Columbia College Chicago Presents A Night of Comedy September 25, 2010

4:00PM- 4:30PM
Conversations in Comedy Studies
Join improv and comedy professionals Anne Libera from Second City, K. Crom Saunders, deaf Improv performer, and others for an intimate conversation on how to ‘study funny.’

4:30PM- 6:00PM
The Business of Being Funny: Comedy Panel
Laughter guaranteed* A very special panel of entertainment industry alumni will be discussing their successful comedy careers and what it took to make a business out of being funny.
*No refunds will be given if you do not laugh. Moderated by Brian Shaw.

Karyn Bosnak (B.A. ’96) – author/screenwriter, What’s Your Number?, Save Karyn
Chris McKay (B.A. ’91) director/writer/editor, Robot Chicken
Steve Pink (’89) writer/director, Hot Tub Time Machine
Andy Richter (’90) actor, Conan O’Brien Show
Peter Teschner (’80) editor, Borat, Going the Distance
Erica Watson (B.A. ’98, M.A. ’05) comedienne, Fat Bitch

8:00PM-9:30PM
Fat Bitch Comedy Show
Doors open at 7:30PM.
A benefit show with proceeds going to the Alumni Scholarship Fund! Written and performed by Erica Watson (B.A. ’98, M.A. ’05) , Fat Bitch! is a funny yet thought-provoking look at how society’s obsession with weight, race and class have formed the way the world views Erica's shape, and includes her interactions with men, from the boardroom to the bedroom. The production runs about 90 minutes without intermission, and is for ages 18 and up (some limited profanity in show).

Questions:

Cyn Vargas
[email protected]
312-369-8640

Official Website: http://www.colum.edu/comedynight