A Short History of Karaoke: Who Grabbed the Mic First?
Most assume karaoke is of Japanese origin. After all, it sounds Japanese, and it is – sort of. The word is a combination of two Japanese terms, meaning “empty orchestra.” In actuality, karaoke is […]
Lessons For Success In Life From Improv Comedy
How can improv comedy help you to succeed in life? Isn’t it just a bunch of people being silly? Well, not really. Improv is actually a team, working creatively together to […]
Standup Comedy… You Never Know Who You Might See
Standup comedy can be a wonderful opportunity for all of us to occasionally break away from our stale old routine and get out to enjoy a different night out, while experiencing […]
What to Expect from Improvisation Comedy
Many people enjoy a good comedy, whether they are watching a television show, a movie or a live theater show. While much of the comedy individuals watch is scripted, there’s […]
Vaudeville And Burlesque: The Comic Origins of Classic Striptease
Today, most audiences would define burlesque as a provocative comedy show performed by liberated young ladies in vintage feathers and corsets. Go back a couple generations, and the term is synonymous with […]
Improv and Standup Comedy: Differences, Similarities and How They Can Learn From Each Other
Improv comedy and standup comedy are different entertainment experiences that give you the same result in (hopefully) laughing out loud. But while there’s differences, what might an improv comic learn […]
Nervous About Trying Karaoke? Don’t Be!
Do you sing in the car? How about on foot along to your headphones like some power-walking minstrel? If so, you’re a prime candidate for karaoke, the fine art of sipping […]
3 Of The Most Off-Kilter Burlesque Shows
It is probably a well known fact by this point, but many burlesque performers tend to have a nerdy streak. Do not be surprised if you ever see the bookworm […]
Film and TV Creators Embrace the Magic of Improv
Improvisation’s not just for comedy clubs–more and more movies and TV shows are letting their actors roll with the punches. Here’s a few recent releases that have been lenient on […]
Feeling Blue? Let Standup Comedy Be Your Antidepressant
Perhaps you’ve had a rough day. Maybe you overslept, stepped in the cat’s water dish, arrived late for work, or accidentally set the break room on fire with the coffee […]