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Thursday, September 2, 2010
Comedy / Events Be More Funny!
Posted by Wm.™ Steven Humphrey on Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 10:46 AM
How many times have you read one of our blog posts and said, "OH, BOY! I would really eviscerate these fuckers in the comments... except... except... GODDAMMIT, I'M NOT FUNNY!" Well take it from me, "funny" is a science and a craft, and if you want to learn more about it, here's a great opportunity sent over from my pal (and also extremely funny lady) Courtenay Hameister from Live Wire. Cue the press release!
LIZZ WINSTEAD MASTER CLASS: CRAFTING A JOKE AND USING POLITICAL SATIRE TO BE HEARDAs co-creator and head writer for The Daily Show, Lizz Winstead changed the landscape of political satire in this country forever. In this three-hour workshop hosted by Live Wire Radio, Lizz will lead you through her writing process, teach you how to craft a joke and talk about how to respond to current events with razor-sharp wit.
ABOUT LIZZ:
As co-creator and former head writer of The Daily Show and Air America Radio co-founder, Lizz Winstead is one of the top political satirists in America. As a performer, Lizz brought her political wit to The Daily Show as a correspondent and later to the radio waves co-hosting Unfiltered, Air America Radio's mid-morning show, where she brought on board Hip Hop legend, Chuck D and political big brain Rachel Maddow.DETAILS:
Lizz Winstead Humor Writing Master Class
Sunday, September 12, 2010
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Curious Comedy Theater - 5225 NE MLK Blvd.
Tickets are $45
This sounds awesome, and you should totes tell any and all of your comedy writing pals. Need more info? Hit it! Oh! And also hit this, too!
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