Stand Up Comedy Research Paper

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Going to a comedy show with a date is a great way to loosen up with laughter, but what if that voice inside is saying that this is the chance to show off some real skills? Some people have a natural talent for stand-up comedy and shouldn’t hide it from the world. Stand Up NY is hosting The New York Comedy Academy, a month long workshop where future comedians will have the chance to practice and show off their talent; it takes place in the best comedy club on the Upper West Side of New York.
• Perform With Other Comedians: Famous comedians and up-and-coming comedians have stirred up the crowd with laughter and performed at Stand Up NY. The Comedy Academy helps comedians create new ideas, perform different styles of comedy, feel comfortable on

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