Rik Roberts | www.SchoolOfLaughs.com I’ll be honest, my first few years of performing comedy full time was like an extended vacation. I had very few responsibilities. I got to travel and spend extended time sleeping in and chilling out by the pool. I was twenty-three and ecstatic that I wasn’t trapped in a cubicle and…
Rik gives a few tips on what to ask the people who book you for comedy shows. And he shares a couple of brief stories about working with Bobcat Goldthwait, Danny Bonnaducce and the Rainer Twins. Listener questions are answered, including: “What things would I have done differently early on? “What questions should comics ask, but don’t?”…
Becoming Part Of Your Local Scene by Rik Roberts / www.SchoolOfLaughs.com Beginning a career in comedy can be pretty intimidating (to say the least). You head out to the local pub or club and find yourself a stranger in a strange land. It’s almost like trying to find your way around in the dark. Like a…
Keep your stand-up comedy career on track by avoiding the three lies that many comics believe to be true. Check out this episode! In this episode, Rik Roberts and Gavin Miller talk about a few myths that can become excuses for aspiring stand-up comedians. Rik also discusses in detail how to work S.M.A.R.T. by evaluating your…
Producer Gavin Miller gathered questions from a club full of aspiring comics just like yourself. When the dust settled we came up with a bunch of really specific tips to help you understand and grow your comedy career. LISTEN TO THIS EPSODE Below is a brief list of the topics developed just for you. Enjoy!…
As an aspiring comedian you have plenty of goals floating around your mind. Fame and fortune are typically the top two but I can tell you from my perspective the greatest job perks are just beyond the horizon. One of the absolute best perks of performing comedy is seeing our great country. When I first…