Stand-up comedy

A stand-up comedian or stand-up comic is someone that performs comedy in an informal way, talking to the audience with the absence of a fourth wall. It is usually done by one comedian and usually with a microphone. It can be done in comedy clubs, colleges, theaters, alternative venues--almost anywhere an audience is open to comedy. The comic usually recites a fast paced succession of amusing stories, short jokes (called bits) and one-liners, typically called a monologue, routine or act. Some stand-up comedians use props, music, or magic tricks in their acts.

External links

• Comedian Profiles at The Comedy Zone
• http://www.nobodylikesme.com - The largest online community for standup comedians
• http://www.nobodylikesme.com/nlmClubs.asp - An online database of every comedy club in the U.S. and Canada
• http://www.comedyinstitute.com - stand-up comedy workshops in New York
• http://www.cringehumor.net - NYC Website that regularly reviews standup comedians
• http://www.comedyworkshops.com - courses for stand-up comedy
• http://www.jolenestrailerpark.com - courses for stand-up comedy
• http://www.comedycentral.com/tv_shows/100greatest - the results of a Comedy Central poll of the greatest stand-up comedians
• http://www.basilwhite.com/comedyworkshop - detailed class handout of standup comedy writing techniques
• http://www.sheckymagazine.com - Online magazine and blog about standup comedy.
• http://www.chortle.co.uk - News site about standup comedy based in England.
• http://www.chucklemonkey.com - A comedian's resource for open-mic and club listings (most prominently in Los Angeles and New York), as well as interviews and news about ongoing comedy festivals.