“Sick Comedy” – 4 Comedians On 4 Diseases February 28, 2010

A great lineup of afflictions.

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Malcolm Grissom (The Punchline, Cobb’s, SJ Improv, winner SF Laugh Across America) does "Struggling For Control." Part of a solo show, it tells the story of his struggles with his disability Reye's Syndrome.

Norm Goldblatt (Wonderfest 2008 and 2009, Punchline, Rooster T. Feathers, Cobb’s) relates his challenge of dealing with Leukemia, the treatment and hospitals, as well as various scientific topics. (Norm has a PhD in physics).

Sandra Risser (Tommy T's, Comedy Off-Broadway, Pepperbellies, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival) talks about her problems with Essential Tremors, plus growing up in the Midwest, the free spirit of the 60’s, her ex-husband.

Ira Brightman (The New York Comedy Club, The Marsh Theater, Off-Market Theaters in SF) tells about having Rheumatoid Arthritis, and that worst of all diseases – aging. Included are problems with paratransit, a talking fetus, and life-extension.