“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:
Hey, He Stole My Joke by Linda Perret
Doing Nothing Can Be Doing Something by Gene Perret
Your Acceptance Will Rarely (Let’s Be Honest and Say Never) Reach 100%
by Gene Perret
Ten Steps to Bolster your Comedy Career by Linda Perret
Take Advantage of Opportunities by Linda Perret
There’s a Difference Between an Observation and a Joke by Gene Perret
STAND-UP:
Do You Want Fries with that Monologue? by Linda Perret
The Audience Should Believe that Comedy is Relaxed; The Performer Shouldn’t by Gene Perret
Allow for Editing in your Writing by Gene Perret
Quantity vs. Quality by Gene Perret
EXERCISES:
#Jokeaday
Productivity by Gene Perret
A Visual Goal by Linda Perret
Useless
MISCELLANEOUS:
Gene Perret on the Re-Release of the Comedy Writing Workbook
Branding by Linda Perret
MARKETS:
Comedy Competitions; Magazine Listings
CONTEST:
NEW Contest —Sketch Writing
New Books
Now Available
Whether you’re a performer or writer, ROUND TABLE has books that will help further your career.
Visit our store for more details.
Be a Standout in Stand-Up Comedy
Comedy Writing Workbook
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.