Stages around the state have been dark since March — and that includes those frequented by comedians.
Comedians usually feed off the energy of live audiences to perform, and in turn, make those audiences laugh. But in a time where live shows just aren't possible right now, comedians are having to adapt their comedy to virtual audiences. We heard from Dorchester comedian Lamont Price about how he's managing in this new world.
Then, comedian Lewis Black joined us to talk all things comedy — virtual or otherwise, how Boston made him a better comedian and his not-so-favorite topic: politics.
Both Price and Black are performing this week as part of the Boston Comedy fest, which is virtual this year for the first time.
Finally, comedy mainstay Improv Boston announced this week it's closing its Cambridge theater after nearly two decades of operating shows and classes there. We heard what's next for the company from Managing Director Josh Garneau.
Segments:
Lamont Price - 2:38
Lewis Black - 13:24
Josh Garneau - 31:22
