How to Write Jokes and Get Onstage is a straight to the point course on the ins and outs of Stand Up Comedy imbued with the philosophy of LA based Comic Ryan Joseph. Ryan has taken it upon himself to bestow everything he knows about standup and writing to the learner who wants to not just learn about standup, but how to write to kill. Learn the terminology and the basics of being onstage - from where to put the microphone to when to start talking. Another great subject is how to create a Comic Persona. The course also dives into different types of Standup Comedy covering observational, anecdotal, crowd work, etc. and lets you decide for yourself which genre is right for you! Ryan Joseph also walks the learner through his writing process and offers a wonderful approach to writing jokes that are guaranteed to get laughs. Complete with real time illustrations of how jokes are constructed, you are sure to improve your writing by taking this course. Ryan also talks about how to move through the process of finding and performing for your first open mic to doing shows and festivals. This course is the real deal for real aspiring comedians. Anyone questioning whether Ryan knows what hes talking about, look at his superbly crafted jokes and multiple killer appearances on KillTony or the U.S. Comedy Contest and the World Series. You can also check on his website to see if he will be at a local show.
