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Mon, Feb 15 • 7PM EST
Comedy Night: The Hysterics & The Bureau
Kick off your NextNOW WinterFest with a hilarious night of comedy featuring The Hysterics and The Bureau, two UMD comedy troupes! You’ll laugh your fuzzy socks off with standup, improv and sketch comedy.
HONOR NATIVE LANDS
As you enjoy tonight’s event, we invite you to take a moment to reflect on and acknowledge the Indigineous roots of the land that you're on. Every community owes its existence and vitality to generations from around the world who contributed their hopes, dreams, and energy to making the history that led to this moment. Some were brought here against their will, some were drawn to leave their distant homes in hope of a better life, and some have lived on this land for more generations than can be counted. Truth and acknowledgment are critical to building mutual respect and connection across all barriers of heritage and difference.
The land that the University of Maryland and The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center resides on today is home to the Piscataway People, who were among the first in the Western Hemisphere to encounter European colonists. We pay respects to their elders past and present. Please take a moment to consider the many legacies of violence, displacement, migration, and settlement that bring us together here today.
We encourage you to use a resource like native-land.ca to learn more about the Indigenous roots of the land you are on right now.
Photo by David Andrews
ACCESSING THE EVENT
Tonight’s event will be held on Zoom:
- If you haven’t already, create a Zoom account and download the software. Both desktop and mobile apps are available.
- Once you’re logged in to your account, access the Zoom Webinar using this link.
- We recommend you log in 5-10 minutes before the event begins to make sure you’re all set. If you’re having trouble accessing the event, call us at 301.405.7236 or email mod.theclarice@umd.edu and we’ll help you as soon as possible.
- This event will be closed captioned by a CART transcriber.
- Age Appropriateness: Comedy sketches may contain mature language and content.
- You will not be seen or heard on screen. Only the performers will be able to share video and audio. You are encouraged to chat with other audience members and the comedians in the chat!
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Mon, February 15 • 7PM EST
Comedy Night: The Hysterics & The Bureau
Kick off your NextNOW WinterFest with a hilarious night of comedy featuring @hystericsumd and @bureauumd, two UMD comedy troupes! You’ll laugh your fuzzy socks off with standup, improv and sketch comedy.
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ABOUT NEXTNOW WinterFEST
NextNOW WinterFest is a midwinter interlude of events, showcases and activities, all featuring UMD student artists. Presented by NextNOW Fest at The Clarice, NextNOW WinterFest continues to celebrate imagination, creativity and community in a virtual setting. Stay warm, stay cozy and stay creative!