With over 20 years of stand-up comedy and television under his belt, Chris Monty continues to delight audiences worldwide. His latest high profile projects include his Drybar stand-up comedy special titled “Just Be Happy”,  He also has a comedy special on Amazon Prime titled “What’s  The Worst That Could Happen “, Vinyl (HBO), Red Oaks (Amazon Prime), Paul Bart: Mall Cop 2 (Sony Pictures),  Kevin Can Wait ( CBS), and Orange is the New Black (Netflix).

 

In his stand-up, Chris Monty channels a refreshing and unique style of the 1960’s cool funnyman mixed with a modern chic. His unique take on current topics and storytelling are reminiscent of the comics that would keep The Rat Pack in stitches for weeks. He spans generations in that older crowds love his his cool, retro style and younger crowds see a cadence that they haven’t seen on stage. It is truly something unique to experience.

 

Chris’s experience as a stand-up lends itself to his wide ranging acting work also. He uses his quick improvisational skills and ability to use physical slapstick and timing to enhance his lead and supporting actor’s roles. .  Whether on screen or stage, Chris Monty has the chops to make your creative endeavor something to be remembered for months and years to come.

​

What the workshop will cover - Chris will talk about how he got started and will also talk about the following:

​

• How do you know you're ready for the road

• How many minutes do you need as a beginner, feature and headliner act

• How to approach bookers

• Dos and don'ts of working with bookers

• Contracts - what's in them and do you need one

• Marketing yourself

• Social media

• Videos vs referrals - which is more important

• Do bookers look at videos