Being a comedian is a fun career that is just as much promotion as it is talent. Being funny isn’t enough; you must have business sense. Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way to superstardom. more »
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Being a comedian is a fun career that is just as much promotion as it is talent. Being funny isn’t enough; you must have business sense. Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way to superstardom. more »
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Laughter is the best medicine. It's an old saying that speaks the truth. Laughter has a way of being infectious. You can be miserable in a room full of people laughing and it won't be long before you're laughing with them. That's the reason stand-up comedians and comedy movies are so popular with the public. Learn how you can write... more »
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If you spend enough time performing onstage, either as a professional or as an amateur, it is inevitable that you will be heckled. Knowing how to respond to a heckler is a skill every performer needs before taking the stage. Responding to a heckler is an art form that is best served by experience and having a few tricks up your... more »
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Stand-up comedy is a style of comedy where a comedian performs for a live audience, usually speaking directly to them. It is usually performed by a single comedian with the aid of a microphone, either hand-held or mounted on a stand. The performer is known as a stand-up comic, stand-up comedian or simply a stand-up.
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Stand-up performances are usually short, where the comedian recites a fast-paced succession of humorous stories, short jokes (called "bits"), and one-liners, which comprise what is typically called a monologue, routine or act. Some stand-up comedians use props, music or magic tricks to enhance their acts. Stand-up comedy is often performed in comedy clubs, bars, colleges and theaters, but there is no real restriction on where the craft can be performed. Many smaller venues hold "open mic" events, where anyone can take the stage and perform for the audience, offering a way for amateur performers to hone their craft and possibly break into professionalism. In North America, many comedy clubs feature the now-iconic brick wall as the backdrop for stand-up performances.
Stand-up comedy is difficult to master partly because the feedback of the audience is instant and crucial for the comedians act. Many stand-up routines are similar to one-man shows, with the main difference being the expectations of the audience, who in most cases expect a steady stream of laughs. This in turn affects the aims of the performer, who is under great pressure to deliver those laughs. If the performer cannot coax laughs out of the audience, the bored crowd may harrass the comedian, a practice known as heckling. One hallmark of a master stand-up comedian is the ability not only to face down and silence a heckler, but to win over and entertain the rest of the crowd with a witty retort. An adept stand-up comedian will nimbly play off the mood and tastes of any particular audience, and adjust his or her routine accordingly. Stand-up is an art form that is op read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stand-up+comedy
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