Balancing a family and a developing comedy career can be tricky. No worries. A perfectly balanced life is pretty boring. In this episode, we talk about ways pursue your dreams and keep things relatively even keel. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE Specifically you’ll discover tips on: Aligning your priorities, batching your work, making sacrifices, getting the kids…
Are you distracted and frustrated by the success of other comedians? In this episode we talk about how you can change your mindset from bitterness to betterment. It all starts by reframing a few thoughts. You’ll find this podcast useful if you have ever asked any (or all) of the following questions: How…
by Rik Roberts | School OF Laughs Performing comedy for the sheer fun of it is great. Bringing laughter to any group is a noble cause. But after awhile, if you have an act that is dependable, consistent and marketable – it’s time to make a dime. The first step is an honest reality check…
Comedian Andy Hendrickson started out by taking a comedy class and kept the pedal to the metal all the way up to his appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman. Check out this episode! Andy is a smart, clever comic with a laser focused delivery on stage. We discuss the sacrifices you make to…
Okay – if learning Stand-Up Comedy is on your bucket list … you better get started today! There is a fresh batch of kid comedians and they want your stage time! Below is a letter I recently received from a third grader. My reply is posted below the letter. I hope you enjoy … and…
Contracts for independent performers, comedians and bands are no joking matter. In this episode we address the key components of a performer-based contract for shows you book outside of the comedy club. Check out this episode! Specifically, we talk about how to draft a contract that has YOUR best interest in mind. We cover: Refundable…
Updating A Comedian’s Website by Rik Roberts This week’s blog is a little different. Comedian Peter Wolf wondered if I could take a quick look at his web site and give him some ideas for updating it. I discovered: better ways to place Peter’s contact info a few video tweaks that should be made ASAP a…