Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution—Screening and Conversation

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“An epic chronicle of trailblazing queer stand-up.”—The Wrap

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution is a feature-length documentary that explores the history of LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy and its importance as an instrument for social change. A screening of the film, which the New York Times describes as “a rich, century-long timeline full of archival footage, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and candid interviews with comedians,” will be followed by a conversation with director moderated by journalist .

This screening is part of Standing Out with the Queers of Comedy, a three-part series that also includes a stand-up comedy workshop for USC students and a stand-up comedy showcase.

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Presented by USC Visions and Voices. Organized by Chris Belcher (Writing, Gender and Sexuality), Judith Shelton (Dramatic Arts), and Kirstin Eggers (Dramatic Arts). Co-sponsored by the USC Consortium for Gender, Sexuality, Race, and Public Culture; the USC Student Assembly for Gender Empowerment (SAGE); and USC’s Theatre Students Association.

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Standing Out with the Queers of Comedy Workshop

Friday, October 3, 2025, from 2 to 3:50 p.m.

Dick Wolf Drama Center, Stop Gap Theatre

Standing Out with the Queers of Comedy Showcase with River Butcher, Solomon Georgio, and Roz Hernandez

Friday, October 3, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Tommy’s Place

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