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
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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
2019 in Review: Best DC Comedy Moments
2019 is coming to an end, so we wanted to take a moment to think about the most impactful moments in the DC comedy community in 2019. In the last year of the decade, we laughed A LOT with and for our fellow comedians. We also mourned the loss of significant performance spaces that were home to improvisers, sketch comedians, stand-ups, and storytellers. But in true … [Read more...] about 2019 in Review: Best DC Comedy Moments
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
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