I have noticed for decades now that there appears to be an accepted notion that public speaking and stand-up comedy are two very separate and distinct arenas when it comes to generating laughter from and audience.

Nothing could be farther from the truth. If you are involved with public speaking and you cause an audience to laugh, you are using stand-up comedy mechanics—the same mechanics that are also used when causing laughter to happen in a casual conversation.

Hint: If you are giving a speech or presentation and your audience members are sleeping, playing games on their cell phones or are otherwise disengaged, that’s an indication that YOU need to make some adjustments. Read the rest of this entry

About the Author/Founder of The Stand-up Comedy Professional

Steve Roye is the author of the Killer Stand-up Comedy System and author of the content made available in the Comedy Pro Membership Program available on this site.

Over the past decade, Steve has established himself as a leading, globally recognized expert in the field of stand-up comedy material development, delivery and entertainment business strategies for comedy entertainers as well as speaking professionals.

For more information about Steve, please check out the About The Author section on this site.

One of the most notable comedy experiences that I have had in awhile was when I reviewed the comedy show at the Comedy Barn in Pigeon Forge, TN during a recent excursion to find comedy outside the traditional comedy club scene.

For those who don’t know, Pigeon Forge is the home of Dollywood—Dolly Parton’s theme park. But I didn’t go there for amusement rides. I went there specifically to explore shows known or recognized by their comedy.

The Comedy Barn offers a “family friendly” show. The show is a comedy variety show that incorporates aspects of stand-up comedy, music and variety performances as well as audience participation segments.

Well, the show was hilarious and very well done. Certainly not your typical stand-up comedy club fair. And the place was packed.

Side Note:  The Comedy Barn provided 10% discount coupons for the Happy Days Diner right next door—fantastic burgers and friendly staff!

I would highly recommend that anyone who plans to visit the Pigeon Forge area — make sure that you don’t miss the show at the Comedy Barn. You won’t be disappointed.

Cheers,
Steve Roye
The Professor of Funny for Money

About the Author/Founder of The Stand-up Comedy Professional

Steve Roye is the author of the Killer Stand-up Comedy System and author of the content made available in the Comedy Pro Membership Program available on this site.

Over the past decade, Steve has established himself as a leading, globally recognized expert in the field of stand-up comedy material development, delivery and entertainment business strategies for comedy entertainers as well as speaking professionals.

For more information about Steve, please check out the About The Author section on this site.