Draft:Late Stage Live!

*Late Stage Live!*
Late Stage Live!
	Host Ella Yurman hosts a Late Stage Live! writers' event at Club Cumming
Genre	News satire; Political satire; Talk show;
Created by	Ella Yurman, Reid Pope
Presented by	Ella Yurman
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	11
Production
Production locations	BRIC Arts Media; Brooklyn, New York
Running time	30–45 minutes
Original release
Network	Brooklyn Public Access
Release	November 2023 –; present

Submission declined on 23 October 2024 by Hey man im josh (talk).

This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are:

in-depth (not just passing mentions about the subject)
reliable
secondary
independent of the subject

Make sure you add references that meet these criteria before resubmitting. Learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue. If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.

If you would like to continue working on the submission, click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
If you have not resolved the issues listed above, your draft will be declined again and potentially deleted.
If you need extra help, please ask us a question at the AfC Help Desk or get live help from experienced editors.
Please do not remove reviewer comments or this notice until the submission is accepted.

Where to get help

If you need help editing or submitting your draft, please ask us a question at the AfC Help Desk or get live help from experienced editors. These venues are only for help with editing and the submission process, not to get reviews.
If you need feedback on your draft, or if the review is taking a lot of time, you can try asking for help on the talk page of a relevant WikiProject. Some WikiProjects are more active than others so a speedy reply is not guaranteed.

How to improve a draft

Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia – a basic overview on how to edit Wikipedia.
Help:Wikitext – how to use the markup
Help:Referencing for beginners – how to include references
Wikipedia:Article development – how to develop your article
Wikipedia:Writing better articles – how to improve your article
Wikipedia:Verifiability – make sure your article includes reliable third-party sources

You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article.

Improving your odds of a speedy review

To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags.

Add tags to your draft

Editor resources

Easy tools: Citation bot (help) | Advanced: Fix bare URLs

Declined by Hey man im josh 29 days ago. Last edited by Chive Cream Cheese 42 hours ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

Resubmit

Please note that if the issues are not fixed, the draft will be declined again.

Late Stage Live! is a trans-led^[1] American late-night talk and satire television program created by Ella Yurman and Reid Pope. The show is broadcast on Brooklyn Public Access and has gained a growing following through viral clips shared on platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.^[1]

Production

The show is filmed in front of a live studio audience at BRIC Arts Media, with tickets available for free to the public. The production is notable for its DIY approach and the involvement of a mostly volunteer team. Despite the low-budget nature of the show, it has been praised for its writing and the charismatic performance of host Ella Yurman.^[2] Musical performances are a regular feature. In addition to regular episodes, the show also organized an election night watch event at Brooklyn Art Haus, featuring performances by local comedians.^[3]

Format

Late Stage Live! follows a traditional late-night talk show format, featuring a live audience. The show covers a wide range of current events, often focusing on political issues such as the marijuana legalization, prison abolition,^[4] Palestinian liberation,^[5] and anti-capitalism. The program incorporates both humor and serious political commentary, reflecting the perspectives and concerns of its young, primarily LGBTQ+ audience.^[2]

In addition to its opening monologue and comedic segments, the show features guest interviews, including interactions with sketch characters portrayed by comedians. The October 2024 episode introduced its first interview with an elected official, NYC Councilmember Chi Ossé. The show aims to encourage viewers to engage with local politics.^[6]

Distribution

Episodes of Late Stage Live! are available on Brooklyn Public Access and on YouTube. The show's presence on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok has played a significant role in expanding its audience.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Abrams, Leah (May 30, 2024). "Late Night Gets a Much-Needed Queer Makeover With 'Late Stage Live!'". Jezebel.
^ ^a ^b Factora, James (July 16, 2024). "From a Tiny Studio in Brooklyn, 'Late Stage Live!' Is Queering Late Night". Them. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
^ Staff, Curbed (November 6, 2024). "Watching New York Watch the Election". Curbed. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
^ Late Stage Live! (April 29, 2024). Big Weed, Abolition, & Rat Birth Control | LATE STAGE LIVE. Retrieved September 1, 2024 – via YouTube.
^ Late Stage Live! (April 1, 2024). IVF Bans, Gaza Updates, & Libs of TikTok | LATE STAGE LIVE. Retrieved September 1, 2024 – via YouTube.
^ Fusco, Stevie (October 22, 2024). "If Trans People Ran Late Night, It Might Look Like Late Stage Live! With Ella Yurman". Teen Vogue. Retrieved October 22, 2024.

[:0-1] Abrams, Leah (May 30, 2024). "Late Night Gets a Much-Needed Queer Makeover With 'Late Stage Live!'". Jezebel.

[:1-2] Factora, James (July 16, 2024). "From a Tiny Studio in Brooklyn, 'Late Stage Live!' Is Queering Late Night". Them. Retrieved September 1, 2024.

[3] Staff, Curbed (November 6, 2024). "Watching New York Watch the Election". Curbed. Retrieved November 19, 2024.

[4] Late Stage Live! (April 29, 2024). Big Weed, Abolition, & Rat Birth Control | LATE STAGE LIVE. Retrieved September 1, 2024 – via YouTube.

[5] Late Stage Live! (April 1, 2024). IVF Bans, Gaza Updates, & Libs of TikTok | LATE STAGE LIVE. Retrieved September 1, 2024 – via YouTube.

[6] Fusco, Stevie (October 22, 2024). "If Trans People Ran Late Night, It Might Look Like Late Stage Live! With Ella Yurman". Teen Vogue. Retrieved October 22, 2024.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]