My Top 5 Tips For Aspiring Comedians

My Top 5 Tips For Aspiring Comedians By Steve Roye If you are one of those people who have heard this statement over and over again: “You should be a comedian!” Then the chances are pretty darn good that you have seriously considered taking a shot at stand-up comedy. If that describes you, here are my top 5 tips for greater success on the stand-up comedy stage: Tip #1: Don’t be afraid to be yourself on stage. Many people who aspire to become a comedian are under the false impression that they have to develop some sort of special “stage character”. The truth of the matter is — you are already the most unique “character” that you will ever be. You already have a well developed sense of humor, along with natural expressive comedy traits that you use effortlessly to make others laugh in everyday life. These attributes make up the “character” that you already are and that you can use to your advantage as a comedian. Tip #2: Select topics that easily activate your sense of humor. I’m sure you have watched enough stand-up comedy to know that… Most comedians talk about everyday life — experiences, observations, events, conversations and opinions they have about just almost anything imaginable. What makes what they have to say funny for audiences is that no matter what they talk about, it touched their “funny bone” in some way first. Tip #3: Speak out Continue reading My Top 5 Tips For Aspiring Comedians