I think its pretty cool that you and hiss are aspiring comedians. I am a musician and I've played many shows with bands and I've also done some solo. I HATE performing by myself, at least when I'm with the band there are others I can connect with, sharing the experience with me and also helping to shoulder the burden of any mistakes or bad performances. I can't imagine doing standup and being the only person up there. No guitar in front of me to hide behind, just me and my material. Truly a brave thing to do. Good luck guys. Like Stephen, I too would like to work on Hubski full-time. Someday 0/
That's what I love about improv! The feeling of being on the same wavelength as teammates/members is hard to get from anything else. That moment when you're turn away from eachother but reacting appropriately, when an audience knows that you can't have practiced this and you cannot know what the other person is doing is pure magic. Stand up, though, has its own benefits. Sure, when things get ugly you have nowhere to hide, but when it goes right and people are laughing even when you're not talking, laughing at the way you move or just your persona on stage, that's a pretty dang cool feeling. That's what I hate about open mics (below). Even when everyone is laughing, they're always also hating you because if you're making them laugh they want to be you and if you're not they hate you for sucking and taking up their time. It's just a sinkhole for comedy. That said, I have some good friends who love open mics, and the community, once you're a part of it, can be pretty darn supportive. And he hosted Jim Gaffigan a few nights ago, so he could definitely be doing worse!
Thanks for the insight. I really wish I was in your area, I'd be glad to come out and be one of the guys at the open mic that has no agenda other than to laugh. My friend cW once asked me, have you ever heard Jim Gaffigan and I replied, I didn't hear him gaff the first time.
Hahaha. Ah... You and my dad would get along like a house with a solid foundation and its mortgage paid off. I actually have an improv show at 7:30 tonight! I wish Hubski was bigger so I could reasonably expect anyone to come to it!
Have fun man.I actually have an improv show at 7:30 tonight!
That's awesome, enjoy it!I wish Hubski was bigger so I could reasonably expect anyone to come to it!
Then maybe you should spread the word and finish each set with "brought to you by Hubski dot com".