The $200 Comedy Course returns to Warwick, RI on September 20, 2021. If you’ve always wanted to try stand-up comedy, but not sure how to begin, the $200 Comedy Course is for you.
Course Instructors
Coleen Galvin is your Head Instructor
Rhode Island’s Own Coleen Galvin is your main instructor for your stand-up journey. Coleen is a first-class teacher, with over 30 years of experience and knows the business of stand-up comedy inside and out. She’ll teach you how to discover the type of comedian you are, the #1 formula for constructing jokes, and how to conduct yourself in front of a crowd. The founders, Rockin Joe Hebert and John Perrotta will be on hand to answer your questions and share real-life experiences to help you avoid pitfalls and unexpected circumstances. You wouldn’t drive across the country without a GPS-Don’t walk onto a comedy stage, unprepared.
Sign Up Now
The course is expected to fill quickly, so early signup is encouraged. Call John Perrotta today at (401) 639-7726.
The $200 Comedy Course takes COVID-19 seriously. We’ll be employing the latest guidelines from the RI Department of Health during your classes and graduation show. (Check back in September for any COVID-19 related updates.)
Cranston, RI native (and Sony recording artist) Bobby Braciola will be inducted into the RI Comedy Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Braciola is being honored for his outstanding contributions to comedy in the Ocean State.
Braciola, responsible for such hits as Chooch to Gooch , I’m a Spaccone, and Everyone’s Italian on Christmas Eve will be the headlining performer, along with host, John Perrotta and specialty act, The Prince of Mystery.
Location:
The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 475 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI on 11/13/21. The event begins at 8pm (Doors open at 7pm) with limited seating.
Tickets:
Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased by calling John Perrotta at 401-639-7726.
All tickets must be purchased in advance. NO TICKETS WILL BE HELD OR AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE DOOR.
Don’t be a Chooch! Do not miss this once in a lifetime performance.
Rockin’ Joe Hebert, The Prince of Mystery, and John Perrotta have never been what you may call cookie cutter comics. However, they have solid on-stage chemistry and love working together. The three performers have packaged their own 90 minute, high energy, freak show, especially for fundraisers, group functions and other events. It’s called Music, Mystery and Mayhem and they’re available now,
Raise Money for your Cause with a RICHOF Comedy Show
Rhode Island has a couple of great choices when it comes to choosing a company for your group’s comedy night fundraiser. One of those options is to hire The RI Comedy Comedy Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame, (in conjunction with John Perrotta’s Comedy Factory), will put together a fantastic comedy show for your fundraiser, using a lineup of hilarious, experienced, professional comedians who will help you achieve your fundraising goals. We’ve been booking comedy fundraisers for over 25 years.
A Professional Comedy Night Fundraiser
Each 90 minute comedy fundraiser show includes 3 pro comedians, and a top of the line Bose sound system. We will also assist you with your raffles at the end of the show.
Trust The RI Comedy Hall of Fame to provide top notch entertainment for your event. Call Dana (401) 261-3120
If learning the business of stand up comedy is your passion, (or even if it’s just an item to cross off of your bucket list), you owe it to yourself to take The Comedy Factory’s $200 Comedy Course.
It’s 6 weeks of fun, (but intensive), workshops chock full of everything you need to kick off your comedy career. (See photo) At the end of the course, you’ll be able to use your new skills by performing in front of a live audience for graduation.
Also, here’s a bonus that NO ONE will offer.
Every student WILL GET a PAID comedy gig at a future Comedy Factory Show. (Your paid show will be booked, within 6 months of graduation.)
Enroll now. All you need is a phone. Call John Perrotta at (401) 639-7726 for payment options.
Makes a great gift for the holidays for yourself or someone you love
Comedian John Perrotta for the RI Comedy Hall of Fame
Hire the Right Comedian or Pay the Price
It’s easy to hire a stand-up comedian for your event. Comedians are everywhere. They lurk in the shadows waiting for their not yet paid for IPhone 7’s to ring and be offered work. Facebook is full of stand-up comedians, as are entertainment booking sites, such as Gig Salad and the Bash.
Just about every place you look, you’ll be able to find a stand-up comedian. Finding a good stand-up comedian, however, can be a challenge. You’ll need to do some research before handing over your money to just anyone with a cheap suit and a microphone.
Why?
Stand-up comedians are not created equal.
There are no requirements necessary before referring to yourself as a stand-up comedian. There are no special licenses or permits. You can perform at one show in front of four people and call yourself a comedian, or you can perform hundreds of shows over many years, perfect your craft, and call yourself a stand-up comedian. That’s where the confusion comes in and that’s why doing some homework before you begin looking for your comedy entertainment will ensure you hire the very best talent for your event.
Comedian Joe Hebert, owner of the RI Comedy Hall of Fame
5 Important Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Stand Up Comedian
1.) How long have you been performing stand-up comedy?
If the comedian is your main entertainment for the evening, nothing less than 10 years of steady stand-up work is an acceptable answer. (There are exceptions, of course, but 10 years is a good rule of thumb.)
2.) Do you have a video I can look at so I can see if you’re a good fit for my event?
No video? No job.
3.) Can you provide references from people you’ve worked for in the past?
A no answer to this question should signal a red flag. Every comedian should be able to provide at least 5 references from satisfied customers.
4.) Can you work clean?
Depending on the event you are planning this is a crucial question. If you’re looking for someone to perform at your best friend’s bachelor party, you may not care if the comedian you’re considering can work clean. However, if you’re planning an event for your office, your church group, or your Aunt Ethel’s 90th birthday party, you want a comedian who can work 100% clean. No cursing, no sex jokes, and nothing that would embarrass you or your guests. If your comedian cannot work clean, I suggest you keep looking.
5.) Do you have an appropriate sound system?
This is such an important question, I’ve saved it for last. The comedian you hire MUST have a professional sound system, (Speakers, amp, microphones, stands) before you make an agreement. A sound system is usually the last thing a person thinks about before hiring a comedian and it’s one of the most important. A customer simply assumes a stand-up comedian has their own PA system, much in the way you assume a plumber has his own wrench. Pros have their own sound system.
Money
Money is a major consideration when hiring stand-up comedians. Rates for scomedians can be all over the place. I’ve seen comedians ask for as little as $25 to as much as $1500.
What I do suggest, is starting with a budget in mind and working from there. As with most things, (and it’s especially true in stand-up comedy), you get what you pay for. If you’re hiring for an important event, a lower price may sound attractive, but when it comes to showtime, you may wish you had paid extra for a true professional.
Questions About Hiring a Stand-Up Comedian?
If you still have questions, (or are in need of a professional stand up comedian for your upcoming event) call Dana at the RI Comedy Hall of Fame: 401-261-3120.
