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November 16, 2024 @ 7:00 - 9:00 pm

What’s so funny? A Disability Comedy Extravaganza

48 Massachusetts Ave,
Cambridge,
MA
MIT hosts an intersectional array of comics for a night of laughs.

Get ready for a night of laughter and fun as we showcase talented comedians with disabilities. Join us on Saturday, November 16, at 7 PM at the Kresge Little Theater (48 Massachusetts Ave., Building W16) for a unique and entertaining event. With support from the De Florez Fund for Humor, which is dedicated to promoting humor on campus, this event will leave you laughing, thinking, and celebrating the diverse talents of our community.

Hosted in collaboration with Disabled@MIT, the ASL & Deaf Culture Club, LGBTQ+ ERG, LGBTQ+ Services, the MIT Health, MIT SLOAN DEI, SHASS, MIT Human Resources, MIT Institute Community and Equity Office (ICEO), and the MIT Media Lab, this show promises to be a campus-wide celebration of comedy, inclusion, and community. This event is open to members of the MIT community and their guests. You must use an MIT email to reserve up to two tickets. We are committed to hosting an inclusive event. After registering, you will be asked an optional question about any accessibility accommodations you may need.

Performers include:

Tina Friml — A New York-based comedian and Vermont native, Tina’s sharp wit and unique stand-up style have landed her spots on Comedy Central and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
Pavar Snipe — This fearless comedian, writer, and actress puts the “dis” in disability, serving up laughs while smashing stereotypes.
Deafies in Drag — A sensational Latinx Deaf Drag Duo who mixes American Sign Language, comedy, and drag to create a show you won’t forget!