Good News York

April 9, 2015, 11:05 am 4.9k Views

Good News York by Growth Mode Content

Your go-to podcast for inspiring stories, uplifting news, and positive vibes from across New York State!

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Brandon Ciotti on Building Central New York Stand-Up, Writing Jokes, and Upcoming Palace Theatre Showcase On Good News York, host Noah interviews stand-up comedian and improv performer Brandon Ciotti from Utica, New York, who began comedy about four years ago and has been performing around the state. Ciotti promotes a July 17 showcase at the Palace Theatre on James Street in Syracuse (doors 6:00/6:30, show 7:00, tickets on the Palace website) featuring Becky Wiggins, Connor McCann, Jason Gowan, Tommy Armstrong, and Abdul Hadi. He discusses adapting stories into tight stand-up by trimming “fat,” using punchlines, and relying on pauses and a Cliff Notes-style set list, as well as shifting from shock humor to more clever, self-deprecating material. They talk about improv vs. stand-up, building community, marketing niche live events, and the persistence and driving required to grow the CNY comedy scene, including a July 14 open mic showcase at Johnny B’s Tavern in Rome. 00:00 Writing Stories Into Bits 00:33 Meet Brandon Ciotti 02:12 Showcase Details And Lineup 05:36 Why Not NYC Yet 05:58 Standup Vs Improv Grind 09:20 Bombing And Finding Voice 10:43 Big Unlock Going Clever 12:49 How Brandon Writes Jokes 14:36 Improv Teamwork And Nerves 17:34 Building CNY Comedy Scene 19:43 Love Of Black Box Rooms 20:40 Monday Show Hack 20:59 Holiday Booking Nerves 21:23 Anxiety vs Optimism 21:48 Writing With Friends 22:46 Open Mic Showcase Plan 24:02 Building The Local Scene 25:37 Marketing Niche Live Events 27:24 Raymond Paintball Pitch 30:23 Flyers And Weird Formats 31:59 How To Start Stand-Up 34:17 Bucket Pull Signup System 35:02 Tough Rooms And Bar Crowds 36:22 Thanks And Studio Outro

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