After much deliberation over the recent comment by DC's own funny man Nicky T, I have decided to not critique the comics I was not impressed with at the Brittany's open mic show I recently attended. I realize that an open mic is a place for comics to work out their material. It is not a place to find polished comedy. Comics hit the stage and take greater risks to see if it works. If it doesn't work, they go back and refine it before they feature on a full fledged comedy show. Never the less, that is not an excuse for comics to slouch while they are on stage at an open mic. People still take time out of their busy lives to come see you. You can be reckless, and still try to make them laugh. Open mics will die out if there is no laughter, then where will you work on your act?
I feel a negative critique of a comedians performance at an open mic would cast a potentially incorrect shadow on their reputation. So in lieu of this, I will give those comics a second listen and report back to you.
This does not diminish the performance of the comedians I was impressed with. If you can make people laugh at an open mic, you can definitely make them laugh as a feature. So to all of you comedy consumers, go see those comedians with confidence that you will be greatly entertained.
-Third Eye Comedy signing off!
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I think that's the right decision. But please reviews more shows. Here's a few shows coming up at the DC Improv Lounge where you will see local comedians doing their A material:
June 13th - The Lawyers show featuring Giovanni Diaviachi
June 21st - Rob Maher. Randolph T, Damone Miller and Chris White
July 18th - An alt comedy show featuring Tyler Sonnichson, Jake Young, Aparna Nancherla and Eric Moberg
I would agree...reviewing comedians at an open-mic is like reviewing new members at a gym--or even old members as well I guess...The legit shows need the reviews to keep them honest. Glad you're involved.
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