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Key Features:
Stand-up comedy, Meta-comedy, Absurdist humor, Self-deprecating humor, Comedian, Social commentary, Career aspirations, Identity, Performance
Tone:
humorous, absurdist, satirical
Target Audience:
Comedy fans, Alternative humor enthusiasts, Cerebral viewers, Fans of stand-up
Emotional Arc:
Amusement → Reflection

Brent Weinbach: Appealing to the Mainstream

2017-04-20
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Brent Weinbach is weird. In this show, Brent attempts to adjust his quirky personality so that he can fit in with the world around him, which would be valuable to his career as a comedian and entertainer. Through an absurd and abstract discourse, Brent explores the ways in which he can appeal to a broader, mainstream audience, so that ultimately, he can become successful in show business.

Genres
Comedy
Cast
Brent Weinbach
Crew
Jay Chapman, Brent Weinbach
Rating
5.9(71 votes)
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It’s always been a dream of mine to do a show at the Fillmore. The name itself is synonymous with legendary performances. Countless iconic musicians and comedians have been on that stage. To be a part of that history was something I’ll never forget. As much as I was trying to keep my head together before the show, I couldn’t help but feel like a tourist or just some random dude who won a contest. LET IT GO represents the culmination of material I developed on the road from 2008-2009. As always thanks to everyone who came out to my shows, laughed at the funny stuff and stared during the bombing. I hope you enjoy it. – Bill Burr

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