Comedian Em Rusciano has received praise from fans after she helped a woman in distress during her stand-up show Outgrown in Thirroul, NSW, on Friday.
Eyewitnesses have reported that the 45-year-old podcaster had to stop her performance after an audience member suffered a medical episode.
Em was then seen running down the aisle of the South Coast theatre auditorium to calm the stricken fan and bystanders.
An eyewitness reported on social media that Em had faked the medical treatment before resuming the show.
Em later shared a thank you note from the woman’s daughter, who told her her mother was recovering.
‘Thank you to all the lovely people who helped my mother. I am so grateful that she was in such good hands.
Comedian Em Rusciano (pictured) has been lauded by fans after she came to the aid of a woman in distress during her stand-up show Outgrown in Thirroul, NSW on Friday
“Thank you for your care and attention Em and for everyone’s patience while Mom was being cared for,” she said.
Em shared even more tributes to her efforts on her Instagram on Friday, including one featuring a photo of the comedian on stage with the caption: ‘Em Rusciano you are AMAZING
“What a night!” shared another fan who attended Em’s performance in Thirroul.
Eyewitnesses reported that the 45-year-old podcaster stopped her performance after an audience member suffered a medical episode. Pictured: A fan shared this tribute to Em
“Thank you for so much laughter. After a horrible moment during the show (thankfully the lady is ok) we all had a moment to catch our breath (and cry). Em, you were amazing to keep going tonight!”
“We are in awe of this queen,” posted another eyewitness to the drama, adding a photo of Em backstage after the show.
After explaining how Em stopped the show and “staged” the medical response, the fan added that she also kept the audience calm.
Em was then seen running down the aisle of the auditorium to comfort the stricken fan and calm down the crowd. Pictured: A fan posted this tribute to Em after the show
She continued: ‘Once the situation was under control, [Em] led the audience through a few deep breaths and got them laughing again. She didn’t miss a beat for the rest of the show while the rest of us were shaking with adrenaline. She was laser-focused, duck-paddling, awesomely perfect.
“Bow down. This is the queen of the stage.”
Em later shared her own thoughts about the episode on Instagram, thanking the public and emergency services for getting her fan in need safely and well.
Em later shared a thank you note from the woman’s daughter, who told her her mother was recovering. (Image)
“Thirroul… What can I say?” she said.
‘Thank you for coming with me, it was definitely a show I won’t forget.
‘During the show a lady fainted and stopped breathing for a moment. My audience is mainly mothers, gays, lesbians, nurses, cabin crew, paramedics, doctors (sometimes all at once) – you know, the best kind of people.
Another fan described the drama in a post thanking Em for her efforts
“Everyone jumped into action and stayed calm. We heard the lady is fine, her husband (a doctor) came and picked her up and she is in a good mood, that’s all that matters. Thank you for holding me while I was running around like a panther on the loose,” she added.
‘Once again – BEST AUDIENCE EVER. See you tomorrow night Sydney.’
Em continues her Outgrown tour on Saturday night at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre.