She Shed Comedy: Empowering Your Comedy Career
Education:Self-Improvement
Every comic starts out with a five-minute set or what the industry refers to as a ‘tight five’. This tight five will evolve over time and eventually expand into a seven-minute set, then a 15-minute set, then a 45-minute set, and so on.
Since Linda started performing, her set has evolved constantly, with minor tweaks from show to show. Today, we deconstruct her tight five and take a look at how she put her set together to get it as tight and structurally cohesive as possible.
This episode offers insight into the methodology behind crafting a set using Linda’s performance from the Pretty Funny Women show in May 2022 as an example. We take a look at the essential elements of this tight five, from setups to callbacks, and share some tips for cutting the fat (and keeping the laughs coming!)
If you’re in your head, you’re not connecting with your audience. That’s why we want to help you get so comfortable with preparation, precision, and timing that you don't even have to think about it in the moment. Tune in today for all this and more!
Topics discussed in this episode:
A cringe-worthy bombing experience (and what you can learn from it)
The methodology and intention that goes into crafting a set
Linda’s tight five from the Pretty Funny Women show in May 2022
Benefits of recording your live performances
An understanding of word economy and sticky phrases
Tips for getting a laugh within the first three seconds
Creative context, setups, educational bits, and the rule of three
Why you should keep a running tab of funny observations
Deconstructing the set piece and the callback
How to play on the assumptions of your audience
A reminder that every set is a work in progress
Giving your audience permission to laugh
Your 2-in-1 self-care and personal development prompt
This week’s recommended comedy prompt on Netflix
Want to watch Linda bomb and see how far she has come? Take a look at her Stand Up Comedy Showcase Set (and prepare to cringe!)
Recommended Resources: Brian Simpson on Season 3 of 'The Standups’
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S2E18: REPLAY: Why Letting Your Set BREATHE (by doing THIS) is So Important
S2E17: REPLAY: The Best Nuggets From Season 1
S2E16: REPLAY: Going PRO - What It Means To Be A Professional Comedian
S2E15: REPLAY: Pt2 Going From A Tight 5 to Tight 7 - Deconstructing My 7 Min Set
S2E13: REPLAY: Bombing Pt 1: Why You Must Embrace This To Get Better
S2E12: REPLAY: How To Mine Your Life For Comedic Gold
S2E11: REPLAY: Funny Mom? Start Here… This Episode is For YOU.
S2E10: News News News: NEW YORK & Holiday Hiatus
S2E9: Pausing: Why Letting Your Set Breathe(by doing THIS) Is So Important
S2E8: The Best Nuggets From Season 1
S2E7: Going PRO What It Means To Be A Professional Comedian
S2E6: Expanding Your Set, Going From A Tight 5 to 7 Deconstruction Pt2
S2E5: Going From a Tight 5 To A Tight 7 - Deconstructing my Tight 5 Pt 1
S2E4: Bombing Pt2: An Audience Member's Perspective
S2E3: Bombing Pt 1: Why You Must Embrace This To Get Better
S2E2: How To Mine Your Life For Comedic Gold
S2E1: Funny Mom? Start Here! This Episode is FOR YOU!
E30: Your Uniqueness Is Your Biggest Creative Asset - Anastasia Washington
E29: Not Heavily Connected In The Industry? You Must Do THIS - Summer Moore
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