NC Comedy Arts Festival bring the funny to Chapel Hill, Durham
The NC Comedy Arts Festival, which features stand-up, sketch and improv performers from across North America, starts Wednesday.
Posted — UpdatedThe annual event was created in 2011 as a way to showcase Chicago-style improvisation to Carolina audiences and Southern improv performers.
It has really grown into a festival with a little something for anyone who wants to laugh.
Check out these shows:
- "Chelsea Lately" regular April Richardson on Friday and Saturday (Feb. 1-2) at DSI
- Comic Steven Wright on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Carolina Theatre Durham
Other sketch shows to watch for:
- I'm Different, Not Dumb, Friday, Feb. 8 at 10:30 p.m. at DSI: A one-woman show written and performed by Chicago-based comic Ali Clayton. She charts her story growing up and attending a learning disability school in Durham. She uses stand-up, sketch and video interviews to recount the difficulties growing up with dyslexia and ADHD.
- RISK! with Kevin Allison on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at ArtsCenter: A live show and podcast where people tell true stories they never thought they'd share in public. It is hosted by Kevin Allison, who was on the legendary sketch comedy show "The State." Anyone who has attended The Monti storytelling series should love this show. Tickets are $18.
On Feb. 12-17, improv takes over. I love this form of comedy. These performers really think on their feet. These shows are also a lot of fun because of the audience interaction.
Shows to watch out for:
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