Meet Brian Thompson
Today we’d like to introduce you to Brian Thompson. Hi Brian, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.I started at Side Splitters Comedy Club in 2007 as bartender not long after I moved here from Ohio. Within a few months, I was promoted to manager. I held the […]
Side Splitters still bringing the laughs throughout pandemic
CARROLLWOOD – Who doesn’t need a good laugh right now? Finding the funny throughout a nearly two-year global pandemic has not been an easy task, but local residents needn’t travel far in search of people giving it a go. Side Splitters Comedy Club, entrenched in the Carrollwood community since 1992, is plowing ahead, COVID be […]
Side Splitters Comedy club to host a fundraiser to benefit the Homeless Empowerment Program with Rahn Hortman as the headliner on Nov 20, 2021.
Side Splitters Comedy Club has been one of the pillars of the local Florida region since the first day it opened its doors. In addition to providing an amazing source of entertainment for local residents, the club also routinely raises money for important social causes in the region. With Thanksgiving coming up, Side Splitters Comedy […]
Improving the Quality of Stand Up: What makes a comedian, and what can you do to improve your stand up comedy.
What Makes a Comedian & Ways to Improve Your Stand-up Comedy The competition for stand-up comedians can be pretty intense. It takes more than just understanding the learning process. Comedians must also study comedy, learn their style, and much more in order to become successful and a good comedian. A good comedian has to be […]
Tampa comedian advances on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Tampa standup comedian Cam Bertrand’s audition for America’s Got Talent, which aired July 6 on NBC, killed with the judges. Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofía Vergara and Simon Cowell cracked up as the 27-year-old with a baby face joked about difficulties purchasing wine. They all said yes, meaning Bertrand will move forward in the competition, […]
Why everyone loves a comedy ball?
There’s nothing quite like seeing your favorite comedian live—except a good comedy ball. Comedy balls are a great way to enjoy tons of comedy in a single night. Here’s why everyone loves a comedy ball at Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa. What Is a Comedy Ball? A comedy ball is a show that features several […]
Plan a Comedy Club Date Night
Have you ever gone to a comedy club with your friends and found that the place is so packed that you end up having to stand outside to wait for a good spot to come out? Or had a bad night and decided to end the date the right way? If you have, then you […]
The Future of Comedy Club Events: How You Can Prepare
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the social events we previously loved attending have changed. Next time you visit a comedy club, there are going to be new normals and new rules in place. Here’s what you need to know about the future of comedy club events and what you can do to […]
Writing Stand-Up Comedy For Beginners
If you are the class clown of your friend group, chances are somebody at some point has suggested that you should try stand-up comedy. While the chances of succeeding as a stand-up comic without being funny are slim, beginners with an innate talent for joking around can quickly learn how to prepare and perform a […]
How to Enjoy Watching a Live Comedy Show
When watching a live comedy show, the key to enjoyment involves watching the audience and the comedian. At some live comedy shows, the audience is there to listen and laugh. While at other shows, the talent wants the audience to participate. Watching a Live Comedy Show Benefits When you watch a live comedy show, you […]