Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website.

# Greg Dean Stand Up Comedy Classes: Best Stand-Up Comedy Classes

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://stand-upcomedy.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Posts
- [Why Mastering Crowd Work Is the Smartest Career Move in Stand-Up Comedy – Reason 10](https://stand-upcomedy.com/mastering-crowd-work-best-career-move-reason-10/): Let’s talk about where comedy is actually going right now. If you’re doing stand-up, you’ve probably already noticed, crowd work isn’t just something you do when a set goes off the rails. It’s become one of the fastest ways for comedians to build a name, grow an audience, and get booked consistently.
- [How Crowd Work Develops Unique Improv Skills for Stand-Up Comedy – Reason 9](https://stand-upcomedy.com/crowd-work-develops-improv-skills-reason-9/): Crowd work has evolved far beyond simply “talking to the audience.” In modern stand-up comedy, it has become its own specialized performance discipline with techniques and improv skills uniquely suited to harassing audience members.
- [How Crowd Work Powerfully Adapts Group Improv Skills into Stand-Up Comedy – Reason 8](https://stand-upcomedy.com/crowd-work-adapts-group-improv-skills-reason-8/): And that’s exactly why crowd work, at its highest level, is not merely talking to the audience
- [In Crowd Work Hurtful Jokes are More Easily Forgiven – Reason 7](https://stand-upcomedy.com/crowd-work-hurtful-jokes-forgiven-reason-7/): In the unpredictable arena of stand-up comedy, few moments generate as much controversy or fear as crowd work. Where comedians leave the script to roast, tease, or expose an implied truth about audience members.
- [Great Crowd Work Builds Better Audience Connection in Stand-Up Comedy – Reason 6](https://stand-upcomedy.com/crowd-work-builds-audience-connection-reason-6/): Crowd work does more than generate spontaneous laughs. It transforms the social contract between comedian and audience. Instead of delivering material at the audience, the comedian begins building a show with them.
- [How Crowd Work Turns Conversation into Jokes – Reason 4](https://stand-upcomedy.com/crowd-work-conversation-into-jokes-reason-4/): Crowd work has become one of the most visible, talked-about, and feared skills in stand-up comedy. Clips go viral, audiences feel included, and comedians risk being a “lively” or “dead” performer.
- [How Emotional Danger Makes Crowd Work Explosive in Stand-Up Comedy – Reason 5](https://stand-upcomedy.com/danger-makes-crowd-work-explosive-reason-5/): The moment a comedian addresses someone in the audience, the show shifts from performance to interaction. Stakes rise. Attention sharpens. The room senses risk. This is not accidental, it’s a comedy tool. Comedy runs on tension and release, and crowd work injects genuine, unscripted tension into the audience.
- [Crowd Work Proven Mastery of Stand-Up Comedy – Reason 3](https://stand-upcomedy.com/crowd-work-proven-mastery-of-stand-up-reason-3/): Crowd work does something different. It takes all of those writing and performance skills and removes the safety net. There is no premeditation. No practiced timing. No rehearsed punchlines. Instead, you’re challenged to apply everything you know about comedy in real time, using information that did not exist until a moment ago. The audience supplies the raw material, and you are responsible for turning it into laughs immediately. Or not.
- [Crowd Work Makes Stand-Up Comedy Feel Authentic – Reason 2](https://stand-upcomedy.com/crowd-work-makes-comedy-feel-authentic-reason-2/): Crowd work keeps a show present because it’s unpredictable, reactive, and hopefully a bit offensive. Stand-up comedy lives on timing, observation, connection and sometimes dies on those same mountains.
- [Awesome Benefits of Crowd Work in Stand-Up Comedy – Reason 1](https://stand-upcomedy.com/awesome-benefits-of-crowd-work-in-stand-up-comedy-reason-1/): In this, Why is Crowd Work So Popular? Blog Series, Reason 1: Benefits of Crowd Work in Stand-Up Comedy. I’ll demonstrate the effects crowd work has on modern stand-up comedy, on you as a comedian, and on your audience.
- [Great Jokes Hiding in Idioms – Technique 1](https://stand-upcomedy.com/great-jokes-hinding-in-idioms-technique-1/): Great Jokes Hiding in Idioms - Technique 1, is from the 7 Instant Joke Writing Techniques Course will give you a peek behind the curtain of professional joke writing.
- [Original Jokes Killed by Comedy Cliches – Tip 7](https://stand-upcomedy.com/comedy-cliches-kill-original-jokes-tip-7/): Original Jokes Killed by Comedy Cliches is an article to help eliminate all the hacky, trite, overused, phrases and actions from shows.
- [Joke Writing Made Simple – Joke Map – How to Write Setups](https://stand-upcomedy.com/joke-writing-made-simple/): If you’ve ever thought, “I’m funny but I don’t know how to write a joke,” this is where your journey begins. Not with guesswork. Not waiting for inspiration. But with a step-by-step system for building original jokes that get consistent laughs - simply put: joke writing made simple.
- [10 Best Stand Up Comedy Books on Being a Comedian](https://stand-upcomedy.com/10-best-stand-up-comedy-books-on-being-a-comedian/): In this article, I’ll offer an overview of the 10 best stand up comedy books on being a comedian that I think show the unfiltered lives of stand-up comedy legends. As you progress through your Aspiring Comedian’s Checklist, here some stand up comedy books on being a comedian to help you decide if this is what you really want to do.
- [Naked Comedians: Peeping into Stand Up Comedy Biographies](https://stand-upcomedy.com/naked-comedians-peeping-into-stand-up-comedy-biographies/): As you progress through your Aspiring Comedian’s Checklist, now into the stand up comedy biographies not written by the comedians.
- [Behind the Laughter: Tears and Triumphs in Comedians Autobiographies](https://stand-upcomedy.com/comedians-autobiographies/): In this article, I’ll give an overview of 10 comedians autobiographies. You'll recognize some of these most influential stand-ups legends. In my previous articles in the Aspiring Comedians’ Checklist, I’ve covered:
- [Mine Comedy Gold: 7 Tips to Preserve Your Funny Jokes](https://stand-upcomedy.com/7-tips-to-preserve-your-funny-jokes/): Let’s dig into this tunnel to accumulate some comedy gold and funny jokes:
- [Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy: How-To Become a Comedian](https://stand-upcomedy.com/how-to-become-a-comedian/): In this article,  I’ll discuss the importance of getting a how-to book that teaches technique and not just advice and opinions. I suggest my book, but every book will teach you something to move you along your path to how-to become a comedian.
- [10 Reasons to Be Killed “Live” by Top Stand Up Comedy Assassins](https://stand-upcomedy.com/10-reasons-to-be-killed-live-by-top-stand-up-comedy-assassins/): In this article, I’m going to take you on a journey and unveil the top 10 reasons why every aspiring comedian should experience the pain of continuous laughter in live performances by the top stand up comedy assassins. One way or another, you're going to die laughing.In my previous articles in the Aspiring Comedians’ Checklist, I’ve covered:
- [Speak Like Comedians: Decoding Stand-Up Comedy Terms – Part 2](https://stand-upcomedy.com/comedians-stand-up-comedy-terms/): In this article, , I’ll guide you through more of the language of stand-up comedy terms. We’ll teach you even more stand-up comedy terms and phrases so you can check them off your list.In my previous articles in the Aspiring Comedians’ Checklist, I’ve covered:Stand-Up Comedy Videos to Harden Your Funny BoneRead Stand Up Comedy Blogs to Fuel Your DreamsStudy the Styles of Comedians to Unleash Your Inner ComedianWatch Stand Up Shows to Ignite Your Comedy PassionGet Your Jokaholic Fix – Addicts Guide to Joke BooksSpeak Like Comedians - Decoding Terms Part 1
- [Speak Like Comedians: Decoding Stand Up Comedy Terms – Part 1](https://stand-upcomedy.com/decoding-stand-up-comedy-terms-part-1/): I’ve put the following stand up comedy terms into categories so I can get you familiar with some of the most common stand up comedy terms in their contexts. This is just a way to organize this article as comedians don’t think about their lingo in this manner.
- [Get Your Jokaholic Fix – Addicts Ultimate Guide to Joke Books](https://stand-upcomedy.com/guide-to-joke-books/): In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of collecting and reading joke books, from expanding your humor repertoire to enhancing your writing skills. These are addicting, so get up a vein to satisfy your need for funny.
- [Stand Up Comedy Videos to Harden Your Funny Bone](https://stand-upcomedy.com/stand-up-comedy-videos/): In this article, Stand Up comedy Videos to Harden Your Funny Bone, I’ll give you the direct line to my exclusive stand up comedy videos on techniques that will help you become a stand-up comedian. On my Youtube.com/gregdeancomedy channel I have hundreds of stand up comedy videos that will entertain and expand your knowledge and harden your funny bone.
- [Read Stand Up Comedy Blogs to Fuel Your Dreams](https://stand-upcomedy.com/read-stand-up-comedy-blogs-to-fuel-your-dreams/): In this article, , I’ll discuss one of the best ways to get informed about stand-up comedy performing, shows, clubs business, and news is to find and read stand up comedy blogs. Even better if you can find stand up comedy blogs about your local comedy scene.
- [Study the Styles of Comedians to Unleash Your Funny](https://stand-upcomedy.com/styles-of-comedians/): In this article, , we’ll embark on a journey to study the various styles of comedians and discover the magic behind their laughter-inducing abilities.
- [Watch Stand Up Shows to Ignite Your Comedy Passion](https://stand-upcomedy.com/watch-stand-up-shows-to-ignite-your-comedy-passion/): In this article, if you want to become a comedian, you must be familiar with the art form by watching hours and hours of stand up shows. You’ll quickly discover it’s a rollercoaster ride, yet it can be fun and rewarding if you don’t vomit.Stand-up comedy has long been a beloved form of entertainment, drawing in audiences from all walks of life. The beauty of stand-up is that it has the power to transcend barriers and bring people together through laughter.
- [Funny Stories Better as Act Outs – Tip 10](https://stand-upcomedy.com/funny-stories-better-as-act-outs-tip-10/): Funny Stories Better as Act Outs - Tip 10, from the Make Funny Jokes Funnier Series, I’ll explain how to identify, write and act out funny stories that make your routines better entertainment.
- [Create Funnier Jokes About You – Tip 9](https://stand-upcomedy.com/crearte-funnier-jokes-about-you-tip-9/): In this comedy writing article, Create Funnier Jokes About You,” I’ll show why making yourself the subject of your jokes and stand-up comedy routines helps you write funnier jokes and improves the quality of the audience response.
- [Make Jokes Funny with Exciting Specifics – Tip 8](https://stand-upcomedy.com/exciting-specifics-make-jokes-funny-tip-8/): Let's face it, the fastest way to success in stand up comedy is to know how to make jokes funny or funnier!
- [Best to Put Puns in the Joke Setups – Tip 6](https://stand-upcomedy.com/put-puns-in-the-joke-setups-tip-6/): In Best to Put Puns in the Joke Setups - Tip 6, I’ll compare several different approaches to using puns, play-on-words, double entendres, ambiguous words or phrases, and double meaning words in the joke setups rather than in punchlines for stand-up comedy jokes. Comedians strive to get the biggest laughs from joke setups and punchlines, so here's one "how to" trick of the trade to maximize your stand-up comedy audiences’ laughter with joke setups.
- [Better Punchlines are Negative – Tip 5](https://stand-upcomedy.com/better-punchlines-are-negative-tip-5/): In the Joke writing article, Strong Punchlines are Negative Tip 5: Making Funny Jokes Funnier, I’ll show how stand-up comedians increase the pain within jokes to get bigger laughs.
- [Comedy Routines Better When Localized – Tip 4](https://stand-upcomedy.com/comedy-routines-better-when-localized-tip-4/): In this joke writing article, Localize Stand Up Comedy Routines Tip 4 - Making Funny Jokes Funnier, I’ll show how localizing your stand up comedy routines can get bigger laughs for the same jokes from local audiences.
- [K-Words Make Better Joke Punchlines – Tip 3](https://stand-upcomedy.com/k-words-make-better-joke-punchlines/): K-Words Make Better Joke Punchlines - Tip 3 discusses how to improve punchlines with hard consonant sounding words in the Reveal of the joke punchlines to increase laughter.
- [End Punchlines with the Reveal is Better – Tip 2](https://stand-upcomedy.com/end-punchlines-with-the-reveal-is-better/): End Punchlines with the Reveal is Better - Tip 2 is an article in the Making Funny Jokes Funnier which shows how to create jokes with the most surprise. It’ll take your jokes from good to great. It’s what will make your audience laugh out loud and remember your joke long after they’ve left the stand-up comedy club.
- [Short Setups and Punchlines are Best – Tip 1](https://stand-upcomedy.com/short-setups-and-punchlines-are-best-tip-1/): Short Setups and Punchlines are Best is an article in the Make Funny Jokes Funnier Series. It’ll discuss this most important aspect of stand-up comedy that helps jokes get better laughs on a stand-up comedy stage.
- [Negative Opinions in Stand Up Comedy](https://stand-upcomedy.com/negative-opinions-in-stand-up-comedy/): A great stand up comedy premise usually begins with a negative opinion.  But there’s a common misconception that having a negative opinion means you must feel hate, or strong anger.  And sure, if you do feel hate (and it’s funny), or you do carry burning anger (and it’s funny), then go for it!
- [Joke Writing Part 1 – Building a Stand Up Comedy Routine](https://stand-upcomedy.com/joke-writing-part-1-building-a-stand-up-comedy-routine/): In this online video clip, Greg shares some of the secrets of effective joke writing, the techniques behind it, and why it works.  Stand Up Comedy, contrary to popular belief can be taught!
- [The Birth of Joke Structure by Greg Dean](https://stand-upcomedy.com/the-birth-of-joke-structure-by-greg-dean/): In this online interview with Bob Minelli, Greg talks about his early days as a stand up comedian, how he was a regular at the Comedy Store (yes, his name is on the wall – no small feat!)  and how he began to develop joke structure.Bob Minelli from Random Rapping is the host.  Greg also discusses his performing background, how he survived cancer and what led him to the development of joke writing techniques.
- [Post Your Best Funny Videos](https://stand-upcomedy.com/posting-your-best-funny-videos/): Posting you best funny videos on social media platforms is free publicity for every stand up comedian who is serious about a comedy career. You'll want to thinking about how much of your material you want to put out there.
- [Focusing an Inattentive Audience](https://stand-upcomedy.com/stand-up-comedy-classes/): In the stand up comedy classes that I teach, students often ask me how to handle a situation in which a stand-up comedy audience isn’t paying attention.
- [Act Out Funny Characters – Part 2](https://stand-upcomedy.com/act-out-funny-characters-part-2/): Next in Act Out Funny Characters - Part 2 goes more deeply into finding the characters "Mind Set" which help the comedian act out funny characters as real people.
- [Act Out the Funny Characters – Part 1](https://stand-upcomedy.com/act-out-the-funny-characters-part-1/): If you act out the funny characters, remember the adage: "Show, don’t tell." Whenever you have an opportunity to talk about funny characters or act out the funny characters, always choose to act out the funny characters. By showing, you bring the audience into the present moment. 
- [Dark Humor in Stand-Up Comedy](https://stand-upcomedy.com/dark-humor-in-stand-up-comedy/): in Doing Harsh Dark Humor in Stand-Up Comedy is trendy In today’s stand-up comedy scene, the tone has turned toward darker material. In a never-ending search for topics that haven’t been talked about stand-up comedians are pushing that line between comedy and drama with dark jokes. The closer they ride the hurt line that could fall into the range of drama the bigger the chance that audience my turn on on the dark humor .
- [Stand Up Comedy Classes: How Do I Know if a Joke is Funny?](https://stand-upcomedy.com/stand-up-comedy-classes-how-do-i-know-if-a-joke-is-funny/): One of the fundamentals that I teach in my stand up comedy classes is that a joke has a very specific structure: It must contain two interpretations of one thing at its center or… it’s not a joke. Those aren’t my rules; that’s just how the human mind works.
- [Gayla Johnson (Senior Instructor) Doing a Short Bit on Police Harassment](https://stand-upcomedy.com/gayla-johnson-senior-instructor-doing-a-short-bit-on-police-harrassment/): Gayla Johnson is a talented actress and Stand-up Comedian, appearing on Comedy Central, Comics Unleashed, and Showtime Special, “Fierce Funny Women, Headlining at Comedy Store Improv, Ice House Comedy Club and Laugh Factory Club. She toured London and Montreal comedy clubs. She also has toured many West Coast Comedy Clubs, such as Laugh Out Loud, Rooster T. Feathers, Laughs Unlimited, and Santa Barbara Comedy Club.
- [Why Should the Best Comedy Clubs Hire You?](https://stand-upcomedy.com/debunking-the-most-common-route-to-stand-up-comedy-success/): Greg teaches his techniques in two classes. Level 1 – How to Build a Stand Up Comedy Routine is the beginning class (also called the “101 class”) that teaches you everything you need to know to build and perform a stand-up comedy routine. Level 2: Writing & Performing at the Improv (also known as the “201 class”) guilds you through the process of building a routine and preparing to perform at one of the world’s most prestigious comedy clubs.
- [Gayla Johnson, Senior Instructor, Greg Dean Stand Up Comedy Classes Performs at Camino Real Playhouse](https://stand-upcomedy.com/gayla-johnson-senior-instructor-greg-dean-comedy-classes-performs-at-camino-real-playhouse/): And here's my question to you, could you put together this much material, and keep the audience focused and laughing like our very own Gayla Johnson, Senior Instructor for Greg Dean Comedy Classes does here?
- [Greg Dean’s Live Stand-Up Comedy Question & Answer Session](https://stand-upcomedy.com/greg-deans-live-stand-up-comedy-question-answer-session/): It’s not very often that you get these instructors out of the classroom and onto a zoom chat just to answer people’s questions about Stand Up Comedy.
- [Greg Dean Interview-How to Be a Stand Up Comedian](https://stand-upcomedy.com/greg-dean-interview-how-to-be-a-stand-up-comedian/): – Is More than Just an Interview – It’s Education for You
- [Tips for New Stand Up Comedians – An Interview with Gayla Johnson](https://stand-upcomedy.com/tips-for-new-stand-up-comedians/): Are you a new Comedian? Or maybe you’re trying to break into the field?  Here are some great tips from Greg Dean’s Stand Up Comedy Classes Senior Instructor, Gayla Johnson. Gayla is an active actress and stand-up comedian as well as an instructor!  She’s got some great advice. How would you like to advance your career in stand-up comedy at a much faster pace? In fact, it’s been estimated that training in Greg Dean’s methods can shave as much as five years off your runway. If you’re truly serious about your stand up comedy career, you should do yourself a great service and plan on attending our free webinar, How to Build a Stand Up Comedy Routine.  Three times to choose from.
- [Greg Dean’s Stand Up Comedy Tips for New Comedians](https://stand-upcomedy.com/greg-deans-stand-up-comedy-tips-for-new-comedians/): Podcast:  Greg Dean’s Stand Up Comedy Tips for New Comedians. Chris Kidder interviews Greg who gives some great tips for new stand up comedians such as
- [How to Build a Stand Up Comedy Routine Free Webinar – Watch Now](https://stand-upcomedy.com/how-to-build-a-stand-up-comedy-routine-free-webinar-watch-now/): Do you want to build a solid stand-up comedy routine that will get you booked, help you develop fans and maybe, just possibly even get you famous?
- [Should I Do Comedy Open Mics?](https://stand-upcomedy.com/should-i-do-stand-up-comedy-open-mics/): The more you perform at the stand up comedy open mics, the more you’ll get comfortable in a very uncomfortable circumstance. Performing at open mics is a phase you will need to go through.
- [Why Should Stand Up Comedians Respect the Light?](https://stand-upcomedy.com/why-should-stand-up-comedians-respect-the-light/): When you get the light, trust it, even in the middle of a bit, end your show and get off stage.  Stand Up Comedians who decide to ignore the light to finish a bit or keep searching for that last big laugh will go over time. Learn how to only do the amount of time you’ve been given. That’s being a professional.

## Pages
- [Live Free Seminar with Greg Dean](https://stand-upcomedy.com/live-free-seminar-with-greg-dean/):  In this free seminar Greg Dean pulls back the curtain on what actually separates casual humor from stand‑up comedy that works on stage.
- [Live Free Webinar with Greg & Gayla](https://stand-upcomedy.com/live-free-webinar/): Live Over Zoom
- [Membership 2.0](https://stand-upcomedy.com/member-dashboard-2-0/): YOU'RE IN – WELCOME TO THE NETWORK
- [Comedy Classes](https://stand-upcomedy.com/comedy-classes/): Unleash your inner comedian with our dynamic classes designed for all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your craft, our expert instructors will guide you through the nuances of stand-up comedy. Join a community of aspiring comedians and discover the joy of making people laugh while mastering the art of performance.
- [Greg Dean Classes (test)](https://stand-upcomedy.com/shop-test/)
- [Join the Aspiring Comedian Community](https://stand-upcomedy.com/join-the-aspiring-comedian-community/): Learn the "HOW" of writing and performing stand-up comedy in a supportive, beginner-friendly community led by Greg Dean – the teacher who's trained comedians for over 40 years. Join the next generation of comedians in learning real technique, get feedback, and keep going.
- [Thanks – Membership](https://stand-upcomedy.com/thanks-membership/): You're in the community! Click here to visit the member dashboard and see what's in store.
- [Login](https://stand-upcomedy.com/login/)
- [Account](https://stand-upcomedy.com/account/)
- [Thank You](https://stand-upcomedy.com/thank-you/): Your subscription has been set up successfully.
- [Member Dashboard](https://stand-upcomedy.com/member-dashboard/): You're in! Welcome to exclusive links, resources, and more for members of Greg Dean's Stand-up Comedy Network.
- [Greg Dean Classes](https://stand-upcomedy.com/classes/)
- [Stand-Up Comedy Classes: Your Questions Answered](https://stand-upcomedy.com/stand-up-comedy-classes-your-questions-answered/): Whether you're comedy-curious or ready to hit the stage, this page is your go-to guide.
- [Ten Steps Download](https://stand-upcomedy.com/ten-steps-download/): Get Greg’s Newly Published
- [Ten Steps](https://stand-upcomedy.com/ten-steps/): Get Greg’s Newly Published
- [Mobile Terms & Privacy Policy](https://stand-upcomedy.com/mobile-terms-privacy-policy/): By providing your mobile number, you agree that Greg Dean Comedy Classes may send you periodic SMS or MMS messages containing but not limited to class schedule notifications and/or links, important information, updates, deals, and specials. 
- [Home](https://stand-upcomedy.com/): Discover the comedy techniques that have launched countless careers with Greg Dean, the comedian's comedian.
- [Greg Dean’s Comedy Calendar](https://stand-upcomedy.com/greg-deans-comedy-calendar/): Add Greg Dean's Comedy Calendar to your favorites! We update it every month. 
- [Free Download](https://stand-upcomedy.com/free-download/): Free from Greg Dean
- [Free Workbook Download](https://stand-upcomedy.com/free-workbook-download/): This workbook accompanies the eBook and Audiobook, Step by Step to Stand Up Comedy.
- [Terms of Service](https://stand-upcomedy.com/terms-of-service/): Terms of Service
- [Your Open Mic Links](https://stand-upcomedy.com/your-open-mic-links/): When it’s time, just click the red button and you’ll be entered into the live zoom webinar. We recommend arriving ten minutes before the Open Mic starts.
- [Gayla Johnson](https://stand-upcomedy.com/the-greg-dean-method/gayla-johnson/): Gayla Johnson's passion for teaching shines through in everything she does. With her wealth of experience and dedication to her students, she believes that investing in each individual's growth is key to unlocking their full potential. Join Gayla on this exciting journey of self-discovery and comedy mastery at Greg Dean's Stand-up Comedy.
- [The Greg Dean Method](https://stand-upcomedy.com/the-greg-dean-method/): The Greg Dean Method, grounded in proven techniques rather than opinions, has been honed over 40 years by Greg Dean, the leading authority in stand-up comedy instruction.  Alongside Greg, Gayla Johnson, the Lead Instructor and long-time graduate of the Greg Dean Method, has been co-teaching for nearly 20 years.
- [Top Ten Download](https://stand-upcomedy.com/top-ten-download/): Now you will start to gain a foothold on your stand up comedy career!
- [Student Reviews](https://stand-upcomedy.com/student-reviews/): Greg Dean has helped shape the careers of countless successful personalities and fast-rising stars. When Greg teaches you how to write a joke and build a stand up comedy routine, the world of comedy opens up! Here are just a few whose comedy careers began with Greg’s classes:Student Reviews from all over the World
- [Top Ten Stand-up Comedy Secrets Free eBook](https://stand-upcomedy.com/top-ten-stand-up-comedy-secrets-free-ebook/): “Top Ten Stand Up Comedy Secrets”
- [Online Weekend Workshop Find The Funny](https://stand-upcomedy.com/online-weekend-workshops/): Date: March 21, 2026
- [Greg Dean](https://stand-upcomedy.com/the-greg-dean-method/greg-dean/): Greg Dean revolutionized how joke writing, comedic storytelling, & performance skills are taught.
- [How To Build a Stand Up Comedy Routine Free Webinar](https://stand-upcomedy.com/how-to-build-a-stand-up-comedy-routine-free-webinar/): FREE introductory WEBINAR for “Level 1: How To Build a Stand Up Comedy Routine”
- [Open Mic Night](https://stand-upcomedy.com/open-mic-night/): The first ten people to arrive get the mic! We’ll do what we can to pass that mic around to others if there’s time. Even if you don’t get a chance to perform, you’ll have a great opportunity to laugh!
- [Blog](https://stand-upcomedy.com/blog/)
- [Dashboard](https://stand-upcomedy.com/customer-dashboard/)
- [Checkout](https://stand-upcomedy.com/checkout/)
- [My account](https://stand-upcomedy.com/my-account/)
- [Cart](https://stand-upcomedy.com/cart/): You may be interested in… Your cart is currently empty! New in store
- [Privacy Policy](https://stand-upcomedy.com/privacy-policy/): This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which the website collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a ‘User’) of the website (‘Site’). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by company.
- [Cart](https://stand-upcomedy.com/cart-2/): Browse store
- [My account](https://stand-upcomedy.com/my-account-2/)
- [Footer](https://stand-upcomedy.com/footer/): Round out the page right.
- [Logos](https://stand-upcomedy.com/logos/): Reliable & Credible
- [Contact](https://stand-upcomedy.com/contact/): Send us an email or give us a call. We'll get back to you as quickly as we can.

## Comedy Terms
- [hack](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/hack/): Definition: 1. Comics who perform overused and cliché topics and jokes with overacted delivery without relating to the audience. 2. In comedy, a "hack" refers to a comedian who performs overused, clichéd material with an exaggerated delivery, often lacking originality and failing to connect meaningfully with the audience. See comic's cliches.
- [joke writing](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/joke-writing/): Example Sentence: After bombing at his last open mic, Ronald signed up for a stand-up comedy class to improve his joke writing skills.
- [X rated material](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/x-rated-material/): Definition: x rated material are those jokes or routines with foul language, graphic sex, toilet, and mucus references which can be very offensive to average sensibilities that cannot be done on network tv. See blue material, caca, and toilet material.
- [wordplay](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/wordplay/): Example sentence:  Her stand-up routine was filled with clever wordplay, leaving the audience in stitches with her witty puns and double entendres.
- [wind down](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/wind-down/): Definition: After shows when comedians come down from the excitement and stress of performing by getting something to eat, drinking or using drugs, or socializing until they are calm or numb enough to be able to sleep, hence wind down.
- [weekend gigs](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/weekend-gigs/): Comedy club jobs performed on Friday, Saturday, and sometimes Sunday nights. See traditional clubs and week gigs.
- [week gigs](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/week-gigs/): Comedy jobs with performances on Thursday through Sunday nights. See traditional clubs and weekend gigs.
- [warm up](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/warm-up/): (1) Before a show when comedians prepare themselves to go on stage by doing light physical exercise, ritual of play, going through the set order, making up jokes for their entrance, or generally warm up, etc. (2) At the beginning of shows, when comedians work the crowd with material, requests for applause, crowd work, etc. to unify the audience into a laughing force in preparation for the next comedian or host of a tv show.
- [walking ovation](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/walking-ovation/): Applause while the audience leaving the room or club. "They audience was in such a hurry to leave they gave me a walking ovation." See applause break and standing ovation.
- [venue](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/venue/): Any space, room, stage, or club used for presenting stand-up comedy shows.
- [variety performer](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/variety-performer/): Comedians who do comedy along with other performing skills, such as juggling, guitar, magic, ventriloquism, props, etc.
- [unpaid regular](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/unpaid-regular/): Example Sentence: After months of performing at open mics, she finally became an unpaid regular at the comedy club.
- [unexpected interpretation](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/unexpected-interpretation/): In Greg Dean's joke structure, at the center of jokes is a mechanism the Connector, 1 Thing with 2 Interpretations, hence the unexpected interpretation of the Connector becomes the mechanism the Reinterpretation, which is then expressed in the Punchline to create surprise. See expected interpretation, joke, joke structure, Reinterpretation, Connector. and Target Assumption.
- [triple up](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/triple-up/): To perform in three comedy clubs, rooms or open mics in one night. See double up, open mics, and stage time.
- [traditional clubs](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/traditional-clubs/): Professional stand-up comedy clubs and venues that use an MC and/or opener, feature or middle, and headliner comedians as the format for their shows. See showcase clubs.
- [topper](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/topper/): Antiquated term referring to a joke building off a previous joke. See tag, joke, and capper.
- [topical jokes](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/topical-jokes/): Comedy material based on current events, cultural trends, fades, and politics usually done on late night talk shows and sketch shows. i.e. Saturday Night Live. See one-liners, political humor, and roast.
- [topic](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/topic/): Large starting single idea about something wrong from which entire routines or shows are written. (Not to be confused with Premise which is a narrower idea stated as a negative opinion about a subject.) See routines, comedy voice, and joke writing.
- [timing](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/timing/): (1) The tempo, rhythm developed between the comedian and the audience while preforming stand-up comedy. (2) Figuring out at home the length of time a routine or show will take. See comedy timing, relationship with the audience, and feedback loop.
- [time slot](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/time-slot/): Spot on comedy room or club lineups which designates the time and length of time comedians get to perform. See lineup, open mics, and regulars.
- [throw away](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/throw-away/): To place little performing emphasis on jokes which are usually considered important.
- [telegraphing](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/telegraphing/): Causing the audience to guess the Punchline before it's delivered, which usually means the Setup has too much information or an acting choice that leads the audience prematurely to the idea of the punchline, hence telegraphing, rather than misdirecting them away from it. See joke structure and misdirection. (Submitted by Scotty Meltzer.)
- [TCR](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/tcr/): Abbreviation for Target Assumption, Connector, and Reinterpretation, hence TCR, as defined in Greg Dean's Joke Structure. See jokes, joke diagram, and Joke Prospector Writing System.
- [Target Assumption](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/target-assumption/): One of the five joke structure mechanisms, the Target Assumption is the expected interpretation of the Connector, established by the Setup to misdirect the audience. See joke, joke structure. 5 joke mechanisms, Connector, Setup and expectation.
- [Target](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/target/): (1) Shortened version of Target Assumption. (2) The butt or subject of jokes. See joke, joke structure, misdirection, Target Assumption, 1s Story, and butt.
- [talking head](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/talking-head/): Comics who memorize the words of their jokes and deliver them with no emotion or physical movement. See comic and Rehearsal Process.
- [talk over laughs](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/talk-over-laughs/): After the delivery of a Punchline, when the comedian continuing to speak, instead of taking a pause, hence talking over or interrupting the audience's laughter. See step on laughs, kill a laugh, reveal and comedy timing.
- [take a beat](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/take-a-beat/): Pause or break during a comedy show for the purposes of delivery and comic timing often between the Setup and Punchline or after a Punchline to let the audience laugh. See pause, break, jokes, step on a laugh, and comedy timing.
- [take](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/take/): Facial reaction used by comedians to express their feeling of the current situation. i.e. Jack Benny, Eddie Murphy, Chevy Chase... See mugging. double take, and spit take.
- [tailor](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/tailor/): Interpreting or altering material to fit a unique performing situation and different audiences. "Since the audience mostly consists of cops I tailor the jokes so they could relate." See deregulate and Rehearsal Process.
- [tag line](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/tag-line/): British for tag. See tag, jokes, joke structure, LPMs, and act outs.
- [tag](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/tag/): Additional short punchline immediately following a punchline or tag that does not require a new setup. i.e. "For Father's Day I took my father out. It only took seven shot. Tag: I could always out drink him. Tag: Even before he did mass." See jokes, joke structure, LPMs, and act outs.
- [surprise](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/surprise/): Intended result of joke punchlines, which hopefully causes laughter. See Punchline and expectation.
- [stretch](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/stretch/): When MCs must continue to entertain an audience until some technical or logistical problem is solved. See MC and ad-lib.
- [storytelling without scene work](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/storytelling-without-scene-work/): Telling stories from Narrator POV only using one-liner jokes with the scenes explained as part of the narrative, but never physically acting out. See one-liners, comics, storytelling. joke structure, POVs, storytelling joke structure, and Anatomy of Funny Storytelling.
- [storytelling with scene work](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/storytelling-with-scene-work/): (1) When comedians set up scenes, then act out all the roles. (2) As related to Anatomy of Funny Storytelling, when comedians tell a story from Narrator POV and set up a scene, then shifts from Narrator POV to be inside the scene to portray Self and/or Character POVs to express the humor based on the situation characters, and conflict. See scene work, storytelling, storytelling joke structure, and Anatomy of Funny Storytelling.
- [storytelling joke structure](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/storytelling-joke-structure/): Jokes in storytelling have the same structure as one-liners, yet they require more skills to present them which include scene work, space work, object work, situations, relationships, tenses, psychology, acting, and staging using the POVs of Narrator, Self, and Character. With one-liners the Setup, Punchline, and Tag are all performed only by the Narrator POV as there are no scenes acted out. Whereas storytelling has scenes which include Self and Character POVs, therefore the Setup, Punchline, and Tag can be disturbed between any of these 3 POVs. This distribution amongst the POVs is the difference between one-liner joke structure and storytelling joke structure. See storytelling. joke structure, POVs, and Anatomy of Funny Storytelling.
- [storytelling](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/storytelling/): (1) The vivid description of ideas, beliefs, personal experiences, and life-lessons through stories or narratives that evoke powerful emotions and insights. (2) As related to stand-up comedy and Greg Dean's Anatomy of Funny Storytelling, when comedians tell stories from Narrator POV to set up scenes, then shift from the Narrator POV to inside the scenes and act out the Self POVs and/or the Character POVs to expose the humor of the situations, characters, and conflicts. See POVs, scene work, storytelling joke structure, and stand-up comedy storytelling.
- [story jokes](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/story-jokes/): Long story jokes told from Narrator POV that ends with one punchline, more often told by people not comedians. See Narrator POV and jokes.
- [stool](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/stool/): The only traditional furniture on a stand up comedy club stage so the comedian can sit down while doing stand-up. See comedy clubs and traditional clubs.
- [step on laughs](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/step-on-laughs/): After delivering a Punchline, when comedians continue talking or taking any overt action that causes their audiences to stop laughing. See pause, break, jokes, kill a laugh, talk over laughs, Punchline, and reveal.
- [Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/step-by-step-to-stand-up-comedy/): Book written by Greg Dean that lays out the fundamental skills, participles, and techniques of learning how to become a comedian. Also companion workbook series: 1. How to Write Jokes. 2. How to Improve Jokes and Routines. 3. How to Remember Jokes Naturally. 4. How to Be a Funny Performer. 5. How to Get the Experience to Be Funny. Available on Amazon.com
- [stay in the bit](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/stay-in-the-bit/): After a Punchline during the audience laughter, to stop talking and remain in the same emotion or state of mind as when the joke was delivered. To stay in the bit gives the audience permission and space to laugh and then keeps the momentum when it's time to deliver the next joke in the routine. See pause, break and timing. (Term coined by Jerry Seinfeld.)
- [stage time](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/stage-time/): (1) What comedians need in front of audiences to get experience and learn their craft. (2) Duration, in minutes, comedians get to perform at each specific show. i.e. "They're going to give me 5 minutes of stage time at the open mic."
- [stage lights](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/stage-lights/): Bank of lamps pointed to illuminate a stage. "At the open mic the stage lights were very dim." See spotlights.
- [spotlights](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/spotlights/): Lamps projecting a narrow, intense beam of light directly onto a stage. "When I got on stage, the spotlights were so bright I couldn't see anything." See stage lights.
- [spit take](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/spit-take/): While drinking a liquid, the comedian hears or sees something shocking or funny and reacts by uncontrollably spraying all the fluid out of his mouth, hence the spit take, preferable into someone else's face. See slapstick.
- [smooth on and smooth off](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/smooth-on-and-smooth-off/): Best practices for getting on stage and off stage to ensure well run shows. (Phrase coined by Jerry Seinfeld.) See entrance and exit.
- [sign ups](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/sign-ups/): Open mics that require performers to sign up in advance, then later a lottery determines the lineup of that night’s show. See lottery, bucket, and open mics.
- [sight gag](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/sight-gag/): (1) Yiddish for a comic scene or piece of business, often implying the use of a gimmicks or physical comedy. See joke or bit.
- [shtick](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/shtick/): (1) Yiddish for a comic scene or piece of business, often implying the use of a gimmicks or physical comedy. See joke or bit.
- [showcase clubs](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/showcase-clubs/): Comedy clubs, rooms, and venues using a lineup of ten or more comedians in a row as the format for their shows. See traditional clubs.
- [showcase](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/showcase/): (1) Stand-up comedy format with a series of comedians performing one after the other. (2) Special shows usually at major clubs for being seen by potential bookers, agents, or managers. (3) Shows for the purposes of giving students the experience of performing. See preview and stand-up comedy classes.
- [show list](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/show-list/): Bullet point reminders of the order of the jokes or routines to be done in a show written on paper, cell phone or hand. See set list, routines, and rehearsal process.
- [Setup-Premise](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/setup-premise/): Step in the Joke Map that requires the writer to construct a statement opposite to that of the Punch-Premise using a positive opinion about a subject with the next step to write a series of setups that misdirect. See Joke Map, Joke Mine, joke structure, premise, Joke Prospector Writing System, and setups.
- [setup](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/setup/): (1) First of two parts of one-liner jokes designed to misdirect the audience to a false expectation. (2) As related to Greg Dean's joke structure, the part of jokes that establish the Target Assumption or expected meaning of the Connector. "I rewrote the setup so it would more clearly misdirect the audience." See Connector, joke, joke structure, and Target Assumption.
- [set list](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/set-list/): Bullet point reminders of the order of the jokes or routines to be done in a show written on paper, cell phone or hand. See show list and Rehearsal Process.
- [set](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/set/): (1) Stand-up comedy routines or shows of any length. (2) When comedians repeat their routines or shows with exactly the same words, body language, vocal tones, intents, inflictions, and emotions for every performance. See relationship with the audience, timing, and material interpretation.
- [self talk](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/self-talk/): Internally talking to one’s self or inside voice produced by the Broca Area of the brain responsible for speech. (As related to Greg Dean's improper rehearsal, when comedians practice their jokes by saying only the words out loud over and over and over as a means of memorization, it gets coded in the Broca Area of the brain, so the only way to recall the jokes is to go into Self Talk and say the words of the jokes in your head, then immediately repeating those exact works to the audience as joke delivery.) See Rehearsal Process, improper rehearsal, and relationship with the audience.
- [Self POV](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/self-pov/): One of three perceptual position or roles within Greg Dean's Anatomy of Funny Storytelling achieved when comedians act out scenes and portray themselves. Not to be confused with Narrator POV which is not in scenes and only talks directly to the audience. See act outs, Anatomy of Funny Storytelling, Character POV, Narrator POV, POVs and scene work.
- [segue](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/segue/): Transitional sentences or phrases that lead joke to the next joke or routines to the next routine. See comic's cliches, hack, and routines.
- [scream](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/scream/): The loudest and most powerful instant laugh comedians get from an audience. "I didn't expect to get a scream with that joke." See kill.
- [scene work](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/scene-work/): (1) Stand-up comedy routine which includes a scene that is acted out. (2) When comedians, from Narrator POV, set up scenes, and then act out the scenes using Self POVs and Character POVs to portray all the roles for comic effect. "I think I'll add scene work to my performing skills." See act outs, POVs, storytelling, Narrator POV, Self POV, and Character POV.
- [sandwich](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/sandwich/): Technique of placing weaker material or improvisation between two strong jokes or routines. See hammocking.
- [rush a joke](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/rush-a-joke/): Communicating a joke to an audience faster than they can comprehend the Setup's relationship to the Punchline, which diminishes or kills the laugh. See hurry a joke and processing.
- [running gag](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/running-gag/): Jokes recurring two or more times within the same routine or show. See callback.
- [run the light](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/run-the-light/): When comedians continue to perform on stage after being given the light that signals their allotted time slot is over, which an result with the MC coming on stage and forcing the comedian off. See light, red light, and banned.
- [rule of three](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/rule-of-three/): Joke format when a Setup lists two positive items from the same category, then the Punchline reveals a third negative item that is compatible with the Setup’s two items, yet unexpected. i.e. "A competent nurse needs to know all about drugs, like the dosages, the side effects, the street value." or "As easy as 1, 2, C." See rhythm of three, jokes, joke structure, joke formats.
- [routine premise](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/routine-premise/): Statement with a negative opinion about a subject from which to write jokes and routines. See comedy premise, premise, jokes, and routines.
- [routine](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/routine/): A series of jokes, act outs, and tags all on the same topic, premise, or in a funny story delivered by comedians. See joke, act outs, tags, and storytelling.
- [roll](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/roll/): Delivering a string of jokes and tags that cause the audience to continuously laugh for an extended period. i.e. "I crushed it because I got the audience on a roll." See tags and tag timing.
- [roast](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/roast/): Jokes used to playfully insult and embarrass specific people and celebrities, often as a means of honoring them. See Roast Battle and insult.
- [road, the](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/road-the/): Metaphorically refers to continuous traveling from comedy gig to comedy gig and not returning to one's place of residence, hence being on the road. See road comics,
- [road work](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/road-work/): Comedy club gigs when comedians must travel outside of their residential city. See road, road comics.
- [road comic](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/road-comic/): Professional comedians who travel to do comedy club work outside their residential city to make a living doing stand-up comedy. "All I've ever wanted to be was a road comic." See road, road warrior, road dog. road work.
- [road agent or manager](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/road-agent-or-manager/): Person in charge of booking and arranging personal appearances work in comedy clubs outside the comedian's city of residence, See PA representation and personal appearance.
- [rip](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/rip/): To attack, insult, or verbally tear into an audience member or comic who has heckled or otherwise deserves the abuse. See heckler, insult, heckler lines.
- [rim shot](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/rim-shot/): Two hits on a drum and one hit of a cymbal to indicate the punchline of an obvious joke.
- [riff](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/riff/): A technique within crowd work when comedians take an idea from an audience member's response and embellishes it or furthers the story to discover the humor. "I was able to riff off the idea of a guy going to janitor school." See crowd work, improv, and ad-libs.
- [rhythm of three](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/rhythm-of-three/): Joke format when a Setup lists two positive items from the same category, then the Punchline reveals a third negative item that is compatible with the Setup’s two items, yet unexpected. i.e. "In America there many cult, the Manson Family, Heaven's Gate, Amway." or "As easy as A, B, 3." See rule of three, jokes, joke structure, joke formats.
- [reveal](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/reveal/): Specific information, often words, phrases, or actions, that communicate the Reinterpretation, which is best placed near or at the end of the Punchline. (Term coined by Greg Dean.) See Reinterpretation, Punchline, unexpected interpretation, surprise, and step on a laugh.
- [reinterpretations](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/reinterpretations/): In Greg Dean's Joke Prospector Writing System the step when several alternative interpretations of the connector, other than the target assumption, are listed as ideas to be express in the punchline.
- [Reinterpretation](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/reinterpretation/): One of the five joke structure mechanisms which is the unexpected interpretation of the Connector, expressed by the punchline, that makes the Target Assumption’s expected interpretation wrong. See joke, joke structure. 5 joke mechanisms, Connector, Target Assumption, and surprise.
- [Rehearsal Process](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/rehearsal-process/): Greg Dean's method of turning jokes or routines into scenes, by acting out the scenes using Narrator, Self, and Character POVs with the result of remembering in pictures, sounds, and feelings, so the comedians can tell the story of the material, rather than memorizing just the words, which must be recalled in self-talk. See 3 POVs, Narrator POV, Self POV, Character POV, act outs, and scene work. (Thorough explanation in Greg Dean's books "Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy" and "How to Remember Jokes Naturally," available on Amazon.com.
- [red light](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/red-light/): Final and strongest signal telling comedians to end their show immediately and get off stage. See light and respect the light.
- [regulars](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/regulars/): Comedians who appear frequently at a particular comedy club often unpaid to get stage time and build material. See paid regular.
- [real audience](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/real-audience/): When the people at a comedy room or club are actual customers and not just comedians waiting for their turn to get on stage. See open mics.
- [read on material](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/read-on-material/): When comedians perform their jokes and judge the audience's responses of laughter, groans, boos, silence, applause, etc. to know how to adjust their script to get big consistent laughs.
- [quip](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/quip/): Antiquated term for a witty or cleaver often taunting remark, often quip is replace by the term wit. See insult and put down.
- [punchline](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/punchline/): (1) Second of two parts of one-liner jokes meant to get a laugh. (2) As related to Greg Dean's joke structure, the second part of jokes that express the Reinterpretation or unexpected meaning of the Connector. Long for Punch. "The joke got a bigger laugh when I shortened the punchline." See joke, joke structure. punch, and setup.
- [punch-premise](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/punch-premise/): Step in the Joke Map that requires the writer to construct a statement with a negative opinion about a subject. See Joke Map, Joke Mine, joke structure, premise, and Joke Prospector Writing System.
- [punch up](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/punch-up/): (1) Writing more jokes and tags into an already written and performed routines or shows. (2) To make jokes about people and institutions with high status than the comedian. See punch down, and routines.
- [punch down](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/punch-down/): To make jokes about people and institutions with lower status than the comedian. See punch up.
- [Punch](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/punch/): (1) Short for punchline. (2) Desired shock a punchline should have on an audience to make them laugh. See punchline, joke, joke structure, reveal, reinterpretation, and surprise.
- [public domain](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/public-domain/): (1) Creative material not protected by intellectual property laws. (2) As related to stand-up comedy, all Topics and Premises are not owned by anyone, just as with jokes published in a book that are not attributed to a known comedian, living or dead, belong to the public. Individual jokes has a natural copyright for the creator, yet it's nearly impossible to legally enforce as it required proof the unauthorized use has caused financial damages.
- [prop comics](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/prop-comics/): Perform their jokes, characters, and stunts using gadgets and props. i.e. Gallagher or Carrot Top. See variety.
- [preview](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/preview/): Synonymous with showcase. "I get to preview my show at the Comedy Story." See showcase and showcase clubs.
- [premise](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/premise/): (1) Generally referred to as an idea for a joke or routine, message of a routine, nugget of truth, any idea, topic, germ of a joke or routine, presents a common understanding, etc. (2) Greg Dean's definition: Statement with a negative opinion about a subject. See punch-premise.
- [POVs](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/povs/): Abbreviation for points of view. e.g. Foundational elements of the performance roles of stand-up comedy storytelling with scene work as defined in Greg Dean's Anatomy of Funny Storytelling. See Narrator POV, Self POV, Character POV. storytelling joke structure, and POV shifts.
- [POV shifts](https://stand-upcomedy.com/glossary/pov-shifts/): (1) When a comedian is telling a story, the switching from one POV to another POV as a means of staging and portraying the circumstances of a scene and acting all of the roles or perceptual positions. (2) Changing from one POV to different POV to create joke structure. See 3 POVs, POVs, Narrator POV, Self POV, Character POV, Anatomy of Funny Storytelling, joke structure, scene work, and storytelling joke structure.

## Testimonials
- [David Blatter](https://stand-upcomedy.com/dipi_testimonial/david-blatter/): The comedy-magic duo of David and Leeman (Blatter and Parker) was a finalist on America’s Got Talent in 2014, as well as scoring “Bests” at the L.A. Comedy Festival and the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
- [Hanna Dickinson](https://stand-upcomedy.com/dipi_testimonial/hanna-dickinson/): Toured with Pauly Shore; a regular at L.A.’s Comedy Store; appeared in Comedy Central’s Comics to Watch L.A. Showcase; third place in The World Series of Comedy; first place in the San Diego Comedy Festival.
- [Tamer Kattan](https://stand-upcomedy.com/dipi_testimonial/tamer-kattan/): Popular stand-up comic who regularly headlines in Los Angeles and around the U.S. Winner of The World Series of Comedy in 2015.
- [Loni Love](https://stand-upcomedy.com/dipi_testimonial/loni-love/): Was the runner-up on Star Search, named one of the “Top 10 Comics to Watch” by both Variety and Comedy Central, and is currently one of the hosts of The Real talk show.
- [Richard Villa](https://stand-upcomedy.com/dipi_testimonial/richard-villa/): Has starred in specials for HBO and Comedy Central; wrote, produced and starred in Refried Comedy; has had roles in several major-studio movies.
- [Gayla Johnson](https://stand-upcomedy.com/dipi_testimonial/gayla-johnson/): Actor and comedian who has appeared on CBS, ABC, Fox, Netflix, Showtime, snd Comedy Central. She also has a comedy CD, Black Wives Matter.
- [Sean Carrigan](https://stand-upcomedy.com/dipi_testimonial/sean-carrigan/): Actor, producer, and stand-up comedian known for his movie roles (John Carter, The Single Moms Club) and for his starring TV turn on The Young and the Restless.
- [Sherri Shepherd](https://stand-upcomedy.com/dipi_testimonial/sherri-shepherd/): Has appeared in several prime time sitcoms, and starred in ABC’s Less Than Perfect. Won an Emmy for her work on ABC’s The View.
- [Anthony Jeselnik](https://stand-upcomedy.com/dipi_testimonial/anthony-jeselnik/): Star of his own Comedy Central series, motion pictures, stand-up specials, and host of NBC TV’s Last Comic Standing.
- [Whoopi Goldberg](https://stand-upcomedy.com/dipi_testimonial/whoopi-goldberg/): Oscar®-winning actor-comedian with over 100 movies and countless television appearances to her credit. Currently a regular on ABC TV’s The View.

## Popup Maker
- [Free Open Mic Registration Form](https://stand-upcomedy.com/dipi_popup_maker/free-open-mic-registration-form/)
- [Free eBook Form](https://stand-upcomedy.com/dipi_popup_maker/free-ebook-form/)
- [Free Webinar Registration Form](https://stand-upcomedy.com/dipi_popup_maker/25872059/)

## 
- [Greg Dean’s Level 1: How to Build a Stand-Up Comedy Routine](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958827): Learn Stand-Up Comedy From the Professor of Stand-Up Comedy HimselfIf you’ve ever wanted to make people laugh on stage, Greg Dean’s Level 1 stand-up comedy course is your first step. Over six weeks, you’ll learn how to write original setups, punchlines, and tags using Greg Dean’s Joke Prospector Writing System — the only method that takes you from a blank page to a complete, audience-ready joke.Whether you join in-person in Santa Monica or live on Zoom, you’ll get the exact same training from Greg Dean or his certified instructors in a fun, supportive environment.Course Formats & Pricing🎭 In-Person – Santa Monica PlayhouseLearn in a real comedy venue. Receive direct feedback from Greg Dean or certified coaches.💻 Live Zoom – Anywhere in the WorldInteractive classes with live feedback and coachingSame curriculum as the in-person classWhat You’ll Learn in Level 1How to write setups that spark the audience’s imaginationHow to write punchlines that surprise and make them laughHow to add tags to extend the laughterHow to create one-liners, observational jokes, political jokes, and funny storytelling routinesHow to perform a polished 3–5 minute stand-up routineHow to gain confidence in front of any audience, from open mics to comedy clubsWhy Greg Dean’s Level 1 Class WorksGreg Dean is the Professor of Stand-Up Comedy, author of Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy, and creator of the Joke Prospector Writing System. His methods are used by comedians all over the world to write better jokes, faster, and perform them with confidence.This isn’t a “just get up and try” class — it’s a step-by-step system that teaches you the craft of stand-up comedy from the ground up.
- [Level 2 Partial Payment](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958795)
- [Saturday Tutorial](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958748): Powerpack your Level 1 Stand-Up Comedy Class with expert support between sessions.Every Saturday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM Pacific Time (during your 5-week course), join Greg Dean and/or Gayla Johnson for a live Zoom session that supercharges your progress:Get answers to questions from the previous lessonReceive feedback on your homework—check for correctness and improve your materialStrengthen your jokes with direct input from both instructorsWhether you’re attending in person or over Zoom, this optional add-on transforms each week into a momentum-building cycle. By the time you return to class, you’re clearer, more confident, and ready to move forward.It’s your weekly tune-up—designed to amplify every live class and accelerate your growth.YOU WILL RECEIVE A LINK TO YOUR ZOOM TUTORIAL AS A DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT IN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. 
- [Level 1 – How to Build a Stand-Up Comedy Routine (In-Person)](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958596): How to Build a Stand-Up comedy routine is a 5-week course, where you’ll learn the fundamentals, principles, techniques, and skills of the Greg Dean Method of stand-up comedy necessary to build a killer routine.No prerequisites5 consecutive weeksLearn in person with Greg Dean at the Santa Monica Playhouse Tuesday nights from 7-10pm Pacific TimeGreg has broken down all the techniques and fundamentals into a comprehensive system that anybody can learn and use to improve their stand up comedy. When you know those fundamentals, you can do so much more with your stand-up comedy routine easily, naturally, and quickly.You’re not taught what “funny” is based upon the instructor’s opinion. You’re taught skills so you can craft “your funny” your way!Course DetailsThe Greg Dean Method is taught in two courses. People of all experience levels start with this course and move onto the Level 2 course upon completion. LocationSanta Monica Playhouse - 1211 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401Instructor Greg Dean, The Professor of Stand-Up ComedyFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)FAQ:Q1: Can anyone really learn to be funny, or is stand-up just for “naturals”?A: Absolutely anyone can learn to be funny—Greg Dean has spent decades proving it. In Level 1, you’ll discover the building blocks of humor, including joke structure, timing, and audience connection. No matter where you are in your comedy career, this course gives you a repeatable system to turn ideas into laughs. No raw talent required—just a willingness to learn and play.Q2: What makes Greg Dean’s method different from other stand-up comedy classes?A: Greg Dean is the author of Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy and the originator of the first formal stand-up curriculum ever. His method breaks down the art of joke writing and performance into teachable, repeatable steps. Unlike classes that rely on vague feedback or “just be funnier” advice, Greg’s system teaches you how to build a routine from scratch—starting with joke structure and ending with stage presence.
- [10 Steps to Be a Working Comedian](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958347): Date: Saturday, February 22, 20253-hour workshop from 1:00pm to 4:00 pm Pacific TimeLocation: Live over ZoomYour Workshop Instructor: Greg DeanRegistration Fee: $129.00No Prerequisites!In this 3-hour workshop Greg Dean will take you through all ten steps that you need to book your own shows and keep on getting your own shows!
- [Level 1 Review with Gayla Johnson](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958352): This is your payment link for a Review of Level 1 with Gayla Johnson.  Prerequisite: Only students who have already completed a Level 1 course (either in person in Santa Monica or online over zoom) qualify for this special review price.If you do not get a contract after checking out, contact info@gregdeanstandupcomedyclasses.com. Your zoom link for the review class is contained at the bottom of the contract after you sign and initial.  For all info on the class, including class schedule, use this link.  https://stand-upcomedy.com/products/level1/
- [Private Training with Gayla Johnson](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958364): “Enhance your stand-up comedy journey with one-on-one training and private coaching from Gayla Johnson, a seasoned comedian and expert in stand-up comedy. Special Price for currently enrolled students only.  Note: If the price shown is different than the amount quoted by Gayla Johnson, use the red button to change to her quoted price.
- [Training with Greg Dean](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958375): This is a special payment link.  This is for those students that Greg Dean has personally invited to receive training one-on-one with him. He will quote you the price. If the price shown is different than the agreed upon price:Please click the red "change amount" button to enter the agreed upon amount into the payment block and complete the checkout process.
- [Private Sessions with Gayla Johnson](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958362): “Enhance your stand-up comedy journey with one-on-one training and private coaching from Gayla Johnson, a seasoned comedian and expert in stand-up comedy. Experience the exceptional quality of Gayla’s renowned classroom training, combined with the personalized attention you deserve. Unlock the secrets of stand-up comedy and gain the skills and confidence to captivate any audience. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your stand-up comedy game to new heights with Gayla Johnson!”
- [Private Sessions with Greg Dean](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958363): Strengthen your stand-up comedy journey with one-on-one training and private coaching from Greg Dean, ‘The Professor of Stand Up Comedy.’ Experience the unparalleled quality of Greg’s renowned classroom courses, combined with the personalized attention you deserve. Unlock the secrets of stand-up comedy and gain the skills and confidence to shine on stage. Follow the instructions in the downloaded PDF to schedule your time(s)Each hour is $299.00
- [Showcase Video Review](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958367): Now that you've completed your Level 2 Course and done your showcase performance, it's time to get some feedback!Sit down with your instructors after you’ve completed your Level 2 showcase and get it reviewed. Find out what you did well and what you could tweak or improve upon.  Please download the pdf document included with your sales receipt. It contains the zoom link you will need for the showcase review.
- [Level 2 – The Greg Dean “Expresso” Class](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958355): This is a compressed 3-week course of Greg Dean’s Level 2 course with a performance on the 3rd week. Build or improve a routine using the Greg Dean Method of stand-up comedy, work out the bugs, get feedback from fellow comedians, and your instructor.Prerequisites: You must complete the Level 2 - Writing & Performing a Show.3-week course - (Classes 4 & 5 from Level 2 + showcase)Learn in person with Greg Dean at the Santa Monica PlayhouseLearn live over Zoom (remote) with Gayla JohnsonCourse DetailsGreat performances are developed, refined & practiced. Instead of trying to work out a few bugs at open mics, get in with a group of comedians who care about what you care about: creating a great performance.What you’ll learnWriting Jokes, Tags, and Punching Up Your RoutineEditing, Cutting, Rewriting JokesAdding Funny Stories to your RoutinesAdding Jokes to Your Funny StoriesDefining & Mastering a joke premisePulling the Audience into Your Comedy “Movie”Being Yourself on StageReading & Interacting with the Audience in Front of YouTags & Tag timingWhat to Do When You Go BlankPerformance on week 3In-person - On Sunday at the Hollywood Improv on 8162 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, students arrive at 3:00 pm, showcase is 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. The Hollywood Improv will sell tickets to the show and each student is expected to bring 3 or more paying guests.Zoom - Online performance with Gayla Johnson, tickets required and each student is expected to bring guests to the show. Students are expected to arrive an hour before the showcase. Showcase time to be announced. Guests are required to buy tickets.Two ways to learnOn Zoom with Gayla JohnsonIn-Person with Greg Dean at the Santa Monica Playhouse
- [Level 2 – Working on Advanced Specialties](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958356): In this 6-week course, you’ll take your skills to the next level by working on your stand-up comedy joke writing and performing skills. Build a routine using the Greg Dean Method of stand-up comedy, work out the bugs, manage and master stage fright. Learn how to read the audience and work with them to get every last laugh you can! Get feedback from fellow comedians, and get personal one-on-one time with Greg or Gayla!Prerequisites: You must complete the Level 1 - How to Build a Stand-Up Comedy Routine class 6-week course including a showcase and 3 rounds of the Level 2  – Writing & Performing a ShowCheckout the optional showcase video reviewLearn in person with Greg Dean at the Santa Monica PlayhouseLearn live over Zoom (remote) with Gayla JohnsonCourse DetailsPeople of all experience levels complete the Level 1 course prior to moving onto the Level 2 course. Other students have repeated the Level 2 course to continue to refine their sets and performance skills.Each time you take the Advanced Specialty Class you'll pick one of these specialties from the list below.Becoming an opener - First up every class to build the best 5 Minutes for the showcase.Crowd work - Practice crowd work in every class to build the best 5 minutes for the showcase.MC training - Intro 3 comedians for the showcase and MC for the students in every class.Roasting - Learn how to write insult jokes on students and then roast them at the end of class.Handling hecklers - Practice 5 minute set with crowd work that leads to getting heckled. Build the best 5 minutes for the showcase.What you'll learnWriting Jokes, Tags, and Punching Up Your RoutineEditing, Cutting, Rewriting JokesAdding Funny Stories to your RoutinesAdding Jokes to Your Funny StoriesDefining & Mastering a joke premisePulling the Audience into Your Comedy “Movie”Being Yourself on StageReading & Interacting with the Audience in Front of YouTags & Tag timingWhat to Do When You Go Blank
- [Level 2 – Writing & Performing a Show](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958931): This is a 6-week course that you’ll take to bring your stand up comedy skills to the next level. You'll work on your stand-up comedy skills, including joke writing and performing. Build a routine using the Greg Dean Method of stand-up comedy, work out the bugs, manage and master stage fright. Learn how to read the audience and work with them to get every last laugh you can! Get feedback from fellow comedians, and get personal one-on-one time with Greg or Gayla! The course ends with either a live performance at the Improv or an online performance over zoom.Prerequisites: You must complete the Level 1 - How to Build a Stand-Up Comedy Routine class.6-week course including a Student Showcase at the Improv or on ZoomCheckout the optional showcase video reviewLearn in person with Greg Dean at the Santa Monica Playhouse Wednesdays from 7pm to 10 pm Pacific TimeLearn live over Zoom (remote) with Gayla Johnson Mondays from 4pm to 7pm Pacific TimeCourse DetailsPeople of all experience levels complete Level 1 before advancing to Level 2 Writing & Performing a Show. Some students repeat Level 2 to refine their sets and skills. The goal is is to improve existing stand up comedy skills, while adding the next level skill set so that you can achieve killer performances.What you'll learnWriting Jokes, Tags, and Punching Up Your RoutineEditing, Cutting, Rewriting JokesAdding Funny Stories to your RoutinesAdding Jokes to Your Funny StoriesDefining & Mastering a joke premisePulling the Audience into Your Comedy “Movie”Being Yourself on StageReading & Interacting with the Audience in Front of YouTags & Tag timingWhat to Do When You Go Blank
- [Level 2 – Writing & Performing a Show](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958357): This is a 6-week course that you’ll take to bring your stand up comedy skills to the next level. You'll work on your stand-up comedy skills, including joke writing and performing. Build a routine using the Greg Dean Method of stand-up comedy, work out the bugs, manage and master stage fright. Learn how to read the audience and work with them to get every last laugh you can! Get feedback from fellow comedians, and get personal one-on-one time with Greg or Gayla! The course ends with either a live performance at the Improv or an online performance over zoom.Prerequisites: You must complete the Level 1 - How to Build a Stand-Up Comedy Routine class.6-week course including a Student Showcase at the Improv or on ZoomCheckout the optional showcase video reviewLearn in person with Greg Dean at the Santa Monica Playhouse Wednesdays from 7pm to 10 pm Pacific TimeLearn live over Zoom (remote) with Gayla Johnson Mondays from 4pm to 7pm Pacific TimeCourse DetailsPeople of all experience levels complete Level 1 before advancing to Level 2 Writing & Performing a Show. Some students repeat Level 2 to refine their sets and skills. The goal is is to improve existing stand up comedy skills, while adding the next level skill set so that you can achieve killer performances.What you'll learnWriting Jokes, Tags, and Punching Up Your RoutineEditing, Cutting, Rewriting JokesAdding Funny Stories to your RoutinesAdding Jokes to Your Funny StoriesDefining & Mastering a joke premisePulling the Audience into Your Comedy “Movie”Being Yourself on StageReading & Interacting with the Audience in Front of YouTags & Tag timingWhat to Do When You Go Blank
- [Student Showcase on Zoom](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958370): Level 2 – Writing & Performing a Show Student Showcase.Come enjoy a live stand-up comedy student showcase event sponsored by Greg Dean Stand-Up Comedy Classes. Watch our graduating students perform live!After you purchase the showcase, you'll receive a receipt in your email that contains a document to download. This document contains the zoom link you need to enter the student showcase.  The date and time of the student showcase will be announced by the instructors -- usually the week before the showcase.
- [Level 1 – How to Build a Stand-Up Comedy Routine (Online)](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958603): How to Build a Stand-Up comedy routine is a 5-week course, where you’ll learn the fundamentals, principles, techniques, and skills of the Greg Dean Method of stand-up comedy necessary to build a routine.No prerequisites5-week courseLearn live over Zoom (online) with Gayla Johnson Thursday afternoons from 4pm to 7pm Pacific TimeGreg has broken down all the techniques and fundamentals into a comprehensive system that anybody can learn and use to improve their stand up comedy. When you know those fundamentals, you can do so much more with your stand-up comedy routine easily, naturally, and quickly.You’re not taught what “funny” is or is not based upon the instructor’s opinion. You’re taught skills so that you can craft “your funny” your way!Course DetailsThe Greg Dean Method is taught in two courses. People of all experience levels start with this course and move onto the Level 2 course upon completion.Your InstructorGayla JohnsonFrequently Answered Questions (FAQ)Q1: Can I really learn stand-up comedy over Zoom?A: You’d be surprised how well it works. Gayla Johnson brings her decades of stage experience right to your screen, guiding you through joke structure, timing, and delivery in real time. The live Zoom format lets you interact, get feedback, and build confidence—all from the comfort of home.Q2: What’s Gayla’s teaching style like?A: Gayla creates a fun, inclusive space where beginners feel supported and challenged. She teaches the Greg Dean Method with a warm, encouraging and razor-sharp wit. Her feedback is honest but kind, and she knows how to bring out your unique comedic voice—even if you’ve never told a joke on stage.
- [Level 1 – How to Build a Stand-Up Comedy Routine (Online)](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958600): How to Build a Stand-Up comedy routine is a 5-week course, where you’ll learn the fundamentals, principles, techniques, and skills of the Greg Dean Method of stand-up comedy necessary to build a routine.No prerequisites5-week courseLearn live over Zoom (online) with Gayla Johnson Thursday afternoons from 4pm to 7pm Pacific TimeGreg has broken down all the techniques and fundamentals into a comprehensive system that anybody can learn and use to improve their stand up comedy. When you know those fundamentals, you can do so much more with your stand-up comedy routine easily, naturally, and quickly.You’re not taught what “funny” is or is not based upon the instructor’s opinion. You’re taught skills so that you can craft “your funny” your way!Course DetailsThe Greg Dean Method is taught in two courses. People of all experience levels start with this course and move onto the Level 2 course upon completion.Your InstructorGayla JohnsonFrequently Answered Questions (FAQ)Q1: Can I really learn stand-up comedy over Zoom?A: You’d be surprised how well it works. Gayla Johnson brings her decades of stage experience right to your screen, guiding you through joke structure, timing, and delivery in real time. The live Zoom format lets you interact, get feedback, and build confidence—all from the comfort of home.Q2: What’s Gayla’s teaching style like?A: Gayla creates a fun, inclusive space where beginners feel supported and challenged. She teaches the Greg Dean Method with a warm, encouraging and razor-sharp wit. Her feedback is honest but kind, and she knows how to bring out your unique comedic voice—even if you’ve never told a joke on stage.
- [Level 1 – How to Build a Stand-Up Comedy Routine (Online)](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958351): How to Build a Stand-Up comedy routine is a 5-week course, where you’ll learn the fundamentals, principles, techniques, and skills of the Greg Dean Method of stand-up comedy necessary to build a routine.No prerequisites5-week courseLearn live over Zoom (online) with Gayla Johnson Thursday afternoons from 4pm to 7pm Pacific TimeGreg has broken down all the techniques and fundamentals into a comprehensive system that anybody can learn and use to improve their stand up comedy. When you know those fundamentals, you can do so much more with your stand-up comedy routine easily, naturally, and quickly.You’re not taught what “funny” is or is not based upon the instructor’s opinion. You’re taught skills so that you can craft “your funny” your way!Course DetailsThe Greg Dean Method is taught in two courses. People of all experience levels start with this course and move onto the Level 2 course upon completion.Your InstructorGayla JohnsonFrequently Answered Questions (FAQ)Q1: Can I really learn stand-up comedy over Zoom?A: You’d be surprised how well it works. Gayla Johnson brings her decades of stage experience right to your screen, guiding you through joke structure, timing, and delivery in real time. The live Zoom format lets you interact, get feedback, and build confidence—all from the comfort of home.Q2: What’s Gayla’s teaching style like?A: Gayla creates a fun, inclusive space where beginners feel supported and challenged. She teaches the Greg Dean Method with a warm, encouraging and razor-sharp wit. Her feedback is honest but kind, and she knows how to bring out your unique comedic voice—even if you’ve never told a joke on stage.
- [Crowd Work – Find the Funny in Your Audience](https://stand-upcomedy.com/?p=25958350): Crowd Work – Master This Essential Comedy SkillMaster crowd work with Greg Dean, The Professor of Stand-Up Comedy. This ongoing weekly workshop is designed for comedians at every level who want to command comedy clubs, crush open mics, and become crowd favorites on any stage.Why Crowd Work?Every professional comedian hits a night when the crowd is cold or their best material bombs. The answer? Crowd work.With Greg Dean's revolutionary method, you'll learn how to ask questions, bend the answers, and bring on the punchlines! Greg Dean’s method turns everyday answers into laugh-out-loud moments that keep your set flowing and the audience laughing.What You’ll Learn:How to naturally talk to any audience to get answers and use the techniques to turn them into jokes.Techniques for reading the room, resetting the energy, and keeping every show fresh with spontaneous comedy..Proven method to stop lockup by always having something to say that leads to the laughs.FREE Video About the Workshop:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp-m3_h8Z8sPrerequisites: NoneSchedule:Every Thursday from 12 noon - 2pm PSTWeekly FormatIn-depth discussion of last week's technique and implementationFocus on a new crowd work technique technique practice in every classSolution feedback from Dean and the entire classSubscription InformationYour registration fee will automatically renew every four weeks. You can join at any time.  You can cancel your subscription at any time.

## FAQ
- [Test FAQ Question](https://stand-upcomedy.com/dipi_faq/test-faq-question/): Test FAQ Answer

## Categories
- [Aspiring Comedian’s Checklist](https://stand-upcomedy.com/category/aspiring-comedians-checklist/)
- [Building Stand-Up Comedy Routines](https://stand-upcomedy.com/category/building-stand-up-comedy-routines/)
- [How to Become a Comedian](https://stand-upcomedy.com/category/how-to-become-a-comedian/)
- [How to Do Crowd Work](https://stand-upcomedy.com/category/how-to-do-crowd-work/)
- [How to Write Funny Jokes](https://stand-upcomedy.com/category/how-to-write-funny-jokes/)
- [Open Mics & Events](https://stand-upcomedy.com/category/open-mics-and-events/)
- [Stand-Up Comedy Questions & Answers](https://stand-upcomedy.com/category/stand-up-comedy-questions-answers/)
- [Stand-Up Comedy Tips](https://stand-upcomedy.com/category/stand-up-comedy-tips/)

## Tags