- At what point did you decide to take your comedy career from a hobby to ‘professional’? What did you do different in your approach when you did this?
Starting in New York, everyone was already treating it like a job. So it never occurred to me as a hobby. I’ve seen peers move from all over the world to NYC with the sole purpose of becoming a pro comic. There aren’t a lot of part timers. I was lucky enough to have that energy around me from the beginning.
- What mistakes do young comedians often make from a business perspective?
Buy business cards. Or pay a lot of money for a website well before anyone has a reason to visit it.
- It seems the number of people trying stand-up comedy is growing, however, show attendance is relatively static – What can be done to get more fan interest in the local comedy scene?
Three words: T shirt cannons. I don’t really know because I’ve never been good at the promotional end of comedy. A strong social media presence or ads on podcasts might be a start. Once again, I’m a total moron in this area.
- The one thing you wish people would have told you before you started?
Finding your voice isn’t a magical, “come to Jesus” moment. It happens over time without you even knowing it. And one day, I hope it happens.
Anthony’s Bio:
Originally from New Jersey, Anthony DeVito is a NYC based comedian. He’s appeared on CBS’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central Stand Up Presents: Anthony DeVito, Comedy Central’s Adam Devine’s House Party, was one of the “New Faces” at the 2012 Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, has been featured on “This American Life,” AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, and was the 2015 winner of Caroline’s March Madness. In addition to stand up, he’s a writer on Netflix’s The Break with Michelle Wolf, was a writer/regular panelist on MSG’s People Taking Sports and Other Stuff, has appeared on The Jim Gaffigan Show, is a regular on Sirius XM’s Bennington, and has been published in Timeout NY and The New York Times
Be sure to check out Anthony on stage when he comes to RI to perform at the RI Comedy Connection, located at 39 Warren Ave in East Providence, RI to raise money for a local not for profit, FountainHead RI.
Tickets are only $15 and be purchased using the link directly below.
https://www-ricomedyconnection-com.seatengine.com//shows/82945
Anthony DeVito performing a set on CBS The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Be sure to check out Anthony on stage when he comes to RI to perform at the RI Comedy Connection, located at 39 Warren Ave in East Providence, RI.
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