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Erock · 12-24-2007, 11:34 AM

Hey I really enjoy watching stand up comedy, and I also have never been afraid of public speaking, so it seems like a hobby I might enjoy. How do you get started in something like this? Are their classes or organizations or something?

Thanks for any input
Erock

Dan.Linehan · 12-25-2007, 08:51 AM

I think modeling successful stand-ups is a solid place to start, use their jokes and see if you can pull off the same successful delivery.

I'd recommend Steven Lynch, Patton Oswald, Flight of the Concords, Dane Cook.

Erock · 12-26-2007, 05:00 AM

Hey thanks for the reply. I'll definitely check those guys out. I was more looking for like organizations for amateur comedians. Maybe I should use google, but I thought there would be people here who could direct me to the best places.

Erock

Dan.Linehan · 12-26-2007, 05:19 AM

Sure! In my opinion delivery is crucial in stand-up. Once you can perform someone else's set you can work on your own, then try an open mic night / join organizations.

There might be a meet-up in your area as well.. see Meetup: World's largest community of local Meetups, clubs and groups to find out.

Savage · 12-26-2007, 02:28 PM

Read Judy Carter's books on stand-up, such as The Comedy Bible. That will get you off to a strong, practical start.

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Erock Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 462	How to get involved in Stand Up Comedy? Hey I really enjoy watching stand up comedy, and I also have never been afraid of public speaking, so it seems like a hobby I might enjoy. How do you get started in something like this? Are their classes or organizations or something? Thanks for any input Erock

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12-25-2007, 08:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dan.Linehan Family Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 4,896	I think modeling successful stand-ups is a solid place to start, use their jokes and see if you can pull off the same successful delivery. I'd recommend Steven Lynch, Patton Oswald, Flight of the Concords, Dane Cook.

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Erock Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 462	Hey thanks for the reply. I'll definitely check those guys out. I was more looking for like organizations for amateur comedians. Maybe I should use google, but I thought there would be people here who could direct me to the best places. Erock

12-26-2007, 05:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dan.Linehan Family Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 4,896	Sure! In my opinion delivery is crucial in stand-up. Once you can perform someone else's set you can work on your own, then try an open mic night / join organizations. There might be a meet-up in your area as well.. see Meetup: World's largest community of local Meetups, clubs and groups to find out.

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