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It’s really hilarious how suddenly the guy I used to date is doing his comedy shows at the place I used to work at when I lived back in my hometown...it’s stupidly ironic and if I had gone back after the summer, it would have been super awkward...
Catching Up with Comedian Drew Wayne
One of the winners of the May 28th Broken Bottle Open Mic. Drew Wayne is a very respected Albuquerque comic. A veteran who's not afraid to push the boundaries. Whether it's self deprecating humor or punchy one-liners. Drew Wayne is smart, dedicated, and someone we all have to keep an eye out for.
Who Are You?
I’m Drew Wayne, not actually it’s a fake name, a 28-year-old comedian/actor/host out of Albuquerque, NM. I like to tell jokes that are geeky/sometimes offensive/but mostly Netflix all over the Great American Southwest. Outside of comedy, he fills his time as an indy wrestler, Geeks Who Drink Quizmaster, and hot sauce sauceteer. Not to mention one time at a party he made Joss Whedon laugh (wicked awesome!).
How Long Have You Been Doing Stand Up?
I first got up on stage 10 years ago and after a few horrible outings I went into hiding. I did some improv comedy, acting, and ‘poetry’ but found my way back to stand-up and have been performing consistently for the last 4-years.
Who Are The Comedians That You Look Up To?
First comedian I ever liked was D.L. Hughley, he honestly made me want to tell jokes. After that I was inspired by Mitch Hedberg, Chris Rock, and Patton Oswalt. Today I love hearing anything out of the mouths of Bill Burr, Maria Bamford, Jim Gaffigan, Kyle Kinane, Arj Barker, and Jason Green.
Tell Me About The Shows You’re Doing In The Next Couple Of Months
Power Hour the first Thursday of every month is my favorite show to produce and be apart of, Genevieve Mueller and I have got something good going with this one and I love to see local and traveling comics try and step up to the plate. Also Monday Night Open Mic at Back Alley Brewery is going strong and I aim to keep that rolling right along.
Where’s Your Favorite Venue To Perform/Put On Shows?
Any place that doesn’t have a TV on… I cant’t compete with Sportscenter’s Top Ten.
What Do You Think The Comedy Scene In Town Needs For It To Take Off/Flourish?
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Who Are Local Comedians To Look Out For?
All of them. After a show. On the road. JK. Real Answer: they all have different voices go find one that speaks to you.
What Is Your Pre-Show Process (Set List Creation, How Do You Get Psyched, Ect.)?
Drink less than two beers and get a feel for the crowd.
Any Parting Words?
Go out and see some shows! Open mics are cool, but the only way to make the scene grow is if comics bring their friends to shows, not practice, and for them to bring their A-game when it counts. We (comics, hosts, producers) need to treat shows with more respect and I believe the audience will respond in kind.
Follow Drew Wayne on twitter: @manocomedy
Listen Tumblr friends and comedy nerds.
Marc Maron is coming to Albuquerque on May 31st and he's looking for comics to open for him.
Please if you get the chance, recommend me, @mowreyjokes on twitter.
I would appreciate it with all my heart.
Here's an opportunity to show your support for local comedy and get a real nice t-shirt in the process. Just $15 and it goes to a great cause!
All the profits go to help us with this year's Comedy Awareness Week.
We're lucky to have a "best local comedian" category for the second year in a row! Go vote for you favorite!
You have until Aug 1st!
Reblog if you do too!
picture by Sarah Mowrey
I'm the kind of person who, if you give me enough alcohol, will start crying on the dance floor about a really important episode of a television show.
Did you miss me on the radio this morning? Well, heck, here's a chunk of it on the internet for you right now! Thanks to KRST's Get Up Gang, Carmelina Hart and Scott Brown, for having me on AND for playing some Reba for me. It was so, so fun.
