Catherine Cohen, Patti Harrison, and Mitra Jouhari can explain men to you—with songs!
Tag: women in comedy
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Still no proof #MeToo has changed Hollywood, says writer who challenged Letterman
Nell Scovell brings her fight to change the entertainment industry to Chicago next week.
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2016 in theater was wildly convulsive on- and offstage
Controversies over abuse, alleged druggings, and “whitewashing” roiled even as Shakespeare 400 Chicago soared.
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The apparent druggings in Chicago’s comedy scene are no joke
When a female comic was reportedly dosed at an open mike night, and the incident sparked a movement against harassment and assault.
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Jackie Chan’s dance troupe celebrates Chinese New Year, Sluttalk with female comedians, and more things to do this week
“Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo Jansen,” Seinfeld Trivia, and other happenings from February 8-11.
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Fed up with sexual harassment, Chicago’s female comics call for industry blackout
Local nonprofit Women in Comedy encourages comics to boycott theaters, classes, and shows where they have felt unsafe.
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Chicago comics unite in support of Planned Parenthood
A strong lineup of stand-ups raises money for the reproductive health organization.
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Best place to meet 400 women?
400 performers in 66 shows at the Chicago Women’s Funny Festival
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Women in Comedy I: Stand-up
In a recent blog post I asked, “Why don’t more women become comedians?” While top performers such as Margaret Cho and Tina Fey are as successful as top male comedians, there remains a significant gender gap in the business, particularly in stand-up. Over the past 12 months at Zanies, arguably the most active stand-up club […]