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FEDERATION NEWS July 2020 7

Comedian Joel Chasnoff

returns to Sarasota

Jewish set, it’s very much about who I
am and the subjects that matter to me
most.
How have you personally been hand-
ling existing during the pandemic?
To utilize the over-used phrase, I’ve
done a total “pivot” with my career,
taking my comedy online, like I’m do-
ing for you. At first it was a show here
THANK
and there. But now it’s several a week,

YOU

Joel Chasnoff
often two or three a night. I think com-
munities see the value – and impor-
tance – of keeping everyone engaged.
What is it like doing these shows vir-
tually?
Comedy online is different. Without
the audience there in front of me, I
have no way of knowing what’s work-
ing and what isn’t. I ask the crowd to
use emojis, hand signals, anything to Thank you Sabal Palm Bank,
let me know if they’re enjoying it. Au-
dience interaction is one of my favorite
parts of comedy in general. our hometown heroes!
To register for Joel’s virtual stand-
up comedy show, visit jfedsrq.org/
events. Tickets are $10 per household.
For questions about our Federation
events and programs, please contact Thank you for your assistance with
me at 941.706.0037 or tkrames@jfed
srq.org.
our Payroll Protection Program loan.

Kudos to Neil McCurry, Jr.,

President & CEO,

for his support and diligence.

We are grateful for his entire team

who guided us through this critical process.

We look forward to

a long and fruitful relationship!

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