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Comedy Class | Getting Your Time Cut

We had our combined showcase this Thursday at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, for our Beginning/Advanced comedy class. The bill was filled with 18 comedians ready to hit the stage

by Jerry Corley

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Louis C.K. | Simple Comedy Structure

I'm a big fan of Louis C.K. Just wanted to share some of his work. Louis C.K., a comedian Rolling Stone magazine calls "The funniest comedian alive." Watch what he

by Jerry Corley

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Comedian Lessons | Jokes About Death

Comedian Lesson: When I tell my students that you can write comedy about anything, I mean that. There are ways--I believe--to talk about anything using humor... One of my students recently

by Jerry Corley

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Comedian Lessons | Not Getting Laughs? Slow Down!

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by Jerry Corley

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Top 10 Tips for Performing in Comedy Competitions2

Comedy competitions are a great way to get your name out there, meet other comics and industry professionals and develop a thick, professional skin. By that I mean that you'll

by Jerry Corley

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Comedian Lessons | Double Your Laughs With an Honest Reaction

A good comedian needs to get acquainted with the reaction shot. What do I mean by that? Well, if you've ever watched "Friends" or the BBC's "Coupling,"

by Jerry Corley

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Comedian Lessons | How Not To Be Invited Back

There are a lot of sayings I remember from the greats, that stick with me to guide me and motivate me during my journey in comedy. I thought I'd share

by Jerry Corley

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How To Comedian | How To Get Gigs

That's no typo up there in the title. I'm going to rebrand the word; change it from not only a noun, but also to a verb. The act of being

by Jerry Corley

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How To Be A Famous Comedian | Get an Audition

by Jerry Corley

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How To Be A Comedian-Actor and Book More Gigs

One of my favorite stories is about actress Michelle Gomez. She took my class, I helped her develop a 10-minute comedy routine that she performed at the Comedy Store. She had a lot of industry attend and she wound up

by Jerry Corley

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