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How to Perform Your First 5 Minute Standup Comedy Set at an Open Mic

How to Perform Your First 5 Minute Standup Comedy Set at an Open Mic

FromThe Comedy Hole: English Standup in Europe


How to Perform Your First 5 Minute Standup Comedy Set at an Open Mic

FromThe Comedy Hole: English Standup in Europe

ratings:
Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Aug 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this Comedy Hole episode, Jordan Thomas Gray (@jordanthomasgray) takes on the persona of a frustrated Elementary School Teacher and walks the listener through 6 steps towards performing a 5 minute standup comedy set at your first open mic. Meanwhile, Beatrice Rossano (@beatricerossano) and Ariel Bialski (@arielbialski) do their best to distract him with antics, general mischief, and some genuinely good advice. Message us on instagram (@thecomedyhole) if you have questions you'd like us to try and answer!
Step 1: 02:50 - Finding an Open Mic in Your City
Step 2: 07:07 - Signing Up for an Open Mic
Step 3: 13:03 - Writing Your First 5 Minute Standup Set
Step 4: 24:53 - Polishing Your Set
Step 5: 31:30 - Rehearsing Your Set
Step 6: 36:13 - Performing: The Day of the Show
Released:
Aug 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (27)

The Comedy Hole is a podcast about Standup Comedy in English in Europe, hosted by Warsaw-based comedians Beatrice Rossano (@beatricerossano), Ariel Bialski (@arielbialski), and Jordan Thomas Gray (@jordanthomasgray). We talk about the craft of standup, how to get started as a new comedian, hosting shows, touring in Europe, and building a thriving community around standup comedy. We also have interviews with popular European comedians and Comedy Hole community members. Follow us on Instagram (@thecomedyhole) for info on upcoming shows! Reach out to us with questions or topic suggestions.