Comedic Pursuits

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Kelsie Anderson

Directors’ Commentary: Advice for Directing Comedy Shows

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This is the first article in a series about directing comedy shows in DC that we're calling Directors' Commentary. Stay tuned for upcoming blog posts. And feel free to tell us what else you'd like to know about directing comedy in DC in the comments. You know the saying: behind every great comedy show is a great comedic director. Actually, they don't say that. But maybe … [Read more...] about Directors’ Commentary: Advice for Directing Comedy Shows

DC Comedy Lineup: March 11–March 17

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This week's DC Comedy Lineup is brought to you by an appreciation for free time. This week in DC Comedy Some highlights from District Comedians this week: Black Cat has victory (and loss) stories, Wonderland has summer camp, and Colony Club has an all-lady lineup. The What's the Story Horse! comedy showcase is happening tonight at James Hoban's Irish Restaurant at … [Read more...] about DC Comedy Lineup: March 11–March 17

DC Comedy Lineup: March 6–March 10

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You’ll notice that this week's DC Comedy Lineup is a bit abridged, and that’s because time got away from me this week. My apologies to those who had shows on Monday and Tuesday this week and to readers who were expecting to see the lineup on the site and in their inboxes on Sunday. Luckily, there’s still comedy to report on for the rest of this week! This week in DC … [Read more...] about DC Comedy Lineup: March 6–March 10

DC Comedy Lineup: February 25–March 3

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This week's DC Comedy Lineup is brought to you by big old belly laughs. This week in DC Comedy Some highlights from District Comedians this week: WIT has stories from womxn, The Passenger has excuses to heckle, and Drafthouse has a house band. An improvised version of The Vagina Monologues, The Feminine Experience, is on tonight at Source at 8pm. ($15) Your fave … [Read more...] about DC Comedy Lineup: February 25–March 3