Event

Phil Johnson Comedy show

Being human is a constant struggle between defining ourselves as individuals and trying to fit in with the group...

Phil Johnson, who has appeared at the Sundance Film Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, uses comedy and music to dissect the dilemma of individuality vs. acceptance in his own life and others.

In pieces like Vertical Eyebrows, Gangsta Pooh, and State Hats Phil discusses the challenges and rewards of being different and proud of it. Though sometimes people misplace their self-worth into meaningless objects like in Truck Nuts.

But we also have to be concerned with how we relate to the thoughts and feelings of others around us. From dealing with new social issues (Robots and Gay Childrens Books) to keeping the relationship fire alive (Bad Porno Sex and Geeks Dont Care).

Phil Johnson, like everyone else, sometimes gets it and sometimes wonders what the heck people are thinking. On stage his playful humor and likeable, endearing manner allow him to shake things up without antagonizing the audience. In the end we can only be who we are, try to understand others, and hope they understand us.