What’s So Funny? Describing Humour and Jokes
Special Guest: Bridget Melton
Hosted by Amy Amantea
When people laugh, describers need to identify what is getting the laugh and figure out how to describe it in a way that matches the comedic style. Join us for an engaging discussion and interactive activity around describing jokes and humour.
Bridget Melton is an award winning audio describer, most recently for her narration work on Steppenwolf Theatre’s “Duchess! Duchess! Duchess!” (SOVAS) and for her work live extemporaneously describing the 2021 Presidential Inauguration (Vernon Henley Media Award). As the main describer for Hamilton: An American Musical (Broadway in Chicago) during its three year residency in Chicago, she live described over 25 performances. Active in the cultural accessibility community for many years, she works to create a welcoming environment for all. Around the United States, and virtually, she can be found at various theatres promoting inclusion as an audio describer, advisor, or volunteer. She holds a BFA in Theatre Studies from SMU Meadows School of the Arts in Dallas, TX.
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