Judy Carter author of Stand Up Comedy: the Book, and The Comedy Bible, shows you how to turn life experiences into killer comedy. Complete with instruction, examples and exercises including:
Step 1: Picking Topics How to pick topics that will kill, and avoid topics that will bomb.
Step 2: Adding Attitude Learn the five attitude words that will drive your act and rock the room.
Step 3: Finding Premises
Develop smart material that has an "edge."
Step 4: Perfecting the Act-out
Work on adding characters, voices and physicality to your act.
Step 5: Developing the Mix
Learn how to extend your material using mixes.
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