Nerds Like Me: Getting Nerdy for Comedy with Jack McWilliams
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Nerds Like Me: Getting Nerdy for Comedy with Jack McWilliams
Jack opens with a live stand-up set. Then we shift gears: an unscripted conversation about how comedy actually works. How bits are built, how sets are structured, what separates a good joke from a great one, and why bombing is the most valuable data a comedian can collect. Think of it as a behind-the-scenes breakdown for people who like understanding systems.
Jack started doing comedy at Indiana University in 2015 with improv, sketch, and stand-up. Since moving to Chicago, he has performed at Zanies, Laugh Factory, the Den Theatre, and the Comedy Bar. He now splits time between Chicago and Austin, running his own shows and sharpening his material on stages across both cities. He has appeared on Kill Tony twice.
Anyone curious about the craft behind the laughs. No comedy experience required. Just bring questions.
Speaker: Jack McWilliams
Jack started doing comedy at Indiana University in 2015 with improv, sketch, and stand-up. Since moving to Chicago, he has performed at Zanies, Laugh Factory, the Den Theatre, and the Comedy Bar. He now splits time between Chicago and Austin, running his own shows. He has appeared on Kill Tony twice.
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- Date: Thursday, June 4th
- Time: 7:15 PM - 9:30 PM
- Location: Highwood, IL (exact venue shared after you RSVP)
- Cost: $10 per person collected at the door
RSVP: nerdslikeme.dream.page
See you soon.
Jonathan Shertok
Organizer, Nerds Like Me