How do I Develop Stage Presence

Your stage presence can make or break your act. One of the most important things to help you develop your stage presence is your ability to just be yourself on stage. Here's the secret to being yourself. Really, truly be interested in the how the audience is doing, then you have no choice but to be present. Stand-up Comedy is a conversation.
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[@jjmiles7173]

"The Audience is in the state the performer is in." I hope the people watching my first Open Mic Night like being High.

[@StGammon77]

Never drive to gigs high, always take the train drunk

[@CdubKindafunny]

I am getting on stage more and more. As I do I find that more and more I am speaking with the crowd and less to them. It’s wierd. I am slowing down and loving on my crowd.

[@AnnusMirabilus]

7:57 possibly the single most brilliant thing I’ve heard about comedy... Either this piece of advice or the late Sandy Shore’s "make it visual” or the late, great Ron Shock’s “if it’s not in your heart don’t say it onstage”... and Ron’s advice kind of relates to it, actually

[@darksultrywench]

I'm a latecomer to this channel but I'm so happy I found it. Your advice is intelligent, genuine, sensible, and practicable, and this video, in particular, is just genius in its simplicity and wisdom. So much of what you say resonates with me and with what I try to practice, so it's empowering to hear from a pro that I might be on the right track. Thanks so much!

[@herseem]

I'm going to add an important element to this, regarding the audience being in the same state the performer is in: Not necessarily so at the beginning. I've seen a really funny guy die on his arse (that's the British way of saying 'bombed') because he was a subtle, dry comedian with gentle energy and the audience was an energetic Friday night crowd. To start with you really need to match the energy of the crowd, and when you've established rapport, THEN you can take them in your direction

[@urubeycansing]

I'm a starting comedian been up on stage 9 times from the first time and now I'm starting to be a little myself

[@Jalalmaher1983]

I have a very important gig tomorrow and this has helped alot! Thank u !

[@jerrilehane7815]

Sunday 9 am waking up,I made the right move by REALLY listening to the vid on"never bombing onstage" at (.50 speed) to get it in my head,while cleaning old files. I have TOTAL brain retention NOW, finally ,like my dermal retention.

[@Satyajit_Jadhav_Standup]

2:44 That is Insane and So True 😮❤

[@Satyajit_Jadhav_Standup]

Thanks a lot 🎉🙏💐 Love From INDIA 🙏

[@quincyjoelcahilig]

Thanks Jerry! You really are helpful to aspiring comedians.. writers and performers. Keep it up!

[@prafulkinkar]

From breaking bones to breaking jokes he came long way!! Love you Austin!!🥹❤️

[@fostercomedy9014]

Loved this so much. It helps so much to hear this stuff.

[@kymosahbe]

You clear up a lot of things for me today, thanks Jerry!

[@kathleenmccabe4512]

As I enter comedy at 58 years old with a ton of material under my belt, have been going out to watch local performers, as well as studying the greats. One thing I see is over connecting with same audience members, to the point it feels like set ups, which not only feels lazy but also alienates and bores the rest of the audience. Also, like the performer took no time to even run through and do any type of memorizing when they clearly have no ability to ad lib.. One of my favorite Vids of yours, Jerry, addresses exactly this and as I said in those posts if there’s one vid to watch that one is it. I was just at a show the other night and the comedian clearly either forgot or ran out of her material and kept bumbling about how the next performer was gonna be so much better than her and how her time was up. It was painful.

[@Tenaciousdomi]

Some really really great tips made here as always! Thank you! Lots to keep in mind

[@SarahOConnellShow]

Another fantastic episode - thanks Jerry!

[@RENTwalain]

Thanks....you are really doing a great job

[@thelaughingphilosopher2421]

Another superb vid! Thanks Jerry!

[@Omrie69]

Thanks J! loads of gems in there, I like to tell funny stories over jokes, find a nice story way more interesting, the bit you mentioned about taking a pause i think is key to a funny story all the greats make you feel like your're actually there especially Cosby an Prior. gonna work on that. Nice one!!

[@RayJLau1]

Thanks for making these videos man - an aspiring comedian.

[@ashleyhunter2156]

Thank you! I’m an aspiring actress, musician, and all around performer and this helped

[@Kybalion868]

Great advice! Thank you once again for this 😎

[@MrLaurence22]

Great stuff Jerry

[@peterdykesclairvoyant1038]

Omg I’m so enjoying this to help be a success on stage , I really appreciate your guidance even though this is probably for comedians, but I can take aspects of this 🙏

[@DarrenAltman]

Jerry!! The tip at 6m20s is GOLD!! A great way to get into "crowd work," by simply asking an audience member if they agree with the set up, or topic of your joke, as you're telling the story: "Do you drive? Nice. What's your name..." Clever!! I'm going to try this tonight!!

[@damoncolquhoun]

Really helpful stuff! Thank you! Taking it to the open mics!

[@BoogieTheMann]

Wealth of knowledge bro, very helpful.Thank you mucho.

[@TaylorDunnComedy]

Fantastic advice keep em going my man

[@martinpedro658]

the best video!!

[@gargarcomedy]

Very good info Jerry. Well done

[@versecpt]

Thank you!

[@TitusRicard]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@1Challino]

This is awesome

[@comedyauer]

Thank you very much!

[@gospodinivanov5447]

Congrats Jerry!

[@mhswr02]

Thank you Jerry I noticed that I'm the same person on and off stage I want to improve my confidence in both

[@jacobmcown]

I just told jokes at the place you're telling them on your profile pic- last sunday. Love Touch of Class.

[@ellenorchid66]

Excellent video, Jerry, as always. Fantastic teacher! Very gifted./from Ellen Orchid

[@JerryCorley]

Thanks Ellen for such a nice compliment.

[@justlikedavid]

Thank you.

[@jordanleban8312]

Great content 👍🏼

[@BrentnHendry]

Thanks Jerry

[@neilshupak8603]

Just started watching you. We actually look alike. Great stuff. Neil the wheel.

[@lejune5083]

Thank you

[@dannyrm6498]

Very helpful, by the way Jerry you look jacked in this vid

[@muralitv9673]

Hello ....watching form Nepal.

[@LudGC]

thx with LOve

[@rickisaowens]

"i hope you got some value from this video.." this is a very unnecessary statement because, I get value from EVERY video you post. Thank you so much!!!!

[@MCLuiV]

awesome video, must have seen it as long as I spent watching the first porno I ever watched back when it was on VHS.

[@stoyanatanasov3749]

just revisit it

[@antwanwilliams1417]

I’m going to see Jerry in person!

[@gargarcomedy]

I read "in prison" instead of in person for a second there: I thought Jerry arrested by Comedy Police for sharing so many good insider tips lol

[@TonyTheSharkBaloney]

Dear, Dr. Corley. I have a problem with my funny bone. I hope your office accepts my insurance, HMO (Humor Maintenance Organization). 😝

[@mattjazzfan2288]

I think I’m pretty good at writing really funny material but I don’t think my personality necessarily come off as naturally funny. Thanks for the advice!

[@TheCOPCOMIC]

I am not gay- but I LOVE you! LOL. theCOPCOMIC

[@kevinr8692]

"And I'm not talking geography" HA

[@jerrilehane7815]

Songwriting in conversational style is a strategy.No HARD to understand words.I write pop/rock with words a 10 yr old knows.

[@queengsexya8218]

In comedian I've been on stage a couple times and open mic. My problem is when somebody say write your jokes down on a piece of paper what can I do to write my jokes and my punchline down since I'm blind I have a notepad on my tablet that talk is that the same as writing a note. Or I record my self telling jokes is that okay with me since I'm blind can you please answer that question for me thank you Queen G

[@JerryCorley]

Yes. I still say my jokes into a recorder. You might consider using the Otter.ai app. It automatically transcribes what you say into the written word. This becomes a benefit when you start organizing your jokes. I have a blind student in New Mexico who uses a similar technique along with his screen reader. Hope this helps!

[@queengsexya8218]

@@JerryCorley thank you

[@shadowbody]

Hi Jerry, what are your thoughts on traveling on stage? And feet? I see that some comics like Chris Rock are very active, and because I am a professional dancer, I have a tendency to move around in the space and to look around at all parts of the audience. I'm very animated, but I do have some points where I stay in one place. I have, however, now gotten 2 comments (from friends) saying that I need to just "plant my feet". What is your take on this?

[@StGammon77]

Keep that natural movement, over do specific moves now and then out of the blue for example pirouette twice to move across the stage or jete to another spot then stand still looking around for a response/laugh then say "What?" For another laugh. All the best!

[@Cam42Worm]

Stone cold jery

[@JerryCorley]

That’s Stone Cold Jerry with 2 r’s please. 😁

[@mrslaneful]

How do I find my stage presence when I can't even find the men's room? How do I define a character when I can't even define myself in real life. Tough ask here

[@JerryCorley]

Maybe that's who you are? The man who's always searching for who he is? That could be a theme in your act. But more specifically: How do you respond to conflict? Are you a diplomat, a fighter? A chicken? Are you a great lover or awkward? How do others see you? Are you an introvert or an extrovert? A Dog person or a Cat person? Or do you sacrifice small animals to Satin? Simple Broader questions can start to lead you to who you are

[@novarwitter8267]

the didnt get enough shots in....... well maybe they should paint the nets black they definately would shoot that

[@1Challino]

Is there a way I can be not as ugly on stage?

[@KrishmanyuThakur]

Yes. Don't perform 😊

[@CoMiN2ULiVeE]

Plastic surgery

[@patrickparmer1648]

Can you change it? Change it. Can you not change it? Dont worry about it. Being ugly or attractive doesnt matter. Theyre not watching you to find a mate. Theyre watching because youre funny. Sometimes you can use the ugly in your material. Use it to your advantage. Not as an inhibitor

[@teflonranger]

Try Rowan Atkinson diet.

[@Shiyounin]

Not trying to knock anyone or anything, but I'm pretty sure that dragging the corpse of Phyllis Diller on stage would get a much bigger reaction from the audience than anyone working today.

[@trixylizard6970]

@2:30 eeeeh. Your stage presence is great, but your jokes could use a bit of polish. Sorry. I'm a professional heckler.

[@StGammon77]

Nice! So what's your best tip for a comic response to your heckles I so need to know please it's my only fear help me give me a list if you're feeling generous😅

[@damiarassam7956]

Ewe hahaha

[@gbsfinest]

Is it good to be delusional?😷

[@pas9ify]

I hate to be a wet blanket, but usually the best teachers have achieved a great deal. Jerry seems to have achieved the most in his teaching courses, not that it's a bad thing. As far as pauses, yeah, somewhat. I would not pause too long or more than once or twice. I personally hate listening to a slow speaker, it's equivalent to a waste of time, but then that's me. Second point: be yourself? Maybe, but you need to be a hyperventilated version, on steroids, amped up, the rock-and-roll version. It's hard to explain, maybe think of it as being especially in the moment and mindful: "present" as he says, but does not elaborate.

[@ohnoohyeah3205]

Thank you!