School Of Laughs

In this episode we address the key components of a performer-based contract for shows you book outside of the comedy club. Specifically, we talk about how to draft a contract that has YOUR best interest in mind.

We cover:

• Refundable and non-refundable deposits,
• Who pays for travel,
• Cancellation policies,
• Staging, lights and sound,
• Event time line,
• Performance time,,
• Why you need multiple event contacts,

and much more.

Your stand-up comedy career is quite a journey. The School Of Laughs™ podcast, blogs and courses are designed to help you navigate the ups and downs. Visit www.SchoolOfLaughs.com for more info about online and live comedy classes.

Subscribe in iTUNES, on STITCHER, or download directly from the School Of Laughs website.

Feel free to e-mail questions to Rik at [email protected].

In this episode we address the key components of a performer-based contract for shows you book outside of the comedy club. Specifically, we talk about how to draft a contract that has YOUR best interest in mind. 

We cover:

and much more.

Your stand-up comedy career is quite a journey. The School Of Laughs™ podcast, blogs and courses are designed to help you navigate the ups and downs. Visit www.SchoolOfLaughs.com for more info about online and live comedy classes.

Subscribe in iTUNES, on STITCHER, or download directly from the School Of Laughs website. 

Feel free to e-mail questions to Rik at [email protected].

The School Of Laughs podcast is here to help aspiring comedians and part time pros get BIGGER, BETTER and MORE BOOKABLE. From the page to the stage, we talk all things comedy.

Hosted by 23 yr stand-up comedy veteran Rik Roberts and produced by new and aspiring comic Gavin Miller.

Listener questions addressed in this episode include:

• What is your take on appearances, outfit, clothing, etc.,, How does it affect the audience perception of you in relation to your material?
• How do you process conflicting feedback from judges at comedy contests on the same joke?
• How much do comics "fudge" on their resume/bio?
• Do classes help, or is stage time the only way to get better?

  ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF LAUGHS PODCAST

  This podcast is designed to help the aspiring comedian or platform speaker get funnier, faster. Workshops are taught live and can also be taken online at www.SchoolOfLaughs.com.

  If you enjoy this PODCAST please subscribe in iTunes and leave a comment and ranking.

  You can also listen and subscribe on STITCHER

  Better yet, subscribe to the monthly School of Laughs “Insider Tips” monthly email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It’s fast, free useful and fun.

  Email: [email protected] and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header. I’ll make sure you get the official tip sheet and I promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free.

  You may also use that email to send in questions.

The School Of Laughs podcast is here to help aspiring comedians and part time pros get BIGGER, BETTER and MORE BOOKABLE. From the page to the stage, we talk all things comedy.

Hosted by 23 yr stand-up comedy veteran Rik Roberts and produced by new and aspiring comic Gavin Miller.

Listener questions addressed in this episode include:

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF LAUGHS PODCAST

This podcast is designed to help the aspiring comedian or platform speaker get funnier, faster. Workshops are taught live and can also be taken online at www.SchoolOfLaughs.com.

If you enjoy this PODCAST please subscribe in iTunes and leave a comment and ranking. 

You can also listen and subscribe on STITCHER

Better yet, subscribe to the monthly School of Laughs “Insider Tips” monthly email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It’s fast, free useful and fun.

Email: [email protected] and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header. I’ll make sure you get the official tip sheet and I promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free. 

You may also use that email to send in questions.

Rik gives a few tips on what to ask the people who book you. And he shares a couple of brief stories about working with Bobcat Goldthwait, Danny Bonnaducce and the Rainer Twins.

Listener questions are answered, including:

“What things would I have done differently early on?

“What questions should comics ask, but don’t?”

“Do you have a mentor?”

“How often do you work in new material?

Recorded in Nashville at the School Of Laughs headquarters, this podcast is 100% geared towards aspiring comedians and speakers who want to become funnier.

Your stand-up comedy career is quite a journey and the School Of Laughs courses help you navigate the ups and downs.

Rik gives a few tips on what to ask the people who book you. And he shares a couple of brief stories about working with Bobcat Goldthwait, Danny Bonnaducce and the Rainer Twins.

Listener questions are answered, including:

“What things would I have done differently early on?

“What questions should comics ask, but don’t?”

“Do you have a mentor?”

“How often do you work in new material?

Recorded in Nashville at the School Of Laughs headquarters, this podcast is 100% geared towards aspiring comedians and speakers who want to become funnier.

Your stand-up comedy career is quite a journey and the School Of Laughs courses help you navigate the ups and downs.

007 THREE BIG COMEDY LIES

Keep your stand-up comedy career on track by avoiding the three lies that many comics believe to be true.

In this episode, 23 year comedy veteran Rik Roberts and 23 week beginner Gavin Miller talk about a few myths that can become excuses for aspiring stand-up comedians.

We also discuss in detail how to work S.M.A.R.T. by evaluating your

Struggles

Motivation

Accountability

Reality, and effort to stay

True to yourself

Subscribe in iTUNES

On STITCHER

or download from the School Of Laughs website every Friday.

Email your questions to Rik at [email protected].

Leave a review on either iTunes or Stitcher and take a screen shot of it. Send the pic to the email address above and I'll send you a free Comedy Contract template!

Recorded in Nashville at the School Of Laughs headquarters, this podcast is 100% geared towards aspiring comedians and speakers who want to become funnier. You can learn about taking The School Of Laughs courses online by clicking here.

007 THREE BIG COMEDY LIES

Keep your stand-up comedy career on track by avoiding the three lies that many comics believe to be true.

In this episode, 23 year comedy veteran Rik Roberts and 23 week beginner Gavin Miller talk about a few myths that can become excuses for aspiring stand-up comedians.

We also discuss in detail how to work S.M.A.R.T. by evaluating your

Struggles

Motivation

Accountability

Reality, and effort to stay

True to yourself

Subscribe in iTUNES

On STITCHER

or download from the School Of Laughs website every Friday.

Email your questions to Rik at [email protected].

Leave a review on either iTunes or Stitcher and take a screen shot of it. Send the pic to the email address above and I'll send you a free Comedy Contract template!

Recorded in Nashville at the School Of Laughs headquarters, this podcast is 100% geared towards aspiring comedians and speakers who want to become funnier. You can learn about taking The School Of Laughs courses online by clicking here.

006 JAMES P. CONNOLLY INTERVIEW [podcast]

Comedian JAMES P. CONNOLLY has appeared on Comedy Central & HBO, is a regular on the Bob & Tom Show and is one of the most played comics on Sirius XM radio. We talk about finding office space, creating writing habits and dominating the alpha male in the audience. James is a multi dimensional performer who can knock ‘em dead in the clubs as well as the corporate comedy stage.

Check him out at www.JamesPConnolly.tv or on Facebook

See him LIVE at the BURBANK COMEDY FESTIVAL in August 2014

006 JAMES P. CONNOLLY INTERVIEW [podcast]

Comedian JAMES P. CONNOLLY has appeared on Comedy Central & HBO, is a regular on the Bob & Tom Show and is one of the most played comics on Sirius XM radio. We talk about finding office space, creating writing habits and dominating the alpha male in the audience. James is a multi dimensional performer who can knock ‘em dead in the clubs as well as the corporate comedy stage.

Check him out at www.JamesPConnolly.tv or on Facebook

See him LIVE at the BURBANK COMEDY FESTIVAL in August 2014