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Stand-up comedy is a comic style in which a comedian performs in front of a live audience, usually speaking directly to them. The performer is commonly known as a comic, stand-up comic, stand-up comedian, or simply a stand-up.〔Fisher, J ''Tommy Cooper: Always Leave Them Laughing'' ISBN 978-0-00-721511-9〕 In stand-up comedy, the comedian usually recites a grouping of humorous stories, jokes and one-liners typically called a monologue, routine, or act. Some stand-up comedians use props, music, or magic tricks to enhance their acts. Stand-up comedy is often performed in comedy clubs, bars, nightclubs, neo-burlesques, colleges, and theaters. Outside of live performance, stand-up is often distributed commercially via television, DVD, and the internet.〔(''Fearless delivery sets Will Ferrell apart.'' ) ''The Denver Post'', 24 June 2005. Accessed on 29 March 2010.〕〔Fisher, J ''Tommy Cooper: Always Leave Them Laughing'' ISBN 978-0-00-721511-9〕 ==Overview== In stand-up comedy, the feedback of the audience is instant and crucial for the comedian's act. Audiences expect a stand-up comic to provide a steady stream of laughs, and a performer is always under pressure to deliver. Comedic actor Will Ferrell has called stand-up comedy "hard, lonely, and vicious".〔(''Fearless delivery sets Will Ferrell apart.'' ) ''The Denver Post'', 24 June 2005. Accessed on 29 March 2010.〕 While a stand-up comedy show may involve only one comedian, most shows feature a "headline" or a "showcase" format. A headline format typically features an opening act known as a host, ''compère'' (UK), or master of ceremonies (MC), who usually warms up the crowd, interacts with the audience members, makes announcements, and introduces the other performers. This is followed by one or two "middle" or "featured" acts, who perform 15- to 20-minute sets, followed by a headliner who performs for longer. The "showcase" format consists of several acts who perform for roughly equal lengths of time, typical in smaller clubs such as the Comedy Cellar, or Jongleurs, or at large events where the billing of several names allows for a larger venue than the individual comedians could draw. A showcase format may still feature an MC. Many smaller venues hold "open mic" events, where anyone can take the stage and perform for the audience, offering a way for amateur performers to hone their craft and possibly break into the profession, or for established professionals to work on their material. As the name implies, "stand-up" comedians usually perform their material while standing, though this is not mandatory. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「standup comedy」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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