Why You DON’T Need To Develop A Special “Character” For The Stage

Why You DON’T Need To Develop A Special “Character” For The Stage Training Module One: Intro And Lesson Links Introduction If you are new to stand-up comedy, the chances are great that you are under the FALSE impression that you need to develop a special and unique “character” for the stage. Popular stand-up comedy books, courses, workshops and classes tend to fuel this inaccurate notion as well. Oddly enough, none of the popular books on stand-up comedy give much in the way of insight on exactly how to develop this “character”, especially given that it is supposedly so important. The same can be said of most stand-up comedy workshops and classes as well. This is just another example of how so-called “conventional wisdom” about stand-up comedy makes it much more difficult than it really is. Unfortunately, this single inaccurate perception can actually add yet another unnecessary layer of difficulty to an already challenging performing art. Let’s explore why you DON’T need to become a special or unique “character” in order to master the stand-up comedy stage and generate headliner laughter levels from audiences… The Truth About Developing A Special “Character” As A Comedian Here’s what you need to know about developing a character for the stand-up comedy stage: If you are already a naturally funny person, you are already a unique and proven “character” and that character is as unique as your fingerprints. I have found that the vast majority Continue reading Why You DON’T Need To Develop A Special “Character” For The Stage