What Happens at the End of What the Funny?

A mockumentary between 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'The Office', 'What the Funny' is the story of 'Max', long-suffering owner of a struggling comedy-theatre in Seattle. The theatre company struggles through the final weeks of preparation for their next show, and the only thing standing in their way is money, talent, ego, and the occasional murder. This collaboration of some of the best of Seattle's Independent Film, Fringe Theatre and music scenes is part of a new wave of independent film. Designed to take advantage of Internet distribution and the growing influence of social networks, it was made as a series of ten-minute episodes. Each is a complete story in itself; each contributes to the eleven-episode narrative arc. It is a tightly woven story that shifts fluidly amongst an ensemble of the attention-starved, needy, neurotic characters that live to make strangers laugh.

the director's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Darragh Kennan (Max)'s journey. The theatre company struggles through the final weeks of preparation for their next show, and the only thing standing in their way is money, talent, ego, and the occasional murder.

How Does Darragh Kennan (Max)'s Story End?

• Darragh Kennan: Darragh Kennan's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Angela DiMarco (Nicole): Angela DiMarco's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Alycia Delmore (Sarah): Alycia Delmore's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of What the Funny Mean?

The ending of What the Funny brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Darragh Kennan's story may not satisfy all audiences.