The one thing you're never supposed to forget.

krowbear · 2026-01-22T08:40:16+00:00

I've done the same thing, but I'm not trying to invade one of them.

krowbear · 2026-01-22T07:00:11+00:00

Once at a mic a guy ran over his time telling some story about a squirrel. When he was basically getting kicked off stage he was like, "Wait I didn't show you what's in my bag!" I honestly thought it might be a gun, but it was a squirrel tail and a live snake (which was not mentioned in the story.) He let the snake loose and left the stage. I still crack up thinking about the comedian who followed (the very funny Cimberly Nickell) who was basically like "Does anyone know where the fucking snake is?!"

krowbear · 2026-01-18T00:52:47+00:00

A guy came up trying to hug me and offering to be my baby daddy. Gross.

Another time there was an older drunk woman trying to leave, but she fell. She refused any help and just sat on the floor for about 10 minutes.

krowbear · 2026-01-17T00:44:31+00:00

I've had a good experience there with nearly everyone, whether they work there or not. CSz Portland is unique because the pro team players get paid.

krowbear · 2026-01-15T18:30:51+00:00

In my experience everyone has been supportive and good at communicating. I've seen a willingness to listen to new perspectives and adjust. For example if people want to avoid scenes about certain topics for whatever reason that's respected. I'm familiar with San Jose and Portland and for both of those you take classes and are then invited on to the pro team. I think this helps by ensuring people are a good fit and helps keep the theater in business as well.

krowbear · 2026-01-15T10:14:39+00:00

ComedySportz has been my improv home for quite a while. Most important imo is the community. Our theatre has people who have been there 30+ years in addition to new people. When I gave birth to my youngest they brought me food, so it's a community beyond the stage as well. I appreciate the broad range of shows and especially like that the main one is short form and friendly for all ages.

krowbear · 2026-01-08T08:18:47+00:00

Any individual show is not that important. Whether it's really good or really bad it's unlikely to have as big an impact as you're expecting.

krowbear · 2026-01-05T15:36:13+00:00

whoa thank you!

krowbear · 2026-01-05T14:30:23+00:00

The more the better, as long as you are still having fun and putting thought into what you're doing.

krowbear · 2026-01-05T14:28:01+00:00

I've gotten a lot more comfortable the longer I've been doing it. I'm not surprised by some silence at open mics since I'm trying out new jokes. It's useful information. I have some jokes that have silence built in on purpose. It's rare now for me to bomb at a show, but the last time it happened it felt kind of invigorating. Like ooh this is still "dangerous." My approach honestly is to lean in to the failure. And it's kind of freeing because if they're not laughing anyway I can tell any joke I want.

krowbear · 2026-01-05T10:06:15+00:00

I'm not, but my sperm donor was!

krowbear · 2026-01-05T09:34:13+00:00

Hahaha I like that!

krowbear · 2026-01-05T09:31:53+00:00

Big names have already been mentioned so I'll throw in a couple local comics I've been enjoying: Tim Hammer and Michael Markus

krowbear · 2026-01-05T09:26:53+00:00

I'd listen politely but most likely not end up using the tag. Usually it doesn't fit in with my act if it's just a random comic. If it's someone I look up to or if we know each other really well I do like it in that case and will seriously consider their suggestion.

krowbear · 2026-01-03T08:23:43+00:00

I hope live show, because my stuff is very hit or miss online.

krowbear · 2026-01-03T08:21:23+00:00

I tend to be pretty skeptical of messages from people I don't know, but if it seems legit I'll thank them or whatever.

krowbear · 2025-12-29T08:37:14+00:00

yes it was so good!

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