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The Tufts Daily (Tufts
University) - August 31, 2005
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Comedian alum to perform in Oxfam Cafe
Evan Wecksell ('01) never thought that he would become a songwriter
and comedian. Yet this Jumbo alumnus returns to his alma mater as just
that.
Wecksell said he discovered his penchant for comedy during an unusual
class presentation, for which he received superb feedback. He decided
to continue developing the craft and took a stand-up course in New
York, where he gained experience writing and developing routines.
In New York, Wecksell worked and joked with some of the city's best
comedians, earning their praise and recognition on a national level.
He has been compared to Adam Sandler and superstars Jim Carrey and
Stephen Lynch, among others.
Wecksell's routine is both funny and truthful, but always with the
audience in the center. "I'm a big Bon Jovi fan," Wecksell said. "He
knows how to connect with an audience and hold their attention. That's
what I try to do with my comedy ... the audience is the only true
indicator of whether I'm going in the right direction."
Wecksell performs at the Oxfam Cafe located in the back of Miller
Hall, on Friday at 10 p.m. The show is free.
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