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I've picked the worst time to start trying to get into stand up but why not. Means I only bomb infront of a few others. Has anyone got experience with any online stand up comedy pieces or have any successes with building comedy experience under lockdown? It's a bit dauting not being able to sign up for any new act nights, so I'm just looking for any advice you have getting performing experience now. I'm finally getting my poo poo together writing a small piece for an online comedy night that's been running since the 1st lockdown, they have a new comedians night and it's been a dream to do comedy but I just got sidetracked with drinking too much and depression. Standard practice. I've set a deadline for myself for the end of January at the latest to have a piece written and able to go regardless just so I can steam ahead with getting that performing experience and hopefully not bombing too hard. Hope you all stay safe!
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# ? Dec 28, 2020 14:53 |
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# ? Apr 26, 2024 15:05 |
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thrashingteeth posted:I've picked the worst time to start trying to get into stand up but why not. Means I only bomb infront of a few others. Biggest advice I can give you is a) have a plan (which it appears you have) and b) have fun. Comedy is hard and no matter how funny you are, starting out you aren't going to be very good. That first year is all about getting comfortable on stage and developing good habits. Record everything you do and listen to yourself. Take notes on what worked and what didn't. If you put in the work offstage, on stage will be easier
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# ? Dec 28, 2020 16:45 |
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thrashingteeth posted:I've picked the worst time to start trying to get into stand up but why not. Means I only bomb infront of a few others. I started comedy in January 2020, and then lockdown started just after a couple of my classes had started. I didn't even make it on stage. I want to perform zoom wise, but everything I have found so far is for professional comedians who already have an established career. So may I ask where this online comedy night for new comedians is? I would happily be someone who watches the shows.
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# ? Dec 28, 2020 19:35 |
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Sataere posted:Biggest advice I can give you is a) have a plan (which it appears you have) and b) have fun. Thanks for the advice, really appreicate it! I'm trying to build myself up for the year of just difficulty and getting used to the performance aspect. Will work on taking notes! DrNewton posted:I started comedy in January 2020, and then lockdown started just after a couple of my classes had started. I didn't even make it on stage. Ah that must really suck, are you having any luck online? The Stand is the place where they have the new acts, its pretty cool. They've moved mostly online due to covid, the Saturday show they have is amazing. Ive not watched the other shows but its worth a look. https://www.thestand.co.uk/
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# ? Dec 28, 2020 21:08 |
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DrNewton posted:I started comedy in January 2020, and then lockdown started just after a couple of my classes had started. I didn't even make it on stage. Hop onto local Facebook comedy groups. They'll have zoom open mics if you're looking. I couldn't tell you specific ones because I don't see the point of zoom comedy. No judgements if you're into it, but audience interaction is what makes stand up stand up to me.
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# ? Dec 28, 2020 21:30 |
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Sataere posted:Hop onto local Facebook comedy groups. They'll have zoom open mics if you're looking. I couldn't tell you specific ones because I don't see the point of zoom comedy. No judgements if you're into it, but audience interaction is what makes stand up stand up to me. I have attended zoom Comedy shows where audience is involved and it was great. I mostly started comedy because I wanted to get over my stage fright. I thought maybe starting on zoom wouldn't be so bad of a start after all. Thanks so much for the tip.
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# ? Dec 30, 2020 01:50 |
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started doing live shows again nothing digital can even touch it
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# ? Jun 5, 2021 07:08 |
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Lotron posted:started doing live shows again My first set in over a year was a club hosting set at a show I produce. I can't imagine a worse way to come back to comedy. God, I missed it.
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# ? Jun 5, 2021 07:15 |
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Yeah, I got to do 10 minutes in the parking lot of a pizza joint last weekend and it was some of the most fun I've had all year.
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# ? Jun 5, 2021 16:12 |
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.... ... *slowly hides in her corner, sipping her drink. Not letting anyone know that she started out during the virtual era of comedy*
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# ? Jun 12, 2021 01:45 |
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DrNewton posted:.... ... *slowly hides in her corner, sipping her drink. Not letting anyone know that she started out during the virtual era of comedy* Nothing wrong with virtual comedy, as long as you are aware it's a different animal from live stand up
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# ? Jun 12, 2021 19:35 |
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# ? Apr 26, 2024 15:05 |
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Are there any comedy festivals in New England I should check out? I imagine Boston must have something. Portland?
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# ? Jun 15, 2021 03:44 |