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    Greg Dean's Comedy Workshop @ Santa Monica, CA
    Darrell P.

    "Most men live lives of quiet desperation." - Henry David Thoreau ('And being "quiet" isn't something I've ever been accused of!) I had thought about doing stand up a few times, just a fleeting thought in passing until... I got a call one night from fellow artist & good friend, Victor S., who invited me to see him perform stand up @ The Comedy Store in West Hollywood. Victor S. - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vXZBKv_OBI4VHry3paofgg?select=w7GnbcuE5M3njVdocnviwg 'And as the cliché goes, the rest was history. I attended the free, introductory workshop, met Greg Dean & Gayla Johnson, the husband & wife team that run the program. Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vXZBKv_OBI4VHry3paofgg?select=-BYuNs1HU5JiUf3MN7BjBA I also met Fernando R., Benny R., & Dennis L., a few seasoned "Deaners," who I now consider friends. Fernando R. - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vXZBKv_OBI4VHry3paofgg?select=MyQTHUy-DEiVeewV-wjShg Benny R. - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vXZBKv_OBI4VHry3paofgg?select=-Tx7GTTRIv4WFzI5qwzFpg Dennis L. - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vXZBKv_OBI4VHry3paofgg?select=DhndtzDq0XY4RRAW2H-KIw Someone asked me why do stand up?... Simple... 'Because I can. ('And if you're considering it, do it! You only live once.) It's a choice... A choice to do what you want to do despite the fear/outward criticism, the unknown... Some people around you might say, "you're not funny" or "you're going to suck!" ('Just keep in mind, not everyone has the same sense of humor... 'And some, none at all.) 'And of course these critics are the same people living abundantly full lives, selling bulk cheese & Diet Coke, or churros at the Food Court Window... Yes, these are the "experts on comedy" which is so evident as they take your money, followed by the question - "Would you like a hot apple pie with that?" These people are just bitter because their career choice is a fractional notch above "Walmart Greeter." Don't get me wrong, I love a good Greeter! Life is too short... 'There is no mulligan, this isn't dress rehearsal, there are "do-over's" at the end... 'When you die, are you really going to think?... "I should've sold that lady the 2-ply that was on special?..." If you think that up-selling TP might be one of your last earthly thoughts, PLEASE STOP READING NOW... - 'And flip another burger. Do you like making people laugh? Are you always making jokes or saying inappropriate things @ the right time? Do you get accused of being "mean" or non-PC or some crap like that?... "Welcome home! There is nothing like hanging out with a bunch of comics... Generally, no one is going to get butt hurt over a joke, after all we all here looking for "the funny." However, if you already have low self esteem, being surrounded by comics is only going to move that bar in the opposite direction accompanied by pointing, laughing, and additional "tags." (Tag - A secondary punchline) - 'Just remember it's all in good fun and consider it comedic exercises. Greg Dean teaches you some of the basic to more complex ideas behind stand up. Stand up is a eclectic mix of salesperson, psychologist, "mind reader," artist/musician, mechanic, and magician - all wrapped into one. There are a lot of different elements to contend with from basic mic techniques, to "riffing," or dealing with a heckler... 'Not to mention "going blank..." Your material, gone! No where to be found... (Yeh, you're given tools to help deal with that too!) THANK GREG! Like sh*t - "going blank" happens... I of course, speak from experience. 'Not all your sets are going to be great but "bombing" is just as valuable too... 'Not the most enjoyable thing to have to go through but nonetheless vital to learning and growing. (Again, speaking from experience.) I've had good nights and not so good nights... (bg snd fx - "crickets chirping") 'But I would not trade it for anything. It helps teach you to fine tune/fix your material... 'And when I say "your material," I mean "YOUR" material. Greg & Gayla will not censor your subject matter on whether it's too "blue", obscene or inappropriate. What is funny to one person may not be funny to another, you decide that, no one else... It's your stuff, your material. What you will be taught is the foundation of joke structure, audience rapport, performance, and your "comic voice," to just name a few. You may not have aspirations to be the next Carlin, Leno, Seinfeld, Wright, or Chapelle but MAAAANNNNN!... 'What a ride!! At the end of the 5 week workshop, you get to try your material in a 5 minute set on stage at the world famous, "Comedy Store" in West Hollywood. How's that for a life experience?! I wish I lived closer to the laugh action out in the Santa Monica & Hollywood area to see the gang more often! "Most men live lives of quiet desperation." - Henry David Thoreau (Don't be one of those sheep'ish baaaaaaaaa'stards!) - Peace n' Aloha! Food: n/a Ambiance: 4 Service: 5 Value: 5

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    Highly Recommend going from Basic to Advanced right away after Basic Class it makes for better joke writing. He is super easy to work with!

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