COMEDY QUESTIONS - AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL [EP. 115]

Today I am joined by several recent writing students and answer their comedy questions. Specifically, we talk about: What is a good way to know that you should continue pursuing stand-up comedy? How many shows is a good barometer for getting your feet wet? When should you quit! The value in bombing (and recording it) Is it okay to try different characters when you first start? A bunch of things that can go wrong during your show How to perform when you just don't feel funny Performing when you are sick Having a back-up comedian friend ready for some gigs The value of listening to comedy when you are down What Minnie Pearl said about audiences When you are there for the audience (and when they are there for you) The adrenaline surge you get when performing The connections between comedy and speaking How to structure a speech based on your comedy Finding your HOOK for your message When should you transition into movies from stand-up? The benefits of character work in your comedy Tips on incorporating voices and characters into stand-up Should you try a bunch of characters when you first start at open mic? The benefits of no one knowing who you are What Garth Brooks did that you shouldn't do Jim Gaffigan workshopping new material How to workshop new material and where is best to try Songwriter open mics versus comedy open mics Following a great (or horrible) act on stage and a whole lot more! This episode is brought to you by Patreon Sponsor Allen Smith. To find our how you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation, visit www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs. Do you have comedy questions? Send them in and I'll address them on the show. [email protected]. CLUB 52! "Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more. The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level. Questions? Email me (Rik) at [email protected]. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or. if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.