Be A Comedian

Read these Books:


Take these Courses:

  • The Killer Stand-up Comedy System -  Developed by Steve Roye which has established himself as one of the world’s leading experts on comedy material development, delivery methods and comedy business strategies. This system has been sold in over 20 countries around the globe. He is also the inventor of the patent-pending Comedy Evaluator Pro performance evaluation software for comedy professionals, which is featured in the stand-up comedy documentary “I Am Comic”. (Get more info  Online)
  • American Comedy Institue  - Run by Stephen Rosenfield who writes "Our philosophy at the American Comedy Institute is that the best comedy training does three things. One, it helps you find your own comic voice – what is original and different and wonderful about your sense of humor. Two, it teaches you how to communicate your unique comedy skillfully, fearlessly and entertainingly to the largest possible audience. And three, it instills love and respect for comedy and its capacity to help us survive by showing us that we can face the truth – and laugh!" (Get more info Online)
  • Judy Carter's Comedy Workshops  - Judy Carter -- master teacher, author, and humorous speaker -- started her career as a magician and later as a stand-up comic, appearing on over one hundred television shows. Ten years ago she formed Comedy Workshop Productions, a school for wanna-be comics. Carter also produces the annual California Comedy Conference, which is attended by top Hollywood VIPs including executives from HBO, Warner Bros, William Morris Agency and others. She is the author of Stand-Up Comedy: The Book which has sold over 150,000 copies. Her latest book – The Comedy Bible  – is the definitive guide to making a career out of making people laugh. (Get more info Online)

Visit these Websites and Blogs:

  • Laughspin is your online hub for all things comedy. Founded as Punchline Magazine in 2005 by Dylan Gadino, Laughspin (launched in the summer of 2011) marks a new generation of the site’s original vision. It’s our goal to provide the best comedy news, videos, interviews and opinion in an easily accessible, highly functional package– one-stop shopping, if you will — for your comedy needs.
  • Americas Comedy is designed for stand-up comedians and those that love them and who not only attend local comedy shows but are curious about the comedians themselves.
  • Rooftop Comedy  is dedicated to giving comedy fans access to the best, most cutting-edge professional comedy from around the globe.
  • Shecky Magazine owned by BRIAN MCKIM and TRACI SKENE are writers and professional standup comics. They were featured in Season 7 of NBC's Last Comic Standing. Launched April 1, 1999, and "dedicated to the glorification of standup comedy," their internet "blogazine" is read by thousands of comics, standup comedy fans, industry figures and media in 43 countries.
  • All Fall Down - The Craft & Art of Physical Comedy. A blogopedia by John Towsen.

See these Movies:

  • Comedian  - A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.
  • I Am Comic  - Stand-Up Comedians reveal the art & occupational hazards of their craft.
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