On Sunday, September 7, at 1:30 p.m., witness a spectacular afternoon of hilarity and inspiration at the world-famous Laugh Factory on Sunset Boulevard, where the Autism In Entertainment Workgroup is rolling out the red carpet for an event like no other! Join us for a side-splitting fundraiser featuring the stand- up comedic genius of Dani Bowman, Willie Hunter, Josh Meyrowitz, Nic Novicki, Alice Payne, and Jeremiah Watkins: a lineup so diverse, it’ll tickle your funny bone and warm your heart! But wait, there’s more! We’re ecstatic to unveil the world premiere of "Extraordinary Character” - a captivating documentary short film by Alex Astrella - that promises to showcase the incredible stories of neurodivergent individuals. Plus, prepare to be dazzled amidst live performances from talented trainees from Jazz Hands for Autism, The Miracle Project, Performing Arts Studio West, Spectrum Laboratory, and Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education. There might be a surprise appearance (or several) . . . Your ticket purchase isn’t just a seat at the show; it’s a key to unlocking doors for autistic talent in the entertainment industry! So don’t delay - grab your tickets today - and join us in supporting Autism In Entertainment’s mission to make the biz a more welcoming place for everyone. Remember, every chuckle counts, and your support is the punchline that will help change lives!
EXTRAORDINARY: A Fundraiser for Autism in Entertainment at Laugh Factory Schedule
Cast and Creative team for EXTRAORDINARY: A Fundraiser for Autism in Entertainment at Laugh Factory
Cast
Alex
Astrella
Dani Bowman
Comic
Netflix's LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM series star!
Jeremiah Watkins
Comic
Willie Hunter
Comic
Alice
Payne
Josh
Meyrowitz
Nic
Novicki
Creative Team
Judi Uttal
Executive Producer/AIE Founder/Workgroup Chair
Judi Uttal is president of the Orange County Asperger’s Support Group (OCASG) a nonprofit organization improving the quality of life for individuals and families dealing with high-functioning autism. Judi Uttal is a member of the Competitive Integrated Employment Blueprint, Orange County Local Partnership Agreement (OCLPA) and the Thompson Policy Group Chapman University Transition Initiative. Judi founded OCASG Career Club, a holistic program providing training and support for college graduates with ASD to achieve short and long-term career success. In 2022, Judi founded the Autism In Entertainment Workgroup and is leading the Autism In Entertainment Conference to be held during Spring 2024.
Judi retired from a career as a high technology marketing executive. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Math/Computer Science from UCLA and an MBA from the Tepper School of Management at Carnegie Mellon University. Judi is married and is the mother of a 31-year-old son, Joshua, who was diagnosed with High-Functioning Autism at the age of three. Josh graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a major in Cinema and Television.
Connect with Judi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judiuttal/
Paul Hemstreet
Producer
Paul Hemstreet is an award-winning independent producer. He currently heads Video Production for Autism in Entertainment, a non-profit dedicated to creating job opportunities for Neurodivergent talent in Entertainment. Paul also mentors neurodivergent individuals in video production and editing, and is a producer of documentaries, theatre productions and live entertainment. During his tenure at Warner Bros as SVP Creative Content, he produced special features for films and TV series released on disc and digital, including the Harry Potter films, the DC Universe, Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and the great Warner Classics. He earned his MFA in the Directing for Theatre and Film at CalArts, after working in Marketing at Theatre de la Jeune Lune in Minneapolis, and graduating from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. He resides in the LA area with his wife, Jeudi Cornejo Brealey, and twin adult kids, who happen to be on the Autism Spectrum.
https://www.paulhemstreetproducer.com/
Marlene Sharp
Producer
Marlene Sharp is an LA-based, creative and business savvy producer/writer/creative exec/manager of neurodivergent talent. See https://linktr.ee/marlenesharp for a fuller picture of her career and clients!
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