Asperger's Are Us
| Asperger’s Are Us | |
|---|---|
 From left, Noah Britton, New Michael Ingemi, Jack Hanke, and Ethan Finlan | |
| Years active | 2010-Present |
| Genres | Satire, surreal humour, puns |
| Influences |
Monty Python Kenny “K-Strass” Strasser |
| Members |
Tripp Carey (former member) Ethan Finlan Jack Hanke Noah Britton New Michael Ingemi |
| Website | Official Facebook page |
Asperger’s Are Us is the first comedy troupe formed by people with Asperger syndrome.[1]
Biography
Asperger’s Are Us formed on the North shore of Massachusetts in the summer of 2010 after New Michael Ingemi, Jack Hanke, and Ethan Finlan graduated from a summer camp where Noah Britton was their counselor.[2]
They have performed original sketch comedy shows in many cities in Massachusetts, and have been interviewed several times by both local and national press.[3][4]
They have used their interviews and performances as an opportunity for autism-rights activism, saying they believe strongly in the positive aspects of Asperger syndrome,[5] and take a firm position against the cure-based mentality of Autism Speaks,[6] though they have also said they’d “much rather (the audience) appreciate us as comedians than as people who've overcome adversity."[2]
References
- ↑ "Asperger’s Are Us". Facebook. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- 1 2 "Asperger's Are Us comedy troupe plays off their disability". USA Today. 2012-04-13. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ↑ "‘Asperger’s Are Us’ Adds Laughter To A Serious Condition". All Things Considered. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ↑ "Asperger's sketch troupe provides an atypical take on comedy". Boston Metro. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ↑ "Men with Asperger’s Form Comedy Troupe". Salem News. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ↑ "Interview with ‘Asperger’s Are Us’". Somerville News. Retrieved 2012-05-25.