Judy Batalion

Books:

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The Laughing Stalk: Live Comedy and Its Audiences

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I edited this collection of writing that analyses the dynamics of audience behavior. With contributions by leading scholars, writers, and comedians, the essays consider the practice and reception of live comedy performance, including cultural and historical variations in comedy audience conduct, the reception of “low” versus “high” comedy, and the spread of affect in a crowd.

Articles:

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The Lost Boys of ‘Girls’

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A generation after SATC’s Mr. Big, the guys of Girls are way too into you. Some brief thoughts on the series’ leading (and led-on) men.

In the Public I: Memoir in the Works of Judy Chicago

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How does one relay memoir in the visual arts? An exploration of some of Judy Chicago’s lesser known autobiographical works (including many cat portraits).

The Other Rosh Hashana

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My annual pilgrimage to my favorite congregation – the Brooklyn Book Festival.

Hang Men

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A behind the scenes look at the art world’s silent schleppers.

Shush for Shavasanah

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The 10th anniversary of Mind over Madness, when the usual midtown jungle was overrun with the warriors, cobras and cats of 14,000 yogis.

Speed Shrinking

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At this New York event featuring therapists and editors, participants can either solve or sell their neuroses.

I am Ruthie Segal, Hear Me Roar

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I co-wrote this short musical comedy film about a fantasy bat mitzvah. The screenplay won the 2009 UK Jewish Film Festival short award. The film has been screened in London and Toronto.