Seasoned performer and LGBTQ+ activist Kate Rigg is leading a six-week program focusing on queer stand-up at the Manhattan Comedy School.
, said it is more of a workshop where queer comedians can hone their craft and find their voice in a safe space. Open to comedians at all levels, including novice comics, the class ends with a performance.
And so, comedy particularly is a way for us to, like I said, build bridges. And even though we're in New York City, first of all, a lot of people don't come from New York City who live here, who are going to come study with me. But also, we then have an opportunity as the graduates of these classes move out into the community and do shows or maybe just are funnier at work or have a little more power and sort of understanding of how to tell their story.
Andy [Engel] called me up. He's the director. And he said, "Do you want to do this class?" And at first I was like, "I don't know if we need this class. Like, comedy is comedy. Funny is funny. Maybe we just need to fold gay comics and queer comics into regular comedy classes."
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