A Comedy Experience About the Absurdity of Work

Work Is a Joke is an interactive comedy experience about modern work culture, created by Jessie Jakes in Kansas City. We run public shows in cities across the U.S. and private shows for companies, conferences, and communities.

Upcoming Events

Kansas City, MO

November 12, 6–8:30PM

New York City

December 1, 6–8:30PM

Part Comedy Show.
Part Social Experiment.

Imagine if CreativeMornings, TedX and Kill Tony had a slightly unhinged corporate baby.

That would be Work Is a Joke.

Real people take the mic for one-minute sets about their jobs, the whole room plays along, and everyone leaves having actually met someone. No sales pitches. No business cards. No "so, what do you do?" Our first show in Kansas City sold 100+ tickets, double our goal.

Four people taking a selfie at an indoor event or conference, with a large screen and attendees in the background.

Get in Touch

Wanna bring Work is a Joke to your city, conference or employees?
Reach out!

YOU ARE MORE THAN YOUR TITLE. THERE IS MORE TO LIFE THAN YOUR JOB. AND WORK IS A JOKE.

YOU ARE MORE THAN YOUR TITLE. THERE IS MORE TO LIFE THAN YOUR JOB. AND WORK IS A JOKE.