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On this circuit, shows generally consist of three to four comics: Headliner, Feature act, Opener and/or Emcee (i.e., Master of Ceremonies). The Headliner does roughly an hour of original material. The Feature act does 25-30 minutes. The Opener has a ten minute slot, and the Emcee squeezes in a joke
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In stand-up comedy, an unspoken contract with the audience allows for the exploration of unexpected, controversial, or scandalous subjects. The reception of a joke, whether met with laughter or disapproval, hinges on the audience's understanding of the premise and appreciation of the punchline. A
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events; these slots may be booked in advance or left for walk-ins. Comedians use open mics to work on material or to show off their skills to get an opener slot. "Bringer shows" are shows that require amateur performers to bring a specified number of paying guests with them to receive stage time.
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Stand-up comedians define their craft through the development of routines, which they construct and refine with jokes and interconnected "bits." These bits form an interwoven narrative, leading to the "closer," the final joke that ties the show's themes together for a satisfying conclusion.
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George Carlin echoed this sentiment, observing that 'comedy has traditionally picked on people in power.' … ' have done daring and subversive work on other topics, like race and religion, respectively, but punching down at an essentially powerless minority group is pure
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Pulling silly faces to elicit a cheap laugh, often relying on exaggerated expressions and physical gestures. This comedic technique aims to generate amusement through visual absurdity and can be employed by performers to enhance the comedic impact of their
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set a new Guinness World Record for the highest gross from a single stand-up performance with his tour "Armageddon." The performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, on May 6, 2023, garnered a notable sum of ÂŁ1,410,000 ($ 1,790,206.50)
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on November 10, 1917. The article discussed the career of a comedian Finlay Dunn, stating that Dunn was "what he calls a stand-up comedian'" during the latter part of the 19th century. However, the term may have been used retrospectively.
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the comedy of the left 'punches up' at the established authorities of its time, be they governmental, cultural, or artistic. ... a joke is a joke, not a political act, and the ability to say what you like in the context of joking is held
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Part of the appeal of stand up is in appreciation of the skill of the performer, as studies have shown that many people find the idea of standing on stage daunting; research on the subject has consistently found that the
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Stand-up comedy, distinct from traditional performing arts, features a lone comedian directly engaging the audience. Success hinges on creating spontaneity, fostering intimacy, and deterring heckling.
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are considered "social crimes" by most stand-ups. There have been several high-profile accusations of joke theft, some ending in lawsuits for copyright infringement. Those accused will sometimes claim
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A five-minute routine that is well-rehearsed and consists of a comedian's best material that reliably gets laughs. It is often used for auditions and is a stepping stone to getting a paid spot.
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The space where the performance takes place. Stand-ups can "read the room" to interpret signs from the audience or "work the room" by interacting with the audience directly.
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in television comedy reveals this, with shows often seeming "dry" or dull without it. Shows may be filmed in front of a live audience for the same reason.
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To warm up a "cold" audience during the opening act before the main show. Often used at the filming of television comedies in front of studio audiences.
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Observational comedy works by mocking 'normal' behaviours but, even as it does so, it often affirms and promotes a fixed idea of what 'normal' is.
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In order to falsely frame their stories as true or to free themselves of responsibility for breaking social conventions, comedians can use the
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Bloomquist, Jennifer. "The Minstrel Legacy: African American English and the Historical Construction of 'Black' Identities in Entertainment."
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Claiming that one can "smell the road" on a comedian suggests they have compromised their originality or pandered to get laughs while touring.
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The audience is integral to live comedy, both as a foil to the comedian and as a contributing factor to the overall experience. The use of
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Eddie Izzard states, 'it should be—establish, reaffirm, and then you kill it on the third... you can keep reaffirming before you twist.
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When the audience cheers or applauds an opinion that they agree with, but which is not funny enough for them to laugh at. Coined by
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According to Anna Spagnolli, stand-up comedy audiences "are both 'co-constructors of the situation' and 'co-responsible for it
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Over 1.2 million tickets sold in arenas across the UK and Ireland, making it the biggest stand-up comedy tour of all time.
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Just because it is small, they call it a chi-chi room, or because they bring certain oddball forms of entertainment
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sold ÂŁ7 million worth of tickets for his 2011 tour in a day, the biggest first-day sale of a British comedy tour.
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Stand-up comedy originated in various traditions of popular entertainment in the late 19th century. These include
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Comedy Writing secrets: the best-selling book on how to think funny, write funny, act funny, and get paid for it
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here are also cases of simple coincidence and, often in the case of observational material, parallel thinking.
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often also showcase up-and-coming acts, with promoters and agents using the festivals to seek out new talent.
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seasoned comic is able to instantly react to the audience's reaction and use it to further their narrative.
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Leighton, H. Vernon (2020). "A Theory of Humor (Abridged) and the Comic Mechanisms of John Kennedy Toole's
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When the comedian laughs unintentionally during a portion of the show in which they are supposed to keep a
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it is useful to examine the famous paraprosdokian, 'I've had a wonderful evening, but this wasn't it.'
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delivery to contrast with the ridiculousness or absurdity of the subject matter. This is also called
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Fabiola Scarpetta; Anna Spagnolli (2009). "The Interactional Context of Humor in Stand-up Comedy".
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Go to festivals, because that's where you get noticed by the media ... gauge everybody else.
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or parallel thinking, but it is difficult to successfully sue for joke theft regardless due to the
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and an "hour-long special" is typically between 40 and 65 minutes excluding commercial breaks.
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Taylor Goodwin holds the Guinness World Record for most jokes told in an hour with 550.
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still holds the Guinness Book of World Records for doling out 12 punch lines a minute.
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When a stand-up does well, they are killing. If they are doing poorly, they are dying.
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Talking directly with audience members through prewritten bits, improvisation or both.
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Being overly theatrical or "trying too hard" to get a laugh, especially when failing.
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Stand-up has multiple genres and styles with their formats. Common ones include:
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A performer in this genre can be known by the masculine and gender-neutral terms
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The Legacy of the Wisecrack: Stand-up Comedy as the Great American Literary Form
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Open mikes are where, as a comedian , you're supposed to be allowed to fuck up.
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The process in which brand new jokes are introduced and polished over time.
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in 1911, describing Nellie Perrier delivering 'stand-up comic ditties in a
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Seizer, Susan (2011). "On the Uses of Obscenity in Live Stand-Up Comedy".
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Off the Mic: The World's Best Stand-up Comedians Get Serious About Comedy
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Mastering Stand-Up: The Complete Guide to Becoming a Successful Comedian
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The only British artist to ever play 20 consecutive nights at an arena.
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The ritzy room of a nightclub or a comedy club with niche performances.
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or two between acts (if the Opener is not also acting as the Emcee)...
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of two incongruous things and are made up of the premise, set-up, and
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and charming manner'. However, this referred to a performance of
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Comedy style where the performer addresses the audience directly
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If you have an all 'A' 5-minute set, you'll get paid nothing.
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The Politics of British Stand-Up Comedy: The New Alternative
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Why Stand-up Matters: How Comedians Manipulate and Influence
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First ever stand-up comedian to play 15 sold out nights at
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Comic Lives: Inside the World of American Stand-up comedy
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currently holds multiple records for his 2010-2011 show
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The term appeared again in the “Stage Gossip” column of
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A member of the audience. Primarily a British term.
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