I don't know about you, but I've been really impressed by people and groups who know how to organize a comedy show. Putting on a show seems like a lot of work. There are a million tiny details to keep track of, and you have to make performers, an audience, and a venue manager happy all at the same time. But putting up a show also seems like it would be really rewarding. You … [Read more...] about How to Organize a Comedy Show: Tips from Experts
DC Comedy Lineup: October 15–October 21
Is it just me, or is it about to be a great week for DC comedy? You can check out this week's lineup for yourself and let me know your thoughts. This week in DC Comedy Some highlights from District Comedians this week: uLead supports mental health awareness, Jokes That Give Back supports Planned Parenthood, and Grassroots supports immigrants' rights. … [Read more...] about DC Comedy Lineup: October 15–October 21
How to Hold an Audition for Your Indie Improv Group
Improv auditions are hard. There's so much pressure to perform well and make all your best improv moves while still supporting other auditioners and making them look good. I thought handling that pressure was one of the most difficult things I'd ever done… and then I helped plan auditions for my own indie group. It took weeks and involved editing millions of spreadsheets. … [Read more...] about How to Hold an Audition for Your Indie Improv Group
DC Comedy Lineup: October 8–October 14
The temperatures won't let up this week, and neither will DC comedy! Pick a show to check out form the lineup below. This week in DC Comedy Some highlights from District Comedians this week: DMV Comedy Wars has battling comedians, Sucka Free Friday has woke jokes, and Improv Brunch has improv and brunch. Duh. LIT hosts Improv Wars at DCAC at … [Read more...] about DC Comedy Lineup: October 8–October 14
DC Comedy Lineup: October 1–October 7
Fall for some DC comedy this week! (Get it?) This week in DC Comedy Some highlights from District Comedians this week: Press Play has a power hour, the 12 Hour Dojo Comedy Marathon has 12 hours of comedy, and Bottomless Mimos-ha's has pumpkin spice. LIT's Improv Wars is tonight at DCAC at 8pm. Cast your votes for the best team! ($12) Your fave anti-Monday show, The … [Read more...] about DC Comedy Lineup: October 1–October 7