Breve manual del monólogo de humor

Brief manual of the monologue of humor gives practical advice to those who dedicate themselves to the art of what in the Anglo-Saxon world is known as stand up comedy. John Vorhaus transmits to professionals and aspirants all his knowledge about this discipline, which consists of standing in front of a microphone on an empty stage and entertaining the public for a while, not with a succession of jokes like the old comedians, but with a coherent story in which personal experience is combined with a critical (often cynical) vision of the world, all with a large dose of humor, which is actually the main ingredient. From purely technical aspects to more intimate issues that affect the humorist's attitude, Vorhaus touches on issues such as hurt feelings (those of the humorist and those of the public), humor filters (an interesting technique to apply the personal vision of life to texts) and the importance of self-awareness. He offers tips for not fearing poor results, overcoming brainstorming, dealing with political correctness, and appreciating the importance of the first five minutes of a performance. The main purpose of this guide is for each comedian to pay attention to his own voice, search for it and develop it.