LAUGHING MATTERS

When a comedian’s life changes overnight, Laughing Matters explores his struggle to pick up the pieces of his life and his material.

Part stand-up show, part soul-searching monologue, Laughing Matters is a bittersweet exploration of grief, love, and creativity. 

The show follows Chris, an up-and-coming stand-up comedian as a major and tragic life event forces him to throw out his once-reliable stand-up material and start again. As he struggles to rebuild his set and his life, he must also confront deeper questions about truth, performance, and what it means to be authentic.

With a blend of humoUr, heartbreak, and hope, Laughing Matters pulls back the curtain on the process of turning life’s most painful moments into something worth laughing at.

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Written and Performed by Alec Watson

Directed by Gayane Kaligian

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Running time: Approx 60 minutes

Ages Guidance: Ages 16 and above

Contains bad language, themes of death and mental health, and references to alcoholism. 

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