I've read from comedy books that it could take up to 100 times on stage to be comfortable and I believe it. See one of the biggest fears that people have is standing on front of an audience and I believe that too.
I was at Helium Comedy club and it was actually pretty busy for a tuesday night. I got a spot on 3rd in the lineup and was pretty fucking nervous for sure. We spoke to the Manager and he was a great guy and let us Film it too. So that was awesome.
Sitting in the Green room with two other new comics was awkward, but I tell ya, One dude in there was peaking. He was freaking out and I thought for sure he was gonna puke. I wasn't there but can see why he was losing his mind. It's scary, it really is. Bad enough having to stand in front of people but then add having to make them laugh is a whole different thing. I've trained big groups of people in past jobs but that's just relaying information to them. Having to remember your set, trying to be animated and overall funny while people are looking up at you is nutz. Luckily I liked it, cause I can see how people try it once and give it up for good.
The set itself like I said went ok, the start was better than the end, but overall a success for my first time in front of a strange crowd. I am looking forward to my next set. I should have kept to the material that I know well, but tried something different. Not too sure why, but I eventually have to use it all, and always having to change and adapt as I go.
I hope to get into another club tonight, but man it's far away and seeing as I am stuck downtown Philly, the Hummer is stored in the craziest parking garage ever and I'm a little sick it might not happen. But I hope it does.
It was a great night, and I think it might be something that I'll want to do moving forward. Do Comedians get laid?? If so then that will change I think it might be something to it is something that I will do forever. Time will tell but so far so good.
Peace
Bigbobaloo
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Bob;
Saw the post on youtube of your first set....you looked great up there....like an International Star!!! Let me know whether Paris likes the Top or Bottom!! One thing that I think you need up there with you is a midget (not your sister:) ) Can't wait till the next video taped show.
Cheers
Andrew
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