Are We Human, Or Are We Comedians?

“C’mon, I just wanna be a comedian.”
We’ve often heard this kind of response any time tough topics (like ethics or abuse) arise in the comedy world.
This podcast attempts to answer the age-old question: can someone be both human AND a comedian? LA-based comedy writer and performer Laurie Bolewitz and Pittsburgh-based improviser and comedy producer Brian Gray examine their own little corners of the comedy world in the hopes of understanding the bigger picture.
No strangers to exploring these sorts of questions: Laurie and Brian have participated and learned/unlearned from many great workshops on challenging topics such as equity and inclusion, racial justice, unconscious bias, and trauma. However, with this introductory series, we’re starting with some pretty gentle questions like, “What does it mean to be welcoming in a comedy scene?” and, “Is it okay to make money doing this?” While we may not have all the answers, we do have a feeling some of these issues are deeply intertwined. We hope this project helps connect us with humans and/or comedians asking similar questions.
This limited series will feature thoughtful chats, research, and special guests!
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