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Let's be honest, this isn't even close to stand-up. If there isn't a live crowd, it's not stand-up. You need that feedback and the regular drilling to find your voice. Stand-up comedians find their "voice" by doing the same set, same jokes as often as they can get up on stage. If you're serious about this as a career, you're getting up on stage multiple times a day if you can figure out a way to do it. You're constan…
Let's be honest, this isn't even close to stand-up. If there isn't a live crowd, it's not stand-up. You need that feedback and the regular drilling to find your voice. Stand-up comedians find their "voice" by doing the same set, same jokes as often as they can get up on stage. If you're serious about this as a career, you're getting up on stage multiple times a day if you can figure out a way to do it. You're constan…
From the FAQ:
> Can I turn on my video and microphone? Yes! You are encouraged to share your laughter (giggles, chuckles, and full-on uncontrollable laughter are all welcome). Please remember to minimize any background noise, don't heckle the performer, and no funny business.
Let's be honest, this isn't even close to stand-up. If there isn't a live crowd, it's not stand-up. You need that feedback and the regular drilling to find your voice. Stand-up comedians find their "voice" by doing the same set, same jokes as often as they can get up on stage. If you're serious about this as a career, you're getting up on stage multiple times a day if you can figure out a way to do it. You're constan…
No SHOW HN is complete without the comment with unconstructive criticism. You can feel officialy launched OP! In my opinion the project is nice and good on you for launching it!
Love standup comedy! $10 for a 30m is really expensive. Stanard shows I've gone to were like $15 for ~3 comedians for a show lasting about an hr. What about lineups? (3 comedians for $10) Also does the comedians interact with watchers? Can I leave a comment and chat with other people (not sure if this will distract the comedian or not)
With that said, some handle it with grace, and some not.
We've been doing something similar to support comics who lost some or all of their paying gigs; but using the alternate model of free-to-watch, donations-welcomed. We're also still working through the best format; some performers work great in a "vacuum" (and/or create new styles for the medium). Interaction through the chat is also fun, but as mentioned, not suited for real time.
We've also got some other ideas to increase the interaction being tinkered with. We've been able to really help some folks, whether through monetary means or just to give them a place to perform they wouldn't otherwise have. (Honestly, the most feedback we get from performers is how thankful they were to just get to perform again, a feeling of normalcy, such as we have these days.)
Second warning, plug below :) This is completely a labor of love, so feel free to drop by, or not. Even if you just watch clips and have suggestions, we'd appreciate it. All proceeds go directly to the performers, this not a business venture in anyway. Up/downvote away, no hard feelings!
https://twitch.tv/comedywham (or isolationcomedyshow.com will redirect there)
Love standup comedy! $10 for a 30m is really expensive. Stanard shows I've gone to were like $15 for ~3 comedians for a show lasting about an hr. What about lineups? (3 comedians for $10) Also does the comedians interact with watchers? Can I leave a comment and chat with other people (not sure if this will distract the comedian or not)
From what I've seen of comedians, they don't appreciate someone talking throughout their set. It is distracting, and it is also insulting to them. (They are paid to perform, and they want to perform.) With that said, some handle it with grace, and some not.
If anyone haven't seen it done or don't know what I'm talking about Todd Barry has a whole special where it's all he does - appropriately titled "Crowd Work"! :-)
1. The audience is encouraged to turn on video (so the comedian and others can see them) Unmuted if possible (but most wont its like giving everyone in the audience a live mic)
2. For those not willing, encourage them to use chat. Emoji, me-too, reactions
3. The comedian should keep bringing the audience in. Read off chat, talk about people with cameras on, etc
4. Dont just use your regular material, lean into the current situation, use the audience and tech.