Seniors performed personal stand-up routines at the Comedy Bar during the Die Laughing event, focusing on their stories and experiences. Alan Wang referenced his immigrant job hunting challenges humorously, illustrating cultural differences. The performances followed an eight-week workshop led by comedian Tamara Shevon, designed to empower and encourage seniors to step out of their comfort zones. The initiative aimed to highlight the significance of seniors sharing their narratives and achieving new goals regardless of age. Each performance was inspired by lived experiences, lending authenticity and personal connection to the humor shared.
Wang shared his experience job hunting as an immigrant, highlighting how he was advised to move to Ontario for more opportunities, saying, 'How would I do that?' And they say, 'Get a car!'
Each performance was inspired by personal experiences, as 'it's harder to forget something that you have already lived through,' according to comedian Tamara Shevon.
Shevon expressed a passion for the program, stating, 'It's not something that's restricted to age. You can do things for as long as you want to.'
The goal of the Die Laughing event was to empower seniors and highlight the importance of sharing their stories, according to Marie Minimo.
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