Like every week we post a book review on a subject related to acting, health, personal growth or anything related to the showbiz industry. This time it’s Judy Carters manual to “Stand Up Comedy”.
Obviously any step-by-step guide can teach you about comedy, timing and techniques for stand up comedy, but what no bok can do is make you funny! That’s something you have to come equipped with. To that effect, the book comes with a chapter called: How to tell if your funny. That includes a test to find out exactly to what extent you have a sense of humor that an audience can relate to.
Once that is settled and you are sure you have all the comedic raw talent to work with, the book goes into how to overcome anxiety, the formulas for creating comedy material, how to find your own comedic style, the do’s and don’ts on rehersals, what to do if you bomb, and a 3 step process to get an act together.
Along the whole of the book the author puts in exercises to aid in getting the chapter message across.
So, Is it worth reading? YES it is if you want to explore your more comedic side and even get a stand-up act to perform at a showcase or even at a club. So go ahead and find out what your comedic grade is and exploit it!!!!
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