Loud and Offensive: Julie Goldman’s Monthly Comedy Show Goes Musical

Used as an adjective, the word offensive has two main meanings as defined by Webster’s dictionary: “causing displeasure or resentment” and “to attack.”  In the case of [Julie Goldman’s Offensive Women show], both are appropriate. Spokeswoman Erin Keating said the idea behind the show revolves around creating an, “absolutely open place for women to be fearless and funny.”  The best way they thought of to expose stereotypes and judgment of the fairer sex is through a no-holds-barred musical comedy show.

In Goldman’s personal routines she constantly attacks the labels placed on women, especially lesbians, by blowing the issues out of proportion into a comical scenario.  In her popular “Commitment Ceremony” song, she explores all the problems that arise from the same sex marriage laws – like denial of hospital visits to her girlfriend and not being able to adopt her kids. 

The monthly Offensive Women show started about a year ago and includes a mesh of returning acts and fresh faces.  July features an all-musical performance with the past Offensive Women stars Stace & Kell and Shayna Ferm.  The new faces to the show are The Wau Wau Sisters, Leibya Rogers, and Dynasty Handbag. 

Stace & Kell will use their singing duo and tell the audience exactly what it’s like to be a self-serving sorority girl.  Shyna Ferm is said to be “naughty in a surprising way,” and the lyrics to one of Leibya Rogers' songs comically state , “my nipples taste like tofu” (find the reason out for yourself at the show, if you are so inclined). Also check out The Wau Wau Sisters, a stylish and sassy burlesque pair who made an appearance on John Cameron Mitchell’s movie Shortbus and constantly defy gravity both off, and on, the ground.

Goldman started the show to bring focus to women in all aspects and Keating assured that it isn’t a “gay show,” but a musically inspired performance about women, for both sexes.  “Our goal, short of world domination, is to get a show on national television,” said Keating.  “It’s time for the next generation of loudmouths to make a little bit of noise out there.”