Want to Become a Stand-up Comedian? Learn These Skills

More people in history want to be a stand-up comedian who haven’t a comedic bone in their bodies. There are ways to be one, though, and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to get it done. All it takes is someone who wants to be noticed, being funny.

Take the best comedians in the country, for example. They say the simplest things all the time and get paid doing it. Instead of reaching for uncharted territory, a good comedian will say the first thing that comes to their mind that makes the slightest bit of Read the rest of this entry »

How to Become a Professional Stand-up Comedian

If you think you have what it takes to go from class clown to stand up comedian, there’s a few things you need to do before you make the jump. Just like any other occupation, being prepared is key. Not only do you have to be funny, but you need to have a routine memorized and you need to be confident about it. You want people to laugh at your jokes, not at you because you stumbled through your routine. Study other stand up comedians, watch their body language and pay attention to the delivery Read the rest of this entry »