\u201cNew Material Night is exactly that: the best comics in New York City trying out all new material before they bring it on the road, use it for their special taping, or premiere it for a late-night talk show set,\u201d said Queens-based event organizer and comedian Dan Frank, who has been living, performing and producing shows in NYC for seven years.<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cIt\u2019s the thing I love about stand-up that is inherent to the art itself \u2014 the comic and the audience are making this happen together by seeing how the audience will react to the new joke, and how the comic will respond to the audience\u2019s reaction. It\u2019s the sine qua non that makes a stand-up show feel equal-parts spontaneous and fun!\u201d<\/p>\n
Frank has been featured on several tours and festivals, including New York Comedy Festival shows, and you can see him at Q.E.D. tomorrow night. He told QNS: \u201cI usually just joke about growing up as a queer person, my family and faith, and how everyone thinks that I\u2019m related to Anne Frank (I\u2019m not, in case you were wondering).\u201d<\/p>\n
The diverse lineup of \u201cjokesters\u201d also includes Chris Moore, Dillon Kraus, Rachel Green, Lindsay Lucido, Danette Rodriguez, Dave McDonnell, Kristen Romney, Tony Deyo, and Lauren Hope Krass.<\/p>\n
A few comics were eager to share some interesting tidbits about their comedic style and how they came up with new material.\n<\/p>\n
While Q.E.D. is her favorite comedy club in Queens, Astoria girl Lauren Green also performs at New York Comedy Club and The Grisly Pear in Manhattan, as well as Bushwick Comedy Club in Brooklyn. When she\u2019s not doing stand-up, the comedian pursues her other passions: acting, singing, playing violin, and doing voice-overs.<\/p>\n
\u201cQ.E.D. is such a great local spot. The crowds are fun and engaged and it\u2019s great that I can walk down the block to do what I love! New Material Night is especially fun because I get to try new jokes in a supportive, professional and well-attended space \u2014 much, much better than a regular open mic.\u201d<\/p>\n
Green revealed what made her tick, comedy-wise, telling QNS:\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
\u201cI love human connection \u2014 through conversation, comedy, music, acting and art. I think my purpose is to educate, entertain and inspire, and my style is mostly storytelling and some observational humor. My life, my experiences and the people and places I encounter inspire my comedy. As a single woman in New York, I have a lot to share!\u201d<\/p>\n
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Photo courtesy of QED Astoria<\/p>\n
So, what\u2019s your process like for coming up with new material?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSomething funny happens (on a date, at my office job, in my family) or I notice something that I have a strong point of view about. I write it down and then figure out how to put it in joke structure,\u201d Green explained.<\/p>\n
The multi-talented comedian is looking forward to performing in another QED show on May 28 at 7:30 p.m., where she\u2019ll sing and play violin. Come by and enjoy a musical comedy, with funny, original songs and parodies.\u00a0<\/p>\n