https://www.realfirststeps.com/975/how-to-be-a-comedian-opening-act/ The very best stand-up comedy tips on the planet for new comedians! Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:30:59 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.realfirststeps.com/975/how-to-be-a-comedian-opening-act/comment-page-3/#comment-2439 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:30:01 +0000 https://www.realfirststeps.com/?p=975#comment-2439 I haven’t been in a live a standup comedy performance before but I am a fan of Monique Marvez and are always looking forward to new CD releases. It’s interesting to know that opening acts are actually tough for comedians since the audience is still cold. Compared to concerts, it seems that opening acts are more crucial for comedy.

]]> https://www.realfirststeps.com/975/how-to-be-a-comedian-opening-act/comment-page-2/#comment-2353 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:01:40 +0000 https://www.realfirststeps.com/?p=975#comment-2353 Great article and so true! Starting out with a “cold” audience is challenging no matter how long a comedian has been performing. In my opinion the real key to success in the opening spot is to get the audience relaxed and laughing as soon as possible.

]]> https://www.realfirststeps.com/975/how-to-be-a-comedian-opening-act/comment-page-2/#comment-2330 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 01:28:25 +0000 https://www.realfirststeps.com/?p=975#comment-2330 I am brand new to the comedy scene. I am trying to learn the ropes before making a fool out of myself. I can see how being an opening act can be quite hard with a cold crowd. I would compare it to starting a fire… It is alot harder to start a fire from scratch.. than it is to keep the fire burning once started. So too, it is easier to continue making an audience laugh, than it would be to “Get the party started” per say. Having said… Good Luck to all opening act comedians.

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