Cool Stage Time…

After getting back from performing at a Sideshow Festival in New Orleans I realized another reason that these industry festivals are important: Stage time! Coming up in stand up comedy venues, I learned that “stage time is more important than gold.” The value of stage time is something that’s carried through my whole life. At … Continue reading “Cool Stage Time…”

After getting back from performing at a Sideshow Festival in New Orleans I realized another reason that these industry festivals are important: Stage time! Coming up in stand up comedy venues, I learned that “stage time is more important than gold.” The value of stage time is something that’s carried through my whole life.


At a festival it’s a different kind of stage time. For a younger performer, getting to work on a stage that their hero’s perform on is one of the best feelings. Even better is when they get to perform on shows with them, it’s a boost to the energy of newer acts. That makes acts work harder, which hopefully makes them better.

For an older performer like me, it’s inspiring to see newer performers excited to be on a show. That excitement motivates me to be better and hopefully keep up with the kids.