The National Comedy Center, the nation’s official cultural institution dedicated to the art of comedy, announced that Amy Poehler has joined its Advisory Board of Directors.
The actress, writer, producer, and director joins a roster of creative talent who helps guide the Center’s mission to present the vital story of comedy in its state-of-the-art museum and to preserve its heritage for future generations. Poehler had this to say:
I’m honored to be joining the National Comedy Center’s Advisory Board.
In my time spent at the National Comedy Center, working closely with its executive director Journey Gunderson, Director of Archives Dr. Laura LaPlaca and their teams, it’s clear that this is an incredible organization and a very special place. Every visit is a mind-blowing experience for me – it’s become my favorite museum of all time.
The National Comedy Center is doing extraordinary work to preserve stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, sitcoms, cartoons and so much more. Now, more than ever, we need to celebrate this art form, which heals us, soothes us and unites us. So, it’s really a privilege for me to be a part of this organization.
With a wide-ranging comedy career that spans improv, sketch, situation comedy, and feature films, the Emmy Award-winning Poehler has been acclaimed for her eight years as a cast member and writer on Saturday Night Live, as lead actor, producer, and writer on Parks and Recreation, and most recently, as a feature film director/producer and television producer.
Amy Poehler fills the Advisory Board seat formerly held by legendary talent manager and producer George Shapiro, who passed away earlier this year after a seven-decade career managing comedic artists including Jerry Seinfeld, Andy Kaufman, and Carl Reiner and serving as an executive producer of Seinfeld.