Dis/orient/ed Comedy: Uproar From the Underrepresented
“When things aren’t being fulfilled in a certain space, you just have to create your own,” said Dis/orient/ed Comedy co-producer D’Lo during his appearance in the group’s stand-up show last Friday. True to his words and the name of the showcase, the space created in…
Disrupting Myths, Performing Their Stories
Stereotypes of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders suggest members of each community have an innate proclivity for success — that their economic and academic achievements are intrinsic to their culture. These notions are inherently divisive, as they create unrealistic expectations for those who don’t fit…