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Stand-up Comedy Misconceptions

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at 4:25 am  
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It can be difficult at best to get accurate and complete information about anything, whether it be about politics or how to write stand-up comedy.

I also know that if an individual is willing to get enough “second opinions”, they will eventually find the answers they want to hear.

But when it comes to stand-up comedy, there are some misconceptions that keep those without real comedy talent thinking they can excel at stand-up comedy.

And sadder still are the misconceptions that keep those who do have real comedy talent from ever capitalizing on their talent.

So, let’s cover two of these misconceptions — one regarding people who DON’T have natural comedy talent and one regarding people who DO have natural comedy talent…

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For more information about Steve Roye, author of this blog and the Killer Stand-up Comedy System, click here.

Are You Using A One Dimensional Approach In A Three Dimensional Performing Art?

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 1:37 pm  
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One of the things I have been trying to tell people for years is that using “conventional” joke writing methods to develop stand-up comedy material that actually works to get big laughs on stage is a lot like trying to pick your teeth with a chain saw.

But that’s what all the comedians say you have to do.

And that’s what all the so-called stand-up comedy “experts” teach — it’s all about “joke writing” when it comes to developing stand-up comedy material for the stage.

It’s basically the law in stand-up comedy. :-)

So, for all those who are convinced that “joke writing” is the only way to produce stand-up comedy material…

The Big Question

Take a moment to answer this question:

How does “writing” anything (including jokes) — a one dimensional communication medium which is primarily designed to be “read” supposed to generate big laughs for you in a three dimensional communication medium like stand-up comedy?

Now before you answer that question, consider this (and don’t miss the video of the guy who is trying to deliver “written” stand-up comedy material):

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For more information about Steve Roye, author of this blog and the Killer Stand-up Comedy System, click here.