School of Media Studies

March 7, 2018

TNS Event: The Business of Funny, March 14 at 6:30pm

Comedy has long been seen as overwhelmingly male, but the industry is experiencing a renaissance fueled by female comedians. Hear from three popular female comedians on writing and performing stand-up; what the new face of comedy looks like; and how they determine success.

THE BUSINESS OF FUNNY

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018. 6:30 PM 8:00 PM

WHERE: THE NEW SCHOOL, ARNOLD HALL. 55 WEST 13TH STREET (2ND FLOOR) BETWEEN 5TH AND 6TH AVES NEW YORK, NY, 10011

The Panel:

MARY HOULIHAN, COMEDIAN/WRITER/ANIMATOR (TruTV, IFC, Above Average, Funny Or Die)

APARNA NANCHERLA, COMEDIAN/ACTRESS (Comedy Central’s Corporate, HBO’s CRASHING)

DARCIE WILDER, COMEDIAN/WRITER (MTV No Chill, Ridiculousness and Catfish)

MODERATOR: SAM CORBIN, WRITER/ACTOR/COMEDIAN/PRODUCER (The New Yorker, Mental Floss, Reductress, Brokelyn, Gothamist)

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