I want to write a book about open mic comedy, and for whatever reason I want to model it after the hagakure.
On Time:
Each performer gets a designated amount of time to perform; typically newer comedians get less time because they have less experience and less material. It is very important to stick to your time because doing so shows that you respect the other comedians and you know your place in the community. If a comedian goes long; that could potentially bump another comedian off the list for that night; or if one is not doing well yet they continue for too long the audience might grow uninterested (which makes it harder for other comedians). As always, a comedians goal is to make the audience laugh and to get invited back to the show. A good way to do that is to stick to your time.