likely other comedians performing and you wanna respect the mic and give everyone a fair chance to shine.
DM: oh wow that's only fair. What process do you use to develop your stand-up comedy material?
CM: Well I view the world as material, I look at everyday things people do and ask why would that be funny? Or we all do this but put a funny spin on it. So my material is tailored to relate to everyone in a large sense but with intellectual undertones to it.
DM: Nice and that's how your audience can connect to real life. How many people do you have to bring to a show (for bringer shows) to get stage time?
CM: Usually 5 or so to get stage time because the venue is trying to make money at a bringers show so thats their whole agenda.
DM: Wow I'm learning so much from you. Are there any stand-up comedy writing groups in town?
CM: I'm actually apart the best comedy writing group/team/comedians in the area.We are called Yuung Funny and we do JK skits/sketches/
CM: it a year for me so I'm coming up on a milestone, it seems much longer but its been great and I learned dramactically since then.
DM: Well congradulations is definately in oreder. Are there other stand-up comedy open mics or other performing opportunities in the area?
CM: Oh yeah it's lots of open mic areas in the DC area, all through downtown and up-town. Its even open mics spots in the "hood" but every mic is a good one because it builds you as a comedian.
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DM: What’s involved with getting stage time at an open mic?
CM: It depends if you're in the circuit...most host of the open mics are other comedians so they'll let you get time if you ask or let them know you're coming to their spot. Also there are alot of opportunities for those just starting out if they want to test their skills and see where they stand.
DM: How much time do you get on stage?
CM: Anywhere from 3-7 minutes usually if its just a open mic because its most likely other
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