Comments on: Comedy Helps in Tragedy http://livecomedyla.com/general/comedy-helps-in-tragedy/ Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:49:54 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Paul Ogata http://livecomedyla.com/general/comedy-helps-in-tragedy/comment-page-1/#comment-13657 Paul Ogata Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:05:39 +0000 http://livecomedyla.com/?p=1415#comment-13657 Yes, great thoughts Brendon. And thanks for the kind words Gerald. It was definitely a strange situation, and on top of all that there were technical difficulties with the sound system. At corporate gigs, you know about the company in advance and can prepare accordingly, but I went in blind on this one. In times like these, I immediately begin assessing the crowd and surroundings, looking for gifts they present to me that I can then play off of. Sort of like TV's Survivorman, but without the harmonica. Many gifts that night. I am so happy to hear that a family was able to find some respite through the show, and grateful to Brendon for facilitating the opportunity to make it happen. Yes, great thoughts Brendon. And thanks for the kind words Gerald. It was definitely a strange situation, and on top of all that there were technical difficulties with the sound system.

At corporate gigs, you know about the company in advance and can prepare accordingly, but I went in blind on this one. In times like these, I immediately begin assessing the crowd and surroundings, looking for gifts they present to me that I can then play off of. Sort of like TV’s Survivorman, but without the harmonica. Many gifts that night.

I am so happy to hear that a family was able to find some respite through the show, and grateful to Brendon for facilitating the opportunity to make it happen.

]]> By: Brendon Mulvihill http://livecomedyla.com/general/comedy-helps-in-tragedy/comment-page-1/#comment-13634 Brendon Mulvihill Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:40:44 +0000 http://livecomedyla.com/?p=1415#comment-13634 Thanks Gerald! I appreciate it. This was the first time I've ever "booked" a comedian for something like this. Paul has a very easy going style and universal appeal. He's not too dirty but he's still hilarious. And such a professional. I think that may have been the single biggest reason I thought he would be great. Paul treats comedy as a business and as if he needs to deliver for clients. Paul was definitely evaluating the situation heavily when he came in and his expectations for success were low. But I think that's a comedian mentality. I knew he would be great and he was. Legitimate laughter from the crowd for the entire time. He censored his material a bit, but as an audience member, you would have no idea. Definitely interacted with the crowd a lot and it went over very well. Thanks Gerald! I appreciate it. This was the first time I’ve ever “booked” a comedian for something like this. Paul has a very easy going style and universal appeal. He’s not too dirty but he’s still hilarious. And such a professional. I think that may have been the single biggest reason I thought he would be great. Paul treats comedy as a business and as if he needs to deliver for clients.

Paul was definitely evaluating the situation heavily when he came in and his expectations for success were low. But I think that’s a comedian mentality. I knew he would be great and he was. Legitimate laughter from the crowd for the entire time. He censored his material a bit, but as an audience member, you would have no idea. Definitely interacted with the crowd a lot and it went over very well.

]]> By: Gerald http://livecomedyla.com/general/comedy-helps-in-tragedy/comment-page-1/#comment-13632 Gerald Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:05:14 +0000 http://livecomedyla.com/?p=1415#comment-13632 Hey Brendon great post. Usually, I think we all take laughter, humor, good natured fun, and lightheartedness for granted. In these times of economic hardship and the all pervasive sense of heightened uncertainty and insecurity facing our planet's future we have to cherish every laugh we can get. Great job booking Paul. I don't know him personally, but he seems like a good guy and is usually pretty funny. I think he has a special on Showtime airing in January. I can't wait to see it. Out of curioisity, I was wondering what goes through your mind when you're booking a comedian for an event at a home or unorthodox venue. What special intangible assets or characteristics are you looking for? How did you decide Paul Ogata was the right comic for the gig? How did Paul adapt to the unpredictabilities of a house gig? Did he open or close differently? Did he use the same material he ususally uses or was he more interactive riffing off of the crowd? Anyway, great post. Take care. Hey Brendon great post. Usually, I think we all take laughter, humor, good natured fun, and lightheartedness for granted. In these times of economic hardship and the all pervasive sense of heightened uncertainty and insecurity facing our planet’s future we have to cherish every laugh we can get. Great job booking Paul. I don’t know him personally, but he seems like a good guy and is usually pretty funny. I think he has a special on Showtime airing in January. I can’t wait to see it. Out of curioisity, I was wondering what goes through your mind when you’re booking a comedian for an event at a home or unorthodox venue. What special intangible assets or characteristics are you looking for? How did you decide Paul Ogata was the right comic for the gig? How did Paul adapt to the unpredictabilities of a house gig? Did he open or close differently? Did he use the same material he ususally uses or was he more interactive riffing off of the crowd? Anyway, great post. Take care.

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