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Learn how to become a comedian with expert tips and techniques to help you joke your way to Comedy Central in this free stand-up comedy video series.
There are 21 videos in this series:
Learn why a mentor can be very valuable to beginning comedians with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn how to use open mic nights in bars to hone your comedy skills with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn how being an MC can help a beginning comedian develop his funny with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn how to use the check spot to save your good material for when the patrons are less distracted with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn how to properly hold a microphone as a beginning comedian with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn how the way you dress can be an asset to your comedy with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn the right length of a set for beginning comics with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn how to use the spotlight during your set with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Low how to use peer support to build a reputation with one club with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn how to press other comedians for tips and advice on stand-up comedy in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn how to use the energy of the crowd to your advantage with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn how to use the bar scene to network and get information from pros with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn proper etiquette for a beginner comic with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn how the waitress can recommend you to a club owner with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn how to negotiate to get paid for your performance with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn how to network with pros and beginners with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn how to overcome intimidation as a beginner comic with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn how much time to devote to road and city performances with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn how managers and agents can be an asset to beginning comics with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn how to use a personal recommendation to book work as a comic with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Learn a summary of the steps to take to pursue a career as a comic with expert stand-up comedy tips and techniques in this free comedy lesson video.
Some would say that improvisational comedy is the purest form of comedy. It is the art of feeding off of other comedians and making up jokes on the fly as a performance progresses. There are many different games and techniques that are associated with improv comedy and when these are applied in a performance setting they allow for not only character interaction but also audience interaction. A very good example of this is the show “Who’s Line Is It Anyway.” In this show the actors/ comedians are given assignments and must make up content as the game goes on. They use props, each other and even people in the crowd as proponents for laughs.
For any comedian, aspiring or professional, this video series is a must see. Actually for anyone at all, the value of these clips to help with social interaction is also astounding. There is more to improv than just games. We improvise on a daily basis in every situation. Improv is only a reaction to something. This series will teach you how to feed off of your surroundings and react in a positive and spontaneous way. You will also learn how to make better choices in your everyday experiences. So whether you are a comedian or not take a look at these videos. They may help you more than you think!
Chris Murphy Chris Murphy has been a stand-up comedian for more than 15 years. He is a veteran of the New York City comedy circuit, appearing regularly at the Broadway Comedy Club and the New York Comedy Club. Murphy has appeared on A&E Evening at the Improv and Caroline's Comedy Hour, as well as Comedy Central's Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, where he was a contributing writer for the show. He currently teaches and performs stand-up comedy in New York City.dkdk
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