A camera, an idea, and a method to reach an audience are the basic ingredients for sketch comedy. Success can be an instant or a result of consistently creating quality material for audiences to enjoy and share. So if creating content is an easy task today than how does a group (or an individual) become […]
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Aside from ComedySportz (born 30 years ago in Milwaukee), no other Milwaukee comedy improv show has stood the test of time like The Midnite Show. Unlike the family-friendly ComedySportz, Midnite is uncensored. Its shows are at ComedySportz at midnight (duh) on Saturdays, after the 10 p.m. ComedySportz audience clears out. But this Friday only, thanks to
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McMann & Tate Adult Improv Comedy, an arm of the resident theater troupe of the Cedarburg Cultural Center, is improvising a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at 6 p.m., Saturday, April 12. The improv show, called "Tomato Dodgeball 2014," begins at 7:30 p.m., at the Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62-N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Before that,
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Here at Milwaukee Comedy, we spend a lot of time putting on great comedy shows, but figuring out the best way to tell our fans about the fun is the real challenge. It can be difficult to promote your own comedy show, but with a little motivation and this simple advice, you can learn How to Promote Your Comedy
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The Milwaukee Comedy Festival got a financial kick April 4 and 5 with a couple of fundraiser shows aimed at its 9th annual event – Aug. 7-10 at the Next Act Theatre space, 255 S. Water St. Journalist Matthew Reddin took the occasion to put a historical perspective on the festival and Milwaukee Comedy in an article in
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Last month, the longtime Milwaukee-based improv troupe Homegrown Electric Circus said it had performed its last show. But Milwaukee continues to have a vibrant improvisational comedy scene. For instance: Tall Boys – featuring James Boland, Robby McGhee, Lee Rowley and Erik Koconis – performs limprov at this weekend's fundraiser for the Milwaukee Comedy Festival. The
Trying out your stand up comedy skills for the first time can be down right terrifying. Focus on doing your best and having some fun, and take a look at these Seven Easy Tips for First Time Open Mic Comedians. 1) Prepare yourself—write some jokes, locate an open mic, and tell your friends to come enjoy
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Up-and-coming Milwaukee comedian Sammy Arechar joins the nationally touring Vince Maranto and R. Michael Gull at the next Papa's Social Club Comedy Tour. Featured on the recently released Comedic Release Show CD, Sammy is a prolific performer whose recent gigs include the Underwear Comedy Party at Art Bar Riverwest. Papa's next show starts at 8 p.m.,
Mike Stanley is a fearless and captivating performer. He’s definitely a comedian who offers an entertaining and rewarding show for audiences; and a show all comedians can appreciate and observe his craft of storytelling. Milwaukee Comedy had the chance to correspond with Mike Stanley before he hits the stage this weekend at The Comedy Cafe
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As previously reported, Milwaukee has a plethora of standup comedy to choose from this week. But if you're more in the mood for a movie, you can find some standup comedy there, too. Because Ryan Lowe is presenting another Stand-Up Cinema. That's why. At 10 p.m., Friday, April 4, the Times Cinema is showing the "The Goonies." But
