
Maria Bamford turns her psychological chaos into comedy, and now, the stand-up, actress and writer is bringing that absurdity and anguish to San Antonio.
Bamford will carry out this Thursday at Chortle Out Loud Comedy Membership.
In Bamford’s streaming stand-up specials, she reveals nice management of her voice, whether or not it’s her tone, stream or inflection. Her units are filled with impressions, and her effortless-seeming vocal management flawlessly emphasizes her jokes.
It’s little shock that Bamford’s voice performs such a key position in her comedic work. As an actress, she’s lent it to roles in TV reveals together with Journey Time, Bojack Horseman, American Dad and Bob’s Burgers, to call just a few.
Throughout her routines, Bamford depends closely on storytelling, utilizing her voice to swap between herself and different characters. Psychological well being points additionally play closely into her work as she wrings laughs from her anxious ramblings and chaotic thoughts.
Critics have praised Bamford for her frank dialogue of psychological well being, bearing on household dysfunction, melancholy and extra. For her advocacy, she’s acquired The OCD Basis’s Illumination Award.
$31.40-$49.94, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m., Chortle Out Loud Comedy Membership, 618 NW Loop 410, (210) 541-8805, improvtx.com.
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