Meet Evana Lewis – Senior Planet Participant and star of a Peacock Unique comedy particular. This retired HR administrator and deaconess is an energetic on-line learner. (She takes 3-4 on-line health and tech courses a day together with some from Senior Planet.) And now, a web-based comedy class put her among the many stars of a brand new comedy particular (particulars beneath) known as “Good Timing with Jo Firestone.”
Evana in some ways represents the guts of the group. The ultimate, triumphant moments of the particular are soundtracked by Evana musing that, “Laughter is like meals you place in your physique; it retains you going It retains you cheerful. And once you snicker you already know that you simply’ll be capable of undergo the day with love and pleasure. You’re not presupposed to let anyone take away your pleasure.”
We spoke with Evana to get the within scoop on her expertise taking the category and creating her humorous bone:
What do you want most about stand-up comedy?
You’re given the chance to specific your self as a senior. Whenever you’re up on stage, folks pay attention to you. You say one thing that the folks snicker and luxuriate in themselves? It makes you’re feeling so nice that you simply need to return up.
You’re not presupposed to let anyone take away your pleasure.
What do you want to put in writing jokes about?
About myself. Going to the physician. Going to the dentist. Meals. Seniors have a whole lot of jokes – a whole lot of seniors at my church like to supply me their concepts. Humor is all over the place!
Do you suppose you’ll hold doing stand-up?
Sure! We had class this morning. Additionally, I can’t simply sit down and never do something – I’ve to be energetic, I’ve to do one thing as a result of I’m nonetheless alive.
What recommendation would you give to somebody who’s fascinated about making an attempt stand-up?
Whenever you snicker, you’re free. You don’t have something holding you again.
So simply attempt it and see how you’re feeling about it! Should you don’t put your self in, you’ll by no means know. Generally issues would possibly come out naturally! Simply attempt.
What does getting old with angle imply to you?
It’s about expressing your self – it’s nothing to be afraid of!
Need a peek? Right here’s the trailer!
Present particulars
The particular follows 16 contributors in Jo Firestone‘s senior heart stand-up class as they put together for his or her first stay and in-person present after assembly nearly for a yr. The particular is full of zest, stomach laughs and the easy message that it’s by no means too late to attempt one thing new. (Click on right here to subscribe to Peacock to observe the good particular!)
Pam Hugi is Senior Planet’s Group and Advocacy Supervisor. Based mostly in Brooklyn, she runs Senior Planet’s Supporter program along with being a contributing author for this web site. She will be reached at [email protected].
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