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Sky Studios and Birmingham Repertory Theatre have launched Sky Comedy REP, a new partnership that aims to discover and develop new regional comedy writing talent from across the U.K., particularly from underrepresented communities.

Eventbrites fee is nonrefundable. Event description Learn how to write or deliver 5 minutes of stand-up comedy in an antiracist, trauma-informed environment. Advanced? Plan an hour show. About this event Tight 5 Comedy 1-Day Workshops Sun. 10am-2pm in Newtown (or Blacktown if preferred--contact organizer at tight5comedy@gmail.com after booking to choose your course level) Level 1: Your Brain on Comedy Writing Workshop Share your funny stories in a simple stand-up comedy format designed...

Remembering The Golden Girls With Stan Zimmerman February 2, 2021| A show that includes gay coming out stories, lesbian crushes, a drag queen musical band, a transgender politician, and the AIDS epidemic sounds like it should be something new on HBO Max or Showtime … but it was a comedy … in the ‘80s … on network TV … that featured four old women. It is impossible to talk about the advancement of LGBTQ themes in entertainment history without paying homage to The Golden Girls, a sho...

With many of us using the fresh beginning of a new year to usher in some positive changes, what better time than to dive into a new course or workshop? We may be in lockdown, but for those wanting to pick up a new skill or to brush up on some old ones, Hawks Well Theatre is pleased to launch a raft of online courses to suit all interests. Whether its writing, music, or a chance to tickle the funny bone, the theatre has something for all as 2021 kicks off. Beginning on 25th January for all budd...

Sessions From Studio A By Spencer Tritt WNIJ Sessions from Studio A - Cora Vasseur (January 7, 2021) Join us for original music from DeKalb singer-songwriter Cora Vasseur. Cora is a newer songwriter who has had a unique path to music. She started songwriting while in Second Citys Comedy Writing program, and first began to sing while at her current job working with children with autism, when she discovered her voice helped calm the students. You can keep up with Cora Vasseur on her w...

$50 - Limited to 8 participants A very physical exploration, with lots of games and improvisation, to help us discover what we may have lost or forgotten on our journey to become "good." SoloStage: NHTP is supporting three artists for six months as they develop new performances through a series of workshops, open rehearsals, and work-in-progress performances. Details and tickets to upcoming SoloStage performances can be found at: nhtheatreproject.org/onstagenow Since 1988, New Hampshire Thea...

You used to look your age, now you dont even look like your species. >> the first time i saw him perform i was like, oh, stand ups a sport. he was so intense and so quick. he didnt wait for anyone to laugh. >> this guy writes so many jokes before the show, its unbelievable. >> thats what we do here. >> youre the guy in school who did all the homework and asked if there was anymore that needed to be done. >> thats a good point. and if you had tried to little comedy writing maybe your show would s...

Rubber-faced monosters, how much worse could your real face look than that clown mask youve had welded on your head. you used to look your age, now you dont even look your species. >> the first time i saw him perform i was like, oh, spandup is a sport. he was so intense, and he was so quick. he didnt wait for anyone to laugh. >> this guy writes so many jokes before the show its not even funny. its unbelievable. kind of what we do here, dennis. comedy writers. >> youre the guy at school who did a...

Drama winner again tonight. many of its cast members are nominated as well. in the drama category thats one thing you could definitely look for. i also have to mention, the comedy side, though, youve got "deep." star julia louis-dreyfus, they had to stop for a year because they had to have cancer treatment and then they came back. a lot of people have a lot of love for julia louis-dreyfus and the comedy writing on that show, so it wouldnt be surprising if she became one of the most winningest in...

Theaters. if they are watching right now, they should be in school. a lot of the low-polling democrats have been dropping for that it wears out on the campaign trail and interviews. this part of some grand strategy to get attention in a crowded field? or does it show how social norms of change can back--pulling candidates like joe biden, bernie sanders, and... warren have not gone the f-bomb route. what you make of that prolific person? >> melissa: i think its a comedy writing. that is lazy. jer...