The Comedy Bible: From Stand-up to...
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? "When adults ask kids, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' they're just...
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(02/11/12) What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? "When adults ask kids, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' they're just looking for clues themselves." -- Paula Poundstone There are a lot of ways to make a living from comedy. You can perform it, write it, draw it, or manage it. From the list below, check which ones you're interested in or think you know you're good at. Performing Comedy * Stand-up comic Depending on the quality of your act, you can work at comedy clubs, hotels, concert venues, colleges, or corporate meetings, on cruise ships, at open mikes, or at your aunt Thelma's eightieth birthday party. * Improviser Sketch TV shows such as Saturday Night Live and Mad TV scout improvisers from improv troupes such as Second City (in Chicago and Toronto) and the Groundlings (in Los Angeles), as well as improv festivals (Austin, Texas, Montreal, Canada). Improvisers are in demand for acting and TV commercials as well as for voice-over work, feature animation, and game shows. *...See less