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Someday We'll Look Back On This And Laugh, Ben Masten
Someday We'll Look Back On This And Laugh, Ben Masten
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The People's Improv Theater was an oasis for young New York comedians. Its own success-- and a volatile owner-- changed that. Project contains a narrative journalism piece and an an audio documentary.
Full Project here: https://medium.com/@benmasten/someday-well-look-back-on-this-and-laugh-e6b1dc8468db
Booming Laughter: The New Era Of Experimental Comedy Shows, Oscar F. Gonzalez
Booming Laughter: The New Era Of Experimental Comedy Shows, Oscar F. Gonzalez
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This project looks at the rise of experimental comedy shows in New York City. The comedy industry is in a second boom that caused an increase in variety shows that test performers 'writing and performance skills. I interview the producers of the shows, the comedians that perform in them to understand how they're challenged and the audience members who watched the show. I talk with historians and comedy experts on the history of the comedy industry and the neighborhood in New York City where it originated in.
https://oscarfgonzalez.com/2018/12/21/booming-laughter-the-new-era-of-experimental-comedy-shows/