by Holly Mandel
THE GROUND-BREAKING TALK THAT KICKED IT ALL OFF.
Discover the origins and implications of "THE GOOD GIRL” and her stifling effects on women’s creativity, confidence, and untapped potentials.
After years of performing, teaching, and directing improv at The Groundlings Theater & School in LA, as well as in NYC at her own improv school, Holly couldn't help but notice a trend in her women students and fellow improvisers...and herself. It was a strange shift that they would do seemingly without rhyme or reason, slipping from brave, confident, bold performers to meek, slightly insecure, safe ones that were happy to follow and let others take the lead and who were more interested in getting it “right” than anything else. And, clearly, this was happening outside of the classroom as much as within.
At the same time Holly was noticing while working at Comedy Central a lack of the same edginess, risk-taking and uniqueness in the women comediennes selected. It led her to investigate what was going on and she found some very interesting pieces of a puzzle that seems to be on many women's minds but hard to pinpoint. Or maybe, hard to admit.
The answers span the biological, historical, psychological and cultural terrain with a focus on a very interesting moment in our collective history...when the "good woman" was born. And why her time (and purpose) needs to be examined, exposed and transcended.
Have you ever asked yourself:
What does your GOOD GIRL want?
What does she value?
Who does she serve?
What is the cost and who pays the price?
If not, now might be a great time.
“This talk was enlightening and lightbulbs were going off in the room everywhere. Holly is immensely engaging and her work is important and fascinating.
The room was still, nodding, enthralled by what she was piecing together and uncovering.
— Melissa K, advertising executive, LOS ANGELES
GOOD GIRLS
AREN’T FUNNY
Know thine enemy.
A captivating, entertaining multi-media presentation with a follow-up Q&A session. Additionally, an interactive workshop can be included to enhance the experience.
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