roducer Needs
to put together line-ups! The second is her
line-up spreadsheet, which helps her keep
track of who’s on and when. When booking
over ten acts a week, it’s no wonder she
needs a spreadsheet to remember who is
going on when.
scene because of the number of incredibly
passionate people she has had the pleasure of working with. “Being around people
who are supportive not only of their own
careers but the industry as a whole is so
inspiring”, and don’t underestimate how
contagious that inspiration can be!
You must have an appropriate venue!
management believes in your vision and
purpose for running the comedy night there.
After all, they have to trust you with their
funding for the show, and to allow you to
use the space to do what you do best. Small
spaces are more appropriate for comedy,
for intimacy and so it always feels full. She
says that “large halls and high ceilings are a
big no no!” There’s too many comedy rooms
in Melbourne to settle for an average venue. Anything that sets apart your room from
others is invaluable to the success of your
room. This also helps to bring in a crowd
that isn’t completely made up of other comics.
“large halls and high
ceilings are abig no no!”
Industry support is the next big thing that
makes you a better producer, according to
Phoebe. “It doesn’t hurt to have a coupe of
reputable and successful comics on your
side,” she says, especially when you’re a
new face starti