Book Discussion – Book of the day: TBA – Free Event. 

As part of the Williams Center Comedy Festival, we’re celebrating comedy in all its forms—including the written word! Every day, we highlight a book written by a comedian, and today’s spotlight is on - Ira Spiro: Before Covid by comedian Dan Naturman.

When: Friday 12/20 at 7:30 pm.

Where: Soldato at The Williams Center. 

Admission: Free

What’s Happening?

Highlighting a book written by a comedian.

About the Book:

Ira Spiro is a stand-up comic and screenwriter who, a short time after winning an Oscar for “Best Original Screenplay” for his hit romantic comedy Jackson Taylor’s Christmas Party, slides back into near obscurity as his anxieties and complexes overwhelm his ability to capitalize on his new found fame. After a particularly disastrous stand-up performance leaves Ira wondering if he’ll ever be able to get on stage again, he is unexpectedly presented with a lucrative contract to write a memoir. Working with a ghostwriter, Ira reflects on his life as he puts his traumatic childhood experiences and complicated personal relationships into prose. As the Covid-19 pandemic sends the world into lockdown, Ira comes to understand why he unconsciously sabotaged his career and, while he was at it, pushed away the love of his life.

Tickets: Free event

Credits:

Author: 

Dan Naturman is a well known stand-up comedian who has appeared on “America’s Got Talent”, “Late Show with David Letterman”, and “The Conan O’Brien Show” and was also a regular on the HBO series “Crashing”. Dan has an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a JD from the Fordham University School of Law, though he has never practiced. In his spare time he enjoys studying French and trying to acquire a moderate level of competence on guitar. He lives alone and has issues with close relationships.

Disclaimer: The event lineup is subject to change without notice. In the event of a cancellation, a full refund will be issued.

Producers: 

Hatem Gabr – Lou Perez