Posted 3 Jun 2009 · Report post I'll be making my standup comedy debut at the Hollywood Improv on Sunday, June 7th. Eventually, I want to do political and social commentary, but in this show we're all doing more personal topics. Mine is Betsy's Mid-Life Makeover .If you can, come out and watch me make a fool of myself in front of my friends and family.Judy Carter's Comedy Workshop Showcase at THE IMPROV, 7PMCome see the next stand-up all-stars!Host: Judy Carter's Comedy Workshops Date: Sunday, June 7, 2009 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: The Hollywood Improv Street: 8162 Melrose Avenue City/Town: Los Angeles, CAPhone: 310-915-0555 Email: info@comedyworkshops.com Come out to see Judy Carter's graduating class perform their routines live for the first time!All-Star Line-up including:Alice FrickMichael BoveBen BlochSusan Pailet Brian BaldiniJennifer A. MinetteAndrea MeyersonTavia Smalley Betsy SpeicherJohn KulegianRuvin OrbachHugo Martin Shelley Ginsburg Jeff Schadlow $13 Cover + 2 Drink Minimum.Tickets available at Improv.com.FOR INDUSTRY COMPS:INFO@COMEDYWORKSHOPS.COMComedy Workshops has been providing stand up comedy training for more than 20 years and has helped thousands of comics either take the stage for the first time, or hone their act to perfection.Founded by Judy Carter, comedy veteran and author of the best selling book "The Comedy Bible,". Comedy Workshops provides studio classes in Los Angeles and Hollywood, DVD-based training, private consultations and will soon be launching Comedy Workshops Online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 3 Jun 2009 · Report post Political and social commentary? The other side doesn't stand a chance! Congrats, Betsy!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 3 Jun 2009 · Report post Congratulations, Betsy. Have a good, upsy-Betsy time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 3 Jun 2009 · Report post Way to go, Betsy!! Have a great time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 3 Jun 2009 · Report post Congratulations, Betsy. Unfortunately, I do not think I will be able to make it, but I do look forward to hearing how your debut goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 3 Jun 2009 · Report post Way to go, Betsy! This sounds like a lot of fun. Enjoy it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 4 Jun 2009 · Report post I'll be making my standup comedy debut at the Hollywood Improv on Sunday, June 7th. Eventually, I want to do political and social commentary, but in this show we're all doing more personal topics. Mine is Betsy's Mid-Life Makeover .If you can, come out and watch me make a fool of myself in front of my friends and family.Judy Carter's Comedy Workshop Showcase at THE IMPROV, 7PMCome see the next stand-up all-stars!Host: Judy Carter's Comedy Workshops Date: Sunday, June 7, 2009 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: The Hollywood Improv Street: 8162 Melrose Avenue City/Town: Los Angeles, CAPhone: 310-915-0555 Email: info@comedyworkshops.com Come out to see Judy Carter's graduating class perform their routines live for the first time!All-Star Line-up including:Alice FrickMichael BoveBen BlochSusan Pailet Brian BaldiniJennifer A. MinetteAndrea MeyersonTavia Smalley Betsy SpeicherJohn KulegianRuvin OrbachHugo Martin Shelley Ginsburg Jeff Schadlow $13 Cover + 2 Drink Minimum.Tickets available at Improv.com.FOR INDUSTRY COMPS:INFO@COMEDYWORKSHOPS.COMComedy Workshops has been providing stand up comedy training for more than 20 years and has helped thousands of comics either take the stage for the first time, or hone their act to perfection.Founded by Judy Carter, comedy veteran and author of the best selling book "The Comedy Bible,". Comedy Workshops provides studio classes in Los Angeles and Hollywood, DVD-based training, private consultations and will soon be launching Comedy Workshops Online.Can you post a t.v. of your gig on the web.Oh! By the Way. Break a leg.Bob Kolker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 4 Jun 2009 · Report post Enjoy yourself Betsy. It is quite a challenge, and I'm confident you will have them laughing with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 4 Jun 2009 · Report post Wonderful! Wish I could be there. Here's a preview of Betsy's audience: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Jun 2009 · Report post Hey, Betsy, hope you did well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Jun 2009 · Report post Having met you on the Arts Cruise, I would love to have seen you perform; you have a wit in the true sense of the word. Will we be able to see a video clip of your act??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 10 Jun 2009 · Report post Hey, Betsy, hope you did well!I killed them!(That's comic-talk for making them laugh. Standup is so violent!)It was a lot of fun and having a audience made all the difference. I was a lot better in front of real people than rehearsing in front of a mirror.They did a professional video and, if it came out OK, I'll post it on YouTube. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 10 Jun 2009 · Report post Hey, Betsy, hope you did well!I killed them!(That's comic-talk for making them laugh. Standup is so violent!)It was a lot of fun and having a audience made all the difference. I was a lot better in front of real people than rehearsing in front of a mirror.They did a professional video and, if it came out OK, I'll post it on YouTube.Yay! Congratulations Betsy. I figured you'd do well. I was originally going to say "knock 'em dead," but I thought that it sounded too violent! Anyway, you killed 'em instead. Way to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 10 Jun 2009 · Report post Hey, Betsy, hope you did well!I killed them!(That's comic-talk for making them laugh. Standup is so violent!)It was a lot of fun and having a audience made all the difference. I was a lot better in front of real people than rehearsing in front of a mirror.They did a professional video and, if it came out OK, I'll post it on YouTube.Brava!! I'd really love to see your routine, Betsy . . . let's hope that video is OK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 10 Jun 2009 · Report post Good job Betsy. I want to see the video! I've always dreamt of trying stand-up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 10 Jun 2009 · Report post Terrific, Betsy. Sounds like you turned 'em inside out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 Jun 2009 · Report post Congratulations, Betsy! You're a true winner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 Jun 2009 · Report post Hey, Betsy, hope you did well!I killed them!(That's comic-talk for making them laugh. Standup is so violent!)It was a lot of fun and having a audience made all the difference. I was a lot better in front of real people than rehearsing in front of a mirror.They did a professional video and, if it came out OK, I'll post it on YouTube.Well done, Betsy - glad you had fun and that you "killed" 'em! I'm looking forward to seeing the video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 Jun 2009 · Report post Hey, Betsy, hope you did well!I killed them!(That's comic-talk for making them laugh. Standup is so violent!)It was a lot of fun and having a audience made all the difference. I was a lot better in front of real people than rehearsing in front of a mirror.They did a professional video and, if it came out OK, I'll post it on YouTube.Congrats, Bets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 Jun 2009 · Report post Congratulations, Betsy! Sounds like it was a "blast"! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 Jun 2009 · Report post Nice work, Betsy! I'll join the others who want to see the video. I love standup. By the way, who are your favorite comedians? I'm sure you have your personal heroes, and I'd love to know who they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 19 Jun 2009 · Report post Here's my standup comedy debut.The topic was a class assignment, but I did write all the jokes. In the future I plan to do social and political commentary instead and to practice and improve my delivery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 19 Jun 2009 · Report post I love your bit about getting a half-assed butt job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 19 Jun 2009 · Report post Nice, Betsy. You have some good jokes, which will be better when you've developed a faster delivery. The butt, the virgin, the arm and a leg, stand out. Good job, and thanks for the entertainment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 19 Jun 2009 · Report post Well done Betsy. Picking up on what B.Royce said, think your delivery speed is fine, but the placement of the pauses can give that impression. Like anything, practice will fine tune timing. Anyway, congratulations for doing so well - it takes a lot of courage to do stand-up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
