

Two panel discussions that lift the lid on what happens behind closed doors and a discussion on the comedy blue sky.
Part 1: Backstage Pass – nuts and bolts, issues and insights of being a working comedian.
Speakers include:
Susan Provan, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Festival Director
Nathan Lloyd, Casting Consultant, Mullinars Casting
Sam Kinken, Vice President, Comedy and Music, AEG Live (USA) Mary Ann Carroll, Executive Producer - Comedy, 7 Network
Part 2: The Big Picture – who tickles your funny bone? Is comedy the most subjective artform?
Speakers include:
Janet A MacLeod, producer/performer/fixture of the Melbourne comedy scene
Michelle Buxton, Buxton Walker Publicity, BuxStock Comedy Management, Garden of Unearthly Delights
Comedians:
Kevin Kropinyeri
DeAnne Smith
Sammy J
Bev Killick
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