comedy

Comedian Louis C.K. to Headline Sandy Benefit Shows on Staten Island

The New York-based comic will perform two standup shows Nov. 17 at the St. George Theater, with all proceeds benefitting the Staten Island Hurricane Relief Fund.

'Parks and Rec's' Jim O'Heir on Playing Jerry and Pilot Season

Veteran character actor Jim O'Heir takes abuse every week as Jerry Gergich on NBC's "Parks and Recreation." Why does he love it so much?

Comic Kurt Braunohler Hosts IFC's New Improv Game Show 'Bunk'

The comedian and host of IFC's "Bunk" on hosting a game show that can't be won (but sure is funny), working with Kristen Schaal, and going barefoot on TV.

Comedian Maria Bamford on Controlling the Voices in Her Head

Stand-up comic Maria Bamford is best known for her ability to manipulate her voice and facial features to embody multiple characters, ranging from her friends and dysfunctional family.

How Chill Helps Comedians and Filmmakers Distribute Content Directly to Fans

Inspired by Louis C.K. and other comics, Chill Direct is a new video platform for artists to produce, own, and distribute original content directly to their fans online.

Comedy Central Consolidates Development Under New President Kent Alterman

Comedy Central has promoted Kent Alterman to president of content development and original programming for the cable network.

NBCU Announces 2012 Stand-Up for Diversity Winners

Comedians Gina Brillon and Jon Laster each earned one-year talent holding deals with NBCUniversal at the ninth annual Stand-Up for Diversity talent showcase.

Marc Maron Changed the Comedy World With Podcasts

Thanks to the success of “WTF,” Maron books more gigs, sells more tickets, landed a book deal, and even has a series coming to IFC this year.

Podcast is the New Standup Album

The live album was at one time the definitive work that a standup comic could share with the world. That was before podcasts changed the way comedy content is created, distributed, and enjoyed.

Lauren Francesca

"When you're an actor, I feel like you're always putting yourself out there, and you're doing everything to become that person or that character."