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Comedy

Embrace the Pundamonium

by Becca Most
Published March 26, 2019
The monthly Minneapolis pun slam celebrates a ... pun-derrated medium in the comedy scene
The cast of The Birds; Or Pete & Earl Want WiFi warm up before their Saturday, Feb. 23 show at the Phoenix Theater.

Bringing comedy theater center stage … allegedly

by Becca Most
Published February 25, 2019
Spotlighting the avant-garde, An Alleged Theatre Company defies traditional theater norms
The illustration is based on the work of Shannon Rahkola.

Local comedy group is no fool’s errand (although their name may suggest otherwise)

by Becca Most
Published February 18, 2019
Through their blend of sketch comedy, improv and music, Fool’s Errand hopes to give students a place where they can laugh and enjoy the local comedy scene.

Culture compass: Cat meditation, local music and “You”

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 24, 2019

Friday: Fool’s Errand Comedy Variety Show Back with another variety show, Fool’s Errand will provide the Purple Onion crowd with some jokes and tunes for the first Friday night of the semester. The...

Noises Off is running until Dec. 16 at the Guthrie Theater.

‘Noises Off’ finds comedy in chaos

by Liv Martin
Published November 5, 2018
The exceptional cast of “Noises Off” had the audience cracking up all night.
Vice President of the Comedy Club Caroline Skoog performs a standup bit at the Comedy Corner Underground on Thursday, Oct. 4.

Meet the UMN Comedy Club: Quirky people, stretchy shirts and tiny hands

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published October 11, 2018
Club members foster lasting friendships while developing their own comedic voices.
Vice President of the Comedy Club Caroline Skoog performs a standup bit at the Comedy Corner Underground on Thursday, Oct. 4.

University Comedy Club creates space for laughter

by Gram Peterson
Published October 10, 2018
The Comedy Corner Underground holds open mic nights for students.
Members of Ladybrain Sketch Comedy perform a sketch about the male gaze and the Free the Nipple movement while rehearsing at Strike Theater on Monday, June 4 in Northeast Minneapolis.

Using their Ladybrains: a UMN alumnae-founded comedy group breaks comedy norms

by Maddy Folstein
Published June 6, 2018
The women of Ladybrain Sketch Comedy will take the stage at Strike Theater this weekend.
Steven Kreager and Andrew Friedman perform a skit as part of the Midnight Shit comedy show at the Humble Cup on Friday, Oct 27.

University students launch weekly comedy showcase

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 2, 2017
At “Midnight Shit,” performers experiment with new, weird comedy.
Comedian and former SNL cast member, Vanessa Bayer, performed her stand-up routine at the Ted Mann Concert Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 17.

The tragic punchline victim in this year’s homecoming comedy show? Communication studies.

by Kate Drakulic
Published October 23, 2017
Students laughed their way into homecoming week with a Saturday Night Live star and a local Minneapolis comedian.
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