NEWS
Some weeks back I had mentioned that Stephen King’s High School Musical had been accepted into the Montreal Comedy Festival. Well unfortunately we will not be able to attend due to the fact that we just were accepted into the Los Angeles Comedy Festival, which occurs at the same time. So, for those playing at home, in the event of a tie, LA wins out over Canada.
Tickets are $9.99 online
lacomedyfest.com
or $12 at the door
All shows are at
The Famous ACME Comedy Theatre in Hollywood
135 N. La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, May 20, 7:30pm
with OPM & Morgan Venticinque opening
Friday, May 21, 9:00pm
with The Chris and Paul Show & Zoltan opening
Saturday, May 22, 10:00pm
with Rigor Tortoise & Jono Zalay opening
Should be fun!
NEWS
Well the shows are stacking up this month and it would be great to see some friendly faces out there in the dark.
Tuesday, April 13th
STEPHEN KING’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
8pm $10
Ace Of Clubs (below ACME Cajun Bar and Grill)
9 Great Jones St., NY, NY
- just got accepted into the LA Comedy Festival. So that’s good.
Saturday, April, 17th
THE REALLY GREAT ENJOYABLE SHOW
10:30pm, $6
Under St. Mark Theater
94 St. Marks Place, NY, NY
- More madcap comic help, plus I’m going to share a couple of my favorite children’s books with the crowd.
Wednesday, April 28th
DREAM ROLE
9pm, $5
92Y
200 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013
212.601.1000
- They’re back from LA and this time I’m going to tell a little story and sing a little song myself. I’m really looking forward to this one!!!
Hope you can make some of these!!
Stephen King’s High School Musical IS BACK!!!!
If you missed it in March, you’ll get another chance in April.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
8pm
Ace Of Clubs (below ACME Cajun Bar and Grill)
9 Great Jones St.
NY, NY
Danny Torrance is a talented young writer and the most popular boy at Castle Rock High. But when he meets Carrie White, a mysterious redhead with a history of heartbreak and telekinesis, he learns that sometimes the most terrifying thing in Maine…is love.
Will everybody laugh at them? Will Danny succumb to the deadly charms of Dolores, his “Number One Fan?” Will he be murdered by his Dad? And how does that creepy clown over there feel about all this? Find out on Tuesday, April 13th, during a night of comedy at the Ace of Clubs!
Tickets: $10
Available at the door.
ALSO FEATURING
Comedy by:
SHANIN ALLEN
AALAP PATEL
MARK NORMAND
WHAT A CRAZY-FUN NIGHT!!!
SK’S HSM CREDITS
Created by: Jamie King and Sam Rosenberg
Directed by: Jonathan Hopkins
Book & Lyrics by: Jamie King
Music by: Jamie King and Sam Rosenberg
Choreography by: Mindy Upin
Starring:
Sam Rosenberg
Sarah Jane Marek
Kendra Treichler
Alessandro Colla
Bob Barth
Brianna Tyson
and Leal Vona as Dollawise the Evil Rapping Clown
[Flash 9 is required to listen to audio.]
17 plays
A Shining Symbol - Bob Barth & Timothy Shew
written by Thomas Tierney from the new musical Zack Hill based on the comic strip by John Deering & John Newcombe
NEWS
A couple of weeks ago I received a phone call from one of my favorite composers, Tom Tierney. I have worked on several of Tom’s projects including The Back of the North Wind and Summer Stock, and it is always a delight.
In fact some years ago when I first started working with Tom I had discovered that we had, in a way, worked together before. Tom had written the musical Narnia, based on the novels written by C. S. Lewis, which, when I was 13 years old, I played the pivotal role of Mr. Beaver in a community production. I still think that’s kind of neat!
So… when Tom asked for me to come and lay down some tracks for a demo of a new musical I was more than happy to oblige and even happier once I find out I would be joined by Timothy Shew (Les Miserable, Sunset Boulevard, The Producers: The Musical - the movie.)
Tim and I have worked on several musicals in development and we always a fantastic time together.
The recording went well, the demo sounds good and I wish Zack Hill the best of luck.
WE NEED QUESTIONS: The Really Great Enjoyable Hour
For tonight’s Comic Aide we need questions, any question you wish to hear a bunch of comics answer. Sex seems to be the usual topic but feel free to mix it up. Even if you can’t make the show tonight. I’ll do my best to post the answers.
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010 Time: 10:30pm - 11:30pm Location: Under St. Marks Theater Street: 95 St. Marks Place (btw 1st. and A)
UPCOMING APPERANCES:
Stephen King’s High School Musical...is back!!
Stephen King’s High School Musical
Ace of Clubs
9 Great Jones Street, NYC 10012
March 7th @ 7pM
Danny Torrance is a talented young writer and the most popular boy at Castle Rock High. But when he meets Carrie White, a mysterious redhead with a history of heartbreak and telekinesis, he learns that sometimes the most terrifying thing in Maine…is love.
Will everybody laugh at them? Will Danny succumb to the deadly charms of Dolores, his “Number One Fan?” Will he be murdered by his Dad? And how does that creepy clown over there feel about all this? One thing’s for sure…in some schools, dead is better!
Stephen King’s High School Musical was created by Jamie King and Sam Rosenberg and enjoyed it’s premier at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre (NYC) on December 18th, 2009 under the direction of John Flynn. It features eight original songs and stars Sam Rosenberg, Sarah Jane Marek, Kendra Treichler, Alessandro Colla, Bob Barth, Brianna Tyson and Leal Vona as Dollawise the Evil Rapping Clown.
Review from Broadwayworld.com:
“The most unique [presentation] thus far was the stunning and clever Stephen King’s High School Musical…the wit of the writing was on the same level as that of the Urinetown folks. Don’t be surprised if this duo is writing musical comedy for Broadway producers very soon. The show also featured some great performers including [Sarah Jane Marek] as Carrie with a song about telekinesis that had the audience nearly falling out of their seats with laughter, and Brianna Tyson who’s portrayal of Carrie’s zombie mother was one of the highlights of the night. “
There’s stand up
There’s awkward tales of love
There’s problem solving
There’s booze and joy.
[Flash 9 is required to listen to audio.]
5 plays
Live at Bubby’s just before showtime for Dream Role.
Dream Role - “The Faces Behind The Scenes”
They’ve cast and managed some of the biggest names in the business, now we flip the switch on them and put some of our favorite casting directors, agents and producers on stage!
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
9:00pm
92Y Tribeca (200 Hudson Street, NYC)
Tickets $10.00
No Drink Minimum! $3 PBR’s/$5 Dream Role Special Cocktails/Full Bar!
February’s Cast:
Mary Egan-Callahan - House Productions
Phil Cassese - Talent Works
Carrie Faverty - Sound Lounge
Yvonne Gougelet - Producer
Jerry Kallarakkal - DDO Artists
Marla Weber - Don Buchwald Associates
And your Dream Role Producers: Sara Jo Allocco, Katina Corrao, and Glennis McMurray
Plus a very special opening number featuring Bob Barth, Anthony DeVito, D’Arcy Erokan, Anya Garrett, Shawn Hollenbach & Nick Stevens
Accompaniment by Frank Spitznagel
www.dreamrole.net
Upcoming Apperances
I just got home from rehearsal for my first appearance in DREAM ROLE. My good friend Glennis McMurray is a producer in this wonderful monthly event. There is no way I’m going to be able to summarise what it is so…. here is their summary:
Remember when you were nine and you auditioned for the role of Annie but got the role of Orphan #3 instead? (You didn’t have any lines but you named yourself Gloria anyway.) Or when you were twelve and all you wanted was to be Madonna, but your mom told you a career as an Accountant required less STD screenings? (And then she threw out your lace gloves.) Or how about when you were fifteen and all you dreamed about was playing Henry Hill in Goodfellas and secretly cursed all the *&^%$ lines before going to sleep? (Maybe you also kept little baggies of powdered sugar under your bed.) Okay maybe not. But EVERYONE, at some point in their life, has connected to an artist, a movie, a song or a character in a way NO ONE else can understand. You knew that certain role was meant for you and only YOU. Well, for our performers this is their chance to make that dream come true. Our show features some of New York and LA’s top performers and one brave novice who is guided to greatness through rehearsal time and help from our accomplished pianist. Every show is a unique experience full of laughter, heart and the pure joy of performing.
Calling all dreamers - tonight’s the night to make dreams come true in… DREAM ROLE!
I’m really looking forward to my brief appearance. This should be a really fun night.
Dream Role - “The Faces Behind The Scenes”
They’ve cast and managed some of the biggest names in the business, now we flip the switch on them and put some of our favorite casting directors, agents and producers on stage!
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
9:00pm
92Y Tribeca (200 Hudson Street, NYC)
Tickets $10.00
No Drink Minimum! $3 PBR’s/$5 Dream Role Special Cocktails/Full Bar!
February’s Cast:
Mary Egan-Callahan - House Productions
Phil Cassese - Talent Works
Carrie Faverty - Sound Lounge
Yvonne Gougelet - Producer
Jerry Kallarakkal - DDO Artists
Marla Weber - Don Buchwald Associates
And your Dream Role Producers: Sara Jo Allocco, Katina Corrao, and Glennis McMurray
Plus a very special opening number featuring Nick Stevens, Jeff Hiller, Bob Barth, Margaret Champagne & Darcy Erokan!
Accompaniment by Frank Spitznagel
www.dreamrole.net
Then the following Saturday night, February 20th, I will be doing some more Stand-up with my fellow That’s What He Said! panelist, Giancarlo Mariutto. This will be my third appearance in Giancarlo’s fantastic night of comedy. So please come on down and have a laugh.
![UPCOMING APPERANCES:
Stephen King’s High School Musical...is back!!
Stephen King’s High School Musical
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones Street, NYC 10012
March 7th @ 7pM
Danny Torrance is a talented young writer and the most popular boy at Castle Rock High. But when he meets Carrie White, a mysterious redhead with a history of heartbreak and telekinesis, he learns that sometimes the most terrifying thing in Maine…is love. Will everybody laugh at them? Will Danny succumb to the deadly charms of Dolores, his “Number One Fan?” Will he be murdered by his Dad? And how does that creepy clown over there feel about all this? One thing’s for sure…in some schools, dead is better!
Stephen King’s High School Musical was created by Jamie King and Sam Rosenberg and enjoyed it’s premier at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre (NYC) on December 18th, 2009 under the direction of John Flynn. It features eight original songs and stars Sam Rosenberg, Sarah Jane Marek, Kendra Treichler, Alessandro Colla, Bob Barth, Brianna Tyson and Leal Vona as Dollawise the Evil Rapping Clown.
Review from Broadwayworld.com:
“The most unique [presentation] thus far was the stunning and clever Stephen King’s High School Musical…the wit of the writing was on the same level as that of the Urinetown folks. Don’t be surprised if this duo is writing musical comedy for Broadway producers very soon. The show also featured some great performers including [Sarah Jane Marek] as Carrie with a song about telekinesis that had the audience nearly falling out of their seats with laughter, and Brianna Tyson who’s portrayal of Carrie’s zombie mother was one of the highlights of the night. “](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ky5bizjyZK1qzf32wo1_500.jpg)
