Most of us have a sense of when something is funny and when it is not, especially when we transgress that boundary. But it is much harder to say why something is funny and, even more, to say why someone is funny. Still, like most jokes, there is some truth in it. For one thing, good comedy is usually the work of outsiders looking in. Bay Area comedian Andrew Orolfo steps out of the minute absurdities of our common life and invites us to join him there, outside, to peer in and laugh at how ridiculous the party looks through the window. During a recent appearance on Don’t Tell Comedy, Orolfo explains to us how he used optimism to survive the global pandemic.
Don’t Tell Comedy produces weekly shows in over 45 cities in the US by transforming unique spaces like backyards, surf shops, and warehouses into locations for a one-of-a-kind comedy experience! The location is kept a secret until the day of the show and the performers are a secret until they hit the stage. Don’t Tell Comedy Secret Sets is a YouTube Series featuring short sets from the best of the next generation of stand-up comedians filmed at the most unique Don’t Tell Comedy locations. As is tradition with DTC events, the location isn’t revealed to ticket purchasers and the lineup is kept a complete secret.
