land's Magic Shop to his "wild and crazy" success in the la
born standing up a comic’s life • steve martin • steve martin’s memoir • steve martin’s autobiography • born standing up book review
Steve Martin artfully relates the triumphs and disasters of his time in stand-up from his beginnings at Disney Land's Magic Shop to his "wild and crazy" success in the la
born standing up a comic’s life • steve martin • steve martin’s memoir • steve martin’s autobiography • born standing up book review
Diane Grunes - One Funny Gal
An art teacher, writer, community activist and mother of two, she has enjoyed making people laugh for as long as she can remember.
funny gal • stand-up comedy routine • stand-up comic • female comedy • class clown
An art teacher, writer, community activist and mother of two, she has enjoyed making people laugh for as long as she can remember.
funny gal • stand-up comedy routine • stand-up comic • female comedy • class clown
Eliminate Public Speaking Anxiety
Overcoming the fear of public speaking is a simple process if you break down the process and consider each part logically.
eliminate public speaking anxiety • overcoming fear talking public • best mans speech • confidence breeds confidence • stand up comedy
Overcoming the fear of public speaking is a simple process if you break down the process and consider each part logically.
eliminate public speaking anxiety • overcoming fear talking public • best mans speech • confidence breeds confidence • stand up comedy
Helpful Humor for Illness
No matter what your medical condition, you need to use humor to get through the stressful times. Find ways to add a little laughter to lighten your load......
humor • neurological illness • neurological disorders • laughter • stress
No matter what your medical condition, you need to use humor to get through the stressful times. Find ways to add a little laughter to lighten your load......
humor • neurological illness • neurological disorders • laughter • stress
Neil Hamburger Stand-Up Review
Stand-up comic Neil Hamburger, known for his deadpan delivery of obscene question-and-answer style jokes, makes a stop in Lansing, Michigan on his winter tour.
neil hamburger • stand-up comedy shows • gregg turkington • zipper lips • lansing michigan comedy show
Stand-up comic Neil Hamburger, known for his deadpan delivery of obscene question-and-answer style jokes, makes a stop in Lansing, Michigan on his winter tour.
neil hamburger • stand-up comedy shows • gregg turkington • zipper lips • lansing michigan comedy show
Why is Comedy a Man's Game?
It is a truth universally acknowledged (as Jane Austen so eloquently put it) that comedy is still very much a man's world. The question is: Why?
female comedians • funny women • women in comedy • female stand up • female comics
It is a truth universally acknowledged (as Jane Austen so eloquently put it) that comedy is still very much a man's world. The question is: Why?
female comedians • funny women • women in comedy • female stand up • female comics
Beaver Creek Gets Funny
The New Yorker Magazine presents three February days of cartooning and humor at Colorado's Beaver Creek Resort.
skiing and snowboarding • beaver creek resort • humor on the slopes • the new yorker magazine • ski resorts
The New Yorker Magazine presents three February days of cartooning and humor at Colorado's Beaver Creek Resort.
skiing and snowboarding • beaver creek resort • humor on the slopes • the new yorker magazine • ski resorts
Chelsea Handler: Comedienne Extraordinaire
If there is one woman who stands tall among the male-dominated late-night talk shows, it's Chelsea Handler. Always speaking her mind, and best of all, keeping it real.
chelsea handler • chelsea lately • my horizontal life: a collection of one-night stan • are you there vodka? it's me chelsea • chelsea chelsea bang bang
If there is one woman who stands tall among the male-dominated late-night talk shows, it's Chelsea Handler. Always speaking her mind, and best of all, keeping it real.
chelsea handler • chelsea lately • my horizontal life: a collection of one-night stan • are you there vodka? it's me chelsea • chelsea chelsea bang bang
DVD Review: Eddie Murphy Delirious 25th Anniv.
Arguably the most notorious piece of work by funnyman Eddie Murphy, Delirious is without a doubt the most quotable stand-up routine of the 1980's. It's out again on DVD.
eddie murphy delirious • delirious 25th anniversary • eddie murphy stand up comedy • eddie murphy delirious review • eddie murphy classic standup revisited
Arguably the most notorious piece of work by funnyman Eddie Murphy, Delirious is without a doubt the most quotable stand-up routine of the 1980's. It's out again on DVD.
eddie murphy delirious • delirious 25th anniversary • eddie murphy stand up comedy • eddie murphy delirious review • eddie murphy classic standup revisited
DVD Review: Ricky Gervais Out of England
The star and writer of such hits as The Office (UK Version) and Extras, appears on stage in this DVD release of his popular US tour, offering another does of wit. 8/10
ricky gervais stand up comedy • ricky gervais out of england • hbo comedy specials • ricky gervais dvd review • extras tv show
The star and writer of such hits as The Office (UK Version) and Extras, appears on stage in this DVD release of his popular US tour, offering another does of wit. 8/10
ricky gervais stand up comedy • ricky gervais out of england • hbo comedy specials • ricky gervais dvd review • extras tv show
Joan Rivers - Work in Progress - Review
In this hilarious hybrid of autobiography, play and standup, Rivers enthralls her audience and annihilates her enemies.
joan rivers comedian • work in progress • comedy show • stand up comedy act • womencomedy review joan rivers comedian
In this hilarious hybrid of autobiography, play and standup, Rivers enthralls her audience and annihilates her enemies.
joan rivers comedian • work in progress • comedy show • stand up comedy act • womencomedy review joan rivers comedian
Scottish Festivals: Glasgow Events
Glasgow can party just as well as Edinburgh, whether it's laughs in the Old Fruitmarket, Rangers vs Celtic or the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
scottish festivals • glasgow international comedy • west end festival • old firm derby • rangers vs celtic
Glasgow can party just as well as Edinburgh, whether it's laughs in the Old Fruitmarket, Rangers vs Celtic or the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
scottish festivals • glasgow international comedy • west end festival • old firm derby • rangers vs celtic
U2 No Line on the Horizon Album Review
No Line on the Horizon shines as a collection of great pop / rock songs from an ever-creative musical force.
u2 • u2 no line on the horizon review • u2 concert • u2 album • u2 get on your boots
No Line on the Horizon shines as a collection of great pop / rock songs from an ever-creative musical force.
u2 • u2 no line on the horizon review • u2 concert • u2 album • u2 get on your boots
Work as a Cruise Ship Comedian
Performing stand-up comedy on a cruise ship is not the place to start your career, but it may be a great way to make extra money and broaden your experience.
stand-up comedy • cruise ship job • comedian cruise line job • stand-up comic cruise line • comedian job
Performing stand-up comedy on a cruise ship is not the place to start your career, but it may be a great way to make extra money and broaden your experience.
stand-up comedy • cruise ship job • comedian cruise line job • stand-up comic cruise line • comedian job
How To Put On A Comedy Night
Stand up comedy has become massively popular in recent years and there is a huge demand for it everywhere. How does a smaller venue go about putting on a comedy night?
how to put on a comedy night • staging a comedy night • what do i need for a stand up night • where can i get comedy acts from • how much does a comedy night cost?
Stand up comedy has become massively popular in recent years and there is a huge demand for it everywhere. How does a smaller venue go about putting on a comedy night?
how to put on a comedy night • staging a comedy night • what do i need for a stand up night • where can i get comedy acts from • how much does a comedy night cost?
Robin Williams Enters Rehab
High-profile, beloved actor enters rehab for alchol abuse
robin williams • ben affleck • matt damon • alcohol abuse • good will hunting
High-profile, beloved actor enters rehab for alchol abuse
robin williams • ben affleck • matt damon • alcohol abuse • good will hunting
You Can 'Bette' On This One!
<i>The Bette Show</i> is the latest hit sketch-com to come from Canadian airwaves.
bette show • bette macdonald • ed macdonald • tim steeves
<i>The Bette Show</i> is the latest hit sketch-com to come from Canadian airwaves.
bette show • bette macdonald • ed macdonald • tim steeves
Andrew Dice Clay "Does" Calgary
Enthusiastic fans cheered and jeered the once unstoppable comedic force, Andrew Dice Clay, as he left the audience at the Jack Singer Concert Hall rolling in the aisles.
andrew dice clay • the diceman • andrew dice clay 2008 tour • jack singer concert hall • andrew dice clay performs in calgary
Enthusiastic fans cheered and jeered the once unstoppable comedic force, Andrew Dice Clay, as he left the audience at the Jack Singer Concert Hall rolling in the aisles.
andrew dice clay • the diceman • andrew dice clay 2008 tour • jack singer concert hall • andrew dice clay performs in calgary
Humor Performance and Expectations
As we move from making jokes or wise cracks to telling funny stories or longer, involved jokes, we must consider performance.
humor • script • play • screenplay • playwright
As we move from making jokes or wise cracks to telling funny stories or longer, involved jokes, we must consider performance.
humor • script • play • screenplay • playwright
I Think I Love My Wife DVD Review
Chris Rock remakes French classic Chloe in the Afternoon with surprisingly impressive results.
i think i love my wife dvd • chris rock • kerry washington • gina torres • steve buscemi
Chris Rock remakes French classic Chloe in the Afternoon with surprisingly impressive results.
i think i love my wife dvd • chris rock • kerry washington • gina torres • steve buscemi
Jay Leno has been Replaced by Conan O' Brien
After 27 years of being the king of stand-up comedy and late night TV, Leno is being allowed to stay with NBC.
jay leno leaves late night show • leno replaced by connan o' brien • major changes at nbc • jay leno gets a new tv show • late night shows
After 27 years of being the king of stand-up comedy and late night TV, Leno is being allowed to stay with NBC.
jay leno leaves late night show • leno replaced by connan o' brien • major changes at nbc • jay leno gets a new tv show • late night shows
Leno vs. Letterman
If you're an insomniac or a night owl, chances are you have watched at least one episode of either The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno or Late Show with David Letterman.
david letterman • jay leno • the tonight show • late show with david letterman • late night with david letterman
If you're an insomniac or a night owl, chances are you have watched at least one episode of either The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno or Late Show with David Letterman.
david letterman • jay leno • the tonight show • late show with david letterman • late night with david letterman
New Lewis Black CD Falls Short of Earlier Work
Lewis Black ignores the potential for insightful, funny political commentary and, instead, settles for little more than a sophomoric tirade with little substance.
angry white male • the white album • rules of enragement • the end of the universe • luther burbank performing arts center blues
Lewis Black ignores the potential for insightful, funny political commentary and, instead, settles for little more than a sophomoric tirade with little substance.
angry white male • the white album • rules of enragement • the end of the universe • luther burbank performing arts center blues
Scary Movies – A Poem
Poet Kim Addonizio correlates cinematic scenes and scenarios with memories; horror and dread and death as interchangeable parts in reality, indistinguishable from life.
scary movies • kim addonizio • scary movies poem • kim addonizio poetry • kim addonizio poems
Poet Kim Addonizio correlates cinematic scenes and scenarios with memories; horror and dread and death as interchangeable parts in reality, indistinguishable from life.
scary movies • kim addonizio • scary movies poem • kim addonizio poetry • kim addonizio poems
Summer's the time for a FRINGE festival
A look at a performing arts event that takes place all over the world every summer.
fringe festival • thunder bay • what a character • performing • performing arts
A look at a performing arts event that takes place all over the world every summer.
fringe festival • thunder bay • what a character • performing • performing arts
Actor Bernie Mac and Musician Isaac Hayes Die
Hollywood is reeling from the shocking news that two beloved staples in the industry have died over the weekend.
isaac hayes dead • bernie mac dead • bernie mac health problems • isaac hayes south park • chef on south park
Hollywood is reeling from the shocking news that two beloved staples in the industry have died over the weekend.
isaac hayes dead • bernie mac dead • bernie mac health problems • isaac hayes south park • chef on south park
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin
When Steve Martin walked away from fame in 1981, he knew exactly what he was doing.
steve martin • the jerk • father of the bride • parenthood • roxanne
When Steve Martin walked away from fame in 1981, he knew exactly what he was doing.
steve martin • the jerk • father of the bride • parenthood • roxanne
British Comedy Panel Shows – Trash or Treasure?
With the new series of QI set to hit the screens is one of TV's longest running formats, the panel show, still worth the airtime it gets? Or is it now a gimmick too far?
qi • quite interesting • stephen fry qi • alan davies qi • nevermind the buzzcocks
With the new series of QI set to hit the screens is one of TV's longest running formats, the panel show, still worth the airtime it gets? Or is it now a gimmick too far?
qi • quite interesting • stephen fry qi • alan davies qi • nevermind the buzzcocks
Cheech and Chong's Smokin' Animated Movie
Big Vision Entertainment and Chamber Bros. Entertainment have partnered to make Cheech and Chong's Smokin' Animated Movie.
cheech and chong's smokin' animated movie • big vision entertainment • chambers bros. entertainment • cheech marin • tommy chong
Big Vision Entertainment and Chamber Bros. Entertainment have partnered to make Cheech and Chong's Smokin' Animated Movie.
cheech and chong's smokin' animated movie • big vision entertainment • chambers bros. entertainment • cheech marin • tommy chong
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