February 2012
9 posts
Watch“Practice thinking funny.”
The Scene: Performing in The Scene on Thursday,... →
thescenenyc:
Accompaniment by Kevin Carter
FIRST ACT Brigid Boyle (The Baldwins) Allison Dembek (GCA, Act One) Bob Kulhan (Baby Wants Candy, Second City) John Murray (Stone Cold Fox, Death By Roo Roo) Abby Sher (Second City, i.O. Chicago) Keisha Zollar (Doppleganger, Nobody’s Token)
ACT TWO Cathleen…
January 2012
11 posts
Naked Radio - Ep. 205 →
While NAs’ co-pro of Zayd Dohrn’s play “Outside People” runs at the Vineyard, we take on one of the most important questions facing the world today: what’s the deal with Asia?
Nerd Hot = White Hot
Tonight I will perform with The Story Pirates at the WNYC States of the Union Viewing Party. There is the distinct possibility that I will meet Jad Abumrad of Radio Lab. Which means there is also a very distinct possibility that I will try to kiss him on the mouth.
Tuesday, January 24th WNYC State of the Union Viewing Party
Time: 7:00PM - 10:00PM Street: 44 Charlton Street, New York, NY...
The Scene: Performing in The Scene on Thursday,... →
thescenenyc:
Accompaniment by Jonathan Vincent
THE SCENE: Brigid Boyle (The Baldwins, Taco Supreme) Jenny Hagel (Big Gay Sketch Show, Second City) Julie Sharbutt (Gravid Water) Matt Tucker (Code Duello) Dan Hodapp (Someday The Cake, Beige) Micah Sherman (Second City, Baby Wants Candy) ACT TWO: …
WatchFeaturing an INTRODUCTION by SOMEONE who will speak on the subject of Beauty Love AND/OR Truth.
Georgia and Ira of Yo La Tengo will play their music to inspire improvised scenes. Nothing is planned; it’s all improvised.
This show’s IMPROVISERS include:
Doug Moe (“Doug Moe is a Bad Dad,” UCB’s MOTHER, “30 Rock,” “Conan”) James Eason (Mother, Conan, “A-Holes, D-Bags & Lovers”) Jess Allen...
December 2011
9 posts
Love Actually
Mom: I couldn't stay up and watch that with ya'll.
Me: Why?
Mom: I don't like foreign films.
Me: Mom, it's not a foreign film.
Mom: Well it's almost a foreign film.
Check Out / Pick Up
Me: How are you?
Old Navy Salesman: I spent $50 on alcohol last night.
Me: Is that right?
Old Navy Salesman: And I'm 20 years old.
Me: Good for you.
Old Navy Salesman: Do I look 20?
Me: Well... no.
Old Navy Salesman: Aw, that's right! I look OG. So, I look older than 20?
Me: Yes, I guess so.
Old Navy Salesman: Do you think I can bag older ladies?
Me: Excuse me?
Old Navy Salesman: (smiling) Do you think I can bag older ladies?
Me: No, sweetie. What's my total?
This explains why I'm still single. →
November 2011
12 posts
Euphemisms for "Black": #839 Efficient
The following scene took place at my local grocery store:
Suit: Do you work here?
Me: (looking down at my shopping basket then back up) Um, no?
Suit: Oh! I'm sorry. You just looked, so... so... efficient.
Me: Thanks.
“What I want is to be needed. What I need is to be indispensable to somebody. Who...”
– Chuck Palahniuk
(I’m ready to get strung out.)
Happy Effing Thanksgiving.
McSweeny’s Internet Tendency:
It’s Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers. By Colin Nissan
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I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to get my hands on some fucking gourds and arrange them in a horn-shaped basket on my dining room table. That shit is going to look so seasonal. I’m about to head up to the attic right now to find that wicker fucker, dust it off, and jam it with...
Story Pirates Casting - LA
STORY PIRATES - LOS ANGELES CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT
Story Pirates, an education and media organization known for adapting stories written by kids into sketch comedy, is seeking new ensemble members for on-going shows with its LA branch.
-Seeking- actors with improv/comedy experience. Flexible day and evening schedule required. Teaching experience/singing/spanish speaking a plus- all ethnicities...
markdavidchristenson:
Kristen Wiig - Bridesmaids...
October 2011
42 posts
Thank god. →