A comedian can see through phoniness to reality and show it to other people.
When I started writing, I typed out all of Bob Hope's monologues, studied them, then put them away. Two weeks later I reviewed the front page of the newspaper, duplicating his style with new...
People say you're funny, but you wonder if you have what it takes to perform stand-up comedy. Imagine being in front of an audience, alone on the stage with just a microphone. There's a lot more...
As with any art form, the artist tends to have an affinity for one particular role or way to go about their art. Comedy comes easily to some, and can be more difficult to ease into for others. In...
"Hercules," Disney's 1997 take on the Roman mythological hero, features a clumsy superhuman boy who learns to harness his strength to save the people, ultimately sacrificing himself for the woman...
If you've always wondered what it would be like to tell jokes in front of an audience then trying your hand at standup comedy might just be for you. Here are some tips I learned along the way.
Laughter is the best medicine for what ails you, but it can be difficult to find humor in the world and actually laugh. All hope is not lost, because there are ways to find that elusive elixir of...
Comedy is a serious business. Stand up comics usually obtain their material from real-life events. Although those events are oftentimes embellished for comedic effect, they derive mostly from the...
If you love to act or perform stand-up comedy, joining an improv comedy troupe may be the next step for you. Improv comedy allows you to sharpen your acting skills and perform original material in...
Last Comic Standing is an Emmy-nominated TV series in search of the world's funniest comedian. Along the way, they've also found some pretty hilarious men and women who did not make it all the way...
Improvisational exercises are very useful in getting your crew warmed up for the stage or to build the ability to think on your feet. You can even do these exercises at work or church groups to...
Churches, community event coordinators and corporations seem to hit a wall when trying to hire funny, professional, clean comics for their shows. This is because there are not that many out there...
When doing improvisations, you must think on your feet and come up with lines and comebacks effortlessly. Build this skill with Word Ball, a great improvisational exercise to ignite your brain.
Sketches are just like plays: they need to be read out loud and performed! To express your hilarious ideas, you will need a group to perform your comedy sketches with. All it takes is a little...
In this article you will learn how to be funny in front of most people
There's nothing funny about bombing on stage during a stand-up comedy routine. Here's how to settle the nerves before taking the stage.
The following rules are after you and a partner on stage have started a scene. Following these basic improv guidelines below will help become a successful improviser:
Most of us were naturally-talented improvisational comediennes when we were kids. As adults, it works in reverse. The more practice we get under our belts, the better we can improvise comedy...
When doing improv for comedy or acting, you need to be able to think on your feet and come up with lines and comebacks quickly and effortlessly. Build this skill using improv acting exercises....
Doing open mics in your local bar, coffeehouse, or whatever is part of the road work to becoming a stand up comedian. You essentially hone your act at open mics.
In comedy, particularly stand up...
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