GNY EP.197 | feat. Brandon Ciotti
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Brandon Ciotti discusses his journey in stand-up comedy and the growth of the Central New York comedy scene.
Brandon Ciotti on Building Central New York Stand-Up, Writing Jokes, and Upcoming Palace Theatre Showcase On Good News York, host Noah interviews stand-up comedian and improv performer Brandon Ciotti from Utica, New York, who began comedy about four years ago and has been performing around the state. Ciotti promotes a July 17 showcase at the Palace Theatre on James Street in Syracuse (doors 6:00/6:30, show 7:00, tickets on the Palace website) featuring Becky Wiggins, Connor McCann, Jason Gowan, Tommy Armstrong, and Abdul Hadi. He discusses adapting stories into tight stand-up by trimming “fat,” using punchlines, and relying on pauses and a Cliff Notes-style set list, as well as shifting from shock humor to more clever, self-deprecating material. They talk about improv vs. stand-up, building community, marketing niche live events, and the persistence and driving required to grow the CNY comedy scene, including a July 14 open mic showcase at Johnny B’s Tavern in Rome. 00:00 Writing Stories Into Bits 00:33 Meet Brandon Ciotti 02:12 Showcase Details And Lineup 05:36 Why Not NYC Yet 05:58 Standup Vs Improv Grind 09:20 Bombing And Finding Voice 10:43 Big Unlock Going Clever 12:49 How…
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Host: Noah
Guest: Brandon Ciotti
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Places: Central New York, Utica, New York, Syracuse, James Street, Rome
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