Beginners Mind: The Ideal State for Writing Comedy
One thing I have noticed since I began teaching comedy is the imagination and creativity that comes out of my
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Stand Up Comedy
Spiders, Natural Disasters and Male Comics
Hurricane, earthquake, and I found ANOTHER BLACK SPIDER in my apartment. It was in my laundry, somewhere on the sheets
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Creativity Thoughts – Writing Jokes
My second post-pandemic in-person standup comedy class begins this week. “Standup Comedy Teacher” seems like such an obscure occupation. But
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June Standup Comedy Class & Workshop!
I am teaching an in-person standup comedy on Thursdays in June in Culver City. You say you don’t live in
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“A Journey Of Self-Discovery” Comedy Album Recording!
On Thursday night I recorded my first comedy album, “A Journey of Self-Discovery” at TimeWarp records in Mar Vista. The
Read MoreSexual Assault, Louis CK And Are We Winning?
I’ve shared so many “think pieces” on sexual assault/harassment/misogyny in comedy that my fingers hurt. I’ve needed a few days to
Read MoreThe Gilead Handmaids Are More Feminist Than American Women
I keep thinking about the last scene of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” when Aunt Lydia (or Patty form “The Leftovers”) congregates the
Read MoreI Ate The Stage
I have started to do this thing where I run up to the mic after the host calls my name
Read MoreTell Me Tina Fey, How Do You Deal With Misogynists In Comedy?
I said I wasn’t going to write any more blogs about being a woman in comedy. I lied. Again. My
Read MoreA Blog About My “Process”
So, I wrote this play. I raised money on Kickstarter, found a brilliant director, produced it, and now it’s up
Read MoreI Said I Wasn’t Going To Write Any More Blogs About Misogyny In Comedy…
I said I wasn’t going to write any more blogs about misogyny in comedy. And this happened… The other night
Read MoreAnother Post About Women In Comedy
I’ve written about being a woman in comedy here, here and here. I frankly can’t seem to stop. SO HERE’S
Read MoreAt Least I’m Not Being Stoned
My family and high school friends came to see my show in the Bay Area last week. I thought my
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