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Over the years,Littlefieldin Brooklyn has become a go-to spot for Monday night comedy in New York.

What put you in the position where comics started approaching you to produce their shows?

I think it came out right around 9/11.

He wanted to pick peoples brains to make it a fun event.

He put me in charge and was like, Okay, go do it.

He handed me the reins to produce the event alongside him.

That midnight screening turned into a lot of weekends of midnight screenings.

I had a job at the time, but it was really fun.

That was around the same time that Stella was performing at Fez under Time Cafe on Lafayette.

I was like, Hey, if you need help with anything else just let me know.

I would go help sell merch and do whatever and would get to see all these great comedians.

Through David I met Eugene Mirman, who was running a show calledInvite Them Upat Rififi every Wednesday night.

It was one of those things where I was like, I didnt know this is what standup was.

It was fun and creative and goofy.

People were trying out so much stuff, being so weird and different.

We became friends with the comedians organically.

Mike Birbiglia said, You seem like you know how to promote shows.

Can you sit down with me and tell me how to do that?

When people needed help they would get in touch with me.

I was thrilled to be involved and help out however I could.

Do you remember the first show you ever produced?

It was calledBroin Outat UCB.

It was started by Seth Morris and Tony Camin, who was one of the co-writers ofMarijuana-logues.

Tony had just moved here from San Francisco.

Tony said, You seem to know everybody in New York.

Can you produce this show and help me find a new host?

I said, Sure.

What about Leo Allen?

We paired Leo Allen up with him as the host of the show.

I turned to Holly Schlesinger.

She was the producer ofInvite Them Upand is over atBobs Burgersnow.

I went to her and said, What is producing a show?

She said, You just have to book it and double-check nothing falls apart.

I thought I could definitely do that.

Im curious about the business side of it.

You said that you were around and just wanted to help out.

You had a particular skill set for that.

One thing that is hard about making it in comedy is that it pays so little.

I dont think you moved to New York to volunteer in comedy.

At what point did you say, Hey, weve got to talk money?

I always had full-time jobs.

I feel like comedians and people behind the scenes kind of have to pay their dues.

This was where I had fun.

I wanted to be more involved.

I didnt plan to have a career in comedy, because I didnt even know that was a thing.

But I actually have fun keeping people organized and booking shows.

There was also a cool factor there for sure.

At the time, that wasnt a thing.

Could you produce this web series?

I said, I dont know what that means, but sure.

From there I heard thatThe Onionwas hiring an events and promotions person, so I jumped over there full-time.

At that point in my life the day job started mixing with the evening job.

AfterThe OnionI went to book a comedy club.

So what does your job entail now?

I have my own company that is basically booking, producing, and kind of…

Comedy Consultant is the big umbrella that I use.

Ive been doing a lot of festivals and casting and its all centered around standup comedy.

Always have seats when possible, even if its mixed seating and standing.

Always have a good, working PA system.

If the audience cant see or hear the performers, theyll have a hard time paying attention.

If an audience member is being repeatedly distracting, shut it down.