Where do you start?
2007-01-31 06:34:06 · 24 answers · asked by Myself 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
look for open mic nites at local comedy clubs. enter amateur contests. network with local theater groups or take an acting/comedy class.
2007-01-31 06:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by drunkinpoet 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Most comedy clubs will have an open mic night. Just look up local comedy clubs in your area and sign up. That's how my friend started. He eventually made some connections and toured with other comedians around the country.
Being funny is something you'll have to work on for yourself....unfortunately, some people are better than others. My buddy always said his biggest goal wasn't to make the audience laugh, rather, he always tried to make the other comedians laugh. Being respected among your peers in this profession always goes a long way.
Good luck.
2007-01-31 14:41:45 · answer #2 · answered by allthree 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone will say this! By standing up on your feet on a stage and tell jokes. Seriously start with friends and family. Story tellers with funny observations are the best comedians! Like why do birds crap during flight, won't you if you looked down!
2007-01-31 14:43:21 · answer #3 · answered by Gem of Wisdom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First you need to write some funny material. You can try it out on family and friends. Then you go to an audition at a comedy club. And if they like you, they let you perform. If people like you, you develop a following and you get more and more gigs. Then you appear on Letterman or Leno and you get your own T.V. show. Good luck to you and keep making people laugh. The world needs more comedians.
2007-01-31 14:39:35 · answer #4 · answered by true blue 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I live in Las Vegas, there was a commercial on the local TV channel for an amateur comedy club show and all interested invited to sign up! I'm sure if you look on your own local channel news it will have some community doings like that, also look on the net for local comedy club auditions.Good luck!
2007-01-31 14:39:35 · answer #5 · answered by Faerie loue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most large cities have comedy clubs, with Open Mike Night. Call the comedy clubs in your city and ask when they hold open night.
Attend an Open Mike night and watch your competition. When you feel comfortable, sign-up for Open Mike Night and see how you do in front of the audience.
2007-01-31 14:52:28 · answer #6 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to start with you need to be funny to other people. not just family members, actual strangers need to find your material funny. then sign up at a comedy club open mike night. sometimes bars and clubs have comedy nights as well for people trying to make themselves known. get out there and find a fan base and your on your way.
2007-01-31 14:38:36 · answer #7 · answered by cat_23au 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get up off your chair and start telling jokes Monday night at the Comedy Store. That would be amateur night and that is how many of the greats got started.
2007-01-31 14:37:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
By standing up and telling a joke
2007-01-31 14:38:30 · answer #9 · answered by Shadowgirl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on how funny you are,if you are funny enough you wont have to find them, they will find you.there are comedy clubs all over this country,just walk right in and tell them you have a good act,you just have better be funny or the only thing thats going to be funny is you being laughed off stage.
2007-01-31 14:44:10 · answer #10 · answered by mack j 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋