Duh

Sure

thank you so much :)

Oh, I see. Well, I could work as a consultant for you in that case, so just send me a line whenever you need a hand.

****, i think i'm gonna disappoint you, but this is for a school production, so unfortunately we can't pay our actors.. we provide your meals though (that's about as far as it gets).. sorry man. i'm in toronto, so if you're still interested lemme know, and i'll keep you posted on the casting dates and whatever



i do appreciate you taking the time out to help me :)

Well, it means I'm available. I'm an actor. I've done some indy stuff and had like bit roles in a couple movies. So, I'd like a chance at a role if you've got one available. So, I'd give you the information you'd need to send me the script.



Well, most small clubs don't use contracts. They rely on handshake "one shot deals". It might be a better idea to have a slightly larger club, although not one of huge renown.



As for the corporate job, it might be a better idea to portray this young guy as a blue collar or no collar worker, rather than a white collar guy. Most guys who start do so with crap jobs. I worked in an office, but I was in no way a corporate worker. In any case, as for ripping his contract up, why not have him search for one? A young comedian would like the security if he has a crappy job.



Personalities... Well, when I started out, you meet the quintessential sleazy bookers. These guys are mostly cheats. As far as other comedians, there's the older guys who tend to headline the small shows. They usually have insufferable egos like prima donnas and they hit on women constantly. They like to offer advice and work the young guys. There are other young comedians who are starting out and will compete hard against you. You have to have him stand out over them. Then, there are groupies. These are usually women (Most guy groupies tend not to do it so overtly) who will want him to get them drinks or buy them meals or just try to hook up with him for the pleasure of bragging about it.



As he evolves, let me know and I'll go over anything else you want.

thank you sooo much, (sorry for the delayed response.. my e-mail decided to put all the experienceproject e-mails in my junk folder)



the stand up comic is just starting out (but he does have talent), so the club he signed a contract with, is a pretty small local comedy club. i just feel stuck on how to up the stakes a little bit..



at this point, it starts out with him quitting his corporate job, and he wants more acts a week in order to support himself.. the boss denies him this, and then what?that's what i'm still trying to figure out..



but somehow the corporate thing doesn't fit in, i can't find a good explanation for why my character would even try to go that route.. so i'm changing that part..



but regardless, if you could help me out by telling me what personalities he will encounter at the comedy club, that would help.



im thinking to have my character rip up the contract that restricts him to work only at THAT comedy club.. but does that seem realistic? as in, if you rip up a contract, does that automatically void it, or would there always be a copies, so that the boss would remain unconcerned? because i'm thinking that's how he could break free.



anyways thanks again! and if i incorporate the suggestions you give me, you will get a credit at the end, i'll find out for sure at the end of today if it'll get made or not (i'm crossing my fingers)



p.s. "Also, one more thing. When you get produced, contact me or go through my agent. I will provide you with that information if you so desire to use me."



could you clarify this, please?

Also, you might wanna tell me what kind of club he works for and I can help you out with some of the personalities he'll encounter depending on where in his career he is.



Also, one more thing. When you get produced, contact me or go through my agent. I will provide you with that information if you so desire to use me.

Sure... Glad to help!!!! As I've written a few screenplays, I can tell you how important it is to make everything as believable as possible, and it sounds like you've got an interesting story in it.



I don't have rules. I work "blue". I say alot of things which would be deemed controversial, including my 45 minute long piece on religion. I have insulted alot of big name people and could care less about doing it. However, if I'm working for children, I tone everything down.



I've signed contracts with clubs before, but because of the price of booking me for an extended period, most only bring me in for one shot or two shot deals. Whenever I do a show (like I did for 1776 for example) I signed a contract that kept me from doing anything else. So, it does happen.



I'm self-employed, but owners and bookers are all varying personalities, depending on the size of the operation. Most of them are straight businessmen. That's all they care about is a bottom line, and they've never seemed much interested in the creative aspect. Most of them I've known are fair with how they pay you, but when I first started, the sleazy dive bookers will DEFINATELY try to cheat you. Greed should probably be a big character trait in the character you're writing.



As far as restrictions placed on me, some bookers will tell you not to offend anyone, but then I would go out and do it anyway. Because of my drawing power within my area, I basically will do and say whatever I want.



No, it's alright. Glad to answer anymore you have.

Do you mind sharing a few stories about working as a comic? I'm writing a script for a short-film and my main character is a stand-up comic, so i'd like to make him as authentic as possible... so here are my questions:



what kind of rules do you have to follow, if any?



do you work with a specific comedy club, and did you have to sign a contracT?



are there any restrictions placed on you?



(IF you have one) what's your boss like?



i know it sounds like an interrogation lol, but i would really appreciate if you could answer these. thanks, man



basically my character feels trapped in society because no matter what, to be a part of it, we have to work. and that conflicts with his sense of freedom, so i'm giving him a really ****** boss, but i don't know what goes on backstage, so on top of this, i'm also gonna go to some stand-up shows and ask a few comics face-to-face, but this will help a lot too.

I think that a sense of humor is one of the best gifts people can receive. It is a wonderful thing. Not just fantastic fun, but also very useful.

Really, really.



Ask around.

Hi drcynic

really?

:)