Making Routines for Aspiring Comedians

Crush | Comedy Style, Inspiration, Techniques | Wednesday, 26 December 2007

Successful stand-up comedians, who have lived through by making other people happy, seriously handle their kind of profession. Much of their success can be attributed to their natural sense of humor and their patience and creativity in making their comedian routines. (more…)

The Way to Write a Comedian’s Resume

Crush | Career and Money | Sunday, 23 December 2007

There are probably about hundreds of resumes a week that cross a recruiting agent’s desk. If you can make your resume quickly get the attention of your readers and stand out then you may have a better chance to get the job. (more…)

Where Does A Comedian Fit In?

Crush | Career and Money | Friday, 21 December 2007

The entertainment industry has its share of importance in society. People love the feeling of happiness. They enjoy laughing. In this really busy world, people look for time to relax and entertain themselves to be able to stay sane and human. (more…)

So You Want To Be A Comedian Ventriloquist?

Crush | Comedy Style, Techniques | Wednesday, 19 December 2007

A comedian ventriloquist is a stage performer who can entertain his or her viewers through ventriloquism. It is a way of deception wherein the person performing the act manipulates his or her voice and makes it appear that the voice is coming from elsewhere. A comedian ventriloquist generally uses a dummy during performances wile he moves his lips only slightly to make it appear like he isn’t the one talking. (more…)

When a Comedian Talks About Toilets, Are You Sure He’s Joking?

Crush | Comedy Style, Sense of Comedy | Monday, 17 December 2007

Life without any sense of humor is dull. In almost all parts of the world, people amuse themselves with jokes inspired by their own experiences and copied from “best-selling jokes” by comedians. For entertainment’s sake, comedians create, rehearse and perform their routines. (more…)

The Three-Way Test of Joking

Crush | Techniques | Saturday, 15 December 2007

Before you deliver your jokes, and be laughed at because they’re not funny enough, better test them. (more…)

Tape Recorder – A Tool that Stand Up Comedians Can’t Live Without

Crush | Techniques | Thursday, 13 December 2007

If you wish to have an unlimited supply of resources for your material or dialogue, the one thing you should do is purchase a tape recorder then make it your best friend. As there are various designs of tape recorders currently sold on the market, just choose one that’s most comfortable for you to use. (more…)

Life’s Not Always Funny If You Want a Stand-Up Comedian Career

Crush | Sense of Comedy, Techniques | Monday, 10 December 2007

There’s a saying that clowns are the saddest people in the world. Similarly, fun and laughter doesn’t always figure in a stand-up comedian’s life. If you’re determined to have a stand-up comedian career, prepare yourself for lots of challenges ahead! (more…)

Punchline Delivery for Comedian Success

Crush | Techniques | Sunday, 09 December 2007

Although a stand-up comedian’s primary goal is to obtain a natural and positive reaction from the audience – a chuckle, smile, or best of all, a laugh – the process of obtaining that goal is methodical and meticulous and involving carefully orchestrated sequences and frequent rehearsals. (more…)

How to Have a Laughable Income: Tips on Becoming a Professional Stand-Up Comedian

Crush | Career and Money | Thursday, 06 December 2007

If it’s your dream to become a professional stand up comedian, you should know that there are a thousand more jobs that are easier than your chosen career. If you’re not discouraged by that then good, because passion is one of the most important critical success factors of becoming a man who earns a living from making people laugh. Passion’s the first…but it’s definitely not the last. (more…)