State of Comedy is an art-meets-commerce digest celebrating all mediums of comedy. Industry-focused, comedian friendly — consider this your free scouting report for funny emerging talent .
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Script of the Month - October 2026
BEFORE I JUMP IN: Attention writers! The Black List currently has several fellowship opportunities that are open for submissions. Screenwriters! Prose writers! Underrepresented writers! Playwrights! There are seriously beneficial programs l...
The Black List x State of Comedy Script of the Month
State of Comedy is kicking off a monthly partnership with The Black List to signal boost writers making people laugh on their script-discovery platform.
Everyone I talk to — industry, writers, comedy fans — “wants to see more original come...
What I've Heard: Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026
As the festival comes to a close, everyone keeps asking me what's been good in Scotland this year. So.... I decided to speculate. (Simply put: I wasn’t there.)
Without being hyperbolic, I’ll say it: I love the Edinburgh Fringe Festival mor...
Summer 2026: Digital Comedy
Say no to brain rot — enjoy this digest of good and funny stuff from the beep boops.
Howdy, happy Monday, and welcome to August. Here’s another comedy-to-know roundup, from me to you!
Summer 2026: Live Comedy
Oh look! It's a focused digest highlighting talent and shows in the live space.
Happy Summer, readers!
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An industry digest of emerging voices in comedy.
I am a stand-up comedian based in Brooklyn, NY. When I’m not doing comedy, I’m patiently waiting for the New York Mets to win the World Series. My favorite Family Guy character is Stewie.
Founder & CEO, the Black List. Film & TV producer. Politics and football (soccer) person. Vanity Fair contributing editor. American Cinematheque and Gotham board member.
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