Stand-Up Comedy

Stand-Up Comedy

The Stand-Up's Second Draft: How Post-Performance Analysis Builds Unbeatable Sets

This article is based on the latest industry practices and data, last updated in April 2026. In my decade as an industry analyst specializing in perfo...

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The Stand-Up's Second Draft: How Comedians Engineer Vulnerability for Authentic Connection

Introduction: Why Vulnerability Engineering Matters Beyond the StageIn my ten years as an industry analyst specializing in communication dynamics, I'v...

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The Stand-Up Set as a Psychological Contract: Building Trust Before the First Laugh

This article is based on the latest industry practices and data, last updated in March 2026. In my 15 years as a stand-up comedian and performance coa...

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Finding Your Comic Voice: A Guide to Developing Authentic Stage Personas

This article is based on the latest industry practices and data, last updated in March 2026. For over a decade, I've worked as an industry analyst spe...

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The Unseen Craft: Behind the Scenes of Writing and Refining a Stand-Up Set

This article is based on the latest industry practices and data, last updated in March 2026. For over a decade, I've worked as an industry analyst spe...