Joanna Interviewed by Tally Daniels
See more about Joanna and contact her at joannaru(at)gmail.com
Director’s Note:
I am thrilled to be teaming up with solo artist Joanna Rush on her quest to become the world’s oldest comedian. Her keen wit coupled with unique societal insights keep me on my toes–and laughing. With theatrical frills stripped away, Joanna finds humor in the absurd “normal” we are living through. “No Malarkey” is like Alice stepping out of the rabbit hole and redefining who she is.
– Lynne Taylor-Corbett
Colleen and I didn’t want to interrupt you last night as you were in conversation with others. We talked about your performance all the way home! Joanna, it is hard to find words to express our experience. You were brilliant. I will speak for myself here, I was mesmerized by not just your ability and presence but I LOVED the piece!!! I loved how you weaved your life with Joe Biden’s. I loved the humor, the poignancy, the relevance, the emotion, the show. And those KICKS!!!! GIRL!!!! You rocked the house! It had me riveted from start to finish. It even felt completely natural to me that you moved from performing to reading. It felt organic to me as an aging person. All of it, Brava!!
-Darcy Johnson
Loved hearing your stories about your life experiences, loved that you used Joe to create and inform, loved your stage presence! Thank you.
-Laura Wallis