Why is comedy a great vehicle for talking about politics? Politics can be so divisive, but everyone loves to laugh. Comedy disarms people, and allows them to open up their minds. That said, the politics in my comedy aren’t so overt. I’ve always done comedy from a feminist, anti-racist, pro-queer perspective, but I don’t always state that explicitly. I’d rather make people laugh first. And to be honest, one look at my haircut and the audience usually knows where I stand anyway.
How do you balance the smart with the funny? It’s a very delicate equation. For every three smart jokes, there’s one dick joke. For every three dick jokes, there’s one reference to Nietzsche. Every time I reference Nietzsche, I fall face first into a tub of ethically-sourced, vegan marshmallows and make a fart noise.
What do you hope your audience goes home thinking? I’d like them to think, “Wow, I’m renewed and rejuvenated with pure joy! My steps are light and my heart is clean!” Or, at least, “Finally, the malevolent voices in my head have quieted and I may now slumber in peace.” Whatever it is, I hope they’ve had a great night out and are happier than when they came in.
Could you fight the world with comedy? Do I need to fight the world? This question seems foreboding. Is this about Russia? But to answer your question, yes. If it’s good enough to fight my feisty inner demons, comedy can probably take on the world. (Seriously, though, what do you know that I don’t? What is this really about? WHAT DO I NEED TO FIGHT?!)
Venue: Taxi Riverside
Dates: Thursday March 30 – Sunday April 23 (bar Mondays)
Duration: 60 minutes
Tickets: $22 – $30
