Two open mics in two days? Oh heck yes it's happening. I still am going to post separate commentary about each one, but the general theme of this week is all about trying new material.
But Nick, why would you try new material instead of polishing the stuff you're already doing?
I think it's more honest. Anyone can speak a clever, pithy pun or other wordplay. But only I can be me. So let's break it down.
Date: 25 March, 2011
Venue: Silverlake Lounge
Three and a bit minutes, and I actually got a decent spot on the list. (I signed up for spot number 6, a much choicer spot than #19) I did okay. People laughed at jokes. I actually did have a recording of the set, it's not bad... it's just that the jokes are a little rough.
And now, the follow-up:
Date: 26 March, 2011
Venue: The Spot Cafe
This is a cool little room, because Saturdays they have a joke-and-commentary session. You get five minutes, and people give you feedback.
Listening to the recording from last night gave me a chance to hear where the gaps were, and where the less-than-funny jokes were. So today I worked to improve the set, and clear things up. This set went even better. People were laughing, and the comments I received were that it was a pretty smart set. No, I don't have a recording of it.
Here's where I'm at: Within the Month of April, I'm going to try and get some recording up on the site. Maybe on Youtube. I'm also going to try and audition for the show the people behind the room host. I'll have to do a 10 minute set, and I'll have to be around in LA for a while. Fingers crossed, ladies and gents.
Okay, on track again.
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