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Steve Lake — 3 months ago(December 24, 2025 08:17 PM)
I dont agree. I did stand up for about 12 years.
Crowd work is fine. Now dont get me wrong. Your entire act shouldn't just be crowd work.
I mean you do have to have an act or at least a semblance of an act. But if half your set is crowd work, that's fine.
There are some key things to consider. When I say if half your act or set is crowd work, I am talking if you are on stage for an hour or 40 minutes.
If you are doing a set that is only 15 minutes long then of course have jokes. Have material. That's too short to do crowd work.
But to completely dismiss crowd work is also very silly. Crowd work is essential. You might lift the energy in the room with crowd work.
Also , if you are going to be a successful stand up you must absolutely MUST be able to deal with hecklers.
Which is yes, considered crowd work.
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