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In today\u2019s stand-up comedy scene, the tone has turned toward darker material. In a never-ending search for topics that haven\u2019t been talked about stand-up comedians are pushing that line between comedy and drama. The closer they ride the line that could fall into the range of drama the bigger the chance that audience my turn on them.<\/em><\/p>\n Here\u2019s a Few Tips to Help:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dev.thatstudio.net\/stand-upcomedy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/jeselnik.jpg” alt=”stand up comedian, Anthony Jeselnik” title_text=”jeselnik” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If dark material expresses your real sense of humor, and it\u2019s really what you want to say, have the confidence to say it. Never pander to an audience. Do your sense of humor.<\/p>\n My student, Anthony Jeselnik, pushed through this issue. His stuff is dark, and not everybody likes it, but he has succeeded with it. So, you need to be a grownup and realize that some people are going to like you and some people aren’t going to like you. But if you commit, you will find your audience.<\/p>\n When I used to do the Westwood Comedy Store with Sam Kinison, people would say to him, “Don’t yell at the audience,” but he didn’t listen. He continued doing what he wanted to do because that was his sense of humor, and eventually he found his audience\u2026 found a huge audience!<\/p>\n So, remember: This is your show. This is your art. Have the confidence to do it, and keep doing it and you will find your audience over time.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dev.thatstudio.net\/stand-upcomedy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/stand-up-comedy-classes.png” alt=”Stand Up Comedy Classes” title_text=”stand up comedy classes” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you’re only hitting other people with your mean-spirited jokes, then it looks like you’re just picking on everyone else.<\/p>\n So, start your show by turning that mean sense of humor on yourself. Do some self-deprecating jokes and make them as cruel as the jokes you make about anybody else. \u00a0Then, it’s fair play!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Your stand-up comedy routine will become much more palatable to the audience when you\u2019re willing to take yourself apart before turning that wicked sense of humor on other people or institutions.<\/p>\n If you find yourself on the tightrope between comedy and drama, commit fully so the audience knows this is your style and you\u2019re not going to back down. And be willing to take the first shot at yourself to let them know this is your sense of humor, no matter who it\u2019s aimed at.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We offer both in person and interactive online zoom stand up comedy classes.\u00a0 Typically a new session starts every six weeks.\u00a0 Use the buttons below to find out more about our in-person stand up comedy classes in Santa Monica or our online zoom stand up comedy classes.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/dev.thatstudio.net\/stand-upcomedy\/santa-monica-in-person-classes\/” button_text=”In Person Classes” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/dev.thatstudio.net\/stand-upcomedy\/zoom-classes\/” button_text=”Online Zoom Classes” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Greg Dean provides stand up comedy training videos on his youtube channel.\u00a0 If you are not already subscribed to his youtube channel, use this link: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/gregdeancomedy<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Forty years ago, Greg realized that nobody was teaching comedy. Greg took it upon himself to be a stand-up comedy teacher and teach others how to succeed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n All fields have fundamentals and basic techniques. Greg surmised that stand up comedy must have these building blocks too, they just hadn\u2019t been codified. Greg\u2019s early mission became to fix that problem.<\/p>\n He identified the principles, techniques, and skills used by comedy writers, stand up comedians and funny people, and he broke them down. From this research and codification, he created a comprehensive system for teaching stand up comedy.<\/p>\n Stand Up Comedians who have used his system have been able to master or perfect their natural talents.<\/p>\nCommit<\/h3>\n
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