BOOMING LAUGHTER: The New Era of Experimental Comedy Shows

Author

Oscar F. Gonzalez, Cuny Graduate School of JournalismFollow

Graduation Date

Fall 12-2017

Grading Professor

Amanda Aronczyk

Subject Concentration

Business & Economics

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Abstract

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/

Recommended Citation

Gonzalez, Oscar F., "BOOMING LAUGHTER: The New Era of Experimental Comedy Shows" (2017). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/307