Does Laughter Have an Accent?

A few weeks ago I shared the trailer for my first short documentary about comics in the Arabian country of Qatar. The comedians and the shows are the most multicultural places in the small country. Expats and locals, people from all ages and backgrounds come together several times a month to poke fun at the foibles that often drive us apart during the regular work week.

I’ve been a part of this group for nearly two years. Making the film helped me learn more about standup comedy and the ins/outs of how to tell a story in a new medium.

See what you think of Laughing with an Accent. Are these guys funny, no matter where you’re from?

I loved the break from writing so much I’ll definitely be making another short film soon. Stay tuned!

An enlargeable map of the State of Qatar
An enlargeable map of the State of Qatar (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

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Wordless Wednesday: Signs of Judgement

How do you know if you’re a good mother? The verdict isn’t just up to your kids… after all, there are the prying eyes of the general public to consider.

With American Mother’s Day around the corner, I’ve been thinking a lot about all things motherhood, including how hard I was on my own!

A MADONNA OF SACRIFICE. Wordless reverence is ...
A MADONNA OF SACRIFICE(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some clips from my latest standup routine in which I talk about being a brown mother with a white looking baby.

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