Dive into the laugh packed 77 minutes of Season One, and see why the NY Times praised the show for its “sharp writing and spirited performances…” – lauding the season finale as “…A delirious 16 minute masterpiece of pretension puncturing.” – READ MORE
Written and directed by local filmmaker/musician Alicia J. Rose, co-written by comedy powerhouse Courtenay Hameister, and produced by Lara Cuddy, The Benefits of Gusbandry offers a fresh and funny take on life as a 40 year old woman in Portland, focusing on the misbegotten adventures of Jackie (Brooke Totman) and her Gusband (Gay Husband/nee gay bff) River (Kurt Conroyd) – all based on Alicia’s own truly inspired (and slightly insane) real life experiences.
Where else in comedy would you find the main characters on a blind date at the glory holes of Fantasy Video, in line for sea urchin semen artisan ice cream at Salt & Straw, or dog piling each other at a queer art performance at Disjecta? Much like NYC in Seinfeld or Broad City, Portland itself turns into a main character in the show.
“The story of their friendship is just as awkward as it is endearing, like a more honest Will & Grace.” – ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY MUST LIST
The Benefits of Gusbandry had a successful first season run on YouTube, garnering lots of fans and press on the way – only recently making the leap to paywall streaming via Amazon and Seed & Spark November 15.
The show is CROWDFUNDING NOW to make 3 new episodes of the show through December 15. There are fabulous perks available – especially for PDX people – including show tickets to Wonder Ballroom, Doug Fir and Mississippi Studios, dinner for 2 at Mothers Restaurant, wine tasting at Elk Cove, gift cards to Fantasy Video, hotel rooms at The Jupiter Hotel, and LOTS MORE – your HOLIDAY SHOPPING starts here!
The Benefits of Gusbandry is micro-budget PORTLAND production that is a labor of love made by a diverse and gender balanced cast and crew. The new episodes on the slate look to be the funniest and most politically ridiculous yet – the story arc culminating in a comedy of reproductive errors at a Planned Parenthood.
Help this Portland made media flourish and grow into a sustainable production!
CONTRIBUTE TO THE BENEFITS OF GUSBANDRY TODAY!