Show 13: A Very Living Room Christmas

You could have been stuck at an airport on your way home for the holiday, but instead, you chose to come out to see the Living Room show! Thanks to those who came in from the cold to watch the tremendous talent of:
Chad Weiss
Jeff Sussman and
John F. O’Donnell.

Luke warmed up the crowd and taught us the real meaning of Christmas by reading from the Good Book. Unfortunately the book was upside down, the story was wrong, and Luke revealed that he can’t read.

But the clouds parted and the heavens shined down on Chad Weiss and his fiancée guaranteeing one of his most blessed performances.

The show was interrupted several times by Rudolph the Entrepreneurial Reindeer. He offered cookies, then newspapers, and finally his musical talents in order to bring the subway to Postmark.

Celebrity Sighting: singing sensation Aubrey Hart came down to sweeten his coffee and laugh the night away!

Jeff Sussman kept it crack-a-lackin’ with old school goodness and new school crowd work.

Connecticut homemaker and future Soccer Mom Mrs. Marsha Peterson was in town visiting her sister for the holiday. With a butternut squash in the oven, she took a moment to stop by and read the news. Maybe next time she’ll read it aloud.

John F. O’Donnell riffed with pregnant audience members and then played joke doctor to heal the room and the world.

It was enough to earn him the title of Funniest Comedian of All Time where he took home the stocking stuffers of expired coupons and a set of red noses (or envelope seals, if his cards aren’t sent out yet)!

This lucky fellow won the audience prize for knowing the answer to our trivia about Rocky Balboa, a.k.a. the best film you’ll see this winter.

Be nice not naughty and come to the first show of the new year on January 12th!

Show 12: You Are What You Eat

What a fantastic show we had! The audience was treated to an hour of edible imagery from references to Hostess Snoballs to Shower Coffee to tainted Taco Bell. Afterwards, Renaissance Man Chris Serico drew this homage on a restaurant paper tablecloth to commemorate the theme.

Comedian Jason Roberts held hands with his lady at a cozy table in anticipation of one amazing lineup:

Carolyn Castiglia,

Dan Frigolette,

Jacqueline Novak, and

Joe Larson!

Brendan Fitzgibbons kicked off this show with his book of wisdom and a fool proof plan for a pain-free breakup.

Carolyn Castiglia brought breast cancer awareness to a new level in head-to-toe pink, but it was her news headlines that kept us informed and giggling.

Behind the scenes exclusive: These are the very notes that crafted Dan Frigolette's tell-all set. A stand-up is a writer first!

Clay Aiken picked up where Carolyn left off and offered his rendition of today's current events. He even treated the coffee shop to some superb a capella!


Luke took the mic to speak his mind on what he really knows about...and what he doesn't. And weiners.






Cat-comedian hybrid Jacqueline Novak purred her mind during an impromptu segment of hilarious riffing.

Celebrity sighting! You've seen him on soaps, but actor Jason Peterson holds back no fake tears tonight as he unwinds for a night of loose laughter.

Faithful Taco Bell employee Yolanda Riley swings by to clear her employer's name, dance a little and resist the temptation of a cinnamon twist.

Joe Larson masterfully closes the show but not before sampling a drink from one nearby audience member! It's tight like that at the Living Room. Backwash happens.

But success only happens to one talented artist, and this evening, for her SECOND time, Jacqueline Novak took home the title of Funniest Comedian of All Time! Jason followed suit by answering a trivia question and won Nickelodeon's Scene It! It took a whole box of Trix, but seeing the smile on his face made it all worth it.

Put on your jingle bells, and come back December 22nd to hear the holiday hijinx at the Living Room Christmas Special!

Show 11: The Packed House

There was standing room only at Postmark Cafe this time around!


Comedian Brendan Fitzgibbons applied his pre-show Chapstik because cracked lips can make or break a set. He read excerpts from George W. Bush's diary to warm up the crowd and prepare them for the stylings of:

Kevin Murphy
Jen Dziura
Carla Rhodes and
Keith Alberstadt

Kevin Murphy brought Boston to the shop and reminded us the importance of carefully naming a baby.
Then Sister Jen Dziura made a mini stage out of the coffee table and preached to the congregation!
Abbi wore eye shadow to class up the joint and taught the value of trying before you buy.

From the page to the stage, George Bush shared What's New In The News as only he can.

Classic Vaudevillian team Carla Rhodes and Keith Richards shared their wisdom, but only one of them knows how to tap dance.
Abbi and Luke stopped the show to settle a long-standing bet over whose grandmother is funnier. Let's just say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree's original apple.


Keith Alberstadt closed the show with his tales from the road--the Middle Eastern road--and became the night's recipient of the Funniest Comedian of All Time award. This Bruce Roberts album has a song called Starmaker.
You're welcome, Keith!

We gave a comedy trivia question to the audience, and this lucky gentleman answered quickly and correctly. He came for the hilarity but stayed for the Lilac soaps and Juniper Breeze hand lotion. No show for Thanksgiving Weekend, but we'll see you December 8th!

Show 10: The Halloween Scare-avaganza!

I'm Condoleezza Rice, and I approve this message.

To begin a Scare-avaganza, you must have the right ambiance.



Creepy pumpkins (because what's creepier than a harelip?), some cobwebs, and a crowd of masked strangers ready to have a great time!





The comics that made everyone howl with laughter:
Wes Connely
Carolyn Castiglia
Ari Voukydis and
Darryl Purvis



Brendan Fitzgibbons kicked off the night and introduced Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice who, in turn, introduced her back woods sister, Condosleazza.

Abbi exorcised her inner politician and came on stage as herself to host a night of wicked fun. Wes Connely had his first performance on (but not his first visit! to) the show, and dropped it like it was hot.



Then Rocky came out to tell us the news and not to be a crumb-bum.



Carolyn graced the stage for a second time with her publicist Asa, and cleverly parodied pop tunes without sounding White and Nerdy.




UCB representative Ari Voukydis brought a bag of tricks mixing the political and the Halloween-specific. Check him out and vote for his new Jib Jab clip "Small World" directed by John Landis (Thriller, Three Amigos)! There is no shortage of ghosts at the Scare-avaganza,



and deceased artist Bob Ross came back from the grave to offer better therapy than Dr. Phil's son.

Canadian Darryl Purvis bragged about life in L.A. because he's such a big shot and closed out the show for us.



Best Costume prize would have gone to Abbi's sister since she's the only one who dressed up. But nepotism is frowned upon in the workplace, so the audience prize went to whoever guessed the winner of the F-CAT award.



This young lady got a trick instead of a treat and went home with a healthy bag of celery-flavored Crispy Delites!



She accurately presumed that the winner would be Darryl Purvis! In the bewitching spirit of rituals, he took home a book of spells by Aveda.




P.W. Herman from the film about Pee-Wee's Big Adventure stopped by to say good night. If you're a loner, Dotty, a REBEL, then tune in November 10th for even more fun!