Thread: Stand up comedy

I've started considering stand up seriously recently, but I'm completely new to the whole "actively trying" idea.

I've always wondered but now I'm moving to a big city the chances seem greater and it seems more practical.

So yeah, MPR. How did you start out, any tips, any jokes i can steal? etc.

also simonj, I know youre a comidienne. anything I should know? apart from I shouldnt try?

Originally Posted by sailor jack

I've started considering stand up seriously recently, but I'm completely new to the whole "actively trying" idea.

I've always wondered but now I'm moving to a big city the chances seem greater and it seems more practical.

So yeah, MPR. How did you start out, any tips, any jokes i can steal? etc.

also simonj, I know youre a comidienne. anything I should know? apart from I shouldnt try?

I just did it on a bet from my friend who flakes out on every project or idea he conceives, but this time he didn't flake and I had to go up. I think having a friend also do stand up with you is very encouraging, and having a lot of my friends there also helped.