Good Girls Aren't Funny by Holly Mandel

nerable, being ‘out there’, being edgy and real, willing to make mistakes, look ugly or silly or insecure, and not caring one iota about getting it ‘perfect’. Where does this “Good Girl” come from and how awake are we to how she works in us? Holly Mandel has been directing, teaching, and performing improv for over twelve years, and has worked at Comedy Central for seven. And despite everything she wishes weren’t the case, she can’t help but wonder what IS woman’s role in comedy? If we’re equal to men now in all the ways we fought for, is this it? Is this what we have to bring to the table? Or is there more? And if so, WHY aren’t we bringing it? Is there something culturally and psychologically that might still be an obstacle for women in the creative arts? Whether it’s stand-up, improv, sketch, or comedic roles in theater, TV, or film, Mandel has been aware that there does seem to still be something that holds women back from their edge, their highest potential and deepest aspirations. That something is “The Good Girl.” And her time is up. Women in all fields of performance are invited to join this page fto explore and track women’s development, where the GOOD GIRL came from (culturally and psychologically), and most importantly, how we are going to move beyond her.