Watch \u2018After Sunrise\u2019 on KGET+; Click to learn how to get KGET+ on your smart TV devices <\/a><\/p>\nBut it\u2019s a two-pronged attack on seriousness. Even though The Well is sold out, so is the Fox Theater, or nearly so, with Saturday Night Live alum Rob Schneider appearing tonight at the local landmark venue.<\/p>\n
What? You\u2019ve never been to a live comedy show? Here are five tips from The Well\u2019s Daniel Betts and Fox Theater Foundation President Gilbert LaRoque that will enhance the experience. Ignore them at your own risk.<\/p>\n
Number 1: Respect other patrons.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can hear you (on stage), and we may talk back,\u201d Betts said. \u201cPlease keep your voice down. People paid to hear the comic, not you, Daryl!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou don\u2019t always have to try to be funnier than the comedian that\u2019s on the stage,\u201d LaRoque said.<\/p>\n
Number 2: \u00a0 Put your phone down.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo need to film every joke that they\u2019re telling,\u201d LaRoque said. \u201cSome of them do have rules (regarding patrons) filming and stuff like that. But, you know, enjoy the show from the side, from watching the show (directly) and not from watching your phone screen.\u201d<\/p>\n
Number 3: Don\u2019t heckle.<\/p>\n
\u201cHave you ever seen those pictures of people throwing rocks at a tank?\u201d Betts said. \u201cThat\u2019s you. In a battle of wits, you are unarmed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Number 4:\u00a0 Jokes may be off-color.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnything goes on stage,\u201d Betts said. \u201cIf you are easily offended, maybe sit this one out and check out the next Pixar movie at Maya Cinemas, or consider one of our clean comedy shows instead.\u201d<\/p>\n
Number 5: Relax.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou need to come in and just enjoy yourself knowing that you\u2019re going to have a night of laughter,\u201d LaRoque said.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor 90 minutes, forget about your divorce, custody battle or recent DUI and just have some laughs and a great time,\u201d Betts said, \u201cand let your troubles melt away at The Well Comedy Club.\u201d<\/p>\n
Oh, and here\u2019s a bonus tip: Sit front-row center at your own risk.<\/p>\n
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