For some reason, there seems to be a certain group of people who want to learn stand-up comedy because they are out of work and want to make a mad dash for fame and fortune in entertainment.
Let me say this–with few exceptions, there is no rapid fame and fortune for ANY entertainment specialty. It takes time and skill. But I want to focus on stand-up comedy specifically.
If you are serious about pursuing stand-up comedy as an income base, the first thing to understand is that you are in business for yourself when you jump into stand-up comedy for pay. What will any professional tell you about being in business for yourself?
Being in business for yourself is a risky proposition, no matter what the business venture is. So here’s the real scoop… 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.
As I was reflecting on the stand-up documentary “I Am Comic” that I was chosen to participate in, it is really humbling to realize that…
Out of all the comedy teachers on the planet, I was chosen to be a part it. Not comedy teachers from Los Angeles or New York. Not comedy teachers from some sort “established” comedy school. But wait, it gets better…
I don’t have any TV credits as a comedian. I don’t have a book available in the major book stores or on Amazon.com. I don’t even know how to write a stand-up comedy “joke” in the “traditional” way (thank God).
But of all the stand-up comedy “gurus” they could have chosen… 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.
I was rooting around the Internet looking for comedy club open mic tips that are being offered online. I came across one article in particular and almost fell out of my chair when I saw it.
As I was reading this article in total disbelief, it didn’t occur to me until I had gotten to the end of the article that it was a joke — actually hard hitting commentary on what NOT to do at a comedy club open mic.
And here’s the sad part — the article hit the nose squarely on the head when it comes to what you DON’T want to do at a comedy open mic but alas, most seem to do. Here’s the link to the article so that you can see for yourself: 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.