OBV: A Variety Show...obv. Ringmastered by me! Saturday January 21st 8:30pm
This show is a blast. It's one of my all-time favorite nights.
The Improv Hollywood's Lab
8162 Melrose Ave
go time: 8:30pm
This is why I'm stoked out of my mind:
Owen Benjamin (Comedy Central Presents, Punk'd, The House Bunny)
Tobe Hixx (BET, Pleasant Pastures, stages across earth)
Ursula Siebert (Cooper Jr. High Talent Show, Illinois Nat'l Ribbon Dance Champ)
Josh Cereghino (many-time Moth Grandslam Champion)
Plus there will be surprises, shenanigans, and snacks galore. There's a 72 track playlist, so get ready.
Tickets are 10 bucks (no drink min) and can be reserved here (click this)
The Improv Hollywood's Lab
8162 Melrose Ave
go time: 8:30pm
This is why I'm stoked out of my mind:
Owen Benjamin (Comedy Central Presents, Punk'd, The House Bunny)
Tobe Hixx (BET, Pleasant Pastures, stages across earth)
Ursula Siebert (Cooper Jr. High Talent Show, Illinois Nat'l Ribbon Dance Champ)
Josh Cereghino (many-time Moth Grandslam Champion)
Plus there will be surprises, shenanigans, and snacks galore. There's a 72 track playlist, so get ready.
Tickets are 10 bucks (no drink min) and can be reserved here (click this)
Quote Unquote: San Francisco Edition! Saturday January 28th 8pm
Cafe Royale
800 Post Street
San Fran, the land of cable cars, island prisons and Rice-a-Roni
Quote Unquote is an alternative comedy show based on the art of storytelling. The writers are given a quote, and divulge a personal tale inspired by that quote. Hilarity ensues.
The show is FREE and the lineup is awesome!
800 Post Street
San Fran, the land of cable cars, island prisons and Rice-a-Roni
Quote Unquote is an alternative comedy show based on the art of storytelling. The writers are given a quote, and divulge a personal tale inspired by that quote. Hilarity ensues.
The show is FREE and the lineup is awesome!
Quote Unquote: The OC Edition! Sunday February 12th 7pm
The Camino Real Playhouse
in San Juan Capistrano!
The 7pm show is sold out! But show up and sneak in if you can, or there may be a second one that night, I'll keep you posted.
in San Juan Capistrano!
The 7pm show is sold out! But show up and sneak in if you can, or there may be a second one that night, I'll keep you posted.
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OBV: A Variety Show...obv. Ringmastered by me! Saturday Dec. 10th 10pm
Come to the DEBUT NIGHT of my new variety show at:
The Improv Hollywood's Lab
8162 Melrose Avenue
go time: 10:30pm (but come by 10 to get a drink at the bar pre-show)
Featuring a ridiculously fun lineup of performers:
Shelley Dennis (Groundlings, Funnyordie)
Dave Ross (Bridgetown Comedy Festival)
Martin Torner (Moth Grandslam Champion)
Jason Love (musical comedy! jasonlove.com)
Louisa Franks (Don't Tell Mama, Broadway Comedy Club)
Jake Weisman (the sketch group WOMEN
and CELEBRITY GUEST POET: Suri Cruise! (Scientology Children's Center, ballet, playgrounds)
This is certain to be pretty insane. Lots of giveaways, lots of buddy chatting and shenanigans.
get tickets here (click the word here to get to the virtual box office) and print this show fli
The Improv Hollywood's Lab
8162 Melrose Avenue
go time: 10:30pm (but come by 10 to get a drink at the bar pre-show)
Featuring a ridiculously fun lineup of performers:
Shelley Dennis (Groundlings, Funnyordie)
Dave Ross (Bridgetown Comedy Festival)
Martin Torner (Moth Grandslam Champion)
Jason Love (musical comedy! jasonlove.com)
Louisa Franks (Don't Tell Mama, Broadway Comedy Club)
Jake Weisman (the sketch group WOMEN
and CELEBRITY GUEST POET: Suri Cruise! (Scientology Children's Center, ballet, playgrounds)
This is certain to be pretty insane. Lots of giveaways, lots of buddy chatting and shenanigans.
get tickets here (click the word here to get to the virtual box office) and print this show fli
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Quote Unquote: Flappers Edition! Sunday Dec. 11th 7pm
"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
-George Bernard Shaw
I get to perform on this rad show, with a solid lineup of performers.
Flappers comedy club
102 East Magnolia
Burbank, Cali 91502
-George Bernard Shaw
I get to perform on this rad show, with a solid lineup of performers.
Flappers comedy club
102 East Magnolia
Burbank, Cali 91502
Small and Tall Tales! Hosted by Margot Leitman and Jenna Brister Friday Dec. 16th!
We are baaaacckk!! For another sweet show at the UCB Theatre
on Friday Night, December 16th
8pm
UCB LA
5919 Franklin Avenue
Hollywood
This is the amazing lineup for the noche:
Dave Ross (Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Holy F*ck)
Anna David (author and amazing human, www.annadavid.com)
John Grady (Moth Story Champion of all levels, Blue Man Group)
Tickets are only 5 bucks at www.ucbtheatre.com
on Friday Night, December 16th
8pm
UCB LA
5919 Franklin Avenue
Hollywood
This is the amazing lineup for the noche:
Dave Ross (Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Holy F*ck)
Anna David (author and amazing human, www.annadavid.com)
John Grady (Moth Story Champion of all levels, Blue Man Group)
Tickets are only 5 bucks at www.ucbtheatre.com
True Story at the ImprovOlympic-West! Thursday Nov. 10th
This show is awesome! Come listen to true stories from a hilarious lineup of storytellers (I saw the roster, it's rad)
Hosted by Debbie Friedman
iO West is at:
6366 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles
The show starts at 8 PM
Hosted by Debbie Friedman
iO West is at:
6366 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles
The show starts at 8 PM
Quote Unquote Storytelling Show Thursday November 17th
Hosted by the enchanting Kevin Broberg!
The Improv Hollywood's Lab!
8162 Melrose Avenue
Showtime is 8:30pm
The lineup is amazing, and the theme quote of the night is:
"The greatest pleasure in life; is doing the things people say we cannot"
-Walter Bagehot
The Improv Hollywood's Lab!
8162 Melrose Avenue
Showtime is 8:30pm
The lineup is amazing, and the theme quote of the night is:
"The greatest pleasure in life; is doing the things people say we cannot"
-Walter Bagehot
Small and Tall Tales Friday December 16th
Hosted by Margot Leitman and Myself
At the UCB Theatre
5919 Franklin Ave
in Hollywood
go time is 8pm
get ticketsat the UCB website ASAP. 5 bucks.
and yes, I will be wearing the coonskin cap you see pictured to the left.
I got it at a roadside truckstop in Nowhere, CA, and it feels real.
At the UCB Theatre
5919 Franklin Ave
in Hollywood
go time is 8pm
get ticketsat the UCB website ASAP. 5 bucks.
and yes, I will be wearing the coonskin cap you see pictured to the left.
I got it at a roadside truckstop in Nowhere, CA, and it feels real.
INK SLAM 2011 L.A.'s Premiere Poetry Festival
is having a Storytelling night! Weds July 13th 9pm
The first night of this 4 day festival features a STORYTELLING SHOW!
Hosted by Jake Weisman (Host/Producer of Two-Headed Beast)
I will be telling a story. So excited! Come and watch!
Greenway Court Theatre
544 N. Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tickets into the show are $10,
and can be locked down at: This Link
Hosted by Jake Weisman (Host/Producer of Two-Headed Beast)
I will be telling a story. So excited! Come and watch!
Greenway Court Theatre
544 N. Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tickets into the show are $10,
and can be locked down at: This Link
Small and Tall Tales with Margot Leitman and Jenna Brister
Wednesday night, June 22nd!
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Hollywood
Hosted by one small person (Jenna, a two-time Moth Champion and Groundling)
and one tall person (Margot, UCB, Moth Grandslam Champion)
Featuring true life stories from very funny people:
Curtis James Gwinn (Adult Swim, UCB) and Judith Benezra (Moth Grandslam Champion)
Go time: 8pm
reserve tickets at www.ucbtheatre.com
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Hollywood
Hosted by one small person (Jenna, a two-time Moth Champion and Groundling)
and one tall person (Margot, UCB, Moth Grandslam Champion)
Featuring true life stories from very funny people:
Curtis James Gwinn (Adult Swim, UCB) and Judith Benezra (Moth Grandslam Champion)
Go time: 8pm
reserve tickets at www.ucbtheatre.com
The Moth GRANDSLAM Championship June 6th
Come see me and 9 other storytellers compete for Moth Gold!
The theme: Golden Opportunity
The location: EchoPlex
The time: Doors open at 7pm
tickets avail at www.themoth.org and ticketweb.com
The theme: Golden Opportunity
The location: EchoPlex
The time: Doors open at 7pm
tickets avail at www.themoth.org and ticketweb.com
Sunday Night Funnies! Sunday 2.20 at 7:30pm
I'm hosting this monthly show, that continually blows minds. It's so freaking funny.
The Tank Theatre
45th Street between 8th and 9th Aves
Featuring the improv groups:
Chunk, Grandma Hates Technology, and The Garys!
The Tank Theatre
45th Street between 8th and 9th Aves
Featuring the improv groups:
Chunk, Grandma Hates Technology, and The Garys!
Rubber Soul Storytelling Night! thursday 2.17
Jackrabbit Sports in Brooklyn at 8pm
151 7th Ave (btw Garfield and Carroll Streets)
Hosted by me. Featuring hilarious stories loosely based on the theme of running, told by my faves:
Jim O'Grady (Moth Grandslam Champ, New York Times & NY1 reporter)
Brad Lawrence (BTK Band, Moth Grandslam Champ, Author)
Ariel Karlin (The PIT, UCB, Host of "Do what's in your heart show")
Steve Zimmer (Moth Grandslam Champ, collegiate scientist)
BYOB! It's a running store, so there's no wet bar
151 7th Ave (btw Garfield and Carroll Streets)
Hosted by me. Featuring hilarious stories loosely based on the theme of running, told by my faves:
Jim O'Grady (Moth Grandslam Champ, New York Times & NY1 reporter)
Brad Lawrence (BTK Band, Moth Grandslam Champ, Author)
Ariel Karlin (The PIT, UCB, Host of "Do what's in your heart show")
Steve Zimmer (Moth Grandslam Champ, collegiate scientist)
BYOB! It's a running store, so there's no wet bar
The Domino Effect: Live podcast convo! 2/16 8pm
Tuesday night at The Fifth Estate
5th Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Hosted by Brad Lawrence
With Tracy Rowland, me, and Jim O'Grady!
5th Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Hosted by Brad Lawrence
With Tracy Rowland, me, and Jim O'Grady!
The BTK Band! Valentine's Day Show Feb. 14!
What better way to celebrate love's beauty than coming to the raging live circus that is THE BTK BAND?! The hardest drinking improvised storytelling rock band (and probably the only one) in the world.
9pm
Under St Mark's theatre in the East Village
St Marks between 1st Ave and Ave A
there will be booze
there will be band instruments
there will be burlesque dancers
there will hopefully not be blood (zero guarantees)
9pm
Under St Mark's theatre in the East Village
St Marks between 1st Ave and Ave A
there will be booze
there will be band instruments
there will be burlesque dancers
there will hopefully not be blood (zero guarantees)
SNL characters class / show for the public
Sunday Feb 13th at 9:30pm
So I'm taking this class at The People's Improv Theatre that is all about characters and impressions for the SNL audition.
We have a class show, at the PIT's new theatre on 23rd street, where we'll all be showcasing our nutty original characters and impersonations.
If you are at all compelled to come, yes that's me who looks like justin beiber. and rachel ray. and suri cruise.
We have a class show, at the PIT's new theatre on 23rd street, where we'll all be showcasing our nutty original characters and impersonations.
If you are at all compelled to come, yes that's me who looks like justin beiber. and rachel ray. and suri cruise.
Monsters in the Wood: Brad Lawrence's Memoir!
Tuesday Jan 1st at 7pm
Come hear Chapter Four of hilarious storyteller Brad Lawrence's memoir, with musical accomplaniament by THE BTK BAND.
I'll be a on a child's drum set, power-laughing at this funny, thoughtful, enlightening life story.
Under St. Mark's Theatre in the East Village
St. Marks (aka 8th Street)
between 1st ave and ave A
I'll be a on a child's drum set, power-laughing at this funny, thoughtful, enlightening life story.
Under St. Mark's Theatre in the East Village
St. Marks (aka 8th Street)
between 1st ave and ave A
My Bad: CONFESSIONS Sunday Jan 30th
Hosted by Becky Flaum and Me
9:30pm
The Tank Theatre
on 45th Street between 8th and 9th Aves
come hear some hilarious comedians come clean and confess to some of their most embarassing life situations. It's guaranteed that you'll feel better about your own life!
9:30pm
The Tank Theatre
on 45th Street between 8th and 9th Aves
come hear some hilarious comedians come clean and confess to some of their most embarassing life situations. It's guaranteed that you'll feel better about your own life!
Standard Issues storytelling show Tues Jan 25th
Hosted by Brad and Cindy, husband and wife DUO!
8pm
Pacific Standard
on 4th ave in Park Slope (slash gowanus?!)
this venue is dope and the show will be mind-blowing!
8pm
Pacific Standard
on 4th ave in Park Slope (slash gowanus?!)
this venue is dope and the show will be mind-blowing!
Sunday Night Funnies with The Gary's! Sunday Jan 23
The hilarious improv group THE GARY'S brings together a medley of hilarious improv and standup, and I am honored to host this amazing night yet again!
The show is at 7:30pm at The Tank Theatre
it's on 45th Street off 9th Ave
expect some luscious audience giveaways and sore abs from LOLing
The show is at 7:30pm at The Tank Theatre
it's on 45th Street off 9th Ave
expect some luscious audience giveaways and sore abs from LOLing
States Battle!! Team Oregon & Washington Fri Jan 21
I've been competing for geographical glory with a group of improvisers who also grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and own at least 2 Ken Griffey Jr tshirts, and endless plaid flannel.
We've been WINNING every show, and this is the next round!
8pm
at The Creek and the Cave in Long Island City, Queens
We've been WINNING every show, and this is the next round!
8pm
at The Creek and the Cave in Long Island City, Queens
Rubber Soul Storytelling Night! Weds Jan 12
what better location to share your running themed stories than
JACKRABBIT SPORTS!! in Brooklyn
151 7th Avenue, Park Slope
8pm
Hosted by me
Featuring hilarious people and tales of when they had to "pick up speed"
JACKRABBIT SPORTS!! in Brooklyn
151 7th Avenue, Park Slope
8pm
Hosted by me
Featuring hilarious people and tales of when they had to "pick up speed"
STRAIGHT OUTTA RE'IN comedy show! Thurs Dec 30
it's my Rainier Avenue debut! SHENANIGANS SPECTACULAR 8:30PM!
FREDDIE'S CLUB CASINO
111 3rd Street off Rainier Ave
in Re'in, of course
I'm back in the motherland for the holidays and doing this special night of stories and jokes and LOLing, in front of people from my childhood.
7:30pm HAPPY HOUR and free appetizer buffet
($1 beer, $2 pints, $2 margaritas, $5 buttered rum)
8:30pm SHOW TIME slash GO TIME
the show is free, the casino is open so you could really show up anytime. or just skip work. lets do this.
FREDDIE'S CLUB CASINO
111 3rd Street off Rainier Ave
in Re'in, of course
I'm back in the motherland for the holidays and doing this special night of stories and jokes and LOLing, in front of people from my childhood.
7:30pm HAPPY HOUR and free appetizer buffet
($1 beer, $2 pints, $2 margaritas, $5 buttered rum)
8:30pm SHOW TIME slash GO TIME
the show is free, the casino is open so you could really show up anytime. or just skip work. lets do this.
Do What's In Your Heart Show! TUES nov30
this amazing show is hosted by Ariel Karlin!
which basically means it's going to be:
hilarious
innovative
chic
JUST LIKE HER.
Belleville Lounge
5th Ave + 5thStreet
Park Slope
8:30pm
The show is free!
<----- here's all the info!
which basically means it's going to be:
hilarious
innovative
chic
JUST LIKE HER.
Belleville Lounge
5th Ave + 5thStreet
Park Slope
8:30pm
The show is free!
<----- here's all the info!
GOWANATHON ALL DAY BENEFIT
Spoke the Hub Fundraiser show! Saturday Nov. 20th
Spoke the Hub needs a new AC, and some wealthy man is matching the cash amount raised in this 12-hour festival, featuring a REGGAE ROOM, bongo drums, storytelling, a dance party!! and other minstrel things!
I'm telling a story in the 8:30 - 9:30pm slot, and since this is probably a family friendly situation, bring the kids.
Here's a link to their site, the day is going to be epic:
Spoke the Hub's Gowanathon!
I'm telling a story in the 8:30 - 9:30pm slot, and since this is probably a family friendly situation, bring the kids.
Here's a link to their site, the day is going to be epic:
Spoke the Hub's Gowanathon!
1,001 Nights: Nights of PRESSURE
Friday November 19th 7 to 8pm
Here's the write up, it was so awesome I decided to copy/paste:
Come on down to the lounge at the Creek, kick back and relax as some of our good friends tell stories about this month's theme: Pressure. Perhaps it could be peer pressure, blood pressure, or pure physical pressure, it's an element that affects us all. As Queen and David Bowie once sang,
"It's the terror of knowing
What this world is about
Watching some good friends
...Screaming 'Let me out'...
This is ourselves... Under Pressure."
Your hosts EUGENE ASHTON-GONZALEZ and TED McADAMS bring along some of New York's best and brightest storytellers to feel the pressure form the audience:
The show is FREE!, the club is close! (One stop from Manhattan on the 7 Train), the drinks are cheap!
The Creek and the Cave
10-93 Jackson Ave, near 49th Ave and Jackson Ave.
Long Island City, NY
Come on down to the lounge at the Creek, kick back and relax as some of our good friends tell stories about this month's theme: Pressure. Perhaps it could be peer pressure, blood pressure, or pure physical pressure, it's an element that affects us all. As Queen and David Bowie once sang,
"It's the terror of knowing
What this world is about
Watching some good friends
...Screaming 'Let me out'...
This is ourselves... Under Pressure."
Your hosts EUGENE ASHTON-GONZALEZ and TED McADAMS bring along some of New York's best and brightest storytellers to feel the pressure form the audience:
The show is FREE!, the club is close! (One stop from Manhattan on the 7 Train), the drinks are cheap!
The Creek and the Cave
10-93 Jackson Ave, near 49th Ave and Jackson Ave.
Long Island City, NY
and then right after 1,001 nights is...
THE CREEK STATES BATTLE Quarterfinals at 8pm at THE CREEK also!
I am on a team of like-minded, flannel-wearing, coffee-drinking, hiking fabulous Washingtonians, and we won the last show and have now advanced to the next round of play.
The good news: There's a lot more Griffey references ahead.
This is right after the 1,001 Nights show downstairs, so if you live in/around LIC (Megan and Dina, this is for you) its back to back action (vernon) Jackson.
The good news: There's a lot more Griffey references ahead.
This is right after the 1,001 Nights show downstairs, so if you live in/around LIC (Megan and Dina, this is for you) its back to back action (vernon) Jackson.
Hot Park Slope Nights presents: Reporting for Booty
A Veteran's Day Spectacular! Thursday November 11th!
To honor the troops, the city's most hilarious are coming together as one to tell stories of a time when they reported for booty, were dishonorably discharged, or couldn't ask and couldn't tell.
go time: 8pm
Location: Belleville Lounge in Park Slope 5th ave and 5th street
bartender: the lovely and wonderful Azhar
featuring:
John Flynn
Leslie Goshko
Sharon "Mama" Spell
Becky Flaum
hosted by me! and yes, I will have an american flag bikini on under my clothes. It's for the troops guys.
the show is free and the bar is full. THERE'S AN I CAN IN AMERICAN.
go time: 8pm
Location: Belleville Lounge in Park Slope 5th ave and 5th street
bartender: the lovely and wonderful Azhar
featuring:
John Flynn
Leslie Goshko
Sharon "Mama" Spell
Becky Flaum
hosted by me! and yes, I will have an american flag bikini on under my clothes. It's for the troops guys.
the show is free and the bar is full. THERE'S AN I CAN IN AMERICAN.
The Living Room Comedy show! Friday Oct 22nd
I'm telling a story at POSTMARK CAFE for this sweet show hosted by LUKE AND ABBI!
show is at 8pm
Postmark Coffee in Park Slope
6th Street and 5th Avenue
There will be a bunch of comedians, and I will probably tell a legend about raising ducks in my dorm room or perhaps a little something I like to call "the magician incident."
show is free
show is at 8pm
Postmark Coffee in Park Slope
6th Street and 5th Avenue
There will be a bunch of comedians, and I will probably tell a legend about raising ducks in my dorm room or perhaps a little something I like to call "the magician incident."
show is free
THE GARY'S at the SUNDAY NIGHT FUNNIES Oct. 17th
I'm hosting THE GARY'S show
At: The Tank Theatre
In: Hell's Kitchen, on 45th street btw 8th and 9th aves
Around: 7:30pm
Because: The Gary's are hilarious, and there will be a solid lineup of improv groups and comedians
*The show has nothing to do with Gary Sinese. This pic was just amazing, and was the first Gary I could think of (for obvious reasons).
And of course I'll be doing more audience giveaways and Mr. Doubtfire trivia questions. Watch it before you come.
Show is 5 bucks
At: The Tank Theatre
In: Hell's Kitchen, on 45th street btw 8th and 9th aves
Around: 7:30pm
Because: The Gary's are hilarious, and there will be a solid lineup of improv groups and comedians
*The show has nothing to do with Gary Sinese. This pic was just amazing, and was the first Gary I could think of (for obvious reasons).
And of course I'll be doing more audience giveaways and Mr. Doubtfire trivia questions. Watch it before you come.
Show is 5 bucks
The BTK Band Monday Oct. 11th 9pm
This is one of the most insane nights, come if you have no yet witnessed the glory.
Improvised jams and stories and peter aguero and total mayhem!
At UNDER SAINT MARK'S THEATRE
in the east village
I thiiink it costs 3 bucks.
I play a child's drum set from toys r us, but the rest of the band has actual musical talent, and will blow your MIND.
Improvised jams and stories and peter aguero and total mayhem!
At UNDER SAINT MARK'S THEATRE
in the east village
I thiiink it costs 3 bucks.
I play a child's drum set from toys r us, but the rest of the band has actual musical talent, and will blow your MIND.
The Third Wheel Thursday Oct. 7th 8pm
Belleville Lounge in Park Slope
5th ave and 5th street
hopefully there will be no TORNADO this time!
featuring hilarious stories from some classic humans.
show is free and the bar is full
5th ave and 5th street
hopefully there will be no TORNADO this time!
featuring hilarious stories from some classic humans.
show is free and the bar is full
Williamsburg International Film Festival!
Hosting the Opening night gala
with LEON from COOL RUNNINGS
States Battle: pacific northwest pride Friday 8pm
Do you know what an "Ichiro" is?
Does the name Gary Payton remind you of a tattered green jersey you used to wear every day?
Did you ever scooter through Willamette valley wine country and think "one day I won't get to do this on the regular"?
The Creek and the Cave
in LIC
It's an improv tournament by region of origin.
I'm on a team with other like-minded, chill, Pacific-Northwesterners.
should be good!
show is free.
Does the name Gary Payton remind you of a tattered green jersey you used to wear every day?
Did you ever scooter through Willamette valley wine country and think "one day I won't get to do this on the regular"?
The Creek and the Cave
in LIC
It's an improv tournament by region of origin.
I'm on a team with other like-minded, chill, Pacific-Northwesterners.
should be good!
show is free.
My Bad! Thursday Sept 16th
Belleville Lounge
5th St and 5th Ave
Park Slope
8pm
embarrassing stories from hilarious people.
come feel better about your own life!
5th St and 5th Ave
Park Slope
8pm
embarrassing stories from hilarious people.
come feel better about your own life!
The BTK Band! Fall spectacular. Monday Sept. 13th
this is the most insane your life will ever get.
9pm
Under St. Marks Theatre
East Village
3 bucks
I'm on the child's drum set.
9pm
Under St. Marks Theatre
East Village
3 bucks
I'm on the child's drum set.
Fireside presents: Too Hot To Handle Thursday Aug 26th
There are a few things in life that are SUPER HOT.
Kirk Cameron, Fedoras, and a BFF named BONER are.
so is hearing true life stories from hella funny people, about their own TOO HOT TO HANDLE experiences.
come out to BELLEVILLE LOUNGE
5th street and 5th avenue in Park Slope
8pm-ish the show starts
and the lineup is amazing.
hosted by ash + jen
featuring:
margot leitman
jim o'grady
heidi edsall
the show is free and the bar is full
Kirk Cameron, Fedoras, and a BFF named BONER are.
so is hearing true life stories from hella funny people, about their own TOO HOT TO HANDLE experiences.
come out to BELLEVILLE LOUNGE
5th street and 5th avenue in Park Slope
8pm-ish the show starts
and the lineup is amazing.
hosted by ash + jen
featuring:
margot leitman
jim o'grady
heidi edsall
the show is free and the bar is full
Margot's UCB class reunion tour! Thursday August 19th at 8:30pm - 10ish
finally the reunion we've all been waiting for. No, not the jackson 4 (is that too soon?!) and sadly not the much-anticipated 90210 movie featuring the original cast.
but finally all of us together in one room again, confessing feelings, facing the facts of our lives, laughing and crying and noticing patterns in our behavior that we had not known prior.
This show will feature short stories from margot and students from the "early years."
Bring your friends, lovers, colleagues, townspeople and/or people you want to hook up with.
reunited and it feels so gooooood
drink specials. legit menu. Plus, it's free!
but finally all of us together in one room again, confessing feelings, facing the facts of our lives, laughing and crying and noticing patterns in our behavior that we had not known prior.
This show will feature short stories from margot and students from the "early years."
Bring your friends, lovers, colleagues, townspeople and/or people you want to hook up with.
reunited and it feels so gooooood
drink specials. legit menu. Plus, it's free!
Laughs at Luca Lounge! Weds the 18th 7pm
hilarious comedy show hosted by HOTTIES!
Stand-up by Tom McCaffrey, Chelsea White, and Selena Coppock; Stories from Jenna Brister and Heidi Edsall; and sketch from Chris and Paul!
Plus $5 drink specials all night!
Luca Lounge 222 Avenue B btw 13th/ 14th Streets
Williamsburg International Film Festival Party!
at Brooklyn Bowl Tuesday May 11th
Join WILLiFEST for an amazing night of live music, drinks and mingling at one of Brooklyn's hottest venues - Brooklyn Bowl. The event is a fundraiser for the Open Space Alliance (OSA).
Performances by SPARDA DELEON, BIG DADDY PROJECT and Latin sensation NATALIA SEGURA.
Admission is free with a suggested $10.00 donation.
Come!!
It's going to be awesome!
7-11pm
open space alliance
Performances by SPARDA DELEON, BIG DADDY PROJECT and Latin sensation NATALIA SEGURA.
Admission is free with a suggested $10.00 donation.
Come!!
It's going to be awesome!
7-11pm
open space alliance
Ochi's Lounge (COMIX) Friday, April 23rd
I'm telling a story at Calvin Cato's friday night show at OCHI'S LOUNGE
14th Street and 9th Avenue
7:15pm
it's free, and RAD! The lineup is hella sweet
14th Street and 9th Avenue
7:15pm
it's free, and RAD! The lineup is hella sweet
Thursday APRIL 22nd 7:30pm
The Consulate! at The Creek Sunday May 9th
come see some regal improv with THE CONSULATE
8pm
FREE
at The Creek and the Cave (take the 7 from Manhattan, first stop in LIC)
8pm
FREE
at The Creek and the Cave (take the 7 from Manhattan, first stop in LIC)
The Moxie Observatory presents: Secrets and Lies
at the Parkside Lounge
(Houston & Attorney on the LES)
Saturday, May 24
2:45pm-4pm
Let's face it: Women are liars. That's why our April show, themed secrets and lies, is all babes! Come check out stories from:
Jenna Brister
Selena Coppock
Nicole Drespel
Malaika Gordon
Your hosts: Mary Traina & Lindsay Gebhart
Special guest: Deanna Michalopoulos
AND an interactive game with a special prize.
PLUS a completely original vocal performance inspired by Compton/"the streets"/hundred dollar bills y'all
(Houston & Attorney on the LES)
Saturday, May 24
2:45pm-4pm
Let's face it: Women are liars. That's why our April show, themed secrets and lies, is all babes! Come check out stories from:
Jenna Brister
Selena Coppock
Nicole Drespel
Malaika Gordon
Your hosts: Mary Traina & Lindsay Gebhart
Special guest: Deanna Michalopoulos
AND an interactive game with a special prize.
PLUS a completely original vocal performance inspired by Compton/"the streets"/hundred dollar bills y'all
Bicycles or Drugs Perch cafe Monday April 19
storytelling show!
from 8-10pm
Perch Cafe in Park Slope
5th ave in between 4th and 5th Streets
featuring:
Ellis Bahl
Kyle Depew
Abigail Murphy
Christopher Booth
Jenna Brister
Harrison Greenbaum
With host: Nisse Greenberg
There will be opportunities to share your own stories and there will be Bicycle or Drug themed drinks to imbibe. Come Enjoy!
from 8-10pm
Perch Cafe in Park Slope
5th ave in between 4th and 5th Streets
featuring:
Ellis Bahl
Kyle Depew
Abigail Murphy
Christopher Booth
Jenna Brister
Harrison Greenbaum
With host: Nisse Greenberg
There will be opportunities to share your own stories and there will be Bicycle or Drug themed drinks to imbibe. Come Enjoy!
Monday April 12th Two sweet shows!
"Telling a story slash spitting some truth at
Luca Lounge
222 Avenue B
hosted by hilarious ladies Selena Coppock and Giulia Rozzi
This show starts at 8pm in the LES
with FREE PIZZA and BEVERAGES
come out to this one, I'm going to share a never before revealed legend from the diary of jenna brister
then, power-walk with me over to the bowery, to maybe catch the m101 bus uptown a few stops to what can only be described as "Improvised Storytelling Mayhem Rock & Roll" and "Your Wildest Dreams and Your Worst Night Terrors".....
Luca Lounge
222 Avenue B
hosted by hilarious ladies Selena Coppock and Giulia Rozzi
This show starts at 8pm in the LES
with FREE PIZZA and BEVERAGES
come out to this one, I'm going to share a never before revealed legend from the diary of jenna brister
then, power-walk with me over to the bowery, to maybe catch the m101 bus uptown a few stops to what can only be described as "Improvised Storytelling Mayhem Rock & Roll" and "Your Wildest Dreams and Your Worst Night Terrors".....
then to Under St. Marks for THE BTK BAND 9pm Thurs 4.12.10
The BTK Band is NYC's hardest-drinking improvised storytelling rock band. Raconteurs regale the audience with true stories from their lives while music and lyrics are improvised to turn their stories into songs. As if Tom Waits and The Moth delivered a baby from the gaping maw of Chaos.
No joke. you want to come to this, because its going to be captain insano.
I'm telling a story with the band on MONDAY NIGHT, APRIL 12TH
9pm
under st marks
East Village
No joke. you want to come to this, because its going to be captain insano.
I'm telling a story with the band on MONDAY NIGHT, APRIL 12TH
9pm
under st marks
East Village
The Third Wheel. Thursday April 1st 7:30pm
standup. storytelling. shenanigans.
hosted by real-life comedy duo
Brendan + Jenna
at Belleville Lounge
on the corner of 5th Ave and 5th Street
Park Slope
7:30pm-9ish
featuring HILARIOUS comedians and storytellers !
Brendan + Jenna
at Belleville Lounge
on the corner of 5th Ave and 5th Street
Park Slope
7:30pm-9ish
featuring HILARIOUS comedians and storytellers !
I'm in the WOMEN IN COMEDY FESTIVAL in BOSTON!
Sunday. March 28th. 9pm at the ImprovBoston
if you are in boston (or have a car and love cruising) come to the WICF festival!
here is the link to my page for the show: Brister does Beantown
tickets are $7 bucks ($5 for scholars and the elderly)
so stoked!
here is the link to my page for the show: Brister does Beantown
tickets are $7 bucks ($5 for scholars and the elderly)
so stoked!
Fireside stories presents: Family Business
Thursday March 25th. Belleville Lounge. FREE.
The Consulate: at Variety Underground Thurs March 4th
The show is from 7-9pm
Parkside Lounge
317 E. Houston St.
F/V to 2nd Avenue
Free admission - 2 drink minimum
hosted by Sean and Shawn
www.varietyunderground.com
Parkside Lounge
317 E. Houston St.
F/V to 2nd Avenue
Free admission - 2 drink minimum
hosted by Sean and Shawn
www.varietyunderground.com
The Consulate: MARCH MADNESS 2 shows at THE PIT !
THURSDAY march 11th
9:30pm
MONDAY march 22nd
9:30pm
The PIT is at: 154 West 29th Street
(between 6th and 7th Aves)
9:30pm
MONDAY march 22nd
9:30pm
The PIT is at: 154 West 29th Street
(between 6th and 7th Aves)
The Living Room at Postmark Cafe 8pm
Friday night, February 12th.
326 6th Street
(between 4th & 5th aves)
Park Slope
(2nd & 4th Fridays at 8:00PM) FREE
livingroomcomedy.blogspot.com
hosted by Luke and Abbi (a real life married comedy duo!)
326 6th Street
(between 4th & 5th aves)
Park Slope
(2nd & 4th Fridays at 8:00PM) FREE
livingroomcomedy.blogspot.com
hosted by Luke and Abbi (a real life married comedy duo!)
The Moth GRANDSLAM Wednesday, January 27th
doors open at 6pm. STORIES start at 7:30pm
at the Highline Ballroom in NYC
431 West 16th Street (between 8th and 9th Aves)
check www.highlineballroom.com the tickets are on sale now!
the theme is UNCHARTED TERRITORY, and is sure to be amazing.
Solid lineup. Glorious venue. Moth glory.
Hosted by Dan Kennedy
431 West 16th Street (between 8th and 9th Aves)
check www.highlineballroom.com the tickets are on sale now!
the theme is UNCHARTED TERRITORY, and is sure to be amazing.
Solid lineup. Glorious venue. Moth glory.
Hosted by Dan Kennedy
The Consulate. Wednesday, January 6th
After a brief holiday hibernation, we are back on stage at THE TANK
354 West 45th Street
between 8th and 9th streets
show starts at 9:30pm
354 West 45th Street
between 8th and 9th streets
show starts at 9:30pm
The Consulate shows at The Creek
in mid-to-late November
Good news bears!!
If you live at The Creek in LIC, then this is your LUCKY DAY
We will be there on Thursday night Nov. 19th at 8pm to do a show with Jake Goldman's group
and YET AGAIN on Saturday night Nov. 21st at 7pm to bring it HARD
The Creek & The Cave, in Long Island City
10-93 Jackson Ave (7 train LOCAL to Vernon Jackson)
If you live at The Creek in LIC, then this is your LUCKY DAY
We will be there on Thursday night Nov. 19th at 8pm to do a show with Jake Goldman's group
and YET AGAIN on Saturday night Nov. 21st at 7pm to bring it HARD
The Creek & The Cave, in Long Island City
10-93 Jackson Ave (7 train LOCAL to Vernon Jackson)
Sideshow Goshko Wednesday Nov. 18th
Showtime is 7:30pm
Ochi's Lounge
aka Comix downstairs
353 West 14th Street (by 9th Avenue)
The host Leslie Goshko is HILARIOUS, and puts on a sweet lineup of comedians to tell true stories about our jacked up lives. let's talk about it.
her website:
http://www.ohmygoshko.com/
plus it's FREE! yessssss
Ochi's Lounge
aka Comix downstairs
353 West 14th Street (by 9th Avenue)
The host Leslie Goshko is HILARIOUS, and puts on a sweet lineup of comedians to tell true stories about our jacked up lives. let's talk about it.
her website:
http://www.ohmygoshko.com/
plus it's FREE! yessssss
UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE new team harold!
Tuesday, November 17th
at 6:30pm
5 bucks
at the UCB Theater
26th Street and 8th Ave
beast with two backs.
at 6:30pm
5 bucks
at the UCB Theater
26th Street and 8th Ave
beast with two backs.
Melanie Hamlett's HOBO SHOW Friday, Nov. 13th
I'm telling a story at it, and the lineup is awesome.
The show is at 8pm
The Creek & The Cave, in Long Island City
10-93 Jackson Ave (7 train LOCAL to Vernon Jackson)
check out www.melaniehamlett.com for details
but you can trust that the adventure, randomness
and being a nomad will be themes that prevail.
yesssssssssss
The Creek & The Cave, in Long Island City
10-93 Jackson Ave (7 train LOCAL to Vernon Jackson)
check out www.melaniehamlett.com for details
but you can trust that the adventure, randomness
and being a nomad will be themes that prevail.
yesssssssssss
The Consulate
improv show! as part of EmmaFest 2009
Friday, October 6th
from 10-midnightish
at The Grand Theatre at the Producers Club
358 West 44th Street
(between 8th and 9th Aves)
$1 suggested donation
from 10-midnightish
at The Grand Theatre at the Producers Club
358 West 44th Street
(between 8th and 9th Aves)
$1 suggested donation
True Tales from College
Wednesday, October 14th
7:30pm - 9ish
Hosted by Adam Wade + Jake Goldman
Ochi's Lounge
(at Comix)
353 West 14th Street Just east of 9th Avenue
New York, NY
Come hear true-life stories from hilarious people!
I'm going to tell one of my legends from living in rural Oregon for four years at Linfield College.
I love you, Vivian Bull.
Hosted by Adam Wade + Jake Goldman
Ochi's Lounge
(at Comix)
353 West 14th Street Just east of 9th Avenue
New York, NY
Come hear true-life stories from hilarious people!
I'm going to tell one of my legends from living in rural Oregon for four years at Linfield College.
I love you, Vivian Bull.
Fireside presents: The Haunting Hour
Hosted by me and Ashley Harrell
thursday, October 29th
11:15pm-12:15am
at Cafe Vivaldi
32 Jones Street (off Bleecker)
Greenwich Village
featuring stories from your favorites:
John Flynn
Giulia Rozzi
Nicole Drespel
Adam Wade
Becky Flaum
Melanie Hamlett
Come join us for a night of legends!
This is the first night of our monthly FREE storytelling show, come check it out and holler at firesidestoriesnyc@gmail.com with any questions.
Cafe Vivaldi has a full bar, amazing desserts, lots of vino, and a real working fireplace.
11:15pm-12:15am
at Cafe Vivaldi
32 Jones Street (off Bleecker)
Greenwich Village
featuring stories from your favorites:
John Flynn
Giulia Rozzi
Nicole Drespel
Adam Wade
Becky Flaum
Melanie Hamlett
Come join us for a night of legends!
This is the first night of our monthly FREE storytelling show, come check it out and holler at firesidestoriesnyc@gmail.com with any questions.
Cafe Vivaldi has a full bar, amazing desserts, lots of vino, and a real working fireplace.
The Consulate improv show
Sunday, October 18th
7pm
The Creek & The Cave, in Long Island City
10-93 Jackson Ave (7 train LOCAL to Vernon Jackson)
SHOW IS FREE! No drink minimum!
The Creek & The Cave, in Long Island City
10-93 Jackson Ave (7 train LOCAL to Vernon Jackson)
SHOW IS FREE! No drink minimum!
THE CONSULATE public appearances
at Gotham City Improv for some sort of tournament sitch
Gotham City Improv
48 West 21st Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY
friday, september 4th
friday, october 2nd
friday, october 9th
8:30pm - 9:30pm
if you wear a batman suit to this show I will personally buy you a sandwich. or buffalo wings. or whatever bats eat... fruit?!
EMAIL FOR RESERVATIONS: TheBracketImprov@gmail.com
48 West 21st Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY
friday, september 4th
friday, october 2nd
friday, october 9th
8:30pm - 9:30pm
if you wear a batman suit to this show I will personally buy you a sandwich. or buffalo wings. or whatever bats eat... fruit?!
EMAIL FOR RESERVATIONS: TheBracketImprov@gmail.com
STRIPPED STORIES
thursday, September 10th 9:30pm
upright citizens brigade theatre
come spend 9/11 eve laughing at real life mortifying stories from myself, hosts Margot Leitman and Guilia Rozzi (hilarious and lovely), and some other randoms. The show is always a blast -
Reserve tickets at www.ucbtheatre.com
check out their site at: www.strippedstories.com
Reserve tickets at www.ucbtheatre.com
check out their site at: www.strippedstories.com
THE CONSULATE Wednesday, September 2, 2009
word! the sweet improv group I'm in has a show at The Tank for their pilot season. This is our debut to the mass public. holler!
9:30pm - 11:30pm
The Tank:
354 West 45th Street New York, NY
ten bucks
9:30pm - 11:30pm
The Tank:
354 West 45th Street New York, NY
ten bucks
Improv class grad show Monday, May 27th
featuring the improv genius of charlie parker (pictured left) and 14 hilarious people in my class!
at UCB Theatre
26th st and 8th ave
6:30pm
5 bucks (cash money hoes)
Storytelling shows! AKA Seven minutes in heaven
Storytelling 201 class show
Saturday, April 25th
4:00-5:00pm
myself and 8 other humans each tell a story
(Mine is about my recent, naïve and freaky close-call with “making it” in show-business)
at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
26th street and 8th ave in Chelsea
5 bucks (cash flow)
1001 Nights: "First Times"
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
8:00-9:00pm
at:
The Creek & The Cave, in Long Island City
10-93 Jackson Ave (7 train LOCAL to Vernon Jackson)
SHOW IS FREE! No drink minimum!
COMIX new talent show tuesday, march 31tst at 7pm
<---this is from a karaoke rendition
of dr. evil's "just the two of us" that will sadly not be a part of this show. it will be JOKES ONLY. but this is the closest visual i have of me holding a microphone.
yes, i'm wearing an afghan shall. it was on lolo's couch, and it was freezing.
Comix
353 West 14th Street (just east of 9th ave)
to reserve tickets (so they're only 10 bucks and you have to namedrop me) call: (212) 524-2500
www.comixny.com
The Shits of our Lives friday, jan 30th 11pm
at upright citizens brigade theatre 26th st + 8th ave
5 bucks for a night of legendary poop stories
i'll be telling my most intense, recent and vengeful shit story
get tickets here: www.ucbtheatre.com
