Click to enlarge Tickets for Louis C.K.' S at the Pittsburgh Improv sold out before most of the public was even made aware of the event. But when they were, it sparked anger from many in the local comedy community, especially women who felt particularly hurt by the booking of a man who, a little over a year ago, was accused of and admitted to sexual harassment. Upon hearing the news, stand-up comedian Cassi Bruno took to Facebook to express disappointment.
She briefly stated that C.K. Was booked in Pittsburgh and provided a lengthy list of upcoming comedy shows featuring women. The post was shared 120 times. Bruno was not surprised to see this booking from the Improv.
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“The Pittsburgh Improv is not exactly known for respecting female performers,” says Bruno. “Since I first got involved in the scene about four years ago, I had always heard that they don’t book women, and they only care about money.” Bruno also notes that C.K. Isn’t the only questionable booking from the Improv. Earlier in January, the Improv hosted comedian T.J. Miller, who has been accused of violent sexual assault, and was arrested last year for calling in a false bomb threat.
In March, the Improv will host actor Jeremy Piven, who has been accused of harassment or assault by eight women. Comedian Gab Bonesso (who is also a CP contributor) is upset that C.K. Is performing, despite the harassment, but is also unnerved by the material he’s been performing at his recent shows, which has made its way to the public despite the no-recording policy. In recent shows, he mocked victims of the Parkland Shooting, gender-neutral pronouns, and 9/11. “[The Improv] has made very clear that no one can record any of his set which says to me that he's going to be telling even more messed up material,” says Bonesso.
“It breaks my heart that his shows are sold-out and that people want to hear from a misogynist, victim-blamer. I thought in Pittsburgh 'hate has no place here.' I guess I was wrong.” When the accusations against C.K. Were first made public, many pointed out that it was a workplace harassment issue, since the women he harassed were fellow comedians. Comedian Amanda Averell, is upset the Improv would book a performer that puts women in danger. “There are more talented people in this scene and in scenes across the country who work harder and have never committed the acts he has,” says Averell. “I think what it says is that the Improv has no interest in keeping its performers safe, especially if they are women.” Teresa Roberts Logan, a cartoonist and stand-up comedian, echoes this sentiment, urging those who aren’t upset about C.K.