I would bet my house that most people who are looking to jump into stand-up comedy or even those who are new to it think that getting the big laughs on stage is all about the “writing”.
Well, if it was all about the “writing”, the greatest writers in the world should make up most of the best public speakers, right?
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In this video update, I talk about the most important milestone any comedian must reach before they can make any real headway in stand-up comedy — regardless of the “style” or type of stand-up comedy material a comedian chooses to deliver.
As a matter of fact, reaching this milestone is what separates the players from the posers as a comedian — for those who are truly serious about success as a comedian.
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I managed to land a second interview with comedian Gid Pool, right after he completed the first of three filming sessions for his upcoming appearance on the TODAY Show on Tuesday May 22 between 8:30-9:00 am ET.
The TODAY show segment that Gid will be featured in is called, “Your Life Calling with Jane Pauley” and is produced and sponsored by AARP. You can find all segments of the TV series at www.aarp.org/Jane.
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Lately folks have been reaching this blog by using this search phrase:
How do I get my first stand-up comedy gig?
As a general rule, here’s how it happens:
Most new comedians start out at comedy open mic nights hosted at local comedy clubs or other venues.
Once an open mic night comedian starts killing audiences with consistency, usually they are afforded more stage time (both in length and frequency).
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I have a tendency say things sometimes which seems to severely tick some comedians off.
Here’s an example:
If a comedian is unable to generate an average of 18+ seconds of laughter each performing minute, they are not performing at headliner level, which directly affects their upward mobility and opportunities as a comedian.
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