Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-14
- @Auseklis The greatest bar on earth! Any good Lionshead puzzles? I can never figure them out. in reply to Auseklis #
- RT @amutepiggy This is the best Yahoo! Answers since "How is Babby formed"? http://bit.ly/9sSEFh #
- Where is the puppy, @FeekoBrothers? We might be better off with Josh and Fudgie. If they promised a puppy, they would DELIVER A PUPPY #
- Hey America, the @FeekoBrothers are broadcasting live at http://ustre.am/5QYh #
- @swampy52 I think if you're Stephen Colbert it's okay to be a Twanchor. Everyone else is just. rude. in reply to swampy52 #
- Feelin' darin? Tell a story at the RETURN OF THE RANT-O-WHEEL! Feelin' wimpy? Watch people tell a story at the RETURN OF THE RANT-O-WHEEL! #
- Second Stories return of the Rant-O-Wheel details here: http://bit.ly/9VAJeI #
- Second Stories Presents: RETURN OF THE RANT-O-WHEEL! Tues. March 9th, 7pm, at the Dive. http://bit.ly/c7o7vl #
- The good people at IT: Imprevolution Theatre are sampling their improv clases, and you're invited! Bill McLaughlin,… http://bit.ly/9sv90u #
- Turdles: like turtles, but crappy. #fb #
- Turdles: like turtles, but crappy. http://bit.ly/cfgMvK #
- Come to "Happy Everything Day" Saturday, March 20 from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am. Rookie Card is throwing a party- and… http://bit.ly/9uplef #
- @FeekoBrothers We're just sayin, you need to learn this mantra: "If it breathes or talks, punch holes in the box" in reply to FeekoBrothers #
- Thxxx 2 all hu came out 2 RANT-O-WHEEL. Celebr8ing nite of litURary comedy wit wurlds poorliest wri10 tweet. #
- @getstucked Hmmm. I think i am glad to know you exist, but I am afraid to click on any of your links. #
- One more reason to celebrate Happy Everything Day with us next week: we just officially got our new Board registered with the State! #
- Join Team Coco! http://teamcoco.com #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-07
- We're pretty excited to be working with Second Stories again. It's not often you get to work with a Local Sensation. http://bit.ly/aY7fOG #
- Today for breakfast I think I'll try Coffeeggs: The Coffee With Eggs! ™ #
- @CandiReigns Could be worse. You could have submitted a headshot for the role of Box Office Manager. I've seen it happen. in reply to CandiReigns #
- Is adrien brody a spare john cusack or is john cusack a spare adrien brody? #Discuss #
- @CandiReigns You should have seen the pictures she sent. Let's just say, first time i ever saw stripper boots in a HEAD shot. in reply to CandiReigns #
- Shout out to the talented dude who drew our background art. Like it? Visit http://bit.ly/9pdqFO. All hail HypnoSpiral Comics! #
- @CampWoods et al I thought youze was talking about Rush tickets. You know, for the band Rush? I blame @ChipChantry. in reply to CampWoods #
- I just found out that Noah's Ark is an allegory for God bein' real pissed off!!! Next on the list: find out what an allegory is. #
- Tweet and Retweet were both online. Tweet logged off. WHO WAS LEFT!?!? #
- @LydonTweets. Awesome! Also, every time I glance at your profile pic I think you've got a panda hat on. Thought you should know. #
- Congrats @ArdenTheatreCo on tonight's Opening! May I suggest that in this version, Romeo and Juliet move to Havertown and buy a Prius. #
- Need some help finding set/props/location for a Peter Pan shoot. Has to look like the Darling's nursery. Any tips are appreciated! #
- @Auseklis You rock. That's all. in reply to Auseklis #
- @ArdenTheatreCo Instead of Montagues vs Capulets, it's Romeo Casinos vs Juliet No-Casinos! in reply to ArdenTheatreCo #
- Nice article on the benefits of co-production: http://bit.ly/9KknmW. Via @kristenschier #
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Studies in the Sugar Ray Leonard Wind-Up Sucker Punch
So it turns out it’s not really appropriate to call that funny wind-y punch used by Sugar Ray Leonard a “sucker punch.” You know that punch, right internet? Like where he’s all waving and circling his right fist, and you’re all watching it so you don’t get punched in the face, and while you’re watching it go round and round and round, he socks you with the LEFT hand? Apparently, this is not a “sucker punch.” This is “good boxing.” Sorry, Sugar.
However, it is pretty funny to think of one of the greatest fighters of all time- a fighter so great even I have heard of him- using dirty tricks to get ahead. On that note, here are some other moves made famous by the legendary Sugar Ray:
1) Sugar Ray hands you a copy of the Wall Street Journal and says there is a really important op-ed article on the market collapse on page A3. You open the paper, get about 3 lines deep into a piece by Thomas Frank, and then BLAMMO! He punches you right in the face! Right through the paper!
2) You are changing in the locker room before the big fight. You open your locker and notice that there’s a mirror in there. You don’t remember putting it there, but figure you might as well check out your fine self before stepping into the ring. But looking into the mirror, you see- and you’ve never noticed this before- that your eyes reveal the childish terror deep inside you. You’ve tried so hard to pretend you weren’t afraid, playing the “big man on campus” (why else would you choose to pursue a boxing career?), but your eyes give it all away. Is everyone going to see this? you wonder. Is it true what they say about not running from your fears? Maybe it’s time to face up to my life. Call my Dad up, tell him I love him, even though I know he won’t say it ba–and then BLAMMO!!! Sugar Ray punches you in the back of the head, then takes his mirror out of your open locker.
3) Sugar Ray kills a baby deer and wears it like a suit. I think you can see where this is going.
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-28
- Alexis had a blast doin' #improv at @nccomedyarts while Kate stayed home and washed peanut butter blood out of costumes. #unfairweekend #
- New video up on the blog! Stand-up comedy by @JamesHesky: http://bit.ly/9IiQWF. Not safe for work. #
- Production meeting no. 2 for Rodgers and Hammerstein Are Dead. First item on the agenda: PANTS! #
- Combos and soup: a winning combo. #
- Move over, Prince! Here comes Pizza Rain, piiiizzzzzza rain. I only wanna see you scolded in the pizza rain! #
- Our 2nd phone call ever: a lady asking if she can take glass in her carry-on. I guess our no. is similar to the… http://bit.ly/avOg94 #
- Trying to make Twitter and Facebook makeout… #fb #
- Trying to make Twitter and Facebook makeout… http://bit.ly/cqagJc #
- WE MADE TWITTER AND FACE BOOK MAKE OUT!!!!! #fb #
- WE MADE TWITTER AND FACE BOOK MAKE OUT!!!!! http://bit.ly/asBUh5 #
- @LukeRobot If your teeth are bleeding, maybe you should be flossing! And stay away from the crepes! in reply to LukeRobot #
- Psssh! Are you still livin' in the ancient Sumerian city of Ur? #UrWack #
- Sigh. I don't think we'll ever be as hilarious as the descriptions for popular trending topics. #
- "Justin Bieber: The young Canadian R&B/pop singer has a lot of fans who like to tweet about him!" RT RT RT!!!! #
- Open Mic Sandwich TONIGHT! 8:30pm. Feat. @JamesHesky, @ChipChantry, and Steve Gerben. 1214 Sansom St, Phila PA. Free! #
- Open Mic Sandwich is tonight at 8pm, Fergie's Pub. Featuring 3 awesome stand-up comics, plus I heard rumor there… http://bit.ly/bEIB2d #
- OMS 2.0 was a smashing success. Who knew you could do improv at a stand-up open mic? http://bit.ly/cPH0jb #
- Next Open Mic Sandwich may just feature Mary Radzinski, H Foley, and Pat Barker. WHAAAAT http://bit.ly/dnHzr6 #
- Early bird tix for Rodgers and Hammerstein Are Dead now on sale: http://bit.ly/dBmxF8. Now through April 1, all tix are just $9.99! #
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James Hesky at Open Mic Sandwich – NSFW
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 Hesky – Open Mic Sandwich 1.27.10 from Philadelphia Joke Initiative on Vimeo.
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!
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-21
- 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 @ChipChantry http://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 #
- @timesyrsguys Yes, please do. Fake Andy Reid is something we can get behind- and in front of! in reply to timesyrsguys #
- Register early and save $20 on our Intro To Stand-Up Comedy class! http://bit.ly/cOKUYc Early registration ends 2/21. #
- @CandiReigns Sounds like somebody at WaWa mixed up the lines for Caramel Steamer and Awful Waffle in reply to CandiReigns #
- Help us @LukeRobot! We can't stop watching La Bionda: http://bit.ly/cZS9IW. And we still have your lamp. #
- @danstabb "improivsers." Sounds French. in reply to danstabb #
- New blog: What nonsense is Alexis Simpson talking about now? http://bit.ly/an35el #
- Wish we could see Leo Callahan perform #improv tonight at the Arts Parlor- 1170 S Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19146. 9pm. $5 #
- Early registration for Intro to Stand-Up Comedy ends tomorrow: http://bit.ly/dhyOih #
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Alexis Simpson: Triple Threat!
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.
HEADSHOT
RESUME
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-14
- Tonight! Premiering Ladies & Gentlemen, Philly's only improvised musical! Debuting at On Stage Philadelphia at Plays and Players, 7pm. $10 #
- @aaronhertzog We mean it, is this video online already? It should be. in reply to aaronhertzog #
- http://twitpic.com/129hle – In the space between veganism and inedia, @alyankovic "eats" the hell out of some soy flan. #
- @thisisRT Thanks for the mention. We love attention! We're so glad we're not in detention!! #rhymingmood #
- Last night's debut of Ladies & Gentleman was a smash hit! Congrats to L&G, Represented, Plays & Players, and all who helped w On Stage #
- Listening to our Rep Radio podcast. Favorite quote so far: PJI "will give you something good, but we will most certainly take your money." #
- Snow days are perfect for a) editing stand-up footage from Open Mic Sandwich and b) sweating profusely through your face and hands #
- Ladies and Gentlemen chat, improvise a song, on Episode 60 of the Rep Radio podcast: http://bit.ly/dhyOih #improv #
- @danstabb I think Funyuns is rock bottom. This is just a moderate cry for help. #
- RT @amutepiggy I bet we can get 1,000,000 people to gay marry this pickle – before Nickleback does #
- Just 26 hours until BEEF: the most hilarious feud since the Great Ann Landers vs. Dear Abby Mudfight of ‘73. #
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Thanks! Plus: A video!
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’.
Ladies and Gentlemen, presenting… Ladies and Gentlemen!
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.
