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Moment That Sparked UnCabaret
- Beth Lapides describes seeing Andrew Dice Clay perform in the Belly Room and feeling outraged by his misogynistic act.
- That moment sparked her determination to create a safer, more inclusive comedy space called UnCabaret.
Origin Story From The Women's Building
- After a set at the Women's Building, audience members told Beth they avoided comedy clubs because they'd be mocked for being women, artists, or lesbians.
- Beth responded impulsively, promising to make an "un-homophobic, un-xenophobic, un-misogynistic" show called UnCabaret.
Platform Shapes Comedy Style
- UnCabaret provided a platform for comedians frustrated by tight club constraints to experiment with longer, more personal material.
- That freedom accelerated a burst of creativity and changed norms about what stand-up could be.