Standup
Comedians
Often people want to know, "Who are the best stand-up comedians?" This question will never receive the same answer. As in all matters of taste, what one person finds brilliant may not impress his or her neighbor. Too many factors come into play when judging the merits of any performer. Among these issues are how you perceive the comic's personality and how much the comic's material hits home with your own life experiences.
For example, if the comedian seems excessively mean to the point of offending your sense of justice, then you will not like that comic, and little of what he or she can say will seem funny to you. Neither will you enjoy a comedian who seems false and affected. On the other hand, if you find yourself "rooting" for certain comedians, it's because you sympathize with them, and you'll be more likely to find the humor in their material.
Judging
Stand-Up Comedians
Likewise, if you and the comedian share
a common culture or point of view, you
will probably appreciate the comic's
message more. It all boils down to a
matter of personal taste. However, as
one of America's biggest comedy bookers,
we at Summit Comedy must constantly
make value judgments about comedians
when we decide which ones we will work
with, and which we will not.
Any comic we handle must score high on professionalism, quality and content of material, audience rapport, and professional credits, such as TV and film appearances, special awards, and the like. We're happy to discuss with you who the best comedian may be for your needs. Just call us toll-free at (888) 925-7073 during business hours (9-5 EST), or send us an email at SummitComedy@aol.com!
