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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
Comedy

How to Be Funny, Part 5: Tell Your Truth

I've been coaching people in comedy and in particular, "spiritual comedy". Both I and my clients who have a background in spirituality, whether it's in teaching it or practicing it, tend to have this kind of airy-fairy way of moving through our day, focusing on the positive, and trying to Read more…

By Alicia Dattner, 11 yearsNovember 23, 2012 ago
Comedy

How to Be Funny, Part 4: Get High

  "I used to get high on life… but I built up a tolerance." -Arj Barker Of course I wrote the title to get your attention. And no, I don't mean take drugs to get high. What I mean is that when we "get high", we let go, and letting Read more…

By Alicia Dattner, 11 yearsNovember 22, 2012 ago
Comedy

How to Be Funny, Part 3: Be with People Who FIND YOU Funny

I was not the class clown. I was not the kid who made all the other kids laugh. But sometimes I would make my teachers laugh.  Even after ten years of doing standup comedy, I still had tons of insecurity about "being funny enough." A few things finally helped with Read more…

By Alicia Dattner, 11 yearsNovember 21, 2012 ago
Comedy

How to Be Funny, Part 2: Be with People YOU Find Funny

There is a lot of bad comedy out there. And what I mean is that I am very opinionated. I have several scales for funniness when I'm watching comedy. Was it a well-written joke? Was it delivered with great timing? Was it relatable? Did I agree with the view point Read more…

By Alicia Dattner, 11 yearsNovember 20, 2012 ago
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