Today we’d like to introduce you to Jennifer Gable.
Hi Jennifer, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
I grew up performing and competing in ice skating, ballet and playing the violin. I’m an only child, and I spent time creating puppet shows from my favorite books. I started acting in High School. I moved out to Los Angeles from Washington, DC, shortly after. I met Erica Rhodes on the set of a horror film we were in called ‘Waiting For Dracula.’ I saw Erica performing Stand-Up, and she suggested I do it too. I finally found an open mic that was a supportive community at Mom’s Bar in Santa Monica, and I started going to open mics consistently and started booking Shows shortly after that. I got passed at the Flappers open audition. I would win comedy competitions in The Comedy Store belly room. A couple years in, I booked a couple live TV tapings in LA for Stand-Up showcases. I decided to switch it up since I’m an East Coast girl originally. I moved to NYC because I was told there was more stage time opportunity there and that a comedian can do up to seven shows a night. The advice paid off, and I did get more stage time, and I was able to work out my material and develop my style. I got to open for Bonnie McFarlane at the FunnyBone in Hartford, Connecticut. I got tired of the cold and walking and moved back to LA. Using LA as a base I went on the road as a 20-minute feature. I continued to book feature spots and did a West coast tour, and am radio spot, my face was on a giant billboard, and I headlined my first time in Reno. I also toured in Vegas and had a blast there. When I returned to LA, I produced a web-series/TV pilot called ‘Pennies for Your Thoughts.’ I was able to book a Laugh Factory Show and have my name on the marque at the Hollywood Laugh Factory. After the Covid Pandemic I started booking bigger Shows and have performed at the Hollywood Improv almost 10 times in the past two years. I got more online buzz again with my comedy jokes. I recently decided to self-produce my own Special at a theater in Hollywood. I have received rave reviews and more buzz with that. It’s currently streaming on YouTube and called ‘6 Drink Minimum’. My Special is getting rave reviews and creating more buzz. Be sure to check it out. I want to do more crowd work in my next Special.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I’m thankful to have a select few talented, successful friends in comedy. I am lucky to have headliner mentors that have been there for me and continue to support me, and that means a lot like Maija Di Giorgio, Jamie Kennedy, Tehran Von Ghasri, Aidan Park, Theo Von, and Tracey McDonald, that I’ve worked with, have booked me and/or given me valuable Career advice. I have had a lot of successes and a lot of rejection. I think that is normal. I was in a Netflix project early on with a lot of famous talent, and it got pulled, so I never had that credit. I’ve had agents not take me on right away, and gatekeepers try to shut doors in my face. I think the comedy community as a whole is trying to be a healthier and a safer environment. Comics still gossip about everyone. I have tried to stay away from the drama and negative people. They have AA meetings now at the Clubs and mediation classes. I was friends with Erik Myers for many years, and it’s always hard to see talented Comedians battle addiction and pass away too soon. Myq Kaplan, in NYC, told me that he wished he had taped his sets, and that is why I tape all my sets when permitted. I realized recently that I would have to self-finance and produce my own content in order to have the creative control I wanted and that I would then have the ability to work with the people I want to collaborate with. The more I’m able to showcase my own work online, the better. I host a Zoom podcast and have been able to chat with a lot of talented Artists on it and build a positive community from that, too, outside of the traditional Hollywood machine.
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m known as a great comedy writer, and I write some of my jokes in similar style to Steven Wright and Mitch Hedberg. I write on all topics of conversation, and I have been known to be honest and edgy at times. I’m proud of being sober and healthy. I am proud of producing my own content, Special, live shows, web series, and my podcast,’ The Attention Harlot’. I am always finding opportunities for myself and other collaborators. I’m not sure what sets me apart. I think Comedians all come from diverse backgrounds. I have always just been authentic and myself. I’ve never been one to join the crowd or care too much about whether or not I’m fitting in. I’m not a one-sided Political Comedian, and make fun of both sides politically, which might confuse some people sometimes, but I think that’s also funny in and of itself. I’m never trying to be someone else on stage or even in my comedy writing. I’ve recently started incorporating more crowdwork into my comedy and posting crowd-work clips online since they seem to do well.
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
I see the industry definitely being even more inclusive than it’s ever been. I see more women really moving ahead in the industry. People are now becoming more aware of that inclusivity need. I see content moving online more, on YouTube, social media reels, and TikTok. Crowdwork has become a big thing that people seem to like and also dislike now. I think crowd work is fine, but I also see audiences getting tired of the same crowd work like “So what do you do for a living?” routines. I think Comedians will continue to say whatever they want. I believe that the pandemic made people question their own lives and gave them the time to pursue creative avenues, thus more people trying Stand-Up. I think talented Comedians will continue to gain popularity more from social media channels. I see Comics pushing back more from cancel culture and being edgier and honest more than ever now.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.JenniferGableOfficial.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/JenniferGable6
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/JenniferGableFanPage
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/Jennifer_Gable6
- Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JenniferGable6
- Other: www.tiktok.com/@JenniferGable6
Image Credits
Troy Conrad
