“Have Fun”…those were the words Gene Perret used when he started Round Table as a way for comedy writers and performers to connect and learn more about the business. After 30 years we are thrilled to still be in the position to help others pursue their dreams.
Through this website, we hope to continue to help Round Table members learn the craft of comedy and to connect with others in their profession. Subscribers of Round Table will have access to the RT pages. These pages will provide how-to articles, interviews, markets, inspiration, and more. If you are a subscriber, please access these at any time. We will be updating on an as needed basis and will do our best to provide you with the most recent information. If you are not a subscriber, you may sign up and start enjoying the benefits of a Round Table Subscriber.
Round Table has survived due to our membership. If you have any suggestions or recommendations of what you would like to see here, please let us know. We will do our best to make sure we are fulfilling your needs.
But most important, heed Gene’s advice and “Have fun.”
If you are not a member, we’d love to have you at the Round Table.
Subscriptions can be bought in 1 month, 3 month, and 12 month intervals.
Inside the RT Pages…
ARTICLES:
Insult Comedy by Gene Perret
The Healing Power of Laughing by Ed Hercer
No Excuses by Linda Perret
Comedy Requires Work by Gene Perret
STAND-UP:
Working with a Writer: The Pay by Linda Perret
Before Hiring a Writer by Linda Perret
“Bombing” is Overrated by Gene Perret
EXERCISES:
Writing a Roast without Offending
Multiple Punchlines by Gene Perret
A Goal and A Calendar
MISCELLANEOUS:
New Page Added to ROUND TABLE
Writing in Tough Situations — Two articles by Gene Perret
Ask Gene
2017 Comedy Challenge
MARKETS:
Comedy Competitions; Magazine Listings
CONTEST:
Contest —Political Jokes – Results
Gene and Linda’s New Joke Books
Are Now Available
Each gift book is 175 original one-liners that good naturedly pokes fun on topics like Mom, Aging, Golf and Teachers.
These titles are available now. Future books in the collection include Mom-to-Be and Dad-to-Be.
Visit our store for more details.
Old Age is the Absence of Youth
Mother Always Knows Best
Round Table offers other services including:
The Comedy Writers Workout – A weekly email exercise with personal feedback
The Master Course in Joke Writing with Gene Perret – A 12-week email course on the basics of joke writing.
Contact us for more information on any of our services.
^ Gene sharing a laugh with Bob Hope and others at one of their military shows.