Afterbirth Stories
For over a decade, comedienne Dani Klein Modisett produced the live story-telling show "Afterbirth" in Los Angeles and New York. The premise was that these would be "stories you won't read in a parenting magazine," stories which offered a raw, funny, and honest look at modern American parenting. Here are some of the best performances.
Episodes
29 episodes
Steven Cragg "Role Model"
Steven Cragg is a writer/producer known for his work on "MadTV," "Uncle Buck," and "Head of the Class." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on June 26, 2010.
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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14:41
Suzanne Krull "Heart Condition"
Suzanne Krull was an actress and comic, known for her work on "Lost," "Zoey 101," and "Jessie." She passed away in 2013. This story was recorded in Los Angeles on June 16, 2012.
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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8:27
Tom Shillue "No Hovering"
Tom Shillue is a comedian, known for hosting "Red Eye" and as a correspondent on "The Daily Show." His story was recorded in New York on July 16, 2008.
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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9:17
Stefanie Wilder-Taylor "Going for Broke"
Stefanie Wilder-Taylor is a comic, actress and writer, known for hosting "Parental Discretion with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor," and the books "It's Not Me, It's You" and "Drunk-ish." Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 3, 2008.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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12:21
Griffin Dunne "Drunken Sailor"
Griffin Dunne is an actor known for his work in "An American Werewolf in London," "After Hours," and "This is Us." His story was recorded in New York on July 16, 2008.
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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9:13
Sarah Thyre "Tits of Steel"
Sarah Thyre is an actress known for her work on "Strangers with Candy," "All Hail King Julien," and "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On." Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 8, 2009.
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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16:14
Rick Cleveland "The Family Bed"
Rick Cleveland is a writer/producer known for his work on "Six Feet Under," "Nurse Jackie," "The Man in the High Castle," and "Insatiable." His story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 2, 2008.
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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11:28
Merrin Dungey "Have I Got a Trip for You"
Merrin Dungey is an actress known for her work on "Alias," "Big Little Lies," "The Resident," and "Shining Vale." Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 6, 2010.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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11:25
Kayla Alpert "Boys"
Kayla Alpert is a writer/producer known for her work on "Ally McBeal," "Code Black," and "Wednesday." Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on December 9, 2009.
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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12:30
Kell Cahoon "Family Vacation"
Kell Cahoon is a writer/producer known for his work on "Psych," "Method & Red," and "Just Shoot Me!" This story was recorded in New York on April 21, 2008.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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14:54
Kim Karp Lappen "Bad Mommy"
Kimberly Karp Lappen is a writer and producer known for "Sex/Life," "For Your Love," and "Raising Dad." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 6, 2010.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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11:34
Johanna Stein "Oh You Shouldn't Have"
Johanna Stein is a comic and writer known for "Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny," "Wander Over Yonder," and "Madagascar: A Little Wild." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on September 9, 2009.
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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12:07
Joel Murray "My Boy Hank is Graduating from College this Summer"
Joel Murray is an actor known for his work on "Heels," "Mad Men," and "Shameless." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 24, 2012.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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16:58
Christy Callahan "The Dinosaur Universe"
Christy Callahan is a political activist and writer known for "Pasadena." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 24, 2012.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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14:12
Mike Sikowitz "Boys Don't Cry"
Mike Sikowitz is a writer/producer known for his work on "The Goldbergs," "Rules of Engagement," and "Dr. Ken." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on June 7, 2008.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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16:51
Mark Hudis "The Gay Straight Dad"
Mark Hudis is a writer and producer known for "That '70s Show," "True Blood," and "Nurse Jackie." This story was recorded in New York on July 17, 2008.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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11:56
Mo Gaffney "I Yelled"
Mo Gaffney is an actress and a writer known for "Mad About You," "House of Lies," and "Absolutely Fabulous." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on November 7, 2008.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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11:16
Kemp Powers "His Father's Son"
Kemp Powers is a writer known for "One Night in Miami" and "Soul." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 11, 2011.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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9:25
Beth Littleford "Letter to My Son's Future Therapist"
Beth Littleford is an actress and comic known for "The Daily Show," "Crazy, Stupid, Love," and "Love, Victor." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 11, 2010.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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10:52
Andrew McCarthy "The Bugaboo"
Andrew McCarthy is an actor and director, known for "Pretty in Pink," "Weekend at Bernie's," "The Blacklist," "The Resident," and "Orange is the New Black." This story was recorded in New York on April 22, 2008.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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10:07
Joan Rater "The Long Hug"
Joan Rater is a writer and producer, known for "Grey's Anatomy," "Madam Secretary," and "A Small Light." Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on April 17, 2010.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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16:34
Christian Duguay "James Bond: Therapist"
Christian Duguay is an actor and producer, known for "MadTV," "Ridiculousness," and "Valley Heat." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on September 22, 2012.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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11:12
Brett Paesel "Career Day"
Brett Paesel is an actress and writer, known for her work on "Transparent," "I Love Dick," and "6 Feet Under." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on June 11, 2011.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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18:30
Lew Schneider "The Sacrifice"
Lew Schneider is a writer and producer, known for his work on "Everybody Loves Raymond," "The New Adventures of Old Christine," and "The Goldbergs." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 28, 2009.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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9:47
Dani Klein Modisett "Not Enough Good Ol' Days"
Dani Klein Modisett is an actress, author, producer and comic who created the Afterbirth live show in 2006. In this story, she struggles with her fear of always being the oldest mother in every future scenario. It was recorded in Lo...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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13:12