5 Things to Expect from the 2024 Boston AAPI Comedy Fest
Boston’s first and only AAPI Comedy Festival is just around the corner at the end of May. The festival is a collaboration between Rozzie Square Theater and New Normal Boston, two organizations committed to promoting and uplifting historically underrepresented voices in Boston comedy. It promises a thoughtfully curated variety of AAPI performers from multiple comedic arts, including magic, improv, storytelling, and standup comedy. Some of the best and most exciting talent from Boston and beyond will be on display in a festival that offers a truly differentiated experience. So, what can audiences expect?
Press Release: First, Only Boston AAPI Comedy Festival Launches Inaugural Run; Announces Line-Up
BOSTON, MA – May 13, 2024 - The Rozzie Square Theater, a leading and established comedy venue making improv accessible to Boston and Greater Boston areas, in partnership with New Normal Boston, a Boston-based production group dedicated to showcasing and uplifting historically underrepresented comedians on comedy lineups, announces the launch of the 2024 AAPI Comedy Festival, the first and only of its kind in Boston.
The festival offers a series
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The very last place most people experiencing high anxiety want to be is an improv class. And that makes total sense: performing in front of others with no opportunity for preparation is describing hell for many anxious people. Why on earth would anyone put themselves in a situation where the likelihood of all those humiliation-laden 'what ifs' actually coming true feels so high?
Here's why: Because our ability to handle uncertainty and failure and our confidence in our ability to handle both can grow, given the right conditions.
“Improv For Anxiety” Workshop with Sarah Filman, Launching This Fall
In a world that often feels like a relentless stream of stress, change, and stress from change, where the script is constantly being rewritten by unforeseen circumstances, it's no surprise that anxiety has become an unwelcome companion for many, with global numbers rising. The day-to-day can leave us feeling like we're starring in a high-stakes drama without a rehearsal. But what if there was a way to not just navigate this chaos but to thrive in it?
Enter Sarah Filman
Meet the Newest Players Added to ComedySportz Boston
It's officially official! It’s with joy, gratitude, and excitement that we announce the 20 new performers we've cast to the ComedySportz Boston Professional Team ! Please join us in welcoming…