How To Become A Stand Up Comedian
March 10, 2010 by Hank Evans
Filed under Humor
It takes more than just talent to make people laugh. That is why if you are thinking of becoming a stand up comedian you also have to be gutsy because being on stage in front of a huge crowd can be intimidating. You also have to be smart because you can?t make people laugh if you don?t have anything in your brain at all.
To be a professional comedian the first thing that you should remember is to always carry a notepad wherever you go. Write down every idea that will come across your mind, or perhaps use a voice recorder. Do not assume that you can recall random ideas all the time.
Of course, you can write anything you believe to be funny, but remember to still be yourself when delivering the lines onstage. The lines should come out naturally and shouldn’t appear like you forced them out. It’s important, too, to prepare a script or at least outline the stuff that you want to say; or else, you will look stupid in front of everybody.
It is also quite important that you get to know who you are going to perform for. Different groups or types of people necessitate a different style and you should be able to adjust your lines and your delivery of the lines accordingly. Never take your audience for granted; never give out the impression that you know better because such arrogance can offend your audience, and this can be a reason for them for not liking you at all.
The audience will form an opinion of you even before you deliver your opening sentence, so grab their attention, be confident and show them your funny attitude. People are relaxed and ready for laughs when they sense a comedian is in control.
When performing more than once a week on the same venue, always try new materials and tell your joke completely in a different style and manner. Avoid using repetitive materials again and again until the audience can recite your script and get bored. Do not be afraid to try various styles because through this, you will evolve as a good comedian. Try to make a joke out of everything that you can. If you look funny even in the smallest of the situation, you will never be out of material for your act.
Always take control of your audience and avoid having it the other way around because you will never get it back and it will be damaging on your part. If something is not working, move on and make adjustments on the spot to fit your audience.
Being a stand up comedian is not a laughing matter. It takes a good amount of practice and of course knowing who you are performing for to become successful. It’s also important that you come prepared; study your lines, know your audience and so on. Discovering what tickles their fancy can pave the way to a flourishing career.
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