PHOEBE ROBINSON - The Huffington Post
SHATARA CURRY - NBC
TROY BYNUM - The Chris Rock Show
AMINAH IMANI - The Comic Strip Live
DAVE LESTER - Brooklyn Staple
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Black History Month Begins!
Come celebrate Black History month with some of New York City's excellent African-American comedians!
PHOEBE ROBINSON - The Huffington Post
SHATARA CURRY - NBC
TROY BYNUM - The Chris Rock Show
AMINAH IMANI - The Comic Strip Live
DAVE LESTER - Brooklyn Staple
PHOEBE ROBINSON - The Huffington Post
SHATARA CURRY - NBC
TROY BYNUM - The Chris Rock Show
AMINAH IMANI - The Comic Strip Live
DAVE LESTER - Brooklyn Staple
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Show 55: Big Changes
Photography by Aemiessence Fine Arts
With a wedding on the horizon for the co-producers, this show was about rolling with the big changes life brings us.
Host of Honor Dave Lester introduced the following lineup:
Brendan Fitzgibbons
Yannis Pappas
Luke Thayer
Elon James White
Mike Dobbins
With a sketch by Abbi Crutchfield and a special guest appearance by Erykah Badu with the news.
Abbi and Luke welcomed viewers to the fifty-fifth show and then Luke stepped aside to let Abbi work on her crowd work. It's still as uncomfortable as ever.
Past funniest Comedian of All Time winner and new father of twins Dave Lester took the stage and told us all why he loves Target.
Brendan Fitzgibbons talked about the country's big change and shared his thoughts on the Obama administration. Like how hot the First Lady is.
Abbi Crutchfield changed her M.O. and gave us her third installment of her Fake One-Woman Show, this time re-living the chilliness of office icebreakers.
Yannis Pappas made a big change by making his debut to the show! He gave an in-depth analysis of drug use the likes you might find in a Paul Haggis film starring Michael Douglas.
Luke Thayer took his turn and told us how he needs his space, especially now that he's about to get married.
Elon James White hates going to weddings and spent most of his set warning Luke. His big change is his diet, resulting in a more svelt, angry man.
Erykah Badu emerged from the shadows to give us the scoop on where she's been and what she's been badu-in.
Mike Dobbins treated us all to his particular brand of comedy, giving us the skinny on catty goats. The big change comes from the crowd as each member cracks up at different times.
Don't call it a comeback, the Hat of Chance elected Elon James White the Funniest Comedian of All Time! He can stay fresh and so clean with his new soap on a rope!
Wash up for our next show on April 10th! It's the only show for the entire month, so make sure to wish Luke and Abbi well as they get married at the end of April!
With a wedding on the horizon for the co-producers, this show was about rolling with the big changes life brings us.
Host of Honor Dave Lester introduced the following lineup:
Brendan Fitzgibbons
Yannis Pappas
Luke Thayer
Elon James White
Mike Dobbins
With a sketch by Abbi Crutchfield and a special guest appearance by Erykah Badu with the news.
Abbi and Luke welcomed viewers to the fifty-fifth show and then Luke stepped aside to let Abbi work on her crowd work. It's still as uncomfortable as ever.
Past funniest Comedian of All Time winner and new father of twins Dave Lester took the stage and told us all why he loves Target.
Brendan Fitzgibbons talked about the country's big change and shared his thoughts on the Obama administration. Like how hot the First Lady is.
Abbi Crutchfield changed her M.O. and gave us her third installment of her Fake One-Woman Show, this time re-living the chilliness of office icebreakers.
Yannis Pappas made a big change by making his debut to the show! He gave an in-depth analysis of drug use the likes you might find in a Paul Haggis film starring Michael Douglas.
Luke Thayer took his turn and told us how he needs his space, especially now that he's about to get married.
Elon James White hates going to weddings and spent most of his set warning Luke. His big change is his diet, resulting in a more svelt, angry man.
Erykah Badu emerged from the shadows to give us the scoop on where she's been and what she's been badu-in.
Mike Dobbins treated us all to his particular brand of comedy, giving us the skinny on catty goats. The big change comes from the crowd as each member cracks up at different times.
Don't call it a comeback, the Hat of Chance elected Elon James White the Funniest Comedian of All Time! He can stay fresh and so clean with his new soap on a rope!
Wash up for our next show on April 10th! It's the only show for the entire month, so make sure to wish Luke and Abbi well as they get married at the end of April!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Show 46: You're Not From Around Here, Are You?
Photography by Aemiessence Fine Arts not available for this show.
Our first show in October brought out the freaks! That is, the non-New Yorkers. The theme of being a transplant magically developed throughout the evening's performance. So get your dry ice and a cooler ready to read all about it! Transplant imagery...no good?
Host of Honor Nick Cobb introduced the following lineup:
Jared Logan
Jennifer Grant
Abbi Crutchfield
Dave Lester
a character by Harry Terjanian
With a special guest appearance by Harry Woodard and a special photo presentation by Abbi and Luke.
Abbi and Luke welcomed viewers to the forty-sixth show and revealed, during these politically saturated times, that they are split on who they want to be President. If only for the elected Vice President that either will be able to portray in later show episodes.
In addition to the producers being from Indiana, the hand-picked host of the evening Nick Cobb is from Tennessee.
He ruminated over the inadequecy of his friend's job-hunting skills. Don't we all? If not, that makes you the friend.
Jared Logan is also from the Midwest, albeit trendy Chicago, Illinois.
He explored a new take on old Christian practices. It was enough to make Kirk Cameron blush.
You just can't keep them from talking about it, Abbi and Luke returned to the stage to discuss their relationship.
This time with regard to their engagement photos and more importantly, the embarrassing photos of other recently engaged folks.
Jennifer Grant may be from Canada
but she still knows how to drink and date and regret it like an NYU student.
Don't bother him with news of Sarah Palin, it's the Alaska-accented Harry Woodard making his debut on the show.
He came to share his take on the current events and address but not explain the bolts in his neck. (Dramatization of actual character. Although we wouldn't put it past this guy having a bolt in the neck.)
Abbi Crutchfield strutted proudly around the stage while joking to show she had mastered the art of walking in stilettos without falling. We all remember how dangerous stiletto heels can be.
Dave Lester traveled from far and wide to talk about...wait a minute! He didn't travel. He's from here!
Okay, we snuck in one Brooklynite. But who else is going to teach us how to raise our kids? Everyone else we know uses time outs. Dave uses straight up revenge.
Hailing from...we don't know, but we'll guess Hilarioustown, Harry Terjanian
celebrated his debut on our show with a glimpse inside the mind of the man behind the marshmallow mouth.
As he told haunting tales of celebrities past, the combo of gummybears, mayonnaise and corn chips never made so much sense.
Too bad foreigners, the Hat of Chance favored locals tonight! Dave Lester became the evening's Funniest Comedian of All Time, winning the same life-size doll that was featured in our Living Room video "Doll-itis".
He's sure to have plenty of nightmares with that in his house.
Speaking of which, get your goblin and ghoul costumes ready! Our 3rd Annual Halloween-Scareavaganza on October 10th is not to be missed!
Prize for the best costume!
Photo credits:
thewvsr.com
afp.google.com
comedytennessee.com
comedycentral.com
funnybusiness.ca
iron-horse.us
blog.nj.com
stevegiralt.com
sphradio.com
entimg.msn.com
Our first show in October brought out the freaks! That is, the non-New Yorkers. The theme of being a transplant magically developed throughout the evening's performance. So get your dry ice and a cooler ready to read all about it! Transplant imagery...no good?
Host of Honor Nick Cobb introduced the following lineup:
Jared Logan
Jennifer Grant
Abbi Crutchfield
Dave Lester
a character by Harry Terjanian
With a special guest appearance by Harry Woodard and a special photo presentation by Abbi and Luke.
Abbi and Luke welcomed viewers to the forty-sixth show and revealed, during these politically saturated times, that they are split on who they want to be President. If only for the elected Vice President that either will be able to portray in later show episodes.
In addition to the producers being from Indiana, the hand-picked host of the evening Nick Cobb is from Tennessee.
He ruminated over the inadequecy of his friend's job-hunting skills. Don't we all? If not, that makes you the friend.
Jared Logan is also from the Midwest, albeit trendy Chicago, Illinois.
He explored a new take on old Christian practices. It was enough to make Kirk Cameron blush.
You just can't keep them from talking about it, Abbi and Luke returned to the stage to discuss their relationship.
This time with regard to their engagement photos and more importantly, the embarrassing photos of other recently engaged folks.
Jennifer Grant may be from Canada
but she still knows how to drink and date and regret it like an NYU student.
Don't bother him with news of Sarah Palin, it's the Alaska-accented Harry Woodard making his debut on the show.
He came to share his take on the current events and address but not explain the bolts in his neck. (Dramatization of actual character. Although we wouldn't put it past this guy having a bolt in the neck.)
Abbi Crutchfield strutted proudly around the stage while joking to show she had mastered the art of walking in stilettos without falling. We all remember how dangerous stiletto heels can be.
Dave Lester traveled from far and wide to talk about...wait a minute! He didn't travel. He's from here!
Okay, we snuck in one Brooklynite. But who else is going to teach us how to raise our kids? Everyone else we know uses time outs. Dave uses straight up revenge.
Hailing from...we don't know, but we'll guess Hilarioustown, Harry Terjanian
celebrated his debut on our show with a glimpse inside the mind of the man behind the marshmallow mouth.
As he told haunting tales of celebrities past, the combo of gummybears, mayonnaise and corn chips never made so much sense.
Too bad foreigners, the Hat of Chance favored locals tonight! Dave Lester became the evening's Funniest Comedian of All Time, winning the same life-size doll that was featured in our Living Room video "Doll-itis".
He's sure to have plenty of nightmares with that in his house.
Speaking of which, get your goblin and ghoul costumes ready! Our 3rd Annual Halloween-Scareavaganza on October 10th is not to be missed!
Prize for the best costume!
Photo credits:
thewvsr.com
afp.google.com
comedytennessee.com
comedycentral.com
funnybusiness.ca
iron-horse.us
blog.nj.com
stevegiralt.com
sphradio.com
entimg.msn.com
Friday, January 11, 2008
Show 32: New Beginnings
Photography by Aemiessence Fine Arts
It's a new year, Baby! Our first show celebrating 2008 brought performers who were new to the room and some old favorites. Dave Lester hosted this fresh-tastic lineup:
Abbi Crutchfield
Reese Waters
Becky Ciletti
Rob O'Reilly
with a sketch by The Straight Men
and special guest Otis Perlman the Dixiecrat and news by Ricky Labit.
Dave Lester kicked off the show by sharing some Brooklyn love.
Abbi Crutchfield wore a black and white shirt in solidarity with her ancestors (both sides).
Did someone beat Dave up in the green room and rob him of his gear? No! He CHOSE to return in socks and a bathrobe because that's how dedicated he is to the Living Room ambiance! Why didn't we think of that?
Reese Waters anticipated Black History Month by dismantling stereotypes while cracking up the crowd.
Luke Thayer brought his gut out as Ricky Labit, an American who recently made headlines for getting kicked out of an all-you-can-eat restaurant. He defended his position by darting in and out like a mongoose and showed us his fast, viper-like techniques. Then he rattled off some news stories. And made hissing sounds before he left.
The Straight Men delivered a splendid bebop performance that unraveled into a violent and angry exchange, and then blossomed into a moving family reunion. You WISH your dysfunction was so well choreographed.
Becky Ciletti brought more wit than a Whitman's Sampler box of chocolates.
Luke returned, this time as Otis Perlman, an old Dixiecrat who was torn between voting for Obama and following his gut to discriminate.
Rob O'Reilly graced the stage once more with his own stand-up set and wowed the gals with his tales of suave hipsterosity. The gals with glasses and kitten heels.
The Funniest Comedian of All Time was none other than Becky Ciletti! She'll never have to shout to get attention again now that she has this eye-catching, flashy, fake zebra handbag. This bag lady's got style!
Hey Stud, come back and take a gander at our next set of stars performing on January 25th!
It's a new year, Baby! Our first show celebrating 2008 brought performers who were new to the room and some old favorites. Dave Lester hosted this fresh-tastic lineup:
Abbi Crutchfield
Reese Waters
Becky Ciletti
Rob O'Reilly
with a sketch by The Straight Men
and special guest Otis Perlman the Dixiecrat and news by Ricky Labit.
Dave Lester kicked off the show by sharing some Brooklyn love.
Abbi Crutchfield wore a black and white shirt in solidarity with her ancestors (both sides).
Did someone beat Dave up in the green room and rob him of his gear? No! He CHOSE to return in socks and a bathrobe because that's how dedicated he is to the Living Room ambiance! Why didn't we think of that?
Reese Waters anticipated Black History Month by dismantling stereotypes while cracking up the crowd.
Luke Thayer brought his gut out as Ricky Labit, an American who recently made headlines for getting kicked out of an all-you-can-eat restaurant. He defended his position by darting in and out like a mongoose and showed us his fast, viper-like techniques. Then he rattled off some news stories. And made hissing sounds before he left.
The Straight Men delivered a splendid bebop performance that unraveled into a violent and angry exchange, and then blossomed into a moving family reunion. You WISH your dysfunction was so well choreographed.
Becky Ciletti brought more wit than a Whitman's Sampler box of chocolates.
Luke returned, this time as Otis Perlman, an old Dixiecrat who was torn between voting for Obama and following his gut to discriminate.
Rob O'Reilly graced the stage once more with his own stand-up set and wowed the gals with his tales of suave hipsterosity. The gals with glasses and kitten heels.
The Funniest Comedian of All Time was none other than Becky Ciletti! She'll never have to shout to get attention again now that she has this eye-catching, flashy, fake zebra handbag. This bag lady's got style!
Hey Stud, come back and take a gander at our next set of stars performing on January 25th!
Friday, October 26, 2007
Show 29: The 2nd Annual Halloween Scare-avaganza!
Photography by Aemiessence Fine Arts
It was a dark and stormy night! Nine comedians got together and decided to SCARE up some fun…a HARROWING feat which proved to be a HOWLing good time (you can’t stop the hallopuns from coming. Don’t fight it).
We did our best to raid the dollar store, but when it’s last minute, the midnight forest becomes a foot of black, plastic foliage. Your sticky webs of despair become a wall hanging of sparkly yarn, and instead of Vincent Price’s corpse as a host, you get Elon James White. In some parts of Brooklyn he is known as menacing.
Abbi dressed as a Cabbage Patch and Luke as John McEnroe circa 1984.
Scary sounds played before the performance of each of these evil spirits:
Alex Grubard
Dave Lester
Jay Bois
Luke Thayer
Helen Hong and
Keith Alberstadt
With special guest appearances by Neil Charles, Crystal Valentino and Betty the Cat Lady
Summoning the powers of a diabolical wizard, Elon James White referred to his hosting note cards as “the magical pile”. He lamented the travails that must befall a cab driver.
Alex Grubard introduced his costume as “casual Mormon”. Check for it in catalogues this winter!
Dave Lester warned patrons of the growing crime scene in the wealthier parts of NewYork. Whole Foods buyer beware!
The freaks come out at night. In a segment the Living Room hasn’t seen since Valentine’s Day, Crystal Valentino returned with “Y’all Feel Me”, sharing her insights into perfume, candy corn and monster movies. She introduced her brother Trevor, and together they confused the audience with their inane albeit serious ponderings.
Elon James White took the stage to give a full set and commiserate about clueless co-workers.
Jay Bois made his Living Room debut and had the room laughing while he reminisced about Halloween costume shortcomings.
When it was announced that the news would be delivered by Cat Woman, thought bubbles of black leather bloomed over heads. They were instantly popped as Betty the Cat Lady strolled in and told the current events as she reads them to Miss A-Peebers and Senor Don Gato each night.
Luke Thayer’s McEnroe impression was flawed for lack of swearing...
but his solid jokes about the costume made up for it. Many references to exposed Jimmy Johns.
Helen Hong also played the room for her first time and gave us a good (and memorable) reason to buy her makeup this year.
A recovering Keith Alberstadt hobbled in with broken leg bones because he’s a fighter.
He didn’t take his crutches to the stage but he made plenty of jokes about them. Maybe the Hat of Chance felt sympathetic and for that reason selected Keith as a winner (for a record third time)!
He sent Alex Grubard on his behalf to receive the award, and Luke decided Alex was the REAL champion. Come on, he couldn’t hop ten feet across the room?! Luke is tough but fair.
Then we had a contest for the best costume which resulted in a pirate-off!
Luke couldn't handle the pressure and chose a doctor instead.
Okay so Luke's not fair.
See you and your Native American heritage for Thanksgiving celebrations on November 9th!
It was a dark and stormy night! Nine comedians got together and decided to SCARE up some fun…a HARROWING feat which proved to be a HOWLing good time (you can’t stop the hallopuns from coming. Don’t fight it).
We did our best to raid the dollar store, but when it’s last minute, the midnight forest becomes a foot of black, plastic foliage. Your sticky webs of despair become a wall hanging of sparkly yarn, and instead of Vincent Price’s corpse as a host, you get Elon James White. In some parts of Brooklyn he is known as menacing.
Abbi dressed as a Cabbage Patch and Luke as John McEnroe circa 1984.
Scary sounds played before the performance of each of these evil spirits:
Alex Grubard
Dave Lester
Jay Bois
Luke Thayer
Helen Hong and
Keith Alberstadt
With special guest appearances by Neil Charles, Crystal Valentino and Betty the Cat Lady
Summoning the powers of a diabolical wizard, Elon James White referred to his hosting note cards as “the magical pile”. He lamented the travails that must befall a cab driver.
Alex Grubard introduced his costume as “casual Mormon”. Check for it in catalogues this winter!
Dave Lester warned patrons of the growing crime scene in the wealthier parts of NewYork. Whole Foods buyer beware!
The freaks come out at night. In a segment the Living Room hasn’t seen since Valentine’s Day, Crystal Valentino returned with “Y’all Feel Me”, sharing her insights into perfume, candy corn and monster movies. She introduced her brother Trevor, and together they confused the audience with their inane albeit serious ponderings.
Elon James White took the stage to give a full set and commiserate about clueless co-workers.
Jay Bois made his Living Room debut and had the room laughing while he reminisced about Halloween costume shortcomings.
When it was announced that the news would be delivered by Cat Woman, thought bubbles of black leather bloomed over heads. They were instantly popped as Betty the Cat Lady strolled in and told the current events as she reads them to Miss A-Peebers and Senor Don Gato each night.
Luke Thayer’s McEnroe impression was flawed for lack of swearing...
Aw COME ON!! Don't give me that @#$%$#@! He looked JUST like me!!
but his solid jokes about the costume made up for it. Many references to exposed Jimmy Johns.
Helen Hong also played the room for her first time and gave us a good (and memorable) reason to buy her makeup this year.
A recovering Keith Alberstadt hobbled in with broken leg bones because he’s a fighter.
He didn’t take his crutches to the stage but he made plenty of jokes about them. Maybe the Hat of Chance felt sympathetic and for that reason selected Keith as a winner (for a record third time)!
He sent Alex Grubard on his behalf to receive the award, and Luke decided Alex was the REAL champion. Come on, he couldn’t hop ten feet across the room?! Luke is tough but fair.
Then we had a contest for the best costume which resulted in a pirate-off!
Luke couldn't handle the pressure and chose a doctor instead.
Okay so Luke's not fair.
See you and your Native American heritage for Thanksgiving celebrations on November 9th!
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