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Dave Chappelle’s monologue on SNL

I’m a proud, “out” Jewish American comedian (out as a Jewish person). And I find myself confused after seeing Dave Chappelle’s monologue on Saturday Night Live. I loved the bits about Trump. But I’m talking specifically about the part of the set that deals with Kanye, Kyrie, and Jewish people.  Read more…

By Alicia Dattner, 4 monthsNovember 17, 2022 ago
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Comedy

Your Life is a Joke.

Your Life is a Joke. Allow me to elaborate. Have you noticed some people are always doing one thing so they can get to that next thing? Not necessarily cause they really love that first thing… Like if they can just do that one thing, it will make that next Read more…

By Alicia Dattner, 1 yearMarch 24, 2022 ago
Performing on stage
Comedy

Give Yourself a Gift: Don’t Accept Criticism AFTER a Show

I went to a plein-air poetry night on Saturday and was invited to read. Didn’t think about preparing. Found a story I’d written and only performed once, back at the Zen Center in SF. A modern-day parable, mixing The Princess and The Pea with The Prodigal Son. About coming home. Read more…

By Alicia Dattner, 2 yearsApril 4, 2021 ago
Comedy

Can you ever recover from bombing on stage? [Part 2]

The Real Secret So here’s the other thing that happened that set the stage for my break down and breakthrough. Alien visitation. No I’m kidding. What actually happened was that after years of soldiering through on my own, I made a plan in advance to have a friend greet me Read more…

By Alicia Dattner, 4 yearsJuly 15, 2019 ago
Comedy

Can you ever recover from bombing on stage? [Part 1]

The Gift of Total Breakdown I recently had a complete breakdown on stage during a comedy show. And it was one of the best experiences of my performing life. I say that because during my breakdown which included swearing and crying and generally having a rough time, I was being Read more…

By Alicia Dattner, 4 yearsJuly 15, 2019 ago
Performing on stage
Comedy

An hour of live comedy coaching with Alicia

Check out an exploration I did live with an actor named Leah, who’s never done comedy before, and see how we find our way toward the funny together.

By Alicia Dattner, 4 yearsJune 19, 2019 ago
Comedy

The Art of Creation: Don’t Believe the Voice of the Inner Critic

People will tell you things that are not helpful, for the sake of being helpful. Especially if you’re an artist, entrepreneur, activist, or person inspiring change… Sometimes they may even say it in the form of a question, so your answer appears to be your own, but your conclusion might Read more…

By Alicia Dattner, 4 yearsJanuary 24, 2019 ago
Comedy

How to Produce Your Solo Show, Part 10 [Memorize the Show, part 2]

Ok, here's the good news… finally!  Turns out learning your lines is really not so hard after all! I started writing and performing one woman shows in the last six years, and all you have to do to learn your lines is put the time in. That’s really it. My Read more…

By Alicia Dattner, 8 yearsSeptember 30, 2014 ago
Comedy

How to Produce Your Solo Show, Step 10 [Memorize the Show, part 1]

I wanted to be an actor when I was a kid. Really intensely, starting around when I was 8 or so. But two things stopped me. Or rather, got the way of me thinking I could be successful at it, which in turn had me thing maybe I want to Read more…

By Alicia Dattner, 9 yearsSeptember 25, 2014 ago
Comedy

How to Produce Your Solo Show, Step 8 [How to Sell Tickets, part 1]

A big part of producing your solo show is having people see it. Which means… selling tickets. If you’re thinking, “Ugh.” Think instead, “Selling tickets to your show makes it professional!”  If it’s your first solo show ever, and you’re starting out, try selling tickets for $5. Cover your expenses. Read more…

By Alicia Dattner, 9 yearsSeptember 11, 2014 ago

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