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Kristina Denton: Blending Humor, Heartbreak, and Humanity Through Bold Storytelling
Please introduce yourself, what you do, why you do it, and what you want people to know about you. I’m Kristina Denton,…
Comedy
Comedy Clubs in Los Angeles: 10 Places to See Stand-Up in LA (2026)
A guide to the best comedy clubs in Los Angeles, from the Sunset Strip legends to sketch theaters and neighborhood rooms, with…
Comedy
How to Be Funny: 12 Tips From the Way Comedians Think
Being funny is a skill you can practice. Here are 12 tips from the way comedians think, from noticing details and being…
Comedy
How to Write a Comedy Script: Sitcoms, Shorts and Web Series
A step-by-step guide to writing a comedy script for a sitcom, short film or web series: premise, characters, structure, jokes, format and…
Comedy
Stand-Up Comedy Tips for Beginners: How to Nail Your First Open Mic
Practical stand-up comedy tips for beginners: how to prepare for your first open mic, handle nerves, use the mic, survive bombing and…
Comedy
Improv Comedy: What It Is, the Rules and How to Start
What improv comedy is, how it started, the core rules and techniques, short-form vs. long-form, popular games, and where to take improv…
Comedy
Types of Comedy: 16 Styles Explained With Examples
A guide to the different types of comedy, from stand-up and sketch to satire, slapstick, deadpan and dark comedy, with famous examples…
Comedy
Comedic Timing: What It Is and 9 Ways to Improve Your Delivery
Comedic timing is the rhythm and pacing of a joke. Here is what it means, why it matters, and 9 techniques comedians…
Comedy
How to Write a Comedy Sketch: Structure, Format and Examples
A step-by-step guide to writing a comedy sketch: finding the game, heightening it, ending it, and formatting the script, with examples from…
Comedy
How to Write a Stand-Up Comedy Routine (Your First 5 Minutes)
A stand-up comedy routine is a planned set of jokes and bits. Here is how routines are built and a step-by-step way…
Comedy
The Best Stand-Up Comedians of All Time: 20 Legends and Today’s Stars
The best stand-up comedians of all time, from Richard Pryor, George Carlin and Joan Rivers to Dave Chappelle, Ali Wong and Taylor…