- By Nick A. Zaino III June 29, 2020
Life under quarantine has been tough on comedians. Without live stages, some have tried to do stand-up online. Some have just stopped and waited for things to get back to normal. For Corey Rodrigues, quarantine provided the opportunity he’s been waiting for to create “Corey’s Stories,” a live kids’ show he broadcasts on Zoom and Facebook four nights a week.
Rodrigues, a professional comic, has always been able to make his friends’ children laugh, making up jokes and songs and trivia. The kids would demand their phone time with him when he called. That’s where the idea blossomed that he might have a sideline in children’s entertainment. He thought about writing a joke book — an idea he’s still brainstorming — or even developing an interactive app with his voice. It was a “someday” project for him until suddenly, everyone was stuck at home with their kids. He thought he could help give them a break and entertain their children for a while.
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Boston Comic Corey Rodrigues Entertains Kids and Adults Alike With Virtual Live Show