Interview: Comedian Stacy Whitaker

Hello valued readers! Today we want to introduce you all to one of the best rising comedians of the millennial generation, Stacy Whitaker. Whitaker is a long time friend of The Great Change, former athlete and student, Stacy is now focused on nailing performances and proper delivery for his audiences. A comedian has a unique task, to not only make you laugh, but to also make you remember them as a comedian and entertainer. We had the chance to catch up with Stacy, our conversation is below, enjoy!

The Great Change: What are your thoughts after your most recent performance at Hyaenas Comedy Nightclub?

S. Whitaker: I just saw the video of my performance from Sunday night and even though it's not perfect it was beautiful to see the work pay off on stage. It felt amazing to see the strides I'm making in comedy.

The Great Change: What was your thoughts on the other comics', who made up Butcher Lord's Stranger Comics, performances?

S. Whitaker: The other comics did really great. There were a few in particular that made my stomach hurt from laughing. I love seeing different comedians, because we each bring our own unique style to the stage. Butch Lord was made by the one and only Butch Lord. Butch is the man in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth area and other areas as well. If you ever see his name on a show you better believe that it's worth clearing your schedule for.

The Great Change: Do you have any upcoming performances?

S. Whitaker: I was planning 2 more performances for 2016 however I'm thinking I'm going to take some time to do some under the hood work on my game. I have some big plans for 2017 so I'm really putting a focal point on those plans. However, you can still see me at open mics throughout the week in particular Backdoor Comedy Club on Thursday Nights.

The Great Change: What advice would you give to other aspiring comedians and youngsters pursuing their dreams?

S. Whitaker: Take your time to study the mechanics of comedy first. Be prepared for some tough performances and alot of learning. I would recommend reading comedy books or even taking a stand up class before going public with comedy. You'll save yourself alot of stale face that way.