While we're all stuck in self-isolation for who knows how long, we might as well have some laughs, right? Right. Check this page out to see what cooped up comedians are doing to entertain you—and, let's be real, themselves—during this Pandemic. We'll be updating this page regularly as we receive more comedy resources! And if you've found a funny thing on the interwebs … [Read more...] about Comedy from Quarantine
About Kelsie Anderson
Comedy from Quarantine Submission Form
Hello Comedic Pursuits Community! I'm writing to you all from voluntary self-isolation in my apartment in an attempt to do my part to flatten the curve of this fun little Pandemic we're all experiencing. I've noticed that quite a few of us, as groups or individually, have started posting fun content to keep comedy alive during this time of social isolation. To do … [Read more...] about Comedy from Quarantine Submission Form
The First Ever District Queer Comedy Festival
The first ever District Queer Comedy Festival, organized by LGBTQAF and Comedic Pursuits, kicks off tonight! The festival starts at 7pm on Friday, November 15, offering four total shows, two workshops, two parties and two parties throughout the weekend. The event wraps with an open mic on Sunday, November 17. The festival aims to provide a venue and performance … [Read more...] about The First Ever District Queer Comedy Festival
Improv and Self Care: 8 Thoughts from Improvisers
A while ago (like, over six months ago) I put out a call to the DC improv community asking how improv contributed to their self care. Part of my motivation for picking this particular topic at the time was that I was personally in dire need of some self care. I was working at a job I hated and couldn't see a way out of. I'd just decided to leave WIT's Harold program, … [Read more...] about Improv and Self Care: 8 Thoughts from Improvisers
Shining a Spotlight on Your Favorite LGBT Comedians in DC
Look, I know Pride Month was nearly a month ago at this point, but that doesn't mean we can't still take a moment to celebrate some of DC's amazing, hilarious, talented LGBT comedians. To do that, we asked the DC comedy community to nominate their favorite LGBT comedians. Then we asked the nominees to fill out a short survey about themselves. Here's what we came up … [Read more...] about Shining a Spotlight on Your Favorite LGBT Comedians in DC