Past Issues
STAGE TIME is an online magazine that covers the craft and business of stand-up comedy. Dubbed the “Comedian’s Magazine,” STAGE TIME is one of the leading media resources for comedians providing informative interviews, career advice articles and insightful commentary.
Past Issues: Fall 2005-Spring 2007
Vol. 1, No. 1 
Interviews: by Tasha A. Harris, Editor-in-Chief
- Jim Norton, Comedian and Cohost of Opie & Anthony
- Leighann Lord, Comedian
- George Sarris, Executive Producer of New York Underground Comedy Festival
Reviews:
- Dane Cook: Retaliation CD by Beau Bowker
- Los Angeles Comedy Festival by Beau Bowker
- Invite Them Up Comedy Show by Andrew David
Essays:
- My Big Break on HBO’s Bad Boys of Comedy by Bobo Lamb
Vol. 1, No. 2
Cover:
- Tribute to comedy pioneer Richard Pryor
Reviews:
- George Carlin: Life is Worth Losing by Carolyn Castiglia
- Sarah Silverman: Jesus is Magic, by Andrew David
- New York Comedy Festival by Joanna Briley
Essays:
- The N-Word by Rick Younger
- Just Starting Out by Cheryllynne Ofstedahl
- A Comic is Born by Andrew David
Vol. 1, No. 3
Interviews: *By Tasha A. Harris, Editor-in Chief
- Rev. Bob Levy, Comedian by Ryan P. Carey
- Russ Meneve, Comedian and Co-founder of NY Comedian’s Coalition*
- Tammy Pescatelli Comedian and Finalist of Last Comic Standing 2*
- Buddy Flip, Comedian and Comedy Coach*
Features:
- How to Advance and Win Comedy Competitions: Winners Share Their Secrets to Success: Ryan Stout, Lamont Ferguson, Dean O’Beidallah and Stan Chen by Tasha A. Harris
- The Comedy Beat: Pittsburgh, PA by Jemar Hammonds II
- The Comedy Beat: Los Angeles, CA by Ralph Vincent
Reviews:
- Dave Chappelle’s Block Party by Amy Patrick
- Jim Gaffigan: Beyond the Pale Comedy Special by Tasha A. Harris
- Invite Them Up CD by Andrew David
- Cringe Humor Show Finds Recipe For Success at Laugh Factory by Tasha A. Harris
- Bill Burr Keeps It ‘Fresh’ at The Stress Factory by Travis Fahs
- Comics Turn Out for Paul Mooney Critique by Tasha A. Harris
Essays:
- The Evolution of the Comedian by Jim Mendrinos
- Last Comic Standing 4 Auditions
- New York: The Callback by Mike Petro
- Los Angeles: Is It Really Worth It? by Bobo Lamb
- Comic Beef: David Cross vs. Larry the Cable Guy. Who’s Right? Who’s Wrong. Or Is It Just Plain Ol’ Envy?
Vol. 1, No. 4
Interviews: by Tasha A. Harris, Editor-in-Chief
- Donnell Rawlings, Comedian and Radio Host
- Robert Kelly, Comedian and Co-Star of Dane Cook’s Tourgasm
Features:
- Comedy Q&As
- Clean Comic Spotlight: Michael Jr. by Eve-Dionne
- Rising Star Spotlight: Mike Birbiglia by Tasha A. Harris
- Five Questions: Roz G. by Bobo Lamb
- Industry Q&A: Marty Fischer, Club Owner and Manager by Tasha A. Harris
- Clean Comic Spotlight: Michael Jr. by Eve-Dionne
- The New York Comedy Expo
- New York Comedy Expo Pays Tribute to Pryor by Tasha A. Harris
- “Meet the Experts” Panel by Amy Patrick
- The Comedy Beat: Philadelphia by Vince Cummings
- Charlie Murphy Loses Audience in Pittsburgh by Jemar Hammonds II
- Comic Progress Report: Comedy Goals 2006
Reviews:
- Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed HBO Special by Carolyn Castiglia
- Tina Kim: Single White Female CD by DeAnne Smith
- Jim Norton: Live at The Stress Factory by Travis Fahs
- Brett Eidman: What’s So F#@K’N Funny? CD by DeAnne Smith
- The Unbookables: Morbid Obscenity CD by Travis Fahs
- Mitch Fatel: Super Retardo CD by Mike Petro
- Steve Hofstetter: Cure For the Cable Guy CD by Ken Carlson
- Meet the Creeps, Vol. 2 DVD by Travis Fahs
- Mike Epps: Inappropriate Behavior HBO Special by Joanna Briley
- Tom Papa: Calm, Cool and Collected CD by Amy Patrick
- STM Holiday Picks: Soupy Sales, Jessica Delfino, The Comedy Thesaurus, and When Stand Up Stood Out: The Story Behind the Boston Comedy Explosion
Essays:
- Comic Beef: Why the Dis-Dane For Cook by Ryan P. Carey
- Five Comics We Love: Auggie Smith, Roy Wood, Jr., Joe DeVito, Nema Williams and Laura Levites
- Comics and Pro Golfers Raise Money for Children’s Hospital by Bobo Lamb
- Just Another Night by Michael Malone
Vol. 2, No. 1
Interviews: by Tasha A. Harris, Editor-in-Chief
- Shang, Comedian Sets It Off
- Brad Stine, America’s Conservative Comedian
- Careers in Comedy: Ryan McCormick, Publicist
Features:
- Festival Wrap Up: New York Underground Comedy Festival
- Hustle and Grow: STAGE TIME Magazine’s First Anniversary
- Comic Goals 2007
- Comic’s Final Progress Report 2006
Reviews:
- Angry Bob: Stuffed CD by Joanna Briley
- Comedy Jump Off DVD by Tasha A. Harris
- Doug Powell: Doug the Helicopter Pilot CD by Ryan P. Carey
- Eric Schwartz: Kosher Kuts: Hungry For More CD by Mike Petro
- James P. Connolly: The Master Plan CD by Amy Patrick
Extras:
- New Talent Spotlight, Commentary and Quiz
- Special News Bulletins
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