This Post Is Not About The New England Patriots So, I really didn’t want to write anything related to the recent accusations against The New England Patriots. NFL investigators found 11 of 12 footballs were under-inflated in a 45-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in he AFC Championship game. The story seemed to have run…
Have you ever wondered how to get into writing comedy for TV, Radio or other comedians? Comedy writer Scott Dunn has written for such television shows as Foxworthy’s Big Night Out, The CMT Music Awards, The Larry “The Cable Guy” Christmas Special, Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader, and The Dove Awards. Scott is…
How often should I be working in new comedy material on stage? by Rik Roberts (www.SchoolOfLaughs.com) This is a GREAT question that I received twice last week. It came from both an established feature act, and a brand new aspiring comedian. As you might expect, there is no “one size fits all” answer. Some will…
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!…
Becoming Part Of Your Local Scene by Rik Roberts / www.SchoolOfLaughs.com Beginning a career in comedy can be pretty intimidating (to say the least). You head out to the local pub or club and find yourself a stranger in a strange land. It’s almost like trying to find your way around in the dark. Like a…
Producer Gavin Miller gathered questions from a club full of aspiring comics just like yourself. When the dust settled we came up with a bunch of really specific tips to help you understand and grow your comedy career. LISTEN TO THIS EPSODE Below is a brief list of the topics developed just for you. Enjoy!…
by Rik Roberts | School Of Laughs Any time I become frustrated in my comedy journey I find that I am asking myself the wrong questions. This in turn leads to wrong answers and more frustration. Below is a list of both questions and should help you in correcting the course anytime you find yourself…
School of Laughs™ Tired of watching everyone else get the big laughs? Take your material from the page to the stage and be bigger, better and more bookable than ever before! What types of people take the stand-up comedy classes live or online? All kinds! Aspiring comedians find a quicker road to success by learning…