Asperger's Are Us
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From left, Noah Britton, New Michael Ingemi, Jack Hanke, and Ethan Finlan
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| Years active | 2010-Present |
| Genres | Satire, surreal humour, puns |
| Influences | Monty Python Kenny “K-Strass” Strasser |
| Members | Tripp Carey (former member) Ethan Finlan Jack Hanke Noah Britton New Michael Ingemi |
| Website | Official Facebook page |
Asperger’s Are Us is the first comedy troupe formed by people with Asperger syndrome.[1]
Biography
Asperger’s Are Us formed on the North shore of Massachusetts in the summer of 2010 after New Michael Ingemi, Jack Hanke, and Ethan Finlan graduated from a summer camp where Noah Britton was their counselor.[2]
They have performed original sketch comedy shows in many cities in Massachusetts, and have been interviewed several times by both local and national press.[3][4]
They have used their interviews and performances as an opportunity for autism-rights activism, saying they believe strongly in the positive aspects of Asperger syndrome,[5] though they have also said they’d “much rather (the audience) appreciate us as comedians than as people who've overcome adversity."[2]
A Duplass Brothers Productions documentary about the troupe will be released on Netflix in late 2016.[6]
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