Courtney Kay Meyers
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COURTNEY KAY MEYERS
I first noticed comedian, Courtney Kay Meyers, while she was performing at Lazy Dave Coffee House's weekly Monday Night open mic for stand-up comics. The open mic provides an opportunity for working stand-up comics to try out new material and their routine; it also provides an opportunity for someone who wants to try their hand at stand-up comedy in a relaxed, friendly environment.
In that Ms Meyers was the only female stand-up comic that performed that night, I thought it would be interesting to learn about being a stand-up comic from a female point of view.
DT: What is it like working in a field that has traditionally been dominated by men?
CKM: It’s not so bad. I think woman in the field have to work a little harder to be taken seriously, but really the only thing that would make it better is comics being a better looking bunch. Having more eye candy would make the whole process more fun for me.
DT: Do men and women react differently to you when you are on stage?
CKM: Of course they do. Woman relate more easily to woman. Men relate more easily to men. For me, the main difference I notice is some men seem to be “camping” during my sets but the women typically enjoy themselves too.
DT: How do you like performing in Irvington?
CKM: I love the crowds in Irvington. Monday nights with Matt Clemens at Lazy Daze is usually young and smart, which is a great group to run through new material. They really let you know where the funny is.
DT: Do stand-up comics get hit on? Are there stand-up comic groupies?
CKM: Some. I’d say we get hit on less than musicians. We certainly don’t have groupies. Being socially awkward is a prerequisite for stand-ups, so a couple high fives after a set is about all the interpersonal contact we need.
DT: Have you ever considered doing your stand-up routine on stage while standing on your head?
CKM: I would have to stop wearing dresses on stage and get a spotter, so NO. My mom should have put me in gymnastics . . . thanks Mom.
DT: Is life funny or sad? Does a comic make their routine funny as a defense mechanism?
CKM: Everything is funny if you are on the right side of the joke. Being on the wrong side of the joke happens to everyone. A comic's job is to turn the sadness on its side and kick it until it makes you grin.
DT: Is there a difference between male and female comics?
CKM: Each and every comic is different and each one of us illicit different responses from audiences, bookers, clubs, and other comics. Females in the biz have to fight stigmas male comics don’t just like black comics fight stigmas white comics don’t. We all have the same goal, to make you laugh, but take a different path to the punch line.
DT: What drove you to become a stand-up comic?
CKM: It was in the cards for me from birth. I was supposed to be a boy, so for the first week my name was “Little Dicky”. In the 8th grade a midget beat me up, so that pretty much sealed the deal. Throw in a headgear, a lazy eye, and above average test scores and you're left with an attention whore using wit to cope. After a few whiskeys at my first open mic, the laugh addiction began; and the rest is history.
DT: Is it true all comics feel naked on stage?
CKM: I never have, which is too bad. That would give my crowds a little more bang for their buck.
DT: What is your dream as a stand-up comic?
CKM: My goals as a stand-up are to be a draw in A Clubs and colleges across the country, while using it as a stepping stone to film, music, and other comedic art forms.
DT: Why is sex funny?
CKM: Sex is funny because its relate-able. Everybody has it and likes it -- It's how we all got here. It's also is not something we’re “supposed” to talk about. More than that, I think everyone is somewhat self-conscious when it comes to sexuality. It's easy to laugh at things that are almost uncomfortable.
DT: Is it more difficult to be a female comic?
CKM: The word on the street is YES . . . across the board. However, I’m not convinced because I’ve never been a boy.
DT: What’s more important, the joke or the timing?
CKM: Delivery is everything.
DT: Do you have a particular area, or point of view, that you focus on?
CKM: My act is a reflection of myself. I talk about my life, my view point, my family, and my undying admiration of marijuana.
About Courtney Kay Meyers
The adorably awkward but mostly absurd Courtney Kay Meyers was raised in multiple households ranging from religious to secular extremes. She learned to make fun by being the butt of the jokes early on with a lazy eye, leg braces, and headgear. She has since blossomed into a people loving, social butterfly who is well rounded and free spirited with a lot of drive to live on the go.
This spit-fire has been performing song, script, and dance since age 4 and now feels at home only on stand-up stages. Her humor is autobiographical, observational, and clever. Having been raised in various backgrounds and failed in several occupational settings, she is highly relatable to people from all walks of life. She has a firm belief that most all of the worlds problems can me mended with hot chocolate and hugs! Through comedy, CKM has made her quest to bring people together with laughter. She made her television debut on Comcast on Demand in 2009, and is quickly becoming a fan favorite across the Midwest.
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