performing artist or stand-up comedian on stage under spotlights, view from the back

performer artist comedian standup stage spotlights audience entertainment show performance act talent skills humor jokes laughter wit satire sarcasm irony storytelling improvisation drama music dance theater cinema television media fame celebrity recognition applause viewership fan base reception criticism feedback engagement emotion energy passion intensity excellence mastery confidence bravery risktaking performing stand-up view back blinding giving spellbinding act generative technology