Beth Lapides
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Beth Lapides is an entertainer, writer, and comedian.[1]
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[edit] Art
Lapides began her career as a visual and performance artist in New York.[2] She continues to exhibit in group shows.
[edit] Un-Cabaret
By 1990 Lapides and her partner and husband Greg Miller had moved to Los Angeles. In 1993 they created Un-Cabaret, a live show that became an important venue for the Los Angeles "alternative comedy" movement.[3][4] Notable shows that emerged from the Un-Cabaret included Julia Sweeney's God Said, 'Ha! and Laura Kightlinger's book Quick Shots of False Hope.[3] Spin-off productions from the Un-Cabaret have included Say the Word, a story-telling show; The Other Network, a show featuring unaired pilots, and the Un-Cab Lab, a student workshop.[3]
[edit] Did I Wake You?
Lapides's first book Did I Wake You?--Haikus for Modern Living was published in 2007.[3]
[edit] Theatre
Lapides has created several one-person shows and performance pieces, including a satirical 1992 campaign to be elected First Lady,[5][6] a 2007 show based on her book of haiku,[3] and a recent production entitled 100% Happy 88% of the Time.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ UCLA Extension Writers program, instructor biography
- ^ Amy C. Ward, "Beth Lapides' A Good American Novel at P.S. 122", The Drama Review, spring 1985, pp. 41-44, available at jstor.org (fee required for full article)
- ^ a b c d e Lisa Rosen, " Good, honest humor: At Un-Cabaret, there's no joking around, just personal truths." Los Angeles Times, May 17, 2007.
- ^ Bernard Weinraub, "Tired of the Same Old Jokes? So Is This Festival", New York Times, March 5, 2001.
- ^ Judith Michaelson, " Beth Lapides: The Joke's on Voters. Comedy: Performance artist kicks off shtick to make America's top female position elective.", Los Angeles Times, March 21, 1992.
- ^ Elizabeth Gleick, "Loose Cannons", People, October 19, 1992.
- ^ "100& Happy 88% of the Time", Boston Globe, July 22, 2010.
