1 : Set Up / Stand Up May 2026

: Add a smaller rectangular piece of board between the triangle and the main cutout to increase structural integrity.

: Use a long triangle of foam board hot-glued to the center-back of the cutout.

: For a more structured "Sit to Stand" exercise, keep knees shoulder-width apart at a 90-degree angle and raise your arms in front to engage your glutes and core as you rise. Assembly for Displays 1 : Set Up / Stand Up

A standard 5-minute stand-up set or individual joke relies on a clear three-step structure to engage the audience:

: Establish who you are on stage. Whether you are being yourself or playing a persona, the audience needs to understand your perspective immediately. : Add a smaller rectangular piece of board

: Instead of curling your spine, keep your core stable and pivot at the hip socket .

: As you lean your head forward, it naturally teeters your weight, making it effortless to lift your glutes off the surface. Assembly for Displays A standard 5-minute stand-up set

: This is the "situation." You place your character into a specific scenario or state a fact that the audience can follow.