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Is there a line that comedians can’t cross?
Comic Judy Gold knows the value of a good joke – and the steep price of silencing comedians. Based on her book 'Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come for the Comedians, We Are All in Trouble', the comedy veteran tackles the thorny topic in a new one-woman show.
Join us for this Industry Experts Panel discussing the question: “Are there limits to artistic expression–especially comedy?” Our special guests will also talk about the creative collaboration process and the evolution of a project from the written page to the stage.
Panelists:
• Judy Gold, Playwright & Performer
• BD Wong, Director
• Eddie Sarfaty, Playwright
Presented by the School of Media Studies at the Schools of Public Engagement.
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JUDY GOLD (Playwright & Performer) The multiple Emmy Award winner has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central, and LOGO. She was a part of Netflix's Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. She is the author of Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come For The Comedians, We Are All In Trouble, a critically acclaimed book about free speech and cancel culture which debuted as the number one comedy release on Amazon and was featured in the New York Times Book Review.
BD WONG (Director) most recently directed the World Premiere of Mr. Holland’s Opus, the new musical, at Ogunquit Playhouse, for which he wrote the book and lyrics (composer, Wayne Barker). He directed Lauren Yee’s The Great Leap at the Pasadena Playhouse, co-produced by EastWest Players, and (with Robert Lee) co-authored the 2016 La Jolla Playhouse Pop Tour production of Alice Chan, which he also directed.
EDDIE SARFATY (Co-author). Comedian and writer Eddie Sarfaty has appeared on “The Today Show,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” Logo’s “Wisecrack,” and is one of the subjects of the documentaries Laughing Matters and Heartfelt. He’s been featured at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and is the author of a collection of humorous autobiographical essays entitled “Mental: Funny in the Head.”
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JUDY GOLD (Playwright & Performer) The multiple Emmy Award winner has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central, and LOGO. She was a part of Netflix's Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. She is the author of Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come For The Comedians, We Are All In Trouble, a critically acclaimed book about free speech and cancel culture which debuted as the number one comedy release on Amazon and was featured in the New York Times Book Review.
Judy is also host of the hit podcast, “Kill Me Now with Judy Gold.” Judy’s TV acting credits include “City On A Hill” (Cassndra Kassell), FX’s “Better Things” (Chaya), and Showtime’s “The First Lady” (Elizabeth Read). Judy also guest stars as Sophie in the much-anticipated Apple TV+ drama series “Extrapolations.” Other guest stars include Hulu’s “Life and Beth” and Season 2 of Peacock’s “Girls 5Eva.” She has had recurring roles on Comedy Central's “Awkwafina,” Netflix’s “Friends from College,” and TBS’s “Search Party.”
Her recent film credits include Love Reconsidered and the upcoming She Came To Me and Eternal Buzz. Judy has written and starred in two critically acclaimed, Off-Broadway hit shows: The Judy Show – My Life as a Sitcom (Outer Critics Circle Nomination), and 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother (GLAAD Media Award – Outstanding NY Theater, Drama Desk Nomination – Actor). Judy received rave reviews as Gremio in The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park all-female production of The Taming of The Shrew. She also co-starred in Off-Broadway’s Clinton! The Musical and Disaster! The Musical. Judy has made numerous appearances on “The View,” “The Today Show,” “The Drew Barrymore Show,” and on MSNBC, CNN, and NewsNation as a free-speech advocate.
You can also check out her website, JudyGold.com, or follow her on Twitter, Instagram or Tik Tok @jewdygold
BD WONG (Director) most recently directed the World Premiere of Mr. Holland’s Opus, the new musical, at Ogunquit Playhouse, for which he wrote the book and lyrics (composer, Wayne Barker). He directed Lauren Yee’s The Great Leap at the Pasadena Playhouse, co-produced by EastWest Players, and (with Robert Lee) co-authored the 2016 La Jolla Playhouse Pop Tour production of Alice Chan, which he also directed. He directed Speak Up Connie (All For One Festival) and The Yellow Wood(NYMF), directed on the Comedy Central series “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens” (on which he also acts as Nora’s dad, Wally), and authored the critically acclaimed memoir Following Foo…(Harper).
He has performed in four Broadway shows and received a Tony Award for his performance in M. Butterfly, as well as Emmy and Critic’s Choice nominations for his work in “Mr. Robot.” His most recent film is Netflix’ Heart of Stone. He sits on the board of trustees for the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), Rosie’s Theater Kids, and American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.
EDDIE SARFATY (Co-author). Comedian and writer Eddie Sarfaty has appeared on “The Today Show,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” Logo’s “Wisecrack,” and is one of the subjects of the documentaries Laughing Matters and Heartfelt. He’s been featured at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and is the author of a collection of humorous autobiographical essays entitled “Mental: Funny in the Head.”
Additional essays of Eddie’s have been published in the anthologies “When I Knew,” “I’m Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship,” and “Love, Christopher Street.” His writing has also appeared in HuffPost, Out, Advocate, Metrosource, The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide, and LA Confidential magazines.
You can find Eddie online at www.keeplaughing.com.
