How To Produce Live Comedy

Learn how to produce your own live comedy show in this miniseries hosted by Emily Winter. Winter is a comedian who produces two Time Out Critics’ Pick comedy shows in Brooklyn, BackFat Variety and Side Ponytail. She also co-created an international comedy festival, WHAT A JOKE, which took place in 32 cities simultaneously and raised more than $50K for The ACLU. Logo photo credit from WHAT A JOKE Festival: Andrew Bisdale, www.andrewbisdale.com. Series producer: John Rosenberger @johnjohnphenom Emily Winter: @emilymcwinter, emilywintercomedy.com.

Episodes

Mail Bag! Your questions and pet peeves

October 20, 2018 • 56 mins

In the final episode of this miniseries, Emily tackles listener questions and pet peeves with NYC producer/comedians Shelby Taylor and Chris Calogero.

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Send Me Your Producing Questions!

July 8, 2018 • 3 mins

Emily solicits questions from listeners about producing live comedy. Send your own to @emilymcwinter on Twitter or IG.

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Opening a Venue with Kambri Crews

June 29, 2018 • 68 mins

Emily talks to best-selling author, storyteller, and owner of the venue QED in Astoria, Queens, Kambri Crews, about how to open your own performance space.

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Monetizing Shows with Lucas Connolly and Jenni Walkowiak

June 12, 2018 • 50 mins

Comedian/producer Lucas Connolly and producer/photographer Jenni Walkowiak talk to Emily about how they throw indie comedy shows that actually make money.

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Corporate Shows, Facebook ads, and more with Comedian and Producer Ian Aber

June 11, 2018 • 56 mins

In this episode, Emily talks to Atlanta comedian and producer Ian Aber about quitting his job to produce corporate shows and Laughing Skull Comedy Club satellite shows full-time. They also discuss specialty shows, Facebook ads, and handling hecklers.

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Producer Marianne Ways

April 25, 2018 • 60 mins

In this episode, Emily talks to former agent and current New York comedy producer Marianne Ways, who was the recent subject of a New York Times profile, produces the weekly Brooklyn show Butterboy, and books 2 Dope Queens for HBO, and comedy at Bonnaroo.

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Hosting Shows with Chris Calogero

April 12, 2018 • 54 mins

Chris Calogero is an energetic and talented comedian and show host. He and Emily discuss the myriad duties of a successful host, and what pitfalls to avoid.

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Specialty Shows with Lauren Maul

January 29, 2018 • 49 mins

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Producing 101 with Abby Rosenquist

January 3, 2018 • 63 mins

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