COMEDY SHOW
Stand Up NY
April 11, 2019
Photos by Kim Mancuso Photography
Cristina Cote is a multi-talented comedian and innovator, who was looking to create a variety show that brought together many of the performers she respects and has worked alongside for years.
“Working with Anne is a dream come true. She combines intelligence, wit, and professionalism and is an expert at anticipating client’s needs and pivoting to achieve the best results. I cannot recommend ETM’s services highly enough; Anne is an asset to any team she is part of and she executes her projects with flawless results.”
- CRISTINA COTE, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & CO-FOUNDER OF COTE LUXURY REAL ESTATE
I worked with Cristina to structure a lineup that would follow a story arc and keep guests entertained throughout the event.
Christina partnered with Stand Up NY, a famed Upper West Side comedy club, to entice a diverse crowd of fans, fellow comedians and performers, and random passersby seeking a fun and carefree evening, filled with laughter.
In the live performance industry in a city like NYC, performers often have multiple gigs in one night. So it was imperative that we accounted for those commitments and factored in everyone’s schedule as we built the run of show.
I put myself in the shoes of the guest and asked myself what would keep me glued to my seat for 90 minutes?
Cristina and I went through every act, factoring in their timing and set up needs, and crafted a line up that would accomplish just that.
The diversity of talent (stand-up comedians, ensemble musical groups, singers accompanied by a piano, etc.) helped to keep the audience entertained, but also added to the complexity of the event with quick stage transitions that needed to be seamless.
Building out a detailed run of show with timing, transitions, and equipment for each act allowed for ease of communication with the venue team, tech partners, photographer, and of course for Cristina, who emceed the show.
We ruled out any concerns and confusion by scheduling a full dress rehearsal prior to the live show.
With proper planning and communication, I was able to provide a comfortable environment for all the performers, which helped them to remain relaxed, tap into their craft and put on one helluva show for the crowd!
