Flipping a tough Crowd

Flipping A Tough Crowd

– Rik Roberts | www.SchoolOfLaughs.com Every performer will have to deal with a “tough” crowd from time to time. It’s part of the job, part of the learning curve, and part of the fun. Let’s dig into how you can dig out of a tough audience. I’m going to eliminate from this discussion the tough…

defining-your-comedy-goals

DEFINING YOUR COMEDY GOALS [EP. 020]

Defining your goals is extremely important in any self-driven profession. In stand-up comedy, defining your comedy goals will set you apart from a large mass of aimless souls. Goals in and of themselves won’t make you funnier than anyone else. But they should make you funnier than you are now if you set them correctly. Without…

Tips On Memorizing Your Set

MEMORIZING YOUR JOKES [EP. 019]

Do you struggle with memorizing your jokes? Have you ever had problems with your voice during a show? What are the pros and cons of using props or musical instruments on stage? In this “after-school special” recorded with students from the writing class in Nashville, we discuss several techniques to help you tie your jokes together.…

How Long does It Take to become a comedian

How Long Does It Take To Become A Comedian?

by Rik Roberts | www.SchoolOfLaughs.com It is extremely exciting to get on stage your first time. Your nerves are rattling. Your senses heighten. The unknown lies ahead. You take the mic … and hear the laughs. The wonderful laughs of a room full of strangers agreeing with what you find funny. It feels validating. Even more, it’s…

John Garret Comedy

PERFORMING IN NYC – JOHN GARRETT [EP. 017]

Comedian John Garrett had enough with his day job and saw an opportunity to pursue comedy full time. So, he took a few legal pads from the supply closet and started performing in NYC. Since his arrival, he’s sharpened his wit, broadened his options and become one exceptionally funny guy. Check out this episode! We talk about:…

ursuing Corporate Market part 1

Pursuing The Corporate Comedy Market – Part One

So you’ve been in the comedy clubs for a while. But, you keep hearing about all the good money comics can make when they book a “corporate” gig. Pursuing the corporate comedy market is worthwhile. Being fed steak, treated professionally, and getting paid as much for one show as you do for a whole week…

COMEDY After School Special

AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL [EP. 016]

  This comedy campfire style episode was recorded after a live stand-up comedy class in Nashville, comedy students ask great questions including:  Where do you find up and coming comedians on the web? How do I come up with a stage name? What do you do when you have a “down day” to get into…

How Do i get Paid to do Comedy

HOW DO I GET PAID TO DO COMEDY? [EP. 015]

Now that you rule the open mic scene, you may be wondering, “How do I get paid to do comedy?” Every club is a little different, but we discuss the most common process for getting bumped up from the open mic treadmill to a paid emcee week at the comedy club. Check out this episode!…

Comedy Work Life Balance

COMEDY CAREER-HOME LIFE BALANCE [EP. 013]

Balancing a family and a developing comedy career can be tricky. No worries. A perfectly balanced life is pretty boring. In this episode, we talk about ways pursue your dreams and keep things relatively even keel. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE Specifically you’ll discover tips on: Aligning your priorities, batching your work, making sacrifices, getting the kids…