Comedy Scenes in a Fragmented America

“A sense of fragmented reality has churned up intense emotions in public and private spaces across America. In this heated climate, where it seems hard to find humor, who’s going out to see comedy in their community? How are comedians performing in different places?

At the American Communities Project, we sought to understand what live comedy feels and sounds like in America, how comedians are tackling hot-button cultural issues on stage, and how various audiences are responding to their acts.

In our quest, writers around the country chronicled their experiences at comedy shows within or near their home counties, from the west to east coasts.”

Los Angeles County, California (Big City)
Sandoval County, New Mexico (Exurb)
St. Louis County, Missouri (Urban Suburb)
Cook County, Illinois (Big City)
Sarasota County, Florida (Graying America)
Bucks County, Pennsylvania (Exurb)

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