Stand-up-Comedy

Under-up comedy or number comedy is a mostly spoken solovision of a comedian or comedian as a short-term or even a full-length program in contrast to physical comedy. Edit the GeneralQtext

Stand-up comedy usually consists of rehearsed numbers, which are often given the same or similar for years, but also spontaneous, unprepared elements are to be found in the performances. Some stand-up comedians also perform completely improvised numbers, but this is rather the exception and also requires a certain, preparatory basis, which makes it possible to fall back on certain patterns that seem to have been invented at the moment. Nevertheless, the spontaneous element of stand-up comedy must not be confused with the own section of the improvisational comedy, which is based on elements of the Stegreiftheater, in which an ensemble of actors develops spontaneous stories according to pre-sampled patterns.

The boundaries between stand-up comedy and cabaret are fluid. Theatrical and theatrical elements are also found in the stand-up comedy. The spectrum ranges from comical everyday situations to a pointed representation of people, stories, public events, and even complete, evening-filled productions. People and Events Edit the source text

In the United States and other, especially English-speaking countries, the stand-up comedy has a long tradition with stars like Richard Pryor and George Carlin. In Germany, a stand-up culture has also developed since the 1990s, with a growing trend. This can be based on older models such as Karl Valentin, Heinz Erhardt or Jürgen von Manger.

In addition to television formats such as the Quatsch Comedy Club, NightWash and Fun (k) haus, complete solo stand-up shows with some commercial success are also produced and broadcast (eg Mario Barth, Michael Mittermeier, Atze Schröder). In many cities in the German-speaking world, stand-up clubs are now found: open mics (open mic), where laymen can try out, and so-called mixedshows (for advanced or established artists), where several artists perform in one evening and Display excerpts from their programs and try out new numbers.

Another form of competition is the comedy slam, where the audience decides which one of several comedians will win an event. Standard data (conceptual definition): GND: 7702122-8 (AKS)

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