Video: Beginner Comics – Traveling Tips
July 30, 2010 by Stage Time Magazine · Leave a Comment
Learn the importance of working in the city and on the road in this free video by renowned comedy coach Chris Murphy.
Carnival Cruise Lines to Add Comedy Clubs
July 22, 2010 by Stage Time Magazine · Leave a Comment
Carnival Cruise Lines is adding more laughs with the introduction of Carnival Punchliner Comedy Clubs — dedicated comedy lounges rolling out fleetwide on all 22 “Fun Ships” by the end of the year. Building on the success of its first comedy club, which debuted on the new Carnival Dream last fall, Punchliner Comedy Clubs will feature a wide variety of comics.
Located in the ship’s aft lounge, each Punchliner Comedy Club will offer guests five 35-minute shows on multiple nights during each voyage, with at least two comedians performing each night. The two early-evening shows offer fun for the whole family while the later performances will feature adult-oriented comedy.
Video: Beginner Comics – How to Work the Crowd
July 19, 2010 by Stage Time Magazine · Leave a Comment
Learn how to work crowd in this free video by renowned comedy coach Chris Murphy.
The Comedy Catch Celebrates 25th Anniversary in August
July 11, 2010 by Stage Time Magazine · Leave a Comment
The Comedy Catch will host a two-week celebration for its 25th anniversary as comedian-actor David Alan Grier will headline August 5-8, and country music comedian Cledus T. Judd will headline August 12-15. Owned and managed by Michael and Cheryl Alfano, The Comedy Catch has featured some of the biggest names in comedy such as Jerry Seinfeld, Jeff Foxworthy, Ron White, Tracy Morgan, D.L. Hughley, Tommy Chong and Carrot Top.
The Comedy Catch is located 3224 Brainerd Road in Chattanooga, TN.
L.A. Comedy Club of Las Vegas Opens Second Location
June 21, 2010 by Stage Time Magazine · Leave a Comment
The L.A. Comedy Club of Las Vegas has opened its second location at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The comedy club will operate one show nightly every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Wasted Space, an intimate rock club known for bringing authentic high-end rock ‘n’ roll culture to Vegas. The club celebrated its opening with performances by comedian Jimmy Schubert (HBO’s “Entourage”) and KVON (MTV’s “Distaster Date”).
Open Call: NBC’s Stand-Up For Diversity, Jeong Named Spokesperson
June 21, 2010 by Stage Time Magazine · Leave a Comment
NBC Universal has announced that comedian-actor Ken Jeong (NBC’s “Community,” “The Hangover”) will be the spokesperson for NBCU’s 2010 “Stand-up for Diversity” comic search and will be the host of the event’s finale showcase.
The national search seeks to find the funniest comics of diverse backgrounds and will be holding open calls in three major U.S. markets. The most-promising diverse stand-up comedians will be awarded a talent holding deal with NBCU, along with other opportunities to be announced later this year.
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