Mackenzie Jaquish | TABLE READ PODCAST
From Table Read
Mackenzie Jaquish is a New York-based comedian and the lead producer at Pretty Funny Productions, a female-led comedy collective dedicated to highlighting women in comedy. In this conversation, she discusses her experiences in stand-up, improvisation, and production, including her rapid ascent in the industry and her commitment to amplifying female voices through various comedic platforms.
Key Takeaways
- Laughter might be the best medicine, but 'table reads' are comedy's untapped prescription.
- Writing a sketch? Pro tip: let it reflect your unique voice, rivaling any dad joke!
- Like a viral TikTok, comedy thrives on relatability, unpredictability, and the courage to abandon dignity.
- Comedians need thick skin, but plastic armor against Gen Z's sartorial critiques is optional.
- Podcast table reads: redefining ‘highbrow’ entertainment one hilarious script and awkward bio at a time.
Mentioned in This Episode
- New York City (NYC) (location)
- Taylor Graves (person)
- Taurus (astrology sign) (concept)
- Table Read Table Read (company)
- Mackenzie Jake Wish (person)
- The Old School Sketch Show (company)
- Sunny Atwal (person)
- Marley Cyrus (person)
- And Just Like That... (company)
- Panic attack (concept)
- Pretty Funny Productions (company)
- The PIT (People's Improv Theater) (company)
- Sam Locks (person)
- Sex and the City (company)
- Jonathan Gaffney (person)
- United States of America (location)
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (company)
- Julia Fox (person)
- Viral (internet virality) (concept)
- Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC) (company)