Description
From the Book Back
Getting ahead in stand-up comedy means being funny, creative, and unique. What makes a comic special is having an original slant on things. Many books and comedy classes offer “secrets” and “formulas” intended to make the aspiring comic a big success. In How to Be a Working Comic, author Dave Schwensen points out that the performers who are in demand never follow the same path — and neither should you if you want to excel in this demanding, competitive profession. The comedy field is a business. To have a career and survive, you must have an understanding of the industry, and to be a success, you must be fully prepared. Offering more insiders’ advice than any other manual, this book shows you how to try out material; get onstage experience; market your act to talent bookers, agents, and managers; go on the road; get on television — and much more. Supplementing the author’s own expertise are his interviews with more than sixteen proven talents, including Drew Carey, Carrot Top, Jeff Foxworthy, and Tommy Smothers — all of whom embody the qualities of originality, career know-how, and laughter. Schwensen assumes you already believe you’re funny enough to tackle a comedy career. Making sure you develop a comic vision that’s completely your own is the essential lesson in starting out in the exciting but crowded field of stand-up comedy.
Publishing Info
How to Be a Working Comic: An Insider’s Guide to a Career in Stand-Up Comedy by Dave Schwensen with Foreword by Ray Romano. From the 1st printing in 1998 by Back Stage Books. The ISBN is 0-8230-8814-6. This measures 9″ x 6″ and has 176 pages, ending with an Index.
Condition
Enlarge the photo above. Former small-town library book with the usual markings. Clear tape on DD number on the spine as shown. Lighter storage on the corners but in very good condition for age. Spine has not been opened/creased. No personal names or markings found. From clean, smoke-free home.
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