When I started Comedic Pursuits in February, I had no idea that anyone would actually read it. I thought I would send this little website out into the World Wide Web and then...nothing would happen. But silly me, I forgot how incredibly supportive and amazing the people involved in the DC comedy scene are. I started this website to give back to a community that has … [Read more...] about Comedic Pursuits in 2018
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How to Organize a Comedy Show: Tips from Experts
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
Does Hustling Make You a Successful Comedian?
If you're looking to transform your passion for comedy into something more, a single piece of advice will pop up time and time again: you better hustle for it. From Jim Gaffigan to Dane Cook, the advice is that you have to work at comedy feverishly to become a successful comedian. Professional talent scouts Sarah Klegman and Jeff Singer had this to say about a novice … [Read more...] about Does Hustling Make You a Successful Comedian?
How to Run Your First Comedy Marathon
I’ve been planning Dojo Comedy’s 12 Hour Comedy Marathon since May of 2018. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and I finally decided to hit the ground running and begin the process. My only wish is that I’d started the planning process a few months earlier! I like to plan projects for myself because I kind of love being busy. The Marathon has been one of the more … [Read more...] about How to Run Your First Comedy Marathon
8 Ways to Slay Promoting Your Comedy Show
When I think of promoting a show, I sometimes think of the line from Monty Python and the Holy Grail: "If you never give up, you can't possibly lose.” Maybe my view of communications shouldn’t be a reference to someone quickly losing all their limbs in a swordfight, but I do think people can metaphorically run themselves into spikes over and over again when trying to get … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Slay Promoting Your Comedy Show