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Valerie Lopez
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Valerie Lopez
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While attending the 2023 Lysistrata Comedy Festival at Coldtowne Theater, these amazing producers of the festival shared their thoughts about the festival, how they helped make the festival happen, advice for women in comedy, and gave them a chance to promote something that means a lot to them.
- Sarah Spear — Austin, Texas
- Tiana Stuart — Austin, Texas
- Will Cleveland — Austin, Texas
- Maya Sivak — Austin, Texas
- Jessica Scott — Austin, Texas
- Denise Jena — Los Angeles, California
- Rochelle McConico — Austin, Texas
I apologize for the wind noise that happens in some of the recordings. Every attempt was made to eliminate it as much as possible
Here's a recap of some of the inspirational things these producers had to share:
Just do stuff - even if you don't feel like you're ready for it.
Sarah Spear
I got more out of the festival than I put in.
Tiana Stuart
Find your joy.
Will Cleveland
It was nice to give back.
Maya Sivak
You're always going to be funny, the scene will always be there. Don't be afraid to quit, you can always come back to it.
Jess Scott
Altering your voice to fit in the boy's club - don't do that.
Denise Jena
We're creating something that's making a difference for people.
Rochelle McConico
Follow:
- Sarah Spear, Sponsorship & Event Co-Manager
- Instagram @spearsarah
- Texasss comedy showcase
- Tiana Stuart, Vendor Manager & Event Manager
- Instagram @tianastuart_atx
- Hallo (the band) @hallo_theband
- Director of Twinsies the film @twinsiesfilm
- Will Cleveland, Artistic Director, Coldtowne Theater
- Artistic Director, Coldtowne Theater
- Roe (starring Amber Quick) at Zach Theater
- Maya Sivak, Sponsorship & Event Co-Manager
- Instagram @thelastbandit
- Fellowship Improv, Founder
- Linktree linktr.ee/mayaakabandit
- Jessica Scott, Social Media Manager & Graphic Designer
- Instagram @jessguts
- Subpar Snatch (the band) @subparsnatch
- Denise Jena, Web Design & Operational Director
- Instagram @denisejena
- Linktree linktr.ee/denisejena
- Rochelle McConico, Lead Producer & Founder
- Instagram @rochelle_war
- Linktree linktr.ee/MooncricketProductions
- Lysistrata Comedy Festival (SEE YOU IN 2024!!!!)
- www.lyscomedyfest.com
- Instagram @lyscomedyfest
- www.lyscomedyfest.com
Interview by

Valerie Lopez
Article by

Valerie Lopez