It’s time to own it, my friend. You’ve put in the work, rehearsed until your brain feels like it’s going to explode, and now it’s showtime. But before you step onto that stage and spill your guts to a room full of strangers, take a moment to ask yourself some Read more…
Hey there! So, you want to write a one-person show? You’re in the right place! And if you’re not in the right place, well, maybe you’re in the wrong place. But let’s assume you’re in the right place. Now, let’s talk about Part 6: Kill Your Darlings. No, not literally. Read more…
Ahoy there, landlubbers! So, you want to know how to write and perform a solo show? Well, shiver me timbers, you’ve come to the right place. In our last adventure, we talked about contacting your muses and taking a break to play. Now, we’re going to dive headfirst into editing, Read more…
Greetings, my dear reader! It’s time for some fun in the midst of all this hard work. Writing a solo show can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. Let’s add some humor to this blog, shall we? In Part 1, we talked about discovering Read more…
Well hello there, dear reader! So you want to write and perform a one-person show, huh? Don’t worry, I’m here to help you out. But before we begin, let’s get something straight – if you’re doing this just for the fame and fortune, you might as well stop right now. Read more…
Now, I know we’ve all got big dreams of being the next big thing in comedy, but let’s start small, shall we? How about with a one-man or one-woman show? Or as we now call it in the Biz, a solo show! I mean, who needs a partner when you Read more…
Ah, the art of writing a one-person show. It’s like going on a blind date with yourself and hoping you like what you see. But fear not, my brave writer. You’ve already taken the first step by discovering the Central Moment of your show. Now it’s time to dive deeper. Read more…
Ah, the one person show – where you can be all the characters, and nobody can tell you to stop talking to yourself! I’ve written six of them. Or seven. I’ve lost count. My work is a hybrid between solo show and standup comedy. I like to think it’s closer Read more…
What even is a solo show? It used to be called a one man show, a one woman show, a one person show… and now it’s just a solo show. How does a solo show differ from a play or storytelling or a comic monologue or standup comedy? Or even Read more…
Let’s be real, if you’re creating a solo show, you’re basically having a one-person party. And like any party, it’s going to be a lot of work. You’ll have to put on your social hat and come up with interesting things to say. Except, instead of worrying about bringing chips Read more…