Do you think stand-up is dying?

-Famous comedians make only a small fraction of what singers/rappers/actors do, I feel like no one actually appreciates it anymore like I do.The need for such entertainment only appears to be less than in the past and it is a matter of economic for those who can't afford to patronize the clubs and show performances like they use to enjoy.



Tough times need the humor to get through them. And now is no exception as it was in the 'Great Depression'. Look back to that history and realize what a flood of talent in entertainment in all forms came out from that. The people needed such outlets, reasons to be entertained, in order to lessen the realities of the outside world and their individual struggles in their lives.



At 17, and holding onto that love to have an ability to make others laugh is a good thing. A nobel gift when you have the right stuff to see humor in anything and for all situations. Look at it as even therapy and something to bring a bit of comfort to those who are in need of just a good laugh to bring them out of their own levels of sameness, or negative attitudes.



That's real entertainment and would be a job well done on the mental scale. Never an easy task as you may have learned by now.



Don't worry about making it big but making it... GOOD.



If you don't deliver to those who expect some level of entertainment and the intelligence that you should express, then not only will you fail at your presentation, but not be fair to the talent that you claim to have.



You have to start at somewhere. Anywhere that you can get exposure and a reputation that will carry you further to your next level of performance. There is plenty of time, even now, but don't waste it worrying over an ultimate career goal.



Play to the present audience at hand, the school's activities when it comes to stage entertainment and programs. Go on to local colleges for performing arts, acting courses and communications in particular. Join a group, even now, to get some real on-hands experience in the meantime.



Above all, don't lose it. Your sense of humor. You have developed it more than many in life by now and it is a good element in your character to always be a part of you from now on. Even if it just to entertain your family or friends. Don't like that statement? Then there is more work ahead for you and you will have to weigh the hits with the bombs.



Keep writing for original material if you can, focus on delivery as well as hold-back and attitude. Take some lessons from the pros, attend performances where ever they are available and see how the others who have made the stage do it. Hopefully, you can even meet them and ask for advice and some serious (HA!) feedback.



It ain't easy being green, a newcomer that is. Just realize that there can be humor found in most anything, Especially, in being human.



Well, just look at us. (Phhhhitttz!!! Snort.) You can use that one if you like.I know what you mean. I don't think the industry is dying, but it seems like there used to be more prestige to it I guess. I think it may have something to do with all the great comedians we've lost in the past 10 years.
If stand-up id dying then we have a serious problem on our hands. Because most of that stuff is really funny. I don't think it's dying though because it was raging in the first place it was popular sure but not raging so we're still good. and I LOVE IT!!!