Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
REDCAT, Los Angeles
**A Special Secret Show for CalArts Students and Alumni** Join international touring comedian Atsuko Okatsuka (MFA Film/Video-Critical Studies 15) for a one-night-only talk at her alma mater, California Institute of Arts, where she revisits her art school days and pontificates on where she fits in the art world as a standup comedian. Is stand-up comedy “art”? Discussion and Q&A to follow moderated by Critical Studies faculty, Chris Santiago. 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, preshow hosted reception courtesy of Alumni Engagement. CalArts students and alumni can access tickets via a code entered into the ticketing section. Attendees to *Atsuko Okatsuka* may not enter the theater until they sign a mandatory waiver in person upon arrival that acknowledges their understanding that the performance is being filmed.