On Tuesday, July 31st, HBO hosted a special private screening of their new comedy series “A Black Lady Sketch Show.” The highly anticipated series from executive producers Robin Thede and Issa Rae combines a potent mixture of hilarity with black culture.
This exclusive event began with drinks and hors d’oeuvres at the prestigious Metrograph Theater in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, followed by an intimate game night hosted by writer and comedian Crissle West (The Read Podcast). Audience members were invited to participate in a one-of-a-kind, fun-filled, nostalgia-inducing card game, “Black Card Revoked,” featuring a special Black Woman in Comedy Edition Expansion Pack. Invitees excitedly shouted out answers to pop culture questions, such as: “Who sang the national anthem best?” and “Which Chapelle character was the best?”
After an engaging game night, guests were invited to view an exclusive screening of the debut episode of A Black Lady Sketch Show prior to the series premiere on Friday, August 2nd. Before the screening began, a surprise appearance by Robin Thede herself filled the audience with excitement. After a half-hour of watching some brilliant black female comedians at work, the episode came to a close, leaving the guests wanting more. A live set from DJ KittySayWord kept the after-party going during a cocktail reception.
The half-hour comedy series A Black Lady Sketch Show is a narrative set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests. Executive produced by Robin Thede and Issa Rae (Insecure), the new show features sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis, and Quinta Brunson. A Black Lady Sketch Show is the first sketch comedy series to be written by, directed by, and starring black women.
A Black Lady Sketch Show series premiere airs exclusively on HBO on Friday, August 2nd at 11:00 p.m. EST with new episodes airing every Friday. For more information, check out https://www.hbo.com/a-black-lady-sketch-show. A Black Lady Sketch Show will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, and HBO On Demand.
