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Angie McMahon of Wisecrackin: The Power of Flexibility; How I Was Able To Pivot To A New Exciting Opportunity Because Of The Pandemic
I had an idea to do an interactive online show. I was trying to pitch it to different clients but no one really understood what I was getting at. So after a few months of trying to pitch it around I just said F it, I am just going to do it and maybe then I can have something to show clients about how it works...
WISECRACKIN' Comedy Game Show Pilot In Development
Wisecrackin, a virtual livestreaming weekly comedy game show, is being developed into a pilot. Comedy manager Barry Katz is consulting on the project.
Calling on You
Angie: Thoughts on family
Today Angie called in to share her fear about family and losing her kids as they get older. Angie talked about having a strained relationship with her family when she was growing up and she couldn’t wait to get separation from them...
La Libertad
Online Entertainment and Fashion Magazine
“Angie says that she “took the idea of ‘American Idol’ and ‘Hollywood Squares,'” and “mushed those together to generate unpredictable comedy!”
How Are Entertainers Dealing with Covid-19?
Comic performer Angie McMahon stated: “I am a performer in Chicago where I also teach sketch comedy writing, stand up, and storytelling at The Second City. Because theaters and comedy clubs have been closed and we don’t have a very good idea as to when they will be able to re-open safely, a lot of shows have taken to going online.
The Best Streaming Shows Quarantine Has to Offer
When you hear of all of the businesses that have been affected by COVID-19, rarely do people think of the stand-up comedy economy. Unlike actors who can film without a live audience and still adhere to proper social distancing protocol, the road warriors who make their living live on stage are stuck. Stand-up on Zoom? Nah.
What will live entertainment look like now?
I am just a short train ride away from Chicago, where I go often to get my fix of theater, live entertainment and good restaurants on a regular basis (at least when I’m not in isolation).
Wisecrackin’ Paves The Way For Virtual Game Comedy Shows
People usually associate live stand-up comedy shows with bars. Inside, there are several cozy seats, and the microphone is dead center on the stage with the light shining down on the comedian. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has inspired comedians nationwide to develop new ways of adapting to the new normal.
WISECRACKIN' Featuring Pimprov Announced June 26
Wisecrackin' is a weekly Online Comedy show were comedians are pitted in a head to head challenge to write a punchline to a set up they have never seen. The audience gets to watch and vote live on their favorite ones while also interacting in real-time with the performers throughout the show in the chat.