Comedienne Sherry Sirof is one half of San Francisco’s Sirof Comedy Family, often performing in clubs with her husband, fellow up-and-comer Jacob Sirof. Her sweet stage manner is betrayed by cutting humor, and her hipster persona is occaisionally undercut by mentions of her baby, which, with two pro-comic parents, is sure to become some sort of uber-comedian.
Had you been before? What did you expect it to be like? What surprised you about it when you got there?
I had never been to Aspen before. I expected it would be expensive, it was. I was surprised how mild the weather was, that would soon change however. I wore the wrong shoes!
What was the audience like for your shows?
It seemed like everyone was blaming the audience. I didn’t think they were that bad, they were just white, well not so much white, as leather. The audience was a mixture of rich locals, rich tourist, and rich industry folks.
What was the best social event you attended? Why?
The UCB house was cool, I felt like I was at a high school party, but there were famous people there.
What was the best show you saw that wasn’t your own?
The ONLY show I got to see was the Jim Norton, Louis CK show, I loved it, Ryan Stout hosted. I couldn’t take in any of the shows (I really wanted to see some sketch: Walsh Bros. Whitest Kids U Know etc.) ‘cuz I brought my baby. I also got kicked out of the HBO hospitality lounge on account of my baby. The industry doesn’t like babies all up in their business, I don’t blame them, but I can’t help but resent them.
What was the strangest social interaction you had while there?
Getting kicked out of the HBO FREE smorgasbord the first day, that sucked. I went to the hotel room, I was to pick up my free gift and lunch, on HBO. Jacob (my husband and fellow comic), Emilee (the nanny), Wynter (the baby) and I got the OK at the front to come in. We spent a good amount of time soaking up the atmosphere and dining on the gourmet spread. The baby started to crack about an hour in to our stay, so I went to the bathroom to breastfeed, I figured I was fine because the hotel room had two potties. Unfortunately that wasn’t the case, a lot of folks had to pee. While Jacob was outside the door telling everyone I was breastfeeding, our nanny was getting the boot for not having credentials. HBO’s story: I was only allowed one guest. Babyists, filthy babyist, I hope their kids marry babies. And yes, I got kicked out of the HBO hospitality twice, I’m t! enacious.
Would you recommend it to others?
I would highly recommend the festival to everyone. It’s great exposure, and you get to meet a lot of great comics from all over the country, and they blog about you, and that ups you googleability tenfold.
Still to come: Ryan Stout, Anthony Jeselnik & Charlie Todd of Improv Everywhere