They are all taking part in a six-week “Comedy-on-Prescription” trial, which is designed to build the evidence base needed to show that prescribing stand-up lessons for patients with mild or moderate ...

From the English teacher who recites a poem to help memorize prepositions to the science teacher’s monologue about the importance of conservation, teachers are often the first performers we encounter ...

Mark Schiff is a writer, actor, columnist and playwright, but is best known for his remarkable 50-year career as a stand up comedian who “works clean,” i.e. no profanity, avoids politics and is ...

From seasoned pros like Chris Rock, Ali Wong, and Adam Sandler, to relative newcomers like Nicole Byer, Dusty Slay, and ...

Joe List is a seasoned stand-up comedian who began his career in Boston in 2000. He has released multiple stand-up specials, including I Hate Myself, This Year’s Material, and Enough for Everybody, ...

Jamestown High School seniors recently took their classroom learning on the road with a visit to the National Comedy Center — an experience that deepened their understanding of comedy as both a ...