We’re 6 days away from kicking off our first stand-up comedy class, and we’re less than 3 days from round 2 of our monthly open mic hybrid “Open Mic Sandwich”. We might as well officially start calling this PJI Stand-Up Week. Quick, somebody call Mayor Nutter! And somebody else- make a flashy button! It isn’t official until we’re all wearing a flashy button.
Performing at this month’s OMS are Chip Chantry, Steve Gerben, and James Hesky. Below is aquick clip of Hesky performing at January’s OMS. Warning: video is Not Safe For Work (language).
Pittsburgh native and South Philly resident James Hesky is a regular in the Philadelphia open-mic circuit and can usually be seen four or five nights a week at clubs like the Laff House, Raven Lounge, and TriTone. Growing up the son of two psychologists taught James to diagnose exactly how screwed up he really is. This undesirable talent leads him to use a fair amount of self deprecating humor that makes the audience laugh but feel guilty at the same time.
Warning: NSFW! Watch with headphones, or if your employer is very particular, wait until you get home.
James will be performing a full set at Open Mic Sandwich this Wednesday, February 24th, 2010.
Show begins 8:30pm and continues until 11:30 or so. Stop by any time! There’s never a cover.
Upstairs at Fergie’s Pub, 1214 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
FREE!
We have a winner! MC White chocolatE and crew gave it their all, but MC Charles Rosen took home the BEEF crown! #
Aint you never wanted to learn stand-up comedy? Take our class with pro comics Steve Gerben and @ChipChantryhttp://bit.ly/cOKUYc#
If I had a posse, and we were awesome, we'd probably name ourselves POSSUM #
Nice article on modern dating etiquette by hilarious Philadelphian Liz Scott: http://bit.ly/bzOBki#
@timesyrsguys How much does it cost to book Fake Andy Reid for various public appearances? Crappy parades, demeaning ribbon cuttings, etc #
@improvgames Good question. I think I usually write longform. But I don't care. Improivser vs improver- that's the battle I fight! in reply to improvgames#
Of course, I'm more likely to win the battle if I spell "improviser" right #
As Producing Artistic Director/Superman, I wear many hats. One of those hats is of course, Producing. Another hat would be Artistic Director. Of course, sometimes there comes a time to take my PJI hats “OFF!” and put on a couple of other hats- those hats that constitute your classic “Triple Threat.”
February of two-thousand ten is just such a time for taking HATS! off. In the interest of promoting my abilities to the greater Philadelphia community, I’m posting my headshot and resume! But watch out, Philadelphia theatre! I’ve already sent hard copies of these bad boys to both the Arden Theatre Company and 1812 Productions! I’m no fortune teller (one can only wear so many hats!!!!) but I’m pretty sure that once those envelopes get opened I will be the hottest ticket on Broad Street (Look out, Ben Dibble)! I say play it safe: book now, or forever hold your peace.
We’ve said it already, but how about three more cheers for Kelly Jennings, Karen Getz, CUBED, The N Crowd, The Real Housewives of Philadelphia, Rare Bird Show, m@&, ComedySportz’s Improvised Shakespeare, Leo Callahan, Hello Laser, Chip Chantry, and the good folks at the Latvian Society?
We’d also like to thank our generous sponsors, as well as everyone who came out to see all the shows that were part of Cecily and Gwendolyn’s Fantastical Balloon Ride. Your support means so much to us. We can’t do it without you!
Now presenting, for your amusement: A video! Cecily and Gwendolyn filmed this one evening in the laboratory. They had access to two Philadelphia subjects, “Joe” and “Kristen”, who were willing to participate as long as they remained off-camera. Hey, Leonard Cohen- if you’re watching, we’d loooooove to see some medical terminology on the next album. Just sayin’.
If you’re the type of dude that follows our Facebook, Tweet machine, or the general buzz of the internet rumor mill, you may have already heard about the upcoming project Rodgers and Hammerstein Are Dead. If you’re particularly “with it”, you may already know that the piece is created and performed by Ladies and Gentlemen. But if you didn’t make it out to Monday’s On Stage Philadelphia at Plays & Players, where L&G made their smash debut, then you probably have no idea who they are! YIKES!
Curiosity is a signpost of great intelligence, and you, dear reader, are obviously one smart cookie. For you, we’ll answer the eternal question: who in the seam hall are these Ladies and Gentlemen?!?
First, a general blurb: Ladies and Gentlemen is Philadelphia’s newest musical improv group. These talented performers take a single audience suggestion and turn it into a fully-formed, Broadway-style musical. Every note, every word, every kickline is made up on the spot. Comprised of some of Philadelphia’s finest improvisors, Ladies and Gentlemen looks to take Broad Street by storm with its blend of toe-tapping melodies and improvised comedy.
The Ladies and Gentlemen are directed by Jason Stockdale. The musical director is the insanely talented Joe Gribbin.
The Cast:
Kennedy Allen
Olivia Brubaker
Apple Milkshake
Joe Sabatino
Kristen Schier
Alexis Simpson
Kelly Vrooman
Alan Williams
Want more? Keep checking the Listen to the Ladies and Gentlemen on Episode 60 of the Rep Radio podcast here. Episode 60 also features the Movement Brigade and the Philly Contact Collective.
