Where Do I Fit In?
I had a conversation with Dez just last night, and one thing that he said really stood out for me, hence the title of the blog. He had a discussion with a guy who is a booker for one of the big three late night shows on US t.v. I believe the conversation was about the fact I was only in comedy for a year and I...
Read MoreHow Dez Reed Helped Make The Blades Funny
It seems as if this last year has seen the Saskatoon comedy scene grow by leaps and bounds, after what appeared (at least to me) to be years of stagnant growth. Now that the comedy club is up and running, Dez is starting to to mentor the newer comics. I never thought I would say this, but until you sit down with...
Read MoreA Reflection Of One Year In Stand-Up Comedy
Well, as hard as it may be for some people to believe, Wednesday, October 3rd 2012 is a day I consider to be important. No, I haven’t found a job yet, and no I have not found the woman of my dreams, no I haven ‘t won the lottery and I won’t be using October 3rd to take a hot vacation somewhere. ...
Read MoreChange Is A Constant In The Entertainment World
For those of you who haven’t been payiong attention lately, changes are coming in the way the comedy club is run, and this means a change for the comics and the audience as well. Wednesday nights are now pretty important for some of us, myself included. It’s on this night that Dez puts on a comedy...
Read MoreTrevor Dean 2.0
Last Thursday at Dez Reed’s Comedy Club I did something, and did it poorly. Not for a lack of trying though, as I just followed what others had done in the similar spot I was in. It’s one of the most challenging aspects of comedy, at least for a newcomer. Get it right, and the whole night is set up for...
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