9/2/2023 0 Comments Cp im feeling curious![]() Miller said his scientific background not only informs the content of his stand-up, but also his approach to writing material. “It’s a multimedia stand-up comedy show, so I’m doing jokes and then also there’s pictures and stuff in the background, serious graphs and charts and silly images as well.” After a sold-out run at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this year, in his first year as a full-time comedian, Miller takes his “Stand-Up Science” show on tour around the U.S. It was during the 2020 pandemic-induced lockdown that Miller started to reconsider his aversion to discussing his scientific identity, realizing through his creation of a well-received video series he could combine his two passions to both educate and amuse.įrom there, Miller developed the video series into a live show. ![]() When you talk about it on stage, it sort of transforms these things.” But then, also the exciting part of comedy is the things you’re afraid to talk about. So I just sort of kept that a secret for a while. “At no point in comedy do you want the audience to feel like you think that you’re better than them. For his first few years as a comedian, Miller said he was hesitant to tell people about his background, worried about coming off as pretentious or unrelatable. He’s worked with electron microscopes, 3D printers and even spent time as a teacher on a science bus.Īfter what he called a “disheartening lab experience,” Miller realized he wanted to make a sharp pivot to pursue stand-up comedy. During his studies, Miller interned in various labs, experiencing many areas of scientific research. Miller got his start in stand-up six years ago in New York City, during his time studying material sciences at Columbia University. “People can expect to laugh and have a good time,” he said. Miller said though his “Stand-up Science” show is geared towards “nerds,” it’s accessible for those who are not particularly interested in science. His jokes are sharp, self-deprecating and filled with nerdy tangents. In the show’s trailer, Miller asks his audience, “Do you remember that kid who used to tell the teacher, ‘Hey, you forgot to collect the homework?’ Did you hate that kid?” To which he receives a resounding, “Yes.” Miller then asks, “What if you found out that I was that kid?” Miller tells stories on topics ranging from his musculoskeletal condition to his childhood history with milk as jumping off points for scientific and comedic exploration. ![]() In a show that’s equal parts hilarious, educational and deeply personal, New York City-based scientist and comedian Ben Miller presents “Stand-up Science,” a multimedia stand-up comedy show.
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