Warning for plug below my main comment :) Not trying to piggyback this post, but share my experiences doing something in the same area.<p>We've been doing something similar to support comics who lost some or all of their paying gigs; but using the alternate model of free-to-watch, donations-welcomed. We're also still working through the best format; some performers work great in a "vacuum" (and/or create new styles for the medium). Interaction through the chat is also fun, but as mentioned, not suited for real time.<p>We've also got some other ideas to increase the interaction being tinkered with. We've been able to really help some folks, whether through monetary means or just to give them a place to perform they wouldn't otherwise have. (Honestly, the most feedback we get from performers is how thankful they were to just get to <i>perform</i> again, a feeling of normalcy, such as we have these days.)<p>Second warning, plug below :) This is completely a labor of love, so feel free to drop by, or not. Even if you just watch clips and have suggestions, we'd appreciate it. All proceeds go directly to the performers, this not a business venture in anyway. Up/downvote away, no hard feelings!<p><a href="https://twitch.tv/comedywham" rel="nofollow">https://twitch.tv/comedywham</a> (or isolationcomedyshow.com will redirect there)
I love stand-up and this is a great idea. One feature that I'd love is to have 1-2 embedded "highlight" clips on each performer's ticket page. Otherwise it's hard to know what kind of comedy they do.
I actually just attended a remote standup comedy show last Friday. Its tough for the comedian but it can work if:<p>1. The audience is encouraged to turn on video (so the comedian and others can see them) Unmuted if possible (but most wont its like giving everyone in the audience a live mic)<p>2. For those not willing, encourage them to use chat. Emoji, me-too, reactions<p>3. The comedian should keep bringing the audience in. Read off chat, talk about people with cameras on, etc<p>4. Dont just use your regular material, lean into the current situation, use the audience and tech.
My brother's a professional comedian, and he's been doing shows from home now. That said, he's not performing his regular sets, both because they can be recorded, and because the interaction with the crowds is no longer the same. However, he's doing more streaming improv now, where the crowd can give input through chat. It's working pretty well for him, but also isn't bringing in much money yet.
I haven't been to a comedy club in 15 years but in my opinion a large part of the fun is actually being at the club. (And the over priced, 2 drink minimums)<p>I do applaud these performers trying to find a alternative in these trying times.
Love standup comedy! $10 for a 30m is really expensive. Stanard shows I've gone to were like $15 for ~3 comedians for a show lasting about an hr.<p>What about lineups? (3 comedians for $10)<p>Also does the comedians interact with watchers? Can I leave a comment and chat with other people (not sure if this will distract the comedian or not)
This is cool. I might try one, even at the $10 price point. Although, that's the price of one drink at a real comedy club, so it is kind of a bargain. I would love to see something like this on Oculus.
I just sent this to my friend who is a professional comedian. She’s been doing a weekly “pay what you want” show the last few Saturdays.<p>I’d love to see this take off because I don’t want stand up comedy to go away.<p>Thanks for making this!
Let's be honest, this isn't even close to stand-up. If there isn't a live crowd, it's not stand-up. You need that feedback and the regular drilling to find your voice. Stand-up comedians find their "voice" by doing the same set, same jokes as often as they can get up on stage. If you're serious about this as a career, you're getting up on stage multiple times a day if you can figure out a way to do it. You're constantly working and re-working your set to a different crowd.<p>There's no way you're going to get high-end comedians on this platform, which means you're going to get people who are relatively new. Doug Stanhope (greatest comedian alive today IMHO) said that you don't want to be putting videos of your earliest crap performances on the web. You also don't want to be putting video of your best jokes on the internet because you get more exposure for people stealing them with little return.<p>Stand-up comedians have already had an alternative for getting up on stage for a long time. It's called podcasting, and many of the greatest comedians do podcasts.
I hate to be the complainer for the Show HN projects, but all I can see is white screen regardless of what browser I use. Why can't websites fail gracefully?<p>edit: It worked on browser with no extensions installed so I guess one of the extension in other browsers broke it. I like the idea since it seems timely. People do need real entertainment now and it might fit that niche nicely.
Goodstuff, thanks for sharing! Humor and laughter are very important elements to life. I do Love the choice of stock photography and the premise here, but unsure about the pricing I see there ($10?). probably some room for pricing model experimentation and innovation. Godspeed!
My concern is that a lot of stand-up comedy is really "blue" and NSFW. Are there warnings or ratings for each set (I don't see any).<p>Do you provide clean content?