On Friday Jan 15, 2009, I got the opportunity to interview comedian Ritch Shydner, the host and narrator for the new stand-up comedy documentary “I Am Comic” (directed by Jordan Brady) which will be premiering at the Slamdance Film Festival later this month.
The recording of the almost 19 minute interview is provided below. And I will tell you this—you will be hard pressed to find another comedian on the planet who is as passionate about the art of stand-up comedy as Ritch Shydner. Click here for a short list of the all-star comedians featured in I Am Comic.
So that you are able to put a face to the voice in the interview, here’s a clip from stand-up comedy documentary I Am Comic that features Ritch in the very first scene, talking about the Internet:
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So how does a comedian go from no stage time to a Showtime comedy special in 5 years without performing in comedy clubs?
Well, if you ask comedian J.R. Redwater, one of the rising comedy stars in the upcoming Showtime presentation American Indian Comedy Slam in November 2009…
J.R. will tell you without hesitation that his success is largely due to the Killer Stand-up Comedy System. And his story is no less than inspirational.
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For comedians who are a part of the Screen Actors Guild in Hollywood, I hope you are taking advantage of the free facilities available for actors at the SAG Foundation. I was very fortunate to get a tour of the facility while I was in town.
The SAG Foundation is a non-profit organization with a beautiful facility that is devoted to assisting actors in their careers, providing a film screening/training area, a rehearsal area, a dedicated meeting area and a computer room for actors to learn film editing.
This organization also hosts a wide variety of high quality training classes for actors. While I was there, I got to catch of bit of training presented by award winning author Dallas Travers, who was speaking on how to market yourself as an actor.
Steve Roye is the author of the Killer Stand-up Comedy System and is a globally recognized expert in the field of stand-up comedy material development and presentation strategies -- for entertainers as well as speaking professionals.
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I just got back from the Slamdance Film Festival world premiere of the stand-up comedy documentary called I Am Comic directed by Jordan Brady and narrated by comedian Ritch Shydner.
So, what’s the verdict? I am going to predict right now that I Am Comic is going to be a wildly popular film, not just among stand-up comedians, but among anyone who is a fan of stand-up comedy.
Let me start off by saying this—I Am Comic is certainly NOT your typical documentary. This film is not only interestingly informative, it is seriously funny and entertaining throughout the entire film—even in the more dramatic and serious moments that are captured in the later part of documentary.
Steve Roye is the author of the Killer Stand-up Comedy System and is a globally recognized expert in the field of stand-up comedy material development and presentation strategies -- for entertainers as well as speaking professionals.
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One of the things I like to do is try to figure out what lies in store for stand-up comedy from a futuristic perspective.
Well, let me assure you, the future I am about to predict is just around the corner and will actually affect all forms of live entertainment.
So, let your imagination run wild for a minute as I describe my version of how stand-up comedy will be delivered in the not-so-distant future. But you won’t have to stretch too far because the technology already exists for what I am about to describe.
Steve Roye is the author of the Killer Stand-up Comedy System and is a globally recognized expert in the field of stand-up comedy material development and presentation strategies -- for entertainers as well as speaking professionals.
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On Friday Jan 15, 2009, I got the opportunity to interview comedian Ritch Shydner, the host and narrator for the new stand-up comedy documentary “I Am Comic” (directed by Jordan Brady) which will be premiering at the Slamdance Film Festival later this month.
Steve Roye is the author of the Killer Stand-up Comedy System and is a globally recognized expert in the field of stand-up comedy material development and presentation strategies -- for entertainers as well as speaking professionals.
So how does a comedian go from no stage time to a Showtime comedy special in 5 years without performing in comedy clubs?
For comedians who are a part of the Screen Actors Guild in Hollywood, I hope you are taking advantage of the free facilities available for actors at the SAG Foundation. I was very fortunate to get a tour of the facility while I was in town.
