Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy - Revised Edition

ISBN: 0989735176

Author: Dean, Greg

Condition: New

Are you ready to turn your comedy dreams into reality?Greg Dean, aka The Professor of Stand-Up Comedy, the man whos trained comedy legends like Whoopi Goldberg, Anthony Jeselnik, Sherri Shepherd, Christina Pazsitzky, and hundreds of working comedians, has cracked the code to stand-up comedy, and now hes sharing it with you. Whether you're just starting out or already performing, Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy is your roadmap to becoming a successful comedian.Dean's revolutionary approach to joke structure, featuring his "5 Mechanisms," reveals exactly how jokes work and why audiences laugh. His original "Joke Prospector" system breaks down joke writing into a simple, learnable process. In just minutes, youll be crafting one-liners that actually land.But the journey doesnt stop at joke writing. This book covers everything from mastering hecklers and overcoming stage fright to delivering your performance with natural confidence. Deans game-changing Rehearsal Process ensures that youll remember your material without memorizing it word-for-word, allowing you to stay in the moment and connect with your audience.No other book on stand-up comedy is this comprehensive or this effective. Whether you're a beginner trying to figure out how to get started, or a seasoned performer looking to level up your skills, Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy gives you the tools, techniques, and insider knowledge to succeed.Ready to fast-track your comedy career? Grab your copy today, and start learning the principles that have launched the careers of some of the biggest names in comedy. The answers to your stand-up comedy success are right here-don't wait to take the first step toward becoming the comedian youve always dreamed of being.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Secrets of Joke StructureSetup and PunchlineHow Jokes WorkExpectation & Surprise3 Mechanisms of Joke Structure-Target Assumption-Reinterpretation-ConnectorChapter 2 - Joke WritingJoke Mine - From Setup to PunchWriting PunchlinesChapter 3 - What to Write Jokes AboutJoke Map - From Topic to SetupsWriting SetupsChapter 4 - From Funny to FunnierImprove & Edit & TagChapter 5 - Assembling a RoutineWrite a RoutineOrganize into CategoriesRewrite & RearrangeChapter 7 - RehearsingThe Problem: Rehearsing the Performer and Critic TogetherThe Solution: Separating the Critic and the PerformerChapter 8 - Greg Deans Rehearsal ProcessPhase 1: PreparationPhase 2: Enact the ExperiencePhase 3: Practice PerformingChapter 9 - Microphone TechniqueDos and DontsChapter 10 - Peak PerformanceComic TimingPerforming TechniquesChapter 11 - Fearless Performing-Stage Fright-Bombing-HecklersChapter 12 - Getting ExperienceOpen MicsMake Your Own ShowShowcase RoomsChapter 13 - Making a Good Show GreatEdit, Rewrite, & Perform AgainGlossary of Stand-Up Comedy TermsWhats Next?Now Available: Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy - Workbook Series. If you want to get funnier faster these workbooks offer exercises that turn your knowledge into actionable skills.Workbook 1: How to Write Jokes - book for joke writing practice and help for stand up comedy routines.Workbook 2: How to Improve Jokes and Routines - book for correcting joke writing practice and techniques.Workbook 3: How to Remember Jokes Naturally - book for practice and rehearsal of stand up comedy routines.Workbook 4: How to Be a Funny Comedian - book for stand up comedy performing techniques.Workbook 5 How to Get the Experience to Be Funny - book to become a better stand up comedian.Get All 5, I'll be glad you did.