This guide to the world of stand—up comedy, written in easy—to—use Q&A format, provides current and potential comedians with the no—nonsense advice they need for every stage of their careers. Schwensen's lively book features interviews with many of the top names in stand—up—Ray Romano, George Carlin, Christopher Titus, Weird Al Yankovic, Margaret Cho—all sharing lessons learned along the way. Additional interviews with club owners, talent executives, publicists, and others provide behind—the—scenes expertise.
Dave Schwensen is the author of "How To Be A Working Comic: An Insider's Guide To A Career In Stand-Up Comedy," "Comedy FAQs And Answers: How The Stand-Up Biz Really Works," "The Beatles In Cleveland: Memories, Facts & Photos About The Notorious 1964 & 1966 Concerts," and "Father's Days... And Nights: Humorous Tales from the Frontlines of Fatherhood."
His credits include Talent Coordinator for the television show "A&E's An Evening At The Improv," the Hollywood and New York City Improv Comedy Clubs, and Assistant to Improv founder, Budd Friedman. He has coordinated talent showcases for major television networks and film studios including "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Late Night with David Letterman," "The Today Show," The Montral "Just For Laughs" Festival, Disney, Paramount, ABC, NBC, FOX, HBO, Showtime and more. As owner of DSEntertainment, he has extensive experience as a college and corporate booking agent, talent manager and publicist.
A nationally recognized comedy / humor coach, his workshops are sold-out events from New York and Philadelphia to Hollywood and San Francisco. Dave has been featured on PBS Television and Radio, Chicago Tribune, Hollywood Reporter, InsiderBiz.com Magazine, U.S. News and World Report and many others.
Dave is a corporate trainer, consultant and keynote speaker specializing in using creativity and politically correct humor as communication tools. He has designed and instructs courses in communications and presentation skills for numerous universities and colleges. Yes, he really can be called "The Nutty Professor!"
As an award-winning humor columnist and entertainment journalist, Dave has had articles published in the United States, Canada and Japan. His reviews, interviews and behind the scenes exclusives have included entertainers such as Paul McCartney, Bill Cosby, Jerry Seinfeld, Ray Romano, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks and Britney Spears. Selected articles from his weekly humor column, "Something To Laugh About," are available in the eBook "Father's Days... And Nights: Humorous Tales from the Frontlines of Fatherhood."
His book, "The Beatles In Cleveland," is truly a labor of love. His parents took him to see The Fab Four and his combination of research, interviews and memories - along with many rare photos and memorabilia - have landed the book on numerous best-seller lists including Top 25 on Amazon.com for Biographies & Memoirs, Composers & Musicians, and the No. 1 position for Items Sold In Northern Ohio.
Dave brings the experience of seeing The Beatles live to his multimedia author presentation, "Beatlemania on the Northcoast." Included in this event are rare and historic films of The Beatles performing in Cleveland, Ohio during their 1964 and 1966 tours. Beatlemaniaonthenorthcoast.com.
Coming in 2012 - "The Beatles at Shea Stadium" by Dave Schwensen and Philip Kamin. A pleasant time is guaranteed for all...
