How To Produce Live Comedy

In the final episode of this miniseries, Emily tackles listener questions and pet peeves with NYC producer/comedians Shelby Taylor and Chris Calogero.

Emily solicits questions from listeners about producing live comedy. Send your own to @emilymcwinter on Twitter or IG.

Emily talks to best-selling author, storyteller, and owner of the venue QED in Astoria, Queens, Kambri Crews, about how to open your own performance space.

​Comedian/producer Lucas Connolly and producer/photographer Jenni Walkowiak talk to Emily about how they throw indie comedy shows that actually make money.

In this episode, Emily talks to Atlanta comedian and producer Ian Aber about quitting his job to produce corporate shows and Laughing Skull Comedy Club satellite shows full-time. They also discuss specialty shows, Facebook ads, and handling hecklers.

In this episode, Emily talks to former agent and current New York comedy producer Marianne Ways, who was the recent subject of a New York Times profile, produces the weekly Brooklyn show Butterboy, and books 2 Dope Queens for HBO, and comedy at Bonnaroo.

Chris Calogero is an energetic and talented comedian and show host. He and Emily discuss the myriad duties of a successful host, and what pitfalls to avoid.

Learn how to produce your own live comedy show in this miniseries hosted by Emily Winter. Winter is a comedian who produces two Time Out Critics’ Pick comedy shows in Brooklyn, BackFat Variety and Side Ponytail. She also co-created an international comedy festival, WHAT A JOKE, which took place in 32 cities simultaneously and raised more than $50K for The ACLU. Logo photo credit from WHAT A JOKE Festival: Andrew Bisdale, www.andrewbisdale.com. Series producer: John Rosenberger @johnjohnphenom Emily Winter: @emilymcwinter, emilywintercomedy.com.

Learn how to produce your own live comedy show in this miniseries hosted by Emily Winter. Winter is a comedian who produces two Time Out Critics’ Pick comedy shows in Brooklyn, BackFat Variety and Side Ponytail. She also co-created an international comedy festival, WHAT A JOKE, which took place in 32 cities simultaneously and raised more than $50K for The ACLU. Logo photo credit from WHAT A JOKE Festival: Andrew Bisdale, www.andrewbisdale.com. Series producer: John Rosenberger @johnjohnphenom Emily Winter: @emilymcwinter, emilywintercomedy.com.

Learn how to produce your own live comedy show in this miniseries hosted by Emily Winter. Winter is a comedian who produces two Time Out Critics’ Pick comedy shows in Brooklyn, BackFat Variety and Side Ponytail. She also co-created an international comedy festival, WHAT A JOKE, which took place in 32 cities simultaneously and raised more than $50K for The ACLU. Logo photo credit from WHAT A JOKE Festival: Andrew Bisdale, www.andrewbisdale.com. Series producer: John Rosenberger @johnjohnphenom Emily Winter: @emilymcwinter, emilywintercomedy.com.