tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post2096394782038068425..comments2023-05-30T04:25:37.367-04:00Comments on Sandpaper Suit | Matt Ruby's comedy blog: If show producers told the truth, it'd sound like this...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post-17970896143813312392009-05-08T14:35:00.000-04:002009-05-08T14:35:00.000-04:00@ Soce: Good point, about being a good fit. Some ...@ Soce: Good point, about being a good fit. Some people are consistently hilarious and just don't work for a certain room. No hard feelings. <br /><br />Re: networking through other ventures, I say only do it if it's your strength (which judging from your work on The Apiary, it seems to be), because you don't want to spread yourself too thin. Or worse, you don't want to get all this buzz about yourself and have nothing to show for it, since you sacrificed time you could have spent getting better.Abbi Crutchfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984255030758291096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post-38985543472243849382009-05-08T12:49:00.000-04:002009-05-08T12:49:00.000-04:00Excellent post! I will always ask people to put me...Excellent post! I will always ask people to put me on their shows, but I don't get offended if they say no. For some shows, I may be a great fit, and for others, I might not!<br /><br />Also there's a wide variety of paths to success.. I also shoot comedy videos and interview performers like crazy as alternative ways to network and get out there-- Others do photography etc etcsocehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093354866114461001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post-25808680305212711052009-05-08T12:48:00.000-04:002009-05-08T12:48:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.socehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093354866114461001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post-7134377676475716622009-05-08T12:12:00.000-04:002009-05-08T12:12:00.000-04:00And now, for the follow-up letter.And now, for <A HREF="http://curlycomedy.blogspot.com/2009/05/thanks-for-coming.html" REL="nofollow">the follow-up letter.</A>Abbi Crutchfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984255030758291096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post-71630499845246860042009-05-08T10:24:00.000-04:002009-05-08T10:24:00.000-04:00To Dan's point, someone out there has to be the pe...To Dan's point, someone out there has to be the person who helps comedians grow. That was the Living Room's effort in the beginning. We still give spots (sometimes shorter sets) to people who are getting better, but also craft a lineup that will keep audience coming back. It really depends on what you want your show to be. We'll never charge admission and we'll never make money off of it, so it's always going to be a workout room for established comics, a great opportunity for up-and-comers, and the best place to get a decent picture of yourself online.Abbi Crutchfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984255030758291096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post-76376545894918752362009-05-07T00:24:00.000-04:002009-05-07T00:24:00.000-04:00Matt, will you give me a spot because I read your ...Matt, will you give me a spot because I read your blog? And comment on it a lot?<br /><br />I don't even know what show you book now, but I want it.<br /><br />Also, RG, I'm a Jew. And Mo, can I be on your show in 2010? And Drucker, who books the "Mark is a dick" show? And Kent, I'm mad at you for not booking me on your show if you have one. Can we be friends?<br /><br />And Aalap, a serious response--while many comedians SHOULD know these things already, not every comedian DOES know these things, or subscribe to them... specifically spot-swapping, there are loads of comics out there who definitely have a quid pro quo mentality that I've seen them explicitly communicate or complain about.<br /><br />Anyway, Matt, please comment on my blog. You are way behind, and I comment here ALL the time.<br /><br />Seriously, RG, Jew here.<br /><br /><br />PS Nice post, Matt.<br />Am I passed?myqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00772814671528097421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post-48192197876069657192009-05-06T18:21:00.000-04:002009-05-06T18:21:00.000-04:00I only book Jews.I only book Jews.RG Danielsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post-7876266064031493612009-05-06T17:46:00.000-04:002009-05-06T17:46:00.000-04:00So I'm NOT a douche for saying that my monthly sho...So I'm NOT a douche for saying that my monthly show which I book every other month at Ochi's is booked until 2010. Great post Matt.<br /><br />You can post the above in your e-mails too guys.Mo Diggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905665974976736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post-91474310543926733392009-05-06T15:42:00.000-04:002009-05-06T15:42:00.000-04:00That Mark is a dick.That Mark is a dick.Mike Druckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12703891907162176943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post-17633976466385060702009-05-06T15:21:00.000-04:002009-05-06T15:21:00.000-04:00Where have gone Chris O-Con-o-way? A nation turns ...Where have gone Chris O-Con-o-way? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you. woo woo woo.Aalaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09044357180701354888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post-63742989458338503342009-05-06T15:12:00.000-04:002009-05-06T15:12:00.000-04:00So when can I get on the show?So when can I get on the show?Chris Conwaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post-63555348870466701162009-05-06T14:45:00.000-04:002009-05-06T14:45:00.000-04:00This is one reason that I like having two shows. I...This is one reason that I like having two shows. I like having a stage where I can get someone up that I don't know or not feel that the show is slighted because people are testing out jokes. I think that integral to our developement. But I also want to have a show where I book who I want. Hopefully it covers everyone.Dan Fontainehttp://www.danfontainecomedy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post-57028891577873108362009-05-06T13:58:00.000-04:002009-05-06T13:58:00.000-04:00Have you actually used this? I would consider link...<EM>Have you actually used this? I would consider linking to this post in my reply email.</EM>Haven't used it yet at all. My only fear about using it is that comics then get pissed off at ya. But maybe that just comes with the territory? Maybe it works out better if you explain "we have a rule that anyone who asks for a spot gets sent a link to this post." That way no one feels singled out.Matt Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15042748088506030894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post-74964147007297694692009-05-06T13:51:00.000-04:002009-05-06T13:51:00.000-04:00Can I add another bit?
You can't get mad at some...Can I add another bit? <br /><br />You can't get mad at someone for not booking you on their show if you've never expressed interest. Even if you're friends. There is no shame in asking.Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17251777011355228189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post-17317745959543305742009-05-06T13:31:00.000-04:002009-05-06T13:31:00.000-04:00Good one.
The funny part is that most comedians sh...Good one.<br />The funny part is that most comedians should know all these things already. There are so common sense.<br /><br />This is a wonderful catch all. It all the major points, and kudos for clarifying the producer's role, i don't think enough producers follow that rule. <br /><br />Have you actually used this? I would consider linking to this post in my reply email.Aalaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09044357180701354888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938448068751972875.post-44650178616716183822009-05-06T12:54:00.000-04:002009-05-06T12:54:00.000-04:00Oh boy...Oh boy...markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356679505131412877noreply@blogger.com