About the Artist

Susan Sassi is a comedy writer, and professional Cathy impersonator living in Los Angeles. Her comedy scripts have received recognition from Austin Film Fest, Women In Film, Emerging Writers, CineStory, Fresh Voices, The 'Breakk', Stage 32, Genre Screenwriting Contest, and ScreenCraft TV Writing Contest. ou can find her satire in McSweeneys, The Belladonna, Weekly Humorist, Slackjaw, Widget, and Robot Butt.

Her web series Cathy In Real Life, a parody of lovable chocoholic Cathy Comic strip, was an official selection of multiple film festivals, including Dances with Films, CineFest, IFS, WRPN, LA Comedy Fest, and Etheria Film Night. Her musical Victorian Courting and Zombies, which she wrote and produced, sold out at the 2014 LA Fringe Fest and got a shout-out from NPR.

Susan is originally from New Jersey and a very proud helicopter cat mom.

WHEN SUSAN CALLS

Over twenty years ago, when I began pursuing my passion professionally, I found the lack of quality female roles and the low pay that went along with so many projects made it impossible to survive with the current cost of living. On top of that, there are even fewer opportunities for actresses older than 30 who don’t meet the industry’s unrealistic beauty standards. To do my part in changing the status quo, I created my production company, When Susan Calls. My goal is to boldly create and support work that challenges these societal norms.

Accessibility & Content Considerations

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This event is appropriate for ages 13+

Adult Language

Strobe/Flashing Lights

Audience Interaction

Some adult language.

Covid-19 Safety policy

Proof of Vaccination must be shown to attend this event. Masks are optional