Tig Notaro, a stand up comedian who makes frequent appearances on the Sarah Silverman Program, performs in Old Main on Wednesday night. (CU Independent/Emily Haag)
Wednesday night, the Old Main auditorium roared with laughter as Notaro took the stage to display her comedic skills and give students a break from their hectic mid-term schedules.
A Mississippi native, Notaro has been making a name for herself in the world of comedy. A regular on Comedy Central, she is best known for her recurring role as “Officer Tig” on the Sarah Silverman Program.
CU improv group LRT warmed up the crowd with an improv routine. While they started later than anticipated, their set was classic and seemed to please the LRT followers. With skits ranging from the feud between Chipotle and Qdoba to painfully inexperienced NASA employees, little was left uncovered and the audience was very receptive.
After a short break, Notaro came out from behind the curtain where she was met with rampant applause from many die-hard fans.
Notaro entertained the crowd with her deadpan delivery and classic wit. She drew from stories of her childhood, her life in Los Angeles and her travels to Mexico. Throughout her skits, Notaro worked to interact with the audience while slyly making a select few the brunt of her jokes.
Henry Moffly, a 19-year-old economics major, said he has seen Notaro twice and that he loves her more than Sarah Silverman. His enthusiasm was recognized by Notaro as he professed his love from his third-row seat.
After nearly an hour of straight laughter, the crowd gathered in the lobby of Old Main where Notaro signed autographs while peddling her merchandise. While most of the crowd consisted of “Notaro Followers,” it was clear that she was building her fan base.
“I was laughing so hard I can’t [even] remember my favorite parts of the show,” said Lauren Warhola, a 21-year-old communication major.
Warhola, who said she had never seen a comedy show before, said she hopes to attend more in the future.
Justin Greenstein, a 21-year-old Program Council Director and advertising major, said the office works to bring in rising stars before they “make it big” and thought Notaro would do well with a college audience.
From her ability to roll with a skit about artificial insemination to her ability to imitate inanimate objects (a spring, opening blinds) it is clear that Notaro’s unique brand of comedy and ease on stage will propel her even further into the world of stand-up and show business.
Contact CU Independent Staff Writer Maranda Bodas at Maranda.bodas@colorado.edu.
