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Archive for the 'Seattle Comedy' Category

Comedy club politics

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Like every other profession, the world of comedy is filled with human beings, people who are sensitive, busy, well-meaning, and flawed—the same as all of us. And where there be people, there be politics. I’m deeply sympathetic to Andrew’s recent, heartfelt post on this topic because I, too, recently learned that I’m in the doghouse [...]

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Get a job at a comedy club

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Laughs Comedy Spot is hiring! They’re looking for a part-time server with alcoholic beverage experience. From the job listing on Craigslist: Laughs Comedy Spot is seeking a highly energetic, independent, friendly, presentable team player with at least 5 years continuous serving experience armed with wine and specialty cocktail knowledge. Bartending knowledge is a plus. We [...]

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New Seattle Comedy Resources Added

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

I’ve updated the Seattle Comedy Resources page to include some more local comedians, including Ron Placone, Diana Hassenger, and Robo the robot comedian — that’s right, the robots are even taking our stand-up comedy jobs. Ron also has a blog called Thoughts, Rants, and Coffee that he updates fairly frequently. Check out this great post [...]

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Tonight: Laughs Comedy Spot

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Come see amateur and professional comedians do battle tonight at Laughs Comedy Spot in Kirkland, where yours truly is on the lineup. Since it’s my first time doing their popular Tuesday show, I’ll be doing a tight five minutes of proven material. Admission is free, with the bar serving $2 beers and a “Starving Artist” [...]

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New All Ages Open Mic at Laughs Comedy Spot

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

This is exciting news for Seattle comedy: Laughs Comedy Spot in Kirkland is now doing a second open mic per week, on Wednesday nights. In an interesting new twist, the first part of the program (7p – 8:45p) is dedicated to young ‘uns with a yen to be funny: That’s right minors, it’s summer and [...]

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