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Anyone a stand-up comic?
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the nature boy
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From Zero said:
you'd be a great stand up comic. all you'd have to do is get up on stage and stand there and say nothing and everyone would point and laugh at you and throw their feces in your direction.
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the nature boy
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Chester_Copperpot
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lol at the replies, the fact that you want to be a stand up comic is hilarious.
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find open mic nights at local clubs
MarthaStewart
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lots of cities have open mic night.
Boston had about 80 gazillion places to do it.
or hell - just get a milk crate and go out on a street corner and stand on the carton and do your bit.
if it fails, just start screaming religious stuff - always funny.
Boston had about 80 gazillion places to do it.
or hell - just get a milk crate and go out on a street corner and stand on the carton and do your bit.
if it fails, just start screaming religious stuff - always funny.
The Whole F/N Show
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I did it a little for a couple of years in college. Just go to a comedy club and show them what you got. All you need to do is get a 10 minute act together because you won't get anymore stage time then that. I no longer do it because I kinda got tired of dealing with it but it was cool. I decided I wanted to worked behind the scenes in television but I'm no longer doing that either.
I'd just look for club in your area with an open mic night. If there aren't any go a few towns over if you have to.
I'd just look for club in your area with an open mic night. If there aren't any go a few towns over if you have to.
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SofaGeorge
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From Zero... PM me and I can give you more info.
Nathan has it right... learn to be funny. Comedy is a skill... and you build muscles at it by doing it. All the good stand up comics get started the same way... they go to club after dirty little hole in the wall nowhere club... hitting the crowd with their best material... practicing their delivery... learning timing... and the longer they do it the better they get.
I've been friends over the years with many successful stand up comics. Their stories are ALL the same... they just kept going to little clubs and working their way up the ladder.
It's a little known secret... but ANYBODY and I mean anybody can make $500 a week as a stand up comic on the circuit... even if they totally suck. The demand is that high.
Trivia - when I first met Ellen Degeneres I said, "She's really sweet, but she just isn't going to make it."
Nathan has it right... learn to be funny. Comedy is a skill... and you build muscles at it by doing it. All the good stand up comics get started the same way... they go to club after dirty little hole in the wall nowhere club... hitting the crowd with their best material... practicing their delivery... learning timing... and the longer they do it the better they get.
I've been friends over the years with many successful stand up comics. Their stories are ALL the same... they just kept going to little clubs and working their way up the ladder.
It's a little known secret... but ANYBODY and I mean anybody can make $500 a week as a stand up comic on the circuit... even if they totally suck. The demand is that high.
Trivia - when I first met Ellen Degeneres I said, "She's really sweet, but she just isn't going to make it."
flexygrl
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New York Comedy Club
241 East 24 Street
(212) 696-LAFF
The New York Comedy Club prides itself on the diversity of its acts. In addition to "mainstream" comedy, the club features all-female stand-up, gay & lesbian shows, and all Latino & African-American shows (Fridays at 11 pm and Saturdays at midnight).
In its commitment to develop new talent, New York Comedy Club offers 6-week workshops for beginners. Students learn about comedy writing, MCing and the business side of the industry. Mondays are open mike night, where from 4:30 to 8:30 pm, neophytes pay $4.00 for the right to go up on stage -- but are compensated with a free beverage. Amateur shows take place every Friday at 7 pm, and Saturday at 8 pm. The club seats 110. $4.95 personal pizzas are available.
241 East 24 Street
(212) 696-LAFF
The New York Comedy Club prides itself on the diversity of its acts. In addition to "mainstream" comedy, the club features all-female stand-up, gay & lesbian shows, and all Latino & African-American shows (Fridays at 11 pm and Saturdays at midnight).
In its commitment to develop new talent, New York Comedy Club offers 6-week workshops for beginners. Students learn about comedy writing, MCing and the business side of the industry. Mondays are open mike night, where from 4:30 to 8:30 pm, neophytes pay $4.00 for the right to go up on stage -- but are compensated with a free beverage. Amateur shows take place every Friday at 7 pm, and Saturday at 8 pm. The club seats 110. $4.95 personal pizzas are available.
