In some sports, the true test of an athlete is when they are able to overcome a certain fear and succeed. Other people consider this to be the breaking point that separates the men from the boys and believe it or not, everyone has this just like how some comedians have to deal with stage fright. [...]
Just like in writing, an effective comedian never runs out of stories to tell, especially those who are doing a stand-up stunt. Why? It’s what brews the fun for the audience. You can’t just stand like a dead fish in front of an eager audience. Some fun story must be told. And what best will prime up the audiences’ laughing belly than with a well-thought of anecdote. [...]
Ever experienced a bad day at work and don’t know how to rebound from it? There are those who drink while others need some time alone to think. One way of feeling better would be to watch a funny movie especially when laughter is the best medicine for almost anything. [...]
For most comedians, having a good voice is a plus to an already exceeding performance as a comedian. It is a fact that having a good voice is a natural talent but having a professionally sounding voice is a product of a continued practice and committed discipline to excellence. [...]
There are thousands of professions out there that offer a stable salary but being a comedian could probably be one of the most challenging in terms of salary. Salary can be a compelling reason why people choose a path of career they would want to go into. [...]
Using puppets as part of a comedy act is a tried and respected way of sustaining a comedy routine, although with the popularity of stand-up comedy, this act seemed to have been relegated to a few comedians in recent years. However, some comedian-puppet acts have remained popular enough to sustain a loyal following. [...]
An actor must have his stage, just as a comedian must have his improv comedy theater. There, the stand-up comedian will have an easier time delivering his lines, changing up his routine night after night and entertaining his guests, all because he is in his territory. [...]
One thing to remember about contracts is that they may be written or verbal. Another thing, they are legally binding and a potential cause of some headaches later on in your career. If you’ve heard of Dave Chappelle’s legal tug-of-war with his former manager, then you’ll know this to be true. [...]
1. Telling a great joke to the wrong crowd.
Tailor your jokes to the type of audience present. If a joke seems to hit a chord, try to tell jokes similar to it without becoming redundant. [...]
Defining clean comedy can be quite a challenge, since ‘clean’ is relative. As a general description, clean comedy is basically an act that doesn’t involve offensive themes and language or subjects generall considered obscene or disturbing. [...]