One year ago today I got up on stage for the first time. I had notes. My hands were trembling, my delivery was awful and the laughs were few and far between. Even with all that, as soon as I got off stage, I knew I loved it and I was hooked. So much has happened in the past year it’s crazy:
– I’ve become friends with a lot of really interesting people, not just the comedians but fans and other bloggers too
– I’ve been on stage 201 times
– I’ve gotten a lot funnier and better at delivering the material (or so I like to think)
Compare my time ever on stage (July 1, 2008):
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuLrV6mQFbA
To this performance a little less than one year later (June 27th, 2009):
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CjWzvIFTxk
While the two videos above provide a stunning contrast, I plan to make even greater strides in the future.
More from the last year:
– I produced a show at Rutgers University
– I’ve performed in shows in NYC, Philadelphia and DC
– In the past two months I’ve started getting the occasional paid spot
– I’ve taken level 1 improv
I didn’t know what to expect a year ago, and for the most part I don’t know what the next year will bring. The only certainty about my ongoing adventure is that I’ll be taking both intensive improv and intensive sketch writing classes in July and that I’ll be moving to LA in August. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the coming year and hope to share it with everyone reading!
