Bocci’s Cellar offers street parking only. Inside, about 24 seats offer a view of the stage. Bocci’s is a full bar with one muted TV on. The venue opens with a band each week. I approached the host at 8:20pm and took the fourth spot. The room starts at 8:30. There are no language restrictions. By 9:00pm there were 20 people in the audience. Even though I signed up fourth I ended up going up second. Unfortunately, I did not have an opportunity to talk to the host, ask a few questions, but he went by the name Shwa. I did maybe three minutes, getting the light at two. Two people congratulated my performance, even shook my hand. I’m glad I got my set over with. The comedian following me became somewhat annoyed with the emcee, even confrontational. I don’t know if that was because the room was unruly and the host hoped to bring attention to the stage or what? Also, I noted the host gave the talent after me more time. Maybe the emcee lights people when he wants to? I don’t know. I hope not. Except for the band at the beginning, the room is comedy only. The whole experience was mildly chaotic. The emcee insulted some of the talent, and I think he did that because he knew them, but I could see the talent did not want to be interrupted. There was already enough noise from the patrons, only some of whom were paying attention to the stage. I stayed to support the talent for another 45 minutes. . .maybe longer, then left. Guys, I don’t know what to think. I was given less stage time than other comedians. Maybe it works that way: first-timers get less time than regulars. But if that was the case, it was never said to the room at the beginning. Plus, with the host being insulting (jokingly?) I think he should have directed his energy to the audience, tried to get them on board with watching the talent. The room was loud and unfocused. If you’re going to do this room, I think it would be best to go towards the beginning. As more people came, as more drinks were passed around, the volume of the room only got louder and the attention more unfocused. I don’t mean to be disparaging towards the host. It’s quite possible he has to deal with an uncooperative crowd every week. I just don’t think “having fun” with the talent on stage by interrupting them, cracking jokes about them, etc. is a good method of getting the audience to want to see the show. However, I don’t know the relationship between the host and talent. They may all corral together as best buds after the show, and I just don’t know any better. If you want a challenge, then I recommend this room. Curious to know what your experience will be.
Bocci’s Cellar offers street parking only. Inside, about 24 seats offer a view of the stage. Bocci’s is a full bar with one muted TV on. The venue opens with a band each week. I approached the host at 8:20pm and took the fourth spot. The room starts at 8:30. There are no language restrictions.
ReplyDeleteBy 9:00pm there were 20 people in the audience. Even though I signed up fourth I ended up going up second. Unfortunately, I did not have an opportunity to talk to the host, ask a few questions, but he went by the name Shwa. I did maybe three minutes, getting the light at two. Two people congratulated my performance, even shook my hand. I’m glad I got my set over with. The comedian following me became somewhat annoyed with the emcee, even confrontational. I don’t know if that was because the room was unruly and the host hoped to bring attention to the stage or what?
Also, I noted the host gave the talent after me more time. Maybe the emcee lights people when he wants to? I don’t know. I hope not.
Except for the band at the beginning, the room is comedy only. The whole experience was mildly chaotic. The emcee insulted some of the talent, and I think he did that because he knew them, but I could see the talent did not want to be interrupted. There was already enough noise from the patrons, only some of whom were paying attention to the stage.
I stayed to support the talent for another 45 minutes. . .maybe longer, then left.
Guys, I don’t know what to think. I was given less stage time than other comedians. Maybe it works that way: first-timers get less time than regulars. But if that was the case, it was never said to the room at the beginning. Plus, with the host being insulting (jokingly?) I think he should have directed his energy to the audience, tried to get them on board with watching the talent. The room was loud and unfocused. If you’re going to do this room, I think it would be best to go towards the beginning. As more people came, as more drinks were passed around, the volume of the room only got louder and the attention more unfocused.
I don’t mean to be disparaging towards the host. It’s quite possible he has to deal with an uncooperative crowd every week. I just don’t think “having fun” with the talent on stage by interrupting them, cracking jokes about them, etc. is a good method of getting the audience to want to see the show. However, I don’t know the relationship between the host and talent. They may all corral together as best buds after the show, and I just don’t know any better.
If you want a challenge, then I recommend this room. Curious to know what your experience will be.