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This week Ariel Bialski (@arielbialski) and Jordan Thomas Gray (@jordanthomasgray) discuss the journey from 0 to general competence in standup, and going from absolute beginners at open mics to hosting shows, performing at showcases, and touring.
Topics discussed:
- Learning from bombs
- Using open mics to work on material
- Riffing when in a flow state on stage
- Turning moments of inspiration into full bits
- Editing jokes and tightening bits
- Connecting bits to create longer sets
- The link between music and standup
- Trying out new material in solo shows while touring
- Analyzing the material of top level comedians
- Writing in the shower
The Comedy Hole hosts open mics in English in Warsaw on Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. We also produce English language comedy shows all over Europe.
Check out our linktree for upcoming shows! https://linktr.ee/thecomedyhole
Jordan is touring all over Poland and Europe forever. Next shows include Warsaw, Sczcecin, Białystok, Wrocław, Bydgoszcz, Lodz, Lublin, and Krakow. Get tickets here: https://linktr.ee/jordanthomasgray
The Comedy Hole (@thecomedyhole) is run by Beatrice Rossano (@beatricerossano), Jordan Thomas Gray (@jordanthomasgray), and Ariel Bialski (@arielbialski) - three standup comedians and comedy show hosts based in Warsaw, Poland.
