Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out 130. Rory Scovel: Dare to Be Funny
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Apr 29, 2024 Comedian Rory Scovel discusses the power of telling the truth and being vulnerable on stage, comparing comedy to abstract painting. He shares insights from a week of fully improvised stand-up shows, resulting in a new perspective on his career. Plus, a hilarious 'Working It Out' segment that goes off the rails.
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Respecting the Live Experience
- Treat live comedy as a unique, in-the-moment experience.
- Don't record performances; respect the shared space between performer and audience.
The Power of Vulnerability
- Audiences connect with vulnerability and shared insecurities.
- Revealing personal truths creates a sense of relatability and connection.
Painting as Therapy
- Rory Scovel took up painting, inspired by his daughter's creativity.
- He later rediscovered it as a therapeutic outlet after his father's death during COVID.