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School Of Laughs


Welcome to the School of Laughs podcast. I am your host, Rik Roberts.

My goal is to help you get bigger, better, and more bookable as a comedian. Use the search tool at www.SchoolOfLaughs.com to find episodes on your favorites topics within comedy.  Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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May 15, 2019

Kerri Pomarolli joins us today to discuss tips for beginning comedians. Kerri is a talented stand-up, writer and performer. She has penned five books, sold two scripts to the Hallmark Channeland also coaches new comedians through her site TheLaughDr.com

Kerri is based in Los Angeles. She has appeared in over 75 stage productions and had recurring roles on Port Charles, and The Young and The Restless and "General Hospital". She has been in motion pictures such as "DeadLock", and her latest is on Netflix, "The Brennan Manning Story"

All that to say, listen to her tips!!!

Kerri Pomarolli Show Notes

We cover a lot of useful information fro new comedians today. Including,

  • Why writing is the KEY to comedy
  • How taking classes or having a mentor is crucial to a quick start
  • The one thing there is NO SUBSTITUTE for if you want to be a great comedian
  • How many shows she thinks it takes to get your feet wet in comedy
  • Her comedy barometer for getting to the punch line
  • Why TAGS are so great
  • Why a joke is like a telegram
  • When it is a good idea to TURN DOWN an agent
  • Comedy crowds versus church audiences
  • How to dress for a show
  • Script writing tips
  • How to pitch a script

and so much more!

If you enjoy listening to Kerri, check out this previous episode where we discuss how to recognize and take advantage of opportunity.

BE OPEN TO OPPORTUNITY W/ KERRI POMAROLLI [EP. 125]

 

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: 

This episode is brought to you by Patreon supporter Paul Swann and CLUB 52.

Club 52  is a one-year program designed to challenge you to get bigger, better and more bookable. You will be prompted to examine your material, performance and business practices via email each week.