Asperger's Are Us
Asperger’s Are Us is the first sketch comedy troupe formed by people with Asperger Syndrome. [1].
Biography
Asperger’s Are Us formed on the North shore of Massachusetts in the summer of 2010 after New Michael Ingemi, Jack Hanke, and Ethan Finlan graduated from a summer camp where Noah Britton was their counselor [2].
They have performed original sketch comedy shows in many cities in Massachusetts, and been interviewed several times by both local and national press. [3] [4],
They have used their interviews and performances as an opportunity for autism-rights activism, saying they believe strongly in the positive aspects of Asperger Syndrome [5], and take a firm position against the cure-based mentality of Autism Speaks, once quoted as saying “it’s like the Klan running the NAACP and not letting any black people in.” [6], though they have also said they’d “much rather (the audience) appreciate us as comedians than as people who've overcome adversity," [7].
References
- ^ accessdate = 2012-05-25 "Asperger's Are Us". Facebook.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help); Missing pipe in:|url=(help) - ^ "Asperger's Are Us comedy troupe plays off their disability". USA Today. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ^ accessdate = 2012-05-25 "'Asperger's Are Us' Adds Laughter To A Serious Condition". All Things Considered.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help); Missing pipe in:|url=(help) - ^ accessdate = 2012-05-25 "Asperger's sketch troupe provides an atypical take on comedy". Boston Metro.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help); Missing pipe in:|url=(help) - ^ accessdate = 2012-05-25 "Men with Asperger's Form Comedy Troupe". Salem News.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help); Missing pipe in:|url=(help) - ^ = 2012-05-25 "Interview with 'Asperger's Are Us?'". Somerville News.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "Asperger's Are Us comedy troupe plays off their disability". USA Today. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
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