Partner Event Dornsife Dialogue – Stand-Up Comedy: Its historic influence on society

Last updated 02/23/2023

For nearly 200 years, stand-up comedians haven’t just been reflecting society, they’ve been influencing it through pointed social commentary. Join us for a live discussion about the evolution of the art form, some of the most influential comedians, the growing challenge of censorship, and much more.

Tue., Feb. 28
Noon – 1 p.m. PT 
3 – 4 p.m. ET 
via Zoom

Participants:

• Lanita Jacobs, Assoc. Prof. of American Studies and Ethnicity and Anthropology at USC Dornsife. Author of “To Be Real: Truth and Racial Authenticity in African American Stand-Up”
• Wayne Federman, Adjunct Prof. at USC School of Dramatic Arts. Author of “The History of Stand-Up: From Mark Twain to Dave Chappelle.” Emmy-winning producer of George Carlin’s American Dream. 
• Cruz Arroyo, PhD Candidate in English at USC Dornsife, studying the fictionality of stand-up comedy.

Moderator: Kirstin Eggers, Asst. Prof. of Theatre Practice in Comedy Performance at USC School of Dramatic Arts. Actor, writer, and comedic performer

Register for the event here