TheLaughButton.com
Center Stage: Laura Mannino
by Matt Kleinschmidt, September 15, 2010
"The booker told me he wasn'’t allowed to tell me who I’d be performing for, I need to be to handle heckling, I would have to pay for my own transportation, and I'’ll be paid $150 for the gig. Of course I took it. What can go wrong?..."
TheLaughButton.com
The Laugh Button Interview with the Comedians of the Hollywood Comedy Fest
by Todd Ulise, August 17, 2010
"I'’m feeling that “say something smart” pressure I haven’t felt since sitting in my dorm room at 2 am banging out a paper…or trying to write a joke about Afghanistan..."
TheComedyNerds.com
Comedy Foot Soldier: Laura Mannino
by Dustin D'Addato, January 6, 2010
"...The moment when the audience and I are having fun together. I’'m not thinking about how I’m doing, what my next joke is, why did I wear this shirt or why the host can’t say my last name name correctly, but really enjoying watching the audience laugh. I once did an open mic with an actual recovering crack whore. Yeah..she could use some work on her writing and timing but if she has the courage to be open and truthful in front of strangers, we all need to nut up...."
Backstage
Making Book on Readings: Script development series are among an actor's shrewdest investments
by Simi Horowitz, February 7, 2008
"...Adds standup comic and actor Laura Mannino, "You just never know. So far I've read a couple of times, and two screenwriters have asked for my headshot. But networking is not the only reason to go. It's a terrific opportunity to practice cold readings, and that's very useful for me as a standup comic who has to fly by the seat of my pants."
MurphGuide.com
Where Laughter Comes Naturally: Chicks and Giggles at Mo Pitkin's
by Jackie Beach, May 8, 2007
Gothamist.com
Laura Mannino, Lady Comic
by Nichelle Stephens, November 3, 2004
"Laura Mannino has appeared all over New York city brandishing her killer comedy stylings. She also co-produces Minty Fresh, a bi-weekly comedy show."