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2 years ago, I didn’t know anything about comedy. Today, I am performing at my first stand-up show 🎤 Here are 5 unforgettable lessons I’ve learned about comedy writing: 1️⃣ Get to the joke quickly: Most of my joke "writing" was actually joke editing. Remove the extra words and context to the punchline early. Get your first laugh quickly! 2️⃣ Get the crowd on your side: People will create judgments of you on-stage. Lighten the mood by joking about your clothing or vibe. The audience can get behind someone who doesn't take themselves that seriously. 3️⃣ Practice, practice, practice: One specific practice - say your jokes aloud like you're talking to a friend. Let them interrupt and ask questions. You'll get a sense of how to speak more casually and what the audience will be naturally curious about. 4️⃣ Write everyday: Observational comedy comes from experience, write what you notice down! When you're used to writing everyday, it gets easier to log your jokes in one place. 5️⃣ Get time under tension: You won't improve your stage presence without a stage. Find local open mics, take a comedy writing class (even if you have jokes ready!) to get feedback, and get more stage time. It's a way to train your nervous system to handle the nerves so you feel more comfortable putting yourself out there. Tell me below, would you ever take a comedy class? 🎭 #Goals #PublicSpeaking #StageFright #StandUpComedy
I hope someone records so I can see you in action!
👏👏👏 congratulations Sammie Walker Herrera enjoy every moment! 🙌🫶🙌 I did improv (theatre sports) a few years in Aspen in the mid 90s. (Think, Who’s Line is it Anyway but from a bar.) I believe it was one of the most important developmental skills I ever learned. Thinking on your feet, in front of strangers, while under pressure…who wouldn’t love that rush? 🤪
Hope you have a great show Sammie!!
Wow Sammie Walker Herrera that is so cool! Congrats on your first standup experience.
What?! This is amazing. I cherish standup comedy.
You are brave. Doing stand up comedy is so difficult Sammie Walker Herrera
Sammie Walker Herrera best wishes and please post a video after......think of it this way, at one time it was Henny Youngman's first night as well.
Love this! And yes, absolutely! There are so many reasons to take comedy classes and if nothing else, just to laugh and feel good once a week 😀
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6moCan't believe it! I'd love to attend!