Performance Revue

Welcome to the outtakes for Deanna Ortiz's episode of Performance Revue. The Outtakes series is where we feature conversational cul-de-sacs and bits cut for time from the original episode, with a less polished, more podcast-y tone.

In this collection of outtakes from the main episode, Deanna reveals her final acid trip, the time she unleashed on a heckler, the full "brain noodle" story, and more.

Today we're sitting down with Deanna Ortiz!

Deanna started miming Dane Cook in middle school, and now is a cast member on the Lincoln Lodge, which is the longest-running independent comedy showcase in the United States.

A lot happened in between those two points, in which Deanna cultivated a casual delivery for her quick-witted, hybrid comedy style. One part observational, one part confessional short stories with tight punchlines.

Watch the performance:

https://youtu.be/eoRErpPaBfs

Watch the performance with commentary:

https://youtu.be/UI-moLas1aM

Welcome to the outtakes for KJ Whitehead's episode of Performance Revue. The Outtakes series is where we feature conversational cul-de-sacs and bits cut for time from the original episode, with a less polished, more podcast-y tone.

In this collection of outtakes from the main episode, KJ reveals her coming out story, switching from football to theater in high school, the misappropriation of George Carlin, knowing famous people, and more.

Today, we're sitting down with KJ Whitehead!

KJ is a transfeminine comedian, and a person of color, which gives her a viewpoint often not expressed in a stand-up comedy show. Her monthly showcase, 'Outside Amy Schumer,' also regularly features comedic voices from Chicago's LGBTQ community.

In this set alone, she explores everyday street harassment, public restrooms, and dealing with the musings of small children, who are customarily taught gender as a simple binary.

View the performance:

https://youtu.be/e50p6TgQn44

View the performance with commentary:

https://youtu.be/U1MIJsZ2wfI

Welcome to the outtakes for Adam Kwaselow's episode of Performance Revue. The Outtakes series is where we feature conversational cul-de-sacs and bits cut for time from the original episode, with a less poished, more podcast-y tone.

Being open and honest is a very hard thing to pull off onstage, because once you expose yourself like that, it's hard to know when to pull it back and get the laugh. I invited Adam on the show because I'm fascinated with the way he balances on that tightrope.

That said, these outtakes are very silly. We dive into subjects like ICP, Bill Mahr, and terrible moves such as "Evil Bong', 'The Gingerdead Man', and 'Avatar', but you might be intrigued by with Adam has to say on those subjects…

Today, we dig into the creative process of Adam Kwaselow!

Adam wanted to perform as a stand-up comedian since the age of nine, finding it to be a refuge from tragic family events happening around him. Since then, his comedic voice has evolved many times, resulting in his being surprisingly adept in a wide swath of comedy styles. In this set, which has a specific theme of loss, he seamlessly switches from observational comedy to surrealism, all while peppering in silly juvenile references and misdirection.

Watch the performance here:

https://youtu.be/RAV-p-4pplA

Watch the performance with live commentary here:

https://youtu.be/WKj2J71j_8c

Welcome to the Outtakes for Sabeen Sadiq's episode of Performance Revue. This is bonus content, featuring parts of the main interview cut for time, conversational cul-de-sacs, and some behind-the-scenes peeks, with a decidedly more podcast-y tone.

The episode bounces around a lot, kicking off in the middle of a conversation about problematic popular comedians, which quickly drifts into candy. From there, we discuss some of our favorite comedians, such as Jackie Kashian and Sonal Aggarwal, her lack of "bougee", and at the end, I included part of our chat before the interview.

This week, we're featuring a set and conversation with Sabeen Sadiq!

Sabeen is a young, Muslim comedian on the rise in Chicago, continuing the trail blazed by comics like Mona Aburmishan and Azhar Usman, but her biggest influences come from Maria Bamford's quirky, odd flair, and Jackie Kashian's delivery.

Watch the performance here:

https://youtu.be/zMlUcMMvyhg

Watch the performance with commentary here:

https://youtu.be/8nqB15iGhaU

Welcome to the Outtakes for Winslow Dumaine's episode of Performance Revue. This is bonus content, featuring parts of the main interview cut for time and some behind-the-scenes peeks, with a decidedly more podcast-y tone.

Here we discuss the stigma of mental illness, Kanye West, and using tarot as a "vehicle for pain."

It's finally time to reveal the creative process of Winslow Dumaine!

Winslow possesses a unique comedic style, dancing between self deprecation and self loathing. He sites influences such as Kyle Kinane and Rory Scovel, while also drawing influence from HP Lovecraft and the Dark Souls universe. This concoction drives his humor to brilliant extremes that I can only compare to musical genres like Death Metal and Noise Music. He is also the creator of The Tarot Restless, which is a tarot card set based in an entirely original universe that deals with themes of trauma, loss, and desolation. Fun stuff.

Watch the performance here:

https://youtu.be/A0tQIUq7-qU

Watch the live performance commentary here:

https://youtu.be/ieoZrqPjUw8