Here’s an example of a SayPro Comedy Routine Script outline for a performer, including an overview of the performance style, jokes, and main themes:
SayPro Comedy Routine Script Outline
Participant Name: ___________________________
Routine Title: ___________________________
Performance Category: [ ] Solo [ ] Team
1. Introduction (0:00 – 0:30)
- Opening Line:
“So, I’m here today to talk about something very important: surviving the workday without losing your mind… or your coffee mug.” - Introduction to Theme:
“We all know the office can be a strange place—where the Wi-Fi is always too slow, the printer is always jammed, and somehow, every meeting could have been an email.” - Establish Performance Style:
“This routine will be a mix of observational humor and exaggerated workplace stereotypes. I’ll take you through the ups and downs of office life, from the wild world of Zoom calls to the office ‘that guy’ who brings his own lunch every single day.”
2. Main Jokes/Sections (0:30 – 3:30)
Section 1: Virtual Meeting Struggles (0:30 – 1:30)
- Joke #1:
“Zoom calls—where ‘Can you hear me?’ is basically a full-time job. You spend half the meeting wondering if your camera’s on while muting and unmuting like you’re trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube.” - Joke #2:
“And of course, there’s always that one person who thinks they’re on mute when they’re not. Suddenly, you hear their entire lunch order being shouted at the delivery guy!” - Main Theme:
The absurdities of virtual work-life, such as distractions and technical glitches.
Section 2: Email Overload (1:30 – 2:30)
- Joke #3:
“Ah, email. The workplace’s endless river of ‘urgent’ messages. I spend hours in the morning getting through ‘quick’ emails that could have easily been a Slack message or, dare I say it, a phone call?” - Joke #4:
“I love it when someone sends an email and marks it ‘URGENT’—only for it to be about a meeting that could have been an email. Yeah, no urgency there. Just… more emails.” - Main Theme:
The overload and mismanagement of communication in the workplace.
Section 3: The Coffee Culture (2:30 – 3:30)
- Joke #5:
“In my office, coffee is basically a religion. If you don’t show up at the coffee machine by 8:30 a.m., you might as well stay home.” - Joke #6:
“We have this unspoken rule—if someone takes the last drop of coffee, they owe the office a round of lattes. But, of course, nobody ever makes coffee for the office. It’s like the last drop is sacred.” - Main Theme:
The office obsession with coffee and the (mostly unspoken) rules around it.
3. Conclusion (3:30 – 4:00)
- Wrap-Up Line:
“So, whether you’re dealing with virtual meetings, email overload, or the endless coffee ritual, just remember: you’re not alone. We’re all in this together… until someone steals your lunch from the fridge. Then it’s every person for themselves.” - Closing Line:
“Thanks for listening to my office rants. I hope your day is full of Wi-Fi, free coffee, and meetings that don’t last longer than 15 minutes. Have a great one!”
Performance Style Notes:
- Tone: Light-hearted, relatable, and sarcastic. Deliver the jokes with a straight face to emphasize the absurdity of the situations.
- Body Language: Use exaggerated hand gestures when talking about Zoom calls or coffee rituals. Pace around slightly to simulate frustration.
- Audience Interaction: Look out for audience reactions (if live). Add a couple of “I bet you’ve experienced this” lines to build rapport.
- Props (if applicable): Coffee mug (mocking the coffee obsession) or laptop (to emphasize the virtual meeting struggles).
This routine outline provides structure to the comedy routine, ensuring it stays focused on relatable workplace humor, while leaving room for spontaneity and audience engagement!
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