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Topic: Audience Dynamics

Audience Dynamics examines how comedians and performers navigate the perceptions and expectations of their audiences, especially when discussing sensitive topics like race.

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The podcast episodes provided cover various aspects of Audience Dynamics, including how performers and organizers consider audience demographics and their potential reactions.

For example, in the episode 'Jeremy O. Harris Promotes "Theatre Supremacy"', the playwright discusses his decision to organize blackout dates for all-Black audiences, aiming to create a specific experience and confront discomfort around race and trauma.

Similarly, the episode 'What Makes A Good Race Joke?' explores how comedians of color navigate incorporating race into their stand-up routines, considering how different audience compositions might perceive their material.

The episode 'Jesus and Bob Dylan (w/ the Jokermen)' also touches on the dynamics between an artist (Bob Dylan) and their audience, examining his ambivalence and appreciation for those who love his music.

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