Articles related to "Standup"
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
Steps To Success: Climbing The Comedy Ladder
A look at the career path followed by stand-up comedians, from open miker to headliner. Includes detail on bookings, pay, and life on the road.
comedy • standup comedy • becoming a standup comedian • writing • humor
A look at the career path followed by stand-up comedians, from open miker to headliner. Includes detail on bookings, pay, and life on the road.
comedy • standup comedy • becoming a standup comedian • writing • humor
Taking the First Step: Developing Material For Your Act
An overview of preparing your material for stage.
comedy • standup • standup comedy • comedians • comics
An overview of preparing your material for stage.
comedy • standup • standup comedy • comedians • comics
DVD Review: Laff Zone
Featuring forty comics, ranging from the now famous (Tim Allen) to the obscure (Basile Katsikis?), Laff Zone is remindful of old "Night at the Improv" episodes. 4/10
the laff zone dvd review • stand up comedy compilation • rascals comedy club • early days of today's comedians • tim allen standup
Featuring forty comics, ranging from the now famous (Tim Allen) to the obscure (Basile Katsikis?), Laff Zone is remindful of old "Night at the Improv" episodes. 4/10
the laff zone dvd review • stand up comedy compilation • rascals comedy club • early days of today's comedians • tim allen standup
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
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
Creating Relationships From the MC Spot
A look at ways to create working relationships with fellow comedians while you're working as an emcee.
emcee • standup comedy • comedy • comics • comedians
A look at ways to create working relationships with fellow comedians while you're working as an emcee.
emcee • standup comedy • comedy • comics • comedians
Making It On Stage – Finding A Place to Perform
An overview of open mikes and bringer shows for comics with little or no experience. This article also offers a series of guidelines to help make your open-mike experience as successful as possible.
comedy • comedians • comics • stand-up • open mike
An overview of open mikes and bringer shows for comics with little or no experience. This article also offers a series of guidelines to help make your open-mike experience as successful as possible.
comedy • comedians • comics • stand-up • open mike
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
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
The Jeff Dunham Show Premier
Comedy Central's newest show puts Jeff Dunham and his cast of dummies in the real world and records what happens.
jeff dunham • comedy central premier • the jeff dunham show • ventriloquist comedian • achmed the dead terrorist
Comedy Central's newest show puts Jeff Dunham and his cast of dummies in the real world and records what happens.
jeff dunham • comedy central premier • the jeff dunham show • ventriloquist comedian • achmed the dead terrorist
How to Set Up an Upright Bass
Musicians can adjust the strings, bridge, sound post, and tailpiece to give their bass a sound makeover.
adjust bass • setup double bass • upright bass • bass fiddle • bass luthier
Musicians can adjust the strings, bridge, sound post, and tailpiece to give their bass a sound makeover.
adjust bass • setup double bass • upright bass • bass fiddle • bass luthier
You're Welcome America
Ferrell's Bush impression is unquestionably funny, but can it carry an entire standup special without becoming stale? Two words: mission accomplished.
you're welcome america • will ferrell • george w. bush • hbo • dubya
Ferrell's Bush impression is unquestionably funny, but can it carry an entire standup special without becoming stale? Two words: mission accomplished.
you're welcome america • will ferrell • george w. bush • hbo • dubya
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
Best Comedy DVD Releases for November 2009
From standup to satire, this month offers all kinds of laughs from favorite comedy directors and actors.
bruno dvd • bruno cohen • will ferrell george bush • will ferrell movies • funny people movie
From standup to satire, this month offers all kinds of laughs from favorite comedy directors and actors.
bruno dvd • bruno cohen • will ferrell george bush • will ferrell movies • funny people movie
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
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
Just for Laughs Festival 2009 Edition
The 2009 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Lineup Includes Whoopi Goldberg, John Cleese, Martin Short, Bill Cosby, Chicago's Second City and more.
just for laughs festival • just for laughs comedy fest • montreal just for laughs • just for laughs 2009 • montreal festivals
The 2009 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Lineup Includes Whoopi Goldberg, John Cleese, Martin Short, Bill Cosby, Chicago's Second City and more.
just for laughs festival • just for laughs comedy fest • montreal just for laughs • just for laughs 2009 • montreal festivals
DVD Review: The Best of Dr. Katz
Paramount Home Video's The Best of Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist is good for some intermittent laughs. 5/10.
the best of dr. katz professional therapist • dvd review • paramount home video • hbo • jonathan katz
Paramount Home Video's The Best of Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist is good for some intermittent laughs. 5/10.
the best of dr. katz professional therapist • dvd review • paramount home video • hbo • jonathan katz
Fun Fair Theme Party
Why not stage a fun Fair theme Party? your little ones will have fun being competetive in a non threatening environment where almost every child is a winner.
fun fair theme party • games • booths • tickets • candy apples
Why not stage a fun Fair theme Party? your little ones will have fun being competetive in a non threatening environment where almost every child is a winner.
fun fair theme party • games • booths • tickets • candy apples
The Adventures of Captain Underpants
Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz, Dr. Seuss, Barney and Sponge Bob don't stand a chance. Getting tech savvy kids to read today requires the magic of Captain Underpants!
captain underpants • home education • mr. krupp • mrs. ribble • eddie murphy
Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz, Dr. Seuss, Barney and Sponge Bob don't stand a chance. Getting tech savvy kids to read today requires the magic of Captain Underpants!
captain underpants • home education • mr. krupp • mrs. ribble • eddie murphy
Old School Comic Stars Featured in DVD Release
Five distinctly different comic styles are showcased in a four-disc set of variety show clips and other TV snippets aimed at an undemanding older audience.
tv comedians • roseanne • 1960s television • groucho marx • dick van dyke
Five distinctly different comic styles are showcased in a four-disc set of variety show clips and other TV snippets aimed at an undemanding older audience.
tv comedians • roseanne • 1960s television • groucho marx • dick van dyke
Yakkity Yak marathon on Nicktoons this weekend
Help fight your kids¹ winter blues with the Yakkity Yak Marathon on U.S.-based Nicktoons on February 5th & 6th.
Help fight your kids¹ winter blues with the Yakkity Yak Marathon on U.S.-based Nicktoons on February 5th & 6th.
Farce of the Penguins trailer
Bob Saget's mockumentary Farce of the Penguins has a new trailer. It underwhelms.
farce of the penguins • movie • trailer • bob saget • christina applegate
Bob Saget's mockumentary Farce of the Penguins has a new trailer. It underwhelms.
farce of the penguins • movie • trailer • bob saget • christina applegate
Saturn Awards nominations
Cars, Flushed Away, Over the Hedge, Monster House, Happy Feet and A Scanner Darkly are all up for a Saturn Award for Best Animated Film.
academy of science fiction • fantasy and horror films • saturn awards • cars • flushed away
Cars, Flushed Away, Over the Hedge, Monster House, Happy Feet and A Scanner Darkly are all up for a Saturn Award for Best Animated Film.
academy of science fiction • fantasy and horror films • saturn awards • cars • flushed away
American Sign Language Resources
Time to Sign's national team of sign language professionals provide products, workshops, and strategies for teaching ASL through the use of songs, games, and activities.
time to sign • american sign language resources • teaching sign language • pre-verbal use of sign language • lillian hulber
Time to Sign's national team of sign language professionals provide products, workshops, and strategies for teaching ASL through the use of songs, games, and activities.
time to sign • american sign language resources • teaching sign language • pre-verbal use of sign language • lillian hulber
Comedy Films About Religion
When a comedy film tackles the subject of personally held beliefs about God, it takes a chance of alienating viewers.
religulous documentary • movies about religion • comedy movies about god • funny religious movies • bill maher movie
When a comedy film tackles the subject of personally held beliefs about God, it takes a chance of alienating viewers.
religulous documentary • movies about religion • comedy movies about god • funny religious movies • bill maher movie
Review- Taking Woodstock
Taking Woodstock (2009) falls short in a few categories.
woodstock • ang lee • taking woodstock • 1969 • summer
Taking Woodstock (2009) falls short in a few categories.
woodstock • ang lee • taking woodstock • 1969 • summer
The Most Famous Bass Guitar
Mr. Bass Man, you set the music thumpin' So the song goes - but it wasn't until Leo Fender invented the Fender electric bass that the really serious thumpin' began....
fender precision • bass guitar • fender • bass • bill black
Mr. Bass Man, you set the music thumpin' So the song goes - but it wasn't until Leo Fender invented the Fender electric bass that the really serious thumpin' began....
fender precision • bass guitar • fender • bass • bill black
17th Century- The Golden Age of Lace
Lacemaking in the 17th century - the golden age!
lacemaking • 17th century • collars • bobbin lace • needlelace
Lacemaking in the 17th century - the golden age!
lacemaking • 17th century • collars • bobbin lace • needlelace
Dutch - Keeping the Old Ways During Changing Times
Dutch Shultz continued to use the old tools to create his empire, fear and the gun. These same tools would to his own end.
Dutch Shultz continued to use the old tools to create his empire, fear and the gun. These same tools would to his own end.
The 2001 Line-up!
Buyer's Guide for the 2001 model PWCs.
buyers • guide • personal • watercraft • jet
Buyer's Guide for the 2001 model PWCs.
buyers • guide • personal • watercraft • jet
Blue Man Group in Orlando, Florida
The Orlando version of the famous multi-media extravaganza will rock, roll, bang, dance, and spit its way into your heart.
blue man group review • sharp aquos theatre • citywalk universal orlando resort • blue man orlando • universal studios florida
The Orlando version of the famous multi-media extravaganza will rock, roll, bang, dance, and spit its way into your heart.
blue man group review • sharp aquos theatre • citywalk universal orlando resort • blue man orlando • universal studios florida
Creative South Park Halloween Costumes
For South Park fans, this unusual show can be the inspiration for some unique and creative Halloween costumes! Here are some ideas.
south park halloween costumes • creative halloween costumes • unique halloween costumes • cartman costume • kenny costume
For South Park fans, this unusual show can be the inspiration for some unique and creative Halloween costumes! Here are some ideas.
south park halloween costumes • creative halloween costumes • unique halloween costumes • cartman costume • kenny costume
DVD Review: Rick and Steve Complete 2nd Season
Logo/Paramount Home Video's Rick and Steve: The Complete 2nd Season is totally gay. And that's a good thing. 7/10.
rick and steve: the complete second season • the happiest gay couple in the world • dvd review • logo • paramount home video
Logo/Paramount Home Video's Rick and Steve: The Complete 2nd Season is totally gay. And that's a good thing. 7/10.
rick and steve: the complete second season • the happiest gay couple in the world • dvd review • logo • paramount home video
The Ultimate Fighter 8 Episode 9
Coaches Challenge;Dan Henderson visits; Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Kyle Kingsbury
ultimate fighter episode 9 • season 8 episode 9 • krzysztof soszynski vs. kyle kingsbury • krzysztof vs. kyle • coaches challenge
Coaches Challenge;Dan Henderson visits; Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Kyle Kingsbury
ultimate fighter episode 9 • season 8 episode 9 • krzysztof soszynski vs. kyle kingsbury • krzysztof vs. kyle • coaches challenge
Tips for Organizing a Carry On Bag
Just as planning a trip on an airliner takes time, so does organizing a carry on bag. The more time spent in preparing a carry on bag, the smoother the flight will be.
organizing a carryon bag • tips for flying • carryon luggage • how to pack carryon luggage • what to take onboard a flight
Just as planning a trip on an airliner takes time, so does organizing a carry on bag. The more time spent in preparing a carry on bag, the smoother the flight will be.
organizing a carryon bag • tips for flying • carryon luggage • how to pack carryon luggage • what to take onboard a flight
The Sounds of Silence
Silence is, like beauty, in the "ear" of the behearer.
sound • silence • vibration • wave • pressure
Silence is, like beauty, in the "ear" of the behearer.
sound • silence • vibration • wave • pressure
Train For The Worst To Expect The Best
Be a good "music scout" and "be prepared" and you won't have to worry if emergencies come up. Here are a few ideas to have your own drills to ready you for bad circumstances.
"cindy lee haddock" • "music composition" • songwriting • "music writing"
Be a good "music scout" and "be prepared" and you won't have to worry if emergencies come up. Here are a few ideas to have your own drills to ready you for bad circumstances.
"cindy lee haddock" • "music composition" • songwriting • "music writing"
Ultimate Fighter - Week 8
The prognosticator was right. Luke is more than just a bunch of weird rituals and training regimens. this week he shows off some ferocious standup strikes -- he's no pushover on the ground either.
"mixed martial arts" • "no holds barred" • wrestling • fighting • combat
The prognosticator was right. Luke is more than just a bunch of weird rituals and training regimens. this week he shows off some ferocious standup strikes -- he's no pushover on the ground either.
"mixed martial arts" • "no holds barred" • wrestling • fighting • combat
Bill Maher in Larry Charles' Doc Religulous
Funny and frightening, 'Religulous' tackles the politics, finances, ethics, observances, and marketing of organized religion.
religulous movie review • bill maher movie • bill maher documentary • larry charles • religion documentary
Funny and frightening, 'Religulous' tackles the politics, finances, ethics, observances, and marketing of organized religion.
religulous movie review • bill maher movie • bill maher documentary • larry charles • religion documentary
Blind Faith by Ben Elton – Novel Review
Ben Elton's dystopian novel Blind Faith satirizes the modern celebration of belief over reason. Despite timeliness and humor, it remains in the shadow of George Orwell.
ben elton blind faith • ben elton novel • george orwell nineteen eighty-four • blackadder • stephen fry stars tennis balls
Ben Elton's dystopian novel Blind Faith satirizes the modern celebration of belief over reason. Despite timeliness and humor, it remains in the shadow of George Orwell.
ben elton blind faith • ben elton novel • george orwell nineteen eighty-four • blackadder • stephen fry stars tennis balls
How To Be a Vendor At an Outdoor Farmers Market
Running a farmers or flea market stand requires more than a cheerful attitude, basic business sense and quality in-demand products. Here's a list of must-have equipment.
farmers market • flea market • selling at farmers market • selling at flea market • canopy tent
Running a farmers or flea market stand requires more than a cheerful attitude, basic business sense and quality in-demand products. Here's a list of must-have equipment.
farmers market • flea market • selling at farmers market • selling at flea market • canopy tent
I Drink For A Reason: Audio Book Review
Through essays, anecdotes, and lists, the wordy comedian delivers his take on random events in modern life.
i drink for a reason • david cross comedy • david cross stand up • david cross movies • kung fu panda 2008
Through essays, anecdotes, and lists, the wordy comedian delivers his take on random events in modern life.
i drink for a reason • david cross comedy • david cross stand up • david cross movies • kung fu panda 2008
Raisin & Caraway Rolls
These versatile rolls can be served as breakfast biscuits, tea bread, or dinner rolls. The combined flavor of molasses, caraway, & raisins works well with all meals.
rolls • biscuits • yeast rolls • bread • caraway
These versatile rolls can be served as breakfast biscuits, tea bread, or dinner rolls. The combined flavor of molasses, caraway, & raisins works well with all meals.
rolls • biscuits • yeast rolls • bread • caraway
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