Greg Dean Formula
Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy
By Greg Dean
I purchased "Step by Step to Stand Up Comedy" Book about 2 years ago… I read about 5 pages and never picked it up again, well until recently!
I just opened an account on Audible and Downloaded the Audio Version… I myself learn better with sound and video vs. reading a book so this worked out a lot better.
I also understand there are a lot of people out there who are not fans of the Greg Dean method… That’s fine. I am trying to learn everything I can and see what sticks with me and what works will make me a better comedian and communicator.
I have to say when I first started listening it was a bit confusing… I was use to the Judy Carter style of joke writing and performing witch has helped me improve dramatically. But I decided I would give a listen to skim the information then a concentrated listed when I have a long drive or relaxing and able to just listen… with my book in hand. I am so glad I did it this way.
At first it sounded like a formula that came right out of a English class with a guy who had a goofy kind of voice…even the example jokes are kind of goofy not my kind of funny. But the formula then clicks and all the sudden you realize this can work with just about anything you want it to.
Keep in mind that the vocabulary between comedy coaches differs so what once coach calls and act out another may refer to as POV = Point of View. I also like to analytical way he is laying it out… It really helps demystify a lot of little things for me. I will be using this technique witch even Dean says you should personalize to fit your comedic style. I think this will help me write some shorter format jokes and tighten what I currently have.
So my next step is to create a “Dean Style” set and shop it around the open mike nights to see how it feels and what the response will be.
If you are interested in:
Book: http://www.stand-up-showcase.com/stand-up-store/
Audio Version: http://www.audible.com/search/ref=sr_lftbox_1_1 file is available here… I joined a plan where you pay like $7.00 and you get a free book a month… I have already listed to 2 books and I have only had the account for 6 days.
DVD and Class info: http://www.stand-upcomedy.com/