“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:
Randomness of Comedy by Gene Perret
Tips for the Freelance Writer by Linda Perret
Get Ready to Write by Gene Perret
Reading about the Comedy Profession by Gene Perret
STAND-UP:
Remember Funny? by Gene Perret
Hidden Components of Stand-Up Performing – Part 5 of Series VENUE
by Gene Perret
Hidden Components of Stand-Up Performing – Part 4 of Series AUDIENCE
by Gene Perret
Hidden Components of Stand-Up Performing – Part 3 of Series DELIVERY
by Gene Perret
Hidden Components of Stand-Up Performing – Part 2 of Series MATERIAL
by Gene Perret
Hidden Components of Stand-Up Performing – Part 1 of Series by Gene Perret
EXERCISES:
Writing a Roast without Offending
Multiple Punchlines by Gene Perret
A Goal and A Calendar
MISCELLANEOUS:
Ken Berry by Gene Perret
Gene Perret on the Re-Release of the Comedy Writing Workbook
Branding by Linda Perret
New Page Added to ROUND TABLE
MARKETS:
Comedy Competitions; Magazine Listings
CONTEST:
Contest —Stand-Up – Winners
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
Become a Richer Writer
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.