How do you idenify your comic style?
2007-02-24 14:26:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Open Mike nights, as many as you can possibly stand. (every city has 'em, some more than others.) This is where you will work out your material, find out what works and what doesn't, and find your "style" - because you'll see what works and what bombs. The other thing is you must actually see comedy! Get out there and go to the comedy clubs. Supplement your watching of comedy by renting DVD's of great comics doing their standup and watching all the stand-up on TV you can.
Don't try to be something you aren't. Don't think that you have to be crass and sassy if you are really shy and withdrawn. Find what works for you. Think about the personality traits that people comment on about you and find a way to highlight them.
If you possibly can, take a class. If you can't (nothing good in your area or you are broker than broke and have maxed out all your cards) then try to hook up with other aspiring comics and get a kind of meet up/critique and help write group going.
2007-02-24 14:55:05 · answer #1 · answered by lalabee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn back now! Comedy is one of the hardest things to get into, EVER. Most of the comics you see that have any real stroke, are those that have been doing it for, literally, half their life, if not more. Actors/actresses, same thing. Musicians, not always but very commonly. Comics do well right off the bat usually, IF THEY'RE ANY GOOD, for about a year, maybe two, and then die out from either the lack of interest, or because they haven't changed their act and have no new material. But then again, Ron White has been doing the same 40 jokes for 25 years and no one even seemed to notice. George Carlin, Robin Williams, and Chris Rock however, have changed their act nearly everytime they are on stage and have been doing it for 20+ years, and that is why they are the best of the best. So, if you can have tough skin, laugh at the critics, make fun of anyone or anything, burn all your bridges time and again, feel free to yoke it up CarrotTop.
2007-02-25 05:40:26 · answer #2 · answered by B Rock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some tips- First write some material, something you find funny.
Next- get in front of a mirror and perform the material, create the facial expressions you want to use to drive home your punchlines. When you feel like you know your stuff backward and forwards, hit the amateur hours at the comedy clubs or look for talent shows or festivals in you area. perform over and over and over until you get the feel for the audience, if your good, they'll let you know. If you're real good you'll get invites to work at the clubs and from there your on your own, good luck, d.g.allen
2007-02-24 22:41:32 · answer #3 · answered by Donald P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open mike nights. Go there, practice, impress the club owner.
And you make your own comic style, decide what goes best with your bits and ad-libbing. Personally, I'm deadpan with a heavy dose of cynicism, and just a tad of ironic smugness. (Not a style for everybody, but it's what I can pull off)
Good luck!
2007-02-24 22:31:52 · answer #4 · answered by DonSoze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in a medium or large-sized city, there are probably Comedy Clubs that have Open Mike night for those that want to try a stand-up routine.
2007-02-24 22:45:01 · answer #5 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call around to comedy clubs and ask if the have "open mic" nights. "Open mic" means anybody can come up and take a turn on stage. If your material is good, the club manager may ask you back (for money!)
As for your style, read "Zen and the Art of Stand-Up Comedy".
2007-02-24 22:30:45 · answer #6 · answered by jackalanhyde 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if I'm not mistaken, all of those job positions are taken at the moment.
Try back in a few months.
thank you for inquiring.
2007-02-24 23:25:34 · answer #7 · answered by Scotty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋