What Skills Are Required to Be a Stand-up Comedian?

It seems effortless, doesn’t it, when we tune in to watch comedians on television? The ease with which the half hour slips away while we grin, giggle, is only part of the story. The variety of skills necessary to pull off a career in standup is astounding.

You must be able to write your own material. Creativity is key here. The ability to communicate your point effectively is one of the more obvious talents needed, but you must also understand the need to adapt and adjust depending on the Read the rest of this entry »

What to Do if Someone is Heckling You

It never fails. Mix one part alcohol, one part comedy club, and one part drunk guy trying to impress his friends. And you get a Heckler. Comedians new to stand up get pounced upon by hecklers like lions, zeroing in on the slowest antelope in the herd. They smell blood, lure the weak one out and destroy him. But, if you understand the Heckler, and heckling as a whole it can be used for your benefit, and make your act even funnier.

First off, Hecklers heckle for one reason, attention. Don’t judge them for that, after all you’re the Read the rest of this entry »

You Want to be a Comedian?

You think you wanna be a comedian, huh? It’s a tough life full of hotel rooms and bombed shows and it’s not easy money like you might imagine. Before you waste a lot of timing looking for jokes on your Wild Blue Deals internet you should try a few of our suggestions for wannabe comedians first:
Hit an Amateur Night – If you really think you’ve got what it takes put together a 7-10 minute show and hit an amateur night in town. Read the rest of this entry »