•Tina Cruz
What Makes a Good Comedy Room?
On trust, energy, and flow — and why a great comedy room is built, not stumbled into
A good comedy room is not just a place with a microphone, a lineup, and chairs pointed in the same direction.
Blog — August 2026
•Tina Cruz
What Happens Behind the Scenes at a Comedy Show
The volunteer-powered week that turns a back room into a comedy room
I love putting on comedy shows, but people have no idea how much work goes into them. When I first started Comedy on Mackay, we were a small team, and over time we have built a community of volunteers who perform and…
•Tina Cruz
What Running a Comedy Room Taught Me About People
On audiences, energy, and building spaces where strangers can laugh together
When I first started running comedy shows, I thought the hardest part would be the comedy itself.
•Tina Cruz
How We Curate a Comedy Lineup
On rhythm, pacing, and building a show that works for the audience and the performers
Curating a comedy lineup can be tricky because each comic brings a distinct voice, rhythm, level of experience, and energy to the room. At Comedy on Mackay, we curate our English pro-am shows around three main anchors:…