On August 12, at 7 PM, Temple Adas Israel will present a Zoom comedy event with Dr. Overbeke, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the Theatre Department of Columbia College with a focus on Comedy Writing and Performance. Dr. Overbeke recently completed her dissertation on the life and work of Jean Carroll, the first Jewish female stand-up comedian — “the real Mrs. Maisel.” This project was developed out of Dr. Overbeke’s interests in female Jewish comedians and autobiographical performance among marginalized populations.
In this Zoom presentation, introduced by her cousin, Rabbi Dan Geffen, Dr. Overbeke will read and perform from Jean Carroll’s material. She will also talk about other female Jewish comedians from 1900 to the present. A Q&A will follow.
This zoom event is free and open to the community, Register on Eventbrite for the zoom link.