Mastering Stand-Up

The Complete Guide to Becoming a Successful Comedian

Stephen Rosenfield

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Chicago Review Press
09 January 2018

Other performing arts; Media, information & communication industries

Stephen Rosenfield, founder and director of the American Comedy Institute, the premier comedy school in the United States, has taught literally dozens of major standup comics in North America, and has also pioneered comedy as an academic discipline in many universities, a trend that is rapidly spreading. Mastering Stand-Up draws on Rosenfield's own extensive experience (and those of countless stars like Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor, Chris Rock, Rodney Dangerfield, Louis C.K., Steve Martin, Roseanne, and Johnny Carson) to show the reader--and would-be comic--what works, what doesn't, and why. Forty sharply written chapters cover every conceivable angle of the joke and how to tell it. There are a number of books on comedy and how to do it, but none has the breadth and authority Rosenfield brings to his theme. It's not for nothing that the New York Times has described him as -probably the best-known comedy teacher in the country.- Rosenfield's book is sure to become the classic text on its subject. And it should help thousands who long to make others laugh to realize their fondest hopes.

By: Stephen Rosenfield
Imprint: Chicago Review Press
Country of Publication: United States
ISBN: 9781613736920
ISBN 10: 1613736924
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 09 January 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"The New York Times heralded Stephen Rosenfield as ""probably the best known comedy teacher in the country."" His alumni include some of today's most prominent comedians and comedy writers, such as Lena Dunham, Jim Gaffigan, Eric Slovin, and Jessica Kirson. Rosenfield has directed, coached, and/or written for these and hundreds of other comedians. As a pioneer in the field of teaching comedy, he founded the American Comedy Institute, the premier stand-up comedy school in the United States, in 1989."

Reviews for Mastering Stand-Up: The Complete Guide to Becoming a Successful Comedian

My dream was to be a stand-up comedian, but I never thought I could do it. Steve's class was exactly what I needed. Steve helped me get over my fears. He taught me the techniques I needed to learn and, most importantly, he taught me to be genuine off-stage. He is a brilliant writer and an amazing teacher. --Jessica Kirson, comedian When I wanted to start stand-up, I knew I had a voice but had no idea how to write a joke, think outside the box, or conduct myself on stage. I'm really so thankful for taking Steve's class: it's the 101 in comedy I needed . . . and the 101 in life I didn't know I needed! --Michelle Buteau, comedian Steve has taught many of the great comics that perform on our stages. This is an invaluable guide. --Chris Mazzilli, owner/founder, Gotham Comedy Club There is nobody like Steve. He has accelerated so many careers, including mine. Without him it would be much more difficult to move ahead in stand-up comedy. --Ted Greenburg, comedian and Emmy Award-winning writer for Late Night with David Letterman