Modified On October 25, 2007
No doom and/or gloom in the Appleton Post-Crescent‘s article on the Skyline Comedy Cafe. In “Funny business alive and well in the Fox Cities,” Jim Collar quotes Skyline proprietor Cliff Diedrick as being optimistic and determined to run his comedy room profitably and to book it well. “Confidence remains strong as standup performance continues to show signs of resurgence,” writes Collar.
quot;There’s always room for live entertainment,” Diedrick said. “You just have to find ways keep your name in front of people.”
Diedrick refuses to pin any periodic tough times on competition.
Local comedy clubs have come and gone since Skyline opened its doors. Now larger venues are more often vying for slices of the comedy pie.[…]
“The graduation of those fortunate enough to move up is good for comedy in general,” Diedrick contends.
Comedian Mike Merryfield is quoted as well.