DELRAY BEACH – Los Angeles comedians are living a life South Florida comedians know all too well.
The Los Angeles Times recently featured a bunch of stand-up comedians dreaming of stardom’s riches but wallowing near the poverty line.
South Florida comedians know the struggle. Even during the best of times there aren’t many comedians making a living solely off their performances. Some are fortunate enough to have created their own side businesses. Many work in the service industries to pay their bills. Others hop from job to job while pursuing their comedy goals.
With the number of quality South Florida comedy gigs waning – the temporary demise of the Palm Beach Improv being the latest blow – it’s hard to envision the struggle ending any time soon. Yet people will continue to grab those open mics. As the Times story indicates, the blessings and the curses of stand-up comedy stretch nation wide.
Today’s Stand-Up Spotlight expands on the local-to-national feel. The Digital Journal has a Q&A with James Comacho, who spent a great deal of time during the pandemic performing in South Florida. Miami FOX affiliate WSVN offers a profile of Miami-based comedian Brittany Brave, who Applause Break highlighted here.
And there’ also two Seinfeld-related stories. The first is news of Jerry Seinfeld launching a mini-tour with Jim Gaffigan. Sorry, no Florida dates – yet. Finally, there’s a look at what former Seinfeld actor Michael Richards (“Kramer”) is doing now.
Remember, it’s always good to start the week off with some funny.
STAND-UP SPOTLIGHT – June 11, 2023
Commentary: How do comedians in L.A. make a living?
It’s not uncommon for comedians to go from performing a tight 10 minutes of stand-up for thousands of people in a gorgeous amphitheater to juggling a handful of soul-draining gigs that have nothing to do with their craft (other than possibly being a source for future material). But the process of actually making a living performing comedy is still very mysterious, compared with most forms of performing arts (largely due to how many people will do it for free).
Megan Koester has been grinding in the L.A. comedy scene for several years — “I absolutely do not make a living doing comedy,” she said. “Occasionally I’ll get paid for a college gig, or a part in a SAG ultra-low budget production, but you couldn’t even buy a 2001 Toyota Tercel with the amount of money I generate yearly from comedy.”
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Chatting with stand-up comedian James Camacho
Stand-up comedian James Camacho chatted about his inspirations, comedic routine, and future plans.
He opened up about his inspirations for his stand-up comedy routine. “What inspires my comedy routine is a mix of wanting to cope with my unorthodox mixed race upbringing and also venting about things currently going on in my life. Basically complaining with style,” he said.
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SoFlo stand-up comic Brittany Brave to headline Dania Improv with no-holds-barred show ‘Muchacha’
Doing stand-up comedy can be terrifying, but one local Brave soul isn’t scared. Brittany Brave is doing a full hour at the Improv at Dania Pointe, and her talent to juggle different balls – we mean roles – may surprise you.
Brittany Brave (on stage): “I do a lot of work for women. I protest, I raise money. I love seeing women win. I saw a grown man fall off a skateboard the other day. It was amazing!”
Jim Gaffigan Excited to Help ‘Unknown Comedian’ Jerry Seinfeld on Joint Stand-Up Tour
Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan will link up for a special run of arena shows this fall.
The joint, four-date stand-up tour will kick off Nov. 3 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, followed by stops in Los Angeles (Nov. 4) and Chicago (Nov. 10). The run will wrap Nov. 11 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
What Ever Happened To Seinfeld’s Michael Richards?
Anyone who watched TV during the 90’s or who’s just a fan of 90’s TV today probably remembers Michael Richards as the goofball neighbor of Jerry Seinfeld in the hit show Seinfeld. His role in the show would lead him to widespread stardom and for a time, would make him a household name.
Who was he before Seinfeld and how come we don’t hear much about him these days?
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