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 Daniel
Packard
Onstage epiphany forces
Daniel to turn down TV execs offer to make him a star, throw out his entire
act, and set out on a quest to deliver not material, but an 'alive', humour
experience. Using his Engineering training, Daniel reexamines and investigates
the psychology of humour. Then by incorporating the performance philosophies
of martial arts, jazz improvisation and professional athletes, Daniel develops
innovative, interactive, "discussionist" style.
Daniel Packard has clearly
evolved comedy to a new dimension. Always in the moment and always reacting
to each crowd's uniqueness, Daniel drops the standard, one-dimensional set-up/punchline
premise and replaces it by jumping into each audience with a skillful fearlessness
Treating the audience not
like a crowd, but like friends in his living room, Daniel soulfully talks
'with' the crowd, instead of generically 'at'. By creating an authentic friendship
and connection with the audience, Packard is able to take the crowd places
few comedians can
Like a music conductor
with the audience instruments in his orchestra, Packard fluidly works the
crowd into an interactive frenzy. Seeing all sides of the picture, Daniel
compassionately pontificates on why we do what we do and how we an do a better
job at it. Part sociologist, part willing stooge, part incredibly funny guy,
Daniel Packard is a gift to anyone at his show.
Press
"One
of the most charismatic, passionate, funny stand-up comics I've seen. Someday
he will be famous. See him now while you can still afford good seats"
- Vancouver Sun
"To
laugh and think I go see him"
- Timothy Leary
For audio clips, Reviews
and Full Story visit www.danielpackard.com
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