My Work
Through my studies at my university, I have developed a deep passion for incorporating activism into my comedic pieces. Whether that’s on the stage, behind the director’s table, or typing away on my crusty dusty laptop, I strive to bring this approach to all of my projects. Here is an example below!
Concept: The title of this piece was inspired by a professor who told my class that they thought women weren’t funny after I expressed my comedic aspirations. I found that most women in my life that I’ve talked to about pursuing comedy have expressed that they feel unwelcome in a comedic space. The feeling is completely valid when our patriarchal society does not give a warm welcome to female comedians because of the power that humor can hold. I hope to challenge these patriarchal views and uplift women comedians with this piece.
Now, what’s more uplifting than a bra? I wanted to bring the varieties of women's underwear to life with different personalities and struggles that can be universal or niche experiences. Training Bra, Granny Panties, and Free the Nip are only a few of the many characters in women aren’t funny.
The goal is to present this sometime in the spring of 2025 for my women and gender studies capstone. I plan on directing this piece as well as recording it, so expect a video on here eventually… This is only the beginning!
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