PRAx Presents: STEM Cabaret: An Eight-Bit Comedy Revue
Do you love science? Do you love comedy? This show is for you! From nationally renowned comedians (both human and robotic) to nerdy burlesque acts, this scintillating STEM variety show has everything needed to delight and entertain your inner geek. Join us for a collision of the vaudevillian spirit of old with the technologies of the modern day.
Lightbox Happy Hour: Begins at 7 p.m.
Join us for a glass of wine or beer before the event. Lightbox Happy Hour opens at 7 p.m. in Toomey Lobby.
Featured Performers:
Jon Bennett is a world-renowned comedic storyteller and 7-time Just For Laughs Award nominee (Montreal, 2011-2017). Known for his ability to blend humor with deeply personal stories, Jon has carved a unique space in the world of comedy, and after 20 years in the business, he’s recognized as one of the most prolific storyteller-comedians touring today.
Immerse yourself in the creative fantasies of Rob D. Bilder, the trailblazing trans performer who constructs characters and builds beyond. Rob is an IT Specialist by day, and Drag King by night, with a passion for exploring where art meets technology. Each act is an escape into a world where every toy box is a treasure chest, and every performance captivates the imagination.
Sarah Hagen is a mostly normal person with an irritating obsession with mathematics. In an act of wild desperation, she began moonlighting as a stand-up comedian with the express purpose of incorporating mathematics into comedy. She holds a PhD in mathematics and tours all over with her hour on ancient Greek astronomy, Dork Side of the Moon.
Producer Naomi Fitter is a professor by day, comedian by night. She escaped from Ohio at the age of 22, and her soothing midwestern voice has been described as "sensual," "librarian-like," and "nearly inaudible." She runs sold-out science comedy shows around the country, and her comedy has been featured on NPR. Naomi’s autonomous robotic stand-up comedian, Jon the Robot, cannot pass a CAPTCHA challenge, but he does hope to capture your heart. Jon the Robot has been featured by NPR and TIME Magazine.
Chet Udell is a professor by day, performer by night. He joins us as an international and national award-winning electronic instrument designer, performer, and composer. His works have been recognized with ASCAP-SEAMUS 1st prize, Best-Performance at the GA Tech New Instrument Competition, and world-finalist in international composition and performance competitions including Prix Destellos and Sound in Space.
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Opens in at 7 p.m. with drinks and snacks for purchase
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