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WayneMan Comedy sur Twitter : "Mike Sacks (Poking A Dead Frog) delivered an amazing #comedy workshop at the @dcimprov! Mike Sacks. Addicted to Comedy: Creating a Promotional Comedy Video. By Wayne Manigo | Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2015 I’ll admit it.

Addicted to Comedy: Creating a Promotional Comedy Video

I’ve been lazy about posting my videos online. Some of my excuses are probably the same as some of yours: I don’t have the proper equipment.I’m happy with my set list that night.I don’t want anyone to steal my material. The DC Comedy Writers Group Podcast. DCComedyWriters sur Twitter : "Thanks to everyone who made it out to our #comedy meeting last night. The amount of fun we had should be illegal. The DC Comedy Writers Group Podcast. Addicted to Comedy: A New Level of Confidence. By Wayne Manigo | Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2015 Earlier this year, I attempted to review Amazon’s new comedy show Transparent.

Addicted to Comedy: A New Level of Confidence

After watching it for 15 minutes, I had to blow it off. For some reason, it just didn’t appeal to me. When the show won two Golden Globe awards for comedy, I asked myself: Witter / ? Twitter. DCComedyWriters sur Twitter : "We're looking forward to tonight's meeting at Judy's Restaurant (2212 14th St NW) at 8:30 pm. See ya' there! #comedy. Free DC Comedy Festival. Free DC Comedy Festival. Addicted to Comedy: How to Create a Comedy Festival.

The Georgetown Voice wrote an interesting article titled “Funny Business: D.C.’s Second Tier Comedy Scene” back in 2012.

Addicted to Comedy: How to Create a Comedy Festival

Several of D.C.’s comedy brass including Tony Woods (Comedian), Allison Jaffe (DC Improv), Eddie Bryant (Comedian), and others were interviewed. What I discovered from that interview is the gray space that exists between comedians who performing at open mics shows and the lack of locations for those who want to build their craft on the journey to paid performances.

Last year I interviewed Jessica Hardy about how she created the Chicago Comedy Film Festival and she provided me with the motivation I needed to host a comedy festival in DC. FREE DC Comedy Festival -The Annual WayneMan Comedy... Tickets, Washington. Invalid quantity.

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Addicted to Comedy: Returning From My Comedy Rumspringa. For those who are unfamiliar with the term “Rumspringa,” it’s a coming of age period when Amish teenagers are allowed to engage in lifestyle activities not permitted by their community.

Addicted to Comedy: Returning From My Comedy Rumspringa

They’re allowed to purchase a car, watch television, and live a way most people take for granted. Once that period is over, the individual must decide if they’ll remain with the Amish community or not. DC Shorts Film Festival. Hello September! How Are Ya? » D.C. Comedy Writers. Gang: Under normal conditions, I’d complain about the summer ending too soon.

Hello September! How Are Ya? » D.C. Comedy Writers

But the kids are back in school, and every day seems like a holiday again. As comedy writers, you probably wrote jokes about your summer activities. What? You didn’t write anything? June 2014 Comedy updates » D.C. Comedy Writers. Gang: We have a lot of great stuff to share, so I’m going to jump right into it!

June 2014 Comedy updates » D.C. Comedy Writers

1. The DC Comedy Writers created a video! A few weeks ago, Lisa Desjardins from CNN inquired about the possibility of recruiting WDCCWG to create a video for the ‘ Radio & Television 70th Annual Congressional Correspondents’ dinner. 263080721.html#EvlEXQazS9CkRyJ8. DCComedyWriters : It was a blast working with ... DCComedyWriters : Our comedy instructor 'The... The Fat Doctor comes to Cozzy's to film his cable TV special. May 09, 2014|By Mike Holtzclaw, mholtzclaw@dailypress.com The Fat Doctor has always loved Cozzy's Comedy Club in Newport News, and the feeling is mutual.

The Fat Doctor comes to Cozzy's to film his cable TV special

The 55-year-old comedian, born Darcel Blagmon, has been performing at the club since it opened in the early 1990s. He has almost certainly sold more tickets at Cozzy's than any other performer; club owner Lorrain Cosgrave says she can't remember having an unsold ticket to one of his shows. He has regular fans there who know his material and call out for favorite routines. So for many years, The Fat Doctor has promised that if he ever had the opportunity to do a special for cable TV, he would bypass the larger venues and film it at Cozzy's, which seats about 160. "They wanted a big place, with a big crowd, so I would look like a big star," he said.

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles: Steven Pressfield, Shawn Coyne: 9781936891023: Amazon.com. Larry Wilde - April is National Humor Month. CARMEL, CA -- Americans, Canadians, Australians, South Africans, New Zealanders, and the British, from healthcare professionals to scholars to giggling grade schoolers, will be brushing up on the benefits of belly laughs this April in celebration of National Humor Month.

Larry Wilde - April is National Humor Month

National Humor Month was founded in 1976 by comedian and best-selling author Larry Wilde, Director of The Carmel Institute of Humor. It is designed to heighten public awareness on how the joy and therapeutic value of laughter can improve health, boost morale, increase communication skills and enrich the quality of one's life. "Since April is often bleak and grim and taxes are due on the 15th, it can be one of the most stressful times of the year," says Wilde, author of 53 books on the subject of humor.

Washington Post Express. Christian Hunt grew up in Glover Park, across the street from Fugazi founder Ian MacKaye.

Washington Post Express

In 2010, Hunt had the idea to start a variety show that would showcase D.C.’s best comedians and musicians, so he emailed MacKaye for advice. Hunt’s first thought was to put a pitch together and raise some money, but MacKaye stopped him short: “He says, ‘Look, if you want to pitch something, move to New York or Los Angeles. In D.C., we do things,’ ” Hunt recalls. Three months later, the Capital City Showcase was born. The live variety show, which Hunt hosts, is now a monthly event at the District of Columbia Arts Center in Adams Morgan. Events » Washington DC. “10 Minutes With Reggie Watts” by Eric Owusu « D.C. Comedy Writers. Reggie Watts is currently on his “Spring Tour,” according to his website ReggieWatts.com. On Monday May 21st, Mr. Watts is scheduled to perform at the 9:30 Club, Washington D.C.’s hub for touring musical acts, comedy troupes, and improve-comedian-musical-indie-alternative performance hybrids like Reggie Watts.

The thing is, there isn’t anyone quite like Reggie Watts. Everlong Live Acoustic Cover Dave Grohl Foo Fighters by Kids at Electric Picnic Festival. Eight Types of Hecklers and the Comedians Who Shut Them Up. In the 2007 documentary Heckler, Joe Rogan says that “the number one thing about hecklers is 100% of them are douchebags.” A stand-up comedian’s act depends on the audience reaction by nature, but when someone attempts to derail the performer’s work, well, that’s something a douchebag would do. The Warholizer.

Afghan Wedding‬‏ Miss USA 2011 - 51 Delegates Interview (Q2 - Evolution taught in school) Atypical Spanish Wear since 1984. Dear Human... The two women behind Eddie Izzard. Impressionist Jim Meskimen Does Shakespeare in Celebrity Voices. The Washington D. C. Comedy Writers Group. Best Comedy Clubs In The DC Area « CBS Washington. DC Improv 1140 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20036 (202) 296-7008dcimprov.com The nation’s #1 venue for all your comedy needs; featuring national touring headliners, local celebrities, a comedy school, two showrooms, plus a full restaurant and bar. 10 craziest things about the debt-ceiling crisis - Rex Nutting. By Rex Nutting, MarketWatch WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — For pure silliness, ridiculous ideas and crazy arguments, you can’t beat our current debate over whether we should raise the debt ceiling or throw the global economy into the toilet again.

Hulbert on playing the debt talks. Apple Candy - Arnaud Cheverier's Starship Leader‬‏ Clown. Crazy Painting ! Snotr‬‏ Duck gonna whip somebody's ass‬‏ Eddie Izzard on Q TV‬‏ Sealab 2021 Hesh Birthday Rap. The Cynic's Sanctuary. FINALLY, Riot Act Comedy Theater OPENS!!! Terms & Conditions. 25 Ways To Fuck With Your Characters. Shortcut ot Improv: Say it like you mean it.