Stand-up comedy
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Stand-up comedy is a style of comedy where the comedian speaks directly to the audience. A person who performs stand-up comedy is known as a stand-up comic, stand-up comedian or simply stand up. It is usually done by a single comedian, and with the aid of a microphone. The comedian normally speaks quickly many funny stories and short jokes (called bits) This is called a monologue, routine or act. Some stand-up comedians use music or magic tricks in their acts. Stand-up comedy is usually done in comedy clubs, bars, colleges and theaters. However, there is no restriction on where it can be performed. Many smaller bars, clubs and restaurants do "open microphone" events where amateur comedians can perform comedy before a live audience, offering a way for the performers to become better and possibly become professional comedians.
[change] See also
- List of stand-up comedians
- List of musical comedians
- Improvisational theatre
- Situation comedy
- Rakugo – Japanese verbal entertainment
- Manzai – style of stand-up comedy in Japan
- Open mike – live show where audience members may perform at the microphone
