Here is a short list of comedy goal that I would like to achieve.
1# Preform on the Long Island Comedy Festival (place the advertising flyer with my face in the window of Better On A Bagel)
2# Preform a my very own Stand-Up comedy special at Theater Three to a sold out crowd.
3# Preform at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem NY.
4# Have a HBO comedy special.
5# Become a successful road comic. Travel the country preforming stand-up comedy.
6# Sleep with comedian Becky Donohue (don't ask... I have a crush what can I say)
7# Become a head booker for a A list comedy club (so I could help all my outstanding comedian friend out)
8# Find some way to thank so many people who have help me realize all these goals!
Just a short list there are some other goal that I have as well, but these are the main ones.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Stand-Up Comedy Films
Just found out that there will be another Stand-Up comedy film hitting the DVD market this mouth. On April 27 the film Why We Laugh-Black Comedians On Black Comedy will be on sale. The preview for the film directed by Robert Townsend was very captivating. There is a long list of prominent black comedians giving commentary on the history of Stand-Up comedy. As well as the impact that black comedy has on our society.
Film like Why We Laugh that discuss the business nature and art form of Stand-Up are not made often enough. I view these film as a tool to help understand the my roll in comedy, and for insight on what has come before me. Once you being preforming Stand-Up it becomes quite clear that to achieve successful in this art form it take a lot more then just simply being "funny." I believe one of the most impacting films a young comedian should watch is Jerry Seinfeld's Comedian. This film give a in depth look in to the life of a working comedian. There are other outstanding films on Comedy that I feel every comedian should watch. Such as When Stand Up Stood Out directed by Fran Solomita. This film is a documentary discussing the rich comedy roots in Boston throughout the 70ds and 80ds. Another film that comes to mind is Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling directed by the late, great Stand-Up comedian Richard Pryor. The film Jo Jo Dancer is a over view of Richards life as it pertains to comedy.
Film such as the ones I have mention and other are really important to the development of young comedians such as myself. The knowledge gained will become quite valuable to you. So to understand the long road ahead of you as a comedian, realizing the hard work so many legendary performers have put in to gain great successes. These film bring you closer to that realization.
I encourage everyone to support the film Why We Laught. Here is a preview of the film.
Film like Why We Laugh that discuss the business nature and art form of Stand-Up are not made often enough. I view these film as a tool to help understand the my roll in comedy, and for insight on what has come before me. Once you being preforming Stand-Up it becomes quite clear that to achieve successful in this art form it take a lot more then just simply being "funny." I believe one of the most impacting films a young comedian should watch is Jerry Seinfeld's Comedian. This film give a in depth look in to the life of a working comedian. There are other outstanding films on Comedy that I feel every comedian should watch. Such as When Stand Up Stood Out directed by Fran Solomita. This film is a documentary discussing the rich comedy roots in Boston throughout the 70ds and 80ds. Another film that comes to mind is Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling directed by the late, great Stand-Up comedian Richard Pryor. The film Jo Jo Dancer is a over view of Richards life as it pertains to comedy.
Film such as the ones I have mention and other are really important to the development of young comedians such as myself. The knowledge gained will become quite valuable to you. So to understand the long road ahead of you as a comedian, realizing the hard work so many legendary performers have put in to gain great successes. These film bring you closer to that realization.
I encourage everyone to support the film Why We Laught. Here is a preview of the film.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
My First Post!
Im am part of the blog community now WOW! It is very nice to be here. Thank you for reading this. This blog will be focus on one main theme which is Stand-up Comedy. I have been preforming stand up comedy sense the spring of 2006. I take great pride in my profession. I am also proud to saying that my beings in stand-up comedy are rooted in Long Island NY. There is a endless list of outstanding comedians from Long Island NY that have achieved great successes. Like some many other comedians that have come before me my personal goal is to do the same.
On the Push It To The Limit blog I will take the time to write about the all the many experiences I have in the NYC comedy circuit. All my experiences good, bad or indifferent. I also will post clips of my comedy performances as well as clips from some of the best comedian I know and am happy to call friends. This blog will be use as a platform for viewers to find out where they might be able to enjoy stand-up comedy in there own neighborhood.
Ellen Degeneres once said
the art of stand-up comedy is telling your truthI am doing all I can to do the same.
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