| Girls on the Edge Two Funny Women Take on New York City There's an old saying in the comedy world, and it's "women aren't funny." While those precious "words of wisdom" might sound surprising now that we're in the 21st century, female comedians often have to generic pharmacy prove themselves in a world still dominated by funny guys. Proving that old saying wrong is Girls on the Edge, a two-woman sketch comedy troupe based in Los Angeles. The brainchild of Debby Dodds and Nicole Levy, the team had its genesis in New York City where "the edgy girls" were attending NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Girls on the Edge has been taking on Los Angeles for the last two years, in such diverse venues as The Empty Stage, The Sacred Fools Theatre, UCLA, Wednesday's House and buy Generic drugs online The Ha Ha Comedy Festival. Girls on the Edge co-star Debby Dodds took some time out before a New York City tour to talk to us about her sketch team and being a female comic. Q: Why Girls on the Edge? Dodds: Well, we are "girls" and we are doing edgy, politically incorrect, potentially offensive and (hopefully) thought-provoking sketches. We are also "on the edge of sanity, fame, fortune, and being worshipped as Goddesses." Q: Many successful comedy groups are all male (Kids in the Hall, Monty Python) - is there an unfilled need for female comedy groups? Dodds: Women versus men in comedy - Women just aren't funny: we all know that, right?! So how can there be an unfilled need? To what? Can't be for a fresh comedy perspective 'cause WOMEN AREN'T FUNNY. Q: How did you get started in comedy? Dodds: Nicole and I got started working together in NYC at NYU where we were both in the acting program. We did the play Silverstein together, which was created by our ensemble based on Shel Silverstein's poems. We discovered we cracked each other up, complimented each other's styles very well, as we were very different, and had a mutual respect for the way each other's minds worked. We actually started creating this show last year and it is a constantly evolving process. Q: What do you love most about comedy? Dodds: We love comedy because...it's funny. Duh. We also love it because it is hard (especially for women, natch!) and we are masochists. Although I must admit I like watching Nicole have a hard time so I am a sadist too. Q: Who are your comedic role models? Dodds: I've always loved Tracey Ullman, Kathy and Mo, Goldie Hawn and Catherine O'Hara. I also love Christopher Guest (even though he's a boy). Q: Any advice for women starting off in comedy? Dodds: I can't give advice but I recommend therapy because it seems to be helping me! Q: Finally...If you could be anything in the world, what would you be? Dodds: I actually like being me (I think that is my therapy speaking). Thank to our great assortment of safe and cheap , you're certain to find right what you are looking for in healthcare products. |
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