amuse the audience
 

      audience     comedy     gold mines     joke

      basic joke     funny     humor     off the wall

     Be aware the intention to amuse. Elements of humor.

      Comedy is to amuse, not to be crazy.

2.

     What is going on that is going to amuse or interest the audience?

     All facet of Comedy is up front:

     bright lights

     However, it is not to be crazy.

     fast

     main thrust is to amuse.

     everything is out

     character suffers

     the basic joke.

     What is the comedy situation? Look for what is amusing.

1.

     You are an entertainer.
     What is the main thrust:      DRAMA: Move the audience.
     COMEDY: Amuse the audience.

"In the end, it can't look like acting."