The Benefits Of Taking A Stand-up Comedy Class Or Workshop

Comedian speaks to an audience in a comedy workshop, with a Stand-Up Comedy sign and flipchart in the background.

I am generally not a fan of stand-up comedy classes and workshops because of the approach used for developing comedy material. But in this article I discuss the benefits of taking a stand-up comedy workshop or class and what to look for before you do. Continue reading The Benefits Of Taking A Stand-up Comedy Class Or Workshop

A Brief Video Example Of Bombing On Stage

A comedian stands at a mic reading notes, surrounded by seated people in a dimly lit comedy club setting.

The last thing that a comedian wants to do is bomb on stage. Ironically, it is usually the comedian themselves who is the cause of the poor performance on stage. This article contains a brief video of a comedian bombing on stage along with some observational commentary. Continue reading A Brief Video Example Of Bombing On Stage

What You Need To Know About Riffing

Comedian on stage holding a mic, engaging a laughing audience in a packed comedy club.

Riffing is the term used by comedians to describe spontaneous interactions with the audience. But riffing is not actually what it appears to be. This article identifies the adverse circumstances associated with trying to riff on stage as a comedian instead of delivering a well prepared stand-up routine. Continue reading What You Need To Know About Riffing