How to Decide What Form of Comedy is Right For You

Everyone's a comedian. At least that's how the saying goes. But for those that really aspire to become comedians, it's difficult to choose what type of comedy to do, whether it be stand up, sketch or improvisational. Read on to learn how to select which type of comedy is for you.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A sense of humor
• A sense of self

1. Ask yourself why you want to do comedy. If you like telling jokes, maybe stand up is for you. If you like writing, maybe sketch is your forte.
2. Read some books on the different forms of comedy. This will allow you to get a sense of what each form of the art has to offer. Improvisation might be too theatrical for you, while sketch might be too intellectual.
3. Go see live comedy. Not only with this give you exposure to the different incarnations of the art, but you can talk to performers afterward to get some insight as to what's right for you.
4. Try a little of every form of comedy. Write a short stand up set and go to an open mic. Try writing a sketch and attend a writer's group to get feedback. See if there's an open improv jam in your area and sign up for a night.
5. Once you've had a taste of everything, you probably will have a sense of what you want to pursue most. You may want to pursue more than one form. That's fine, too. Now just go out there and make them laugh.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't feel like you have to choose one form of comedy over another. Pursuing more than one form tends to strengthen your comedic abilities.

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