When an individual makes the decision to take a shot at stand-up comedy, I know from firsthand experience that the tendency is to assume that getting laughs on stage as a comedian it is far easier than it actually is.
There are some very good reasons for this, one of which is because of the ease that we use our own sense of humor to get laughs in everyday life – without thought or study.
Another reason is the ease at which professional comedians are able to make it appear to be when delivering an act and getting big laughs, whether during live performances or TV performances. Read the rest of this entry
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”.
If you are trying to somehow “write” a stand-up comedy act that actually works to generate big laughs, please allow me to offer an alternative perspective that may be of value to you.
I find it somewhat interesting when folks find this blog using the search term “examples of stand-up comedy material”.