Laugh out loud with us when stand-up comedian Karen Morgan brings her Unsupervised & Dehydrated Comedy Tour to the Wortham, Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. (originally scheduled for Sept. 26).
A former trial attorney, Karen is known for her clean, observational and relatable humor. Her comedy reflects on her experiences as a wife, mother and member of Generation-X, offering a nostalgic look at growing up in an era before the internet — when rocks were pets, carpets were shag and bicycle seats were bananas.
Learn more about Karen in the Q&A below — and don’t miss this night of laughs!
Q&A with Karen Morgan
Q: What first got you into stand-up comedy? How did you go from trial attorney to comic? Was there a specific moment when you realized comedy was more than just a hobby?
Karen Morgan: There was phase in between called “having 3 kids in just over 3 years.” Motherhood led to the comedy path. My first real experience was as a finalist on Nick at Nite’s “Search for the Funniest Mom in America.”
Q: What’s your favorite part about being on stage?
KM: Connecting with the audience.
Q: How do you come up with your material—do you write every day, or wait for inspiration?
KM: Everyday life is a great inspiration, so I don’t really keep “writer’s hours.”
Q: What’s something people misunderstand about being a stand-up comic?
KM: People assume comics are always cracking jokes in everyday life. I’m actually pretty introverted & quiet.
Q: Who were your biggest comedic influences growing up?
KM: My Dad. I enjoyed watching Johnny Carson, SNL & SCTV with him as a kid.
Q: What’s the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to you at a show?
KM: Having to sit behind a curtain for a long time in a theater because there was no back stage — just a wall.
Q: What can your Asheville audience expect from your show?
KM: Clean comedy with a lot of nostalgia!
Q: Will this be your first time to Asheville?
KM: I love Asheville! I was in the Asheville Comedy Festival many years ago. My mother also grew up in Burnsville. It’s a beautiful area.
