The way he blends the music with his life story is amazing, even going so far as to synchronize the beat of his dialog around the lyrics, guitar licks, and breaks in the songs. The piece really pays homage to the brilliance of the Beatles and as such is by far the most reverent piece of work I’ve ever heard.

Listen to it now at:
http://cdn2.libsyn.com/willfranken/sidetwoofabbeyroad.mp3

Zach Galifianakis is hosting a party for New York magazine. It’s an Indie Rock Trivia night and the winning team gets a $500 prize. (The second and third place prizes aren’t too shabby either!)

Les Savy Fav is playing a full set of music after the games, and it’s sure to be a wild night of comedy and music.

Tickets are only available at http://www.nymag.com/nyxny

Enjoy!

This blog will bring you the newest news, in a twisted way. The main idea is to put the news from actual newssites in a more funny, twisted and fictional light. The amount of lies will vary from one newsitem to another, but a rule of thumb is to never take anything too seriously.

A quote, informing about my new blog. It’s a pretty new idea of mine, and I don’t know what it will turn into, but if it sounds interesting, help advertising, and writing.
I’ll need a few more people to write funny news at the blog, so feel free to apply (info can be found at the site!)

The url is as follows:

http://cannedlaughternews.blogspot.com

:)

Invention Comedy Series EP 1 The Huge Cartography Book Author

Ninety-six comics will be selected to compete in the contest preliminaries (September 14th-20th) in various venues in Boston’s Theater District. The finals of the Contest will be held on September 20th at the Cutler Majestic Theater where eight of the top emerging talents will compete in front of talent scouts, managers and booking agents, as well as comedy fans.

The majority of spots are booked by tape submissions.

To apply for the contest please submit:
- DVD or VHS of a performance, up to 6 minutes long
- Bio/Headshots
- a check or money order for $35 US made out to
“The Boston Comedy Festival”
or
sign up for the BCF/Supersonic Sonicbids Combo Package
Package includes an automatic submission and a 3-month Supersonic Sonicbids subscription. click here

All entries must be postmarked by June 2nd, 2008.
Entries will not be considered if they are received later than this date
or do not include the required entry fee. Sorry, no exceptions.

Entries will not be returned.

No comedian will be accepted for the festival until after the closing deadline has passed and all entries have been considered.

Submissions should be mailed to:
The Boston Comedy & Movie Festival
119 Braintree Street Suite 319
Allston, MA 02134

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5bkeg_last-comic-standing-cold-open_shortfilms

Sign up for classes at http://www.snubfest.com/classes.html

2008 CLASSES ANNOUNCED

Endless Characters
Saturday June 7 10am-Noon Location Chemically Imbalanced Theater
Learn how to draw from an endless supply of vibrant characters, rather than just your stock five. Characters can be created immediately, without relying on clich?+ stereotypes or lengthy explanations. It’s about simple choices, perception, and commitment. Throw away that fallback Jamaican pot-smoker and be inspired!

INSTRUCTOR:
Joseph Kyle Rogan began improvising professionally in 1996, when he founded Knock Your Socks Off Improvised Productions (KYSOff) in Salt Lake City, Utah. Since that time, he has travelled throughout North America performing, studying, teaching, and directing improvisational theatre. He is most well known as the first half of the international touring long form improv duo JoKyR and Jesster. 




$40
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Your Show, Your Ensemble and You
Saturday June 7 10:00am-Noon Location Chemically Imbalanced Theater
This class will focus on the marketing materials you need to help your Ensemble get to the next level, Your Show get to the next level, and for you to get to the next level. Taught by an expert in the all three. Shaun has not only brought her improv group national exposure she has opened doors for her group and herself to be scouted by Television Executives, Casting Directors, and Talent Agents. Her improv group Oui Be Negroes has performed along side with Woody Harlson and Robin Williams because of Shaun’s amazing marketing techniques.

INSTRUCTOR:
Shaun Landry is the Artistic Director of Oui Be Negroes. She is founder of The San Francisco Improv Alliance and producer of The San Francisco Improv Festival. Other credits include The National Touring Company of the Second City , The Second City Children’s Theatre Co, The UPN San Francisco Television show Seriously Unusual Television Network, the upcoming Bob Zagone Film “Reads You Like A Book” starring Danny Glover and the Gabriele Muccino film The Pursuit of Happyness starring Will Smith. 


$40
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Comedy Festival Seminar
Saturday June 8 12:30-2:30 Location Chemically Imbalanced Theater
Panel of Comedy Festival Producers will discuss the process of Festival Submissions, How to stand out in a pile, and what it takes to put up a Festival. Q & A, hand outs, and examples will be provided.

Panel will include:
Bill Binder (The Phoenix Improv Festival), Shaun Landry (The San Francisco Improv Festival), Kevin Patrick Robbins (Toronto Improv Festival), Butch Roy (Twincities Improv Festival), Jim Mendrinos (NY Underground Comedy Festival), Angie McMahon (Snubfest)
$25
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DIALOGUE QUICK COURSE
Saturday June 7 3pm-5pm Location Chemically Imbalanced Theater
You will explore a variety of dialogue styles that will enrich all of your character choices. You will learn to economize your dialogue and strip out unnecessary exposition, explanations and justifications. You will learn a variety of dialogue techniques that will improve your scene, lead to less conflict-driven and more relationship-driven scenes, and some that just make the scene much cooler.

INSTRUCTOR:
Kevin Patrick Robbins is the artistic director of Toronto’s Impatient Theatre Co. and Canada’s leading instructor of longform improvisation. An emerging thought-leader in the art form, his techniques and approach to improvisation have quickly established his company as Canada’s most progressive training ground for improv. In six short years, the Impatient Theatre Co. and its players have reached international acclaim, performing and headlining shows at festivals throughout Canada and the U.S.
$40
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STARTING OUT STRONG
Sunday June 8 Noon-2pm Location Chemically Imbalanced Theater
The beginnings of shows should be more than a chance to create chaos or fulfill some requirement of your format. Those beginning minutes of a show are a chance to check in with your ensemble, to find and agree on the focus and direction of your show, and hopefully, to invite the audience to come on the journey with you rather than confusing them. This workshop uses techniques to unify and strengthen your ensemble’s openings.

INSTRUCTOR:
Bill Binder has directed the Phoenix Improv Festival for the last two years and been head of the selection committee. He has also been invited to perform at several Festivals including CIF, Del Close, LA Improv Fest, Out of Bounds, Southern Improv Fest etc. He has learned that submissions to festivals can be much more likely to be accepted when they define themselves quickly, especially in a pile of tapes that are all Harolds of one form or another. This doesn’t necessarily mean doing something crazy right off the bat, but simply using the beginning of your show to define what we’re about to see. He feels he has developed some ideas that can help a troupe form their show this way. Actually, beyond Festival Submissions, he feels this is a great tool for any show for any audience; inviting the viewer in with an anticipation and expectation of what’s to come.
$40
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Bastards Inc. Comedy

Every Thursday at 8 PM
At the ImprovBoston Theater, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, Cambridge, MA
Tickets $10 / $7 for students and seniors
Half price with printout of mailing list newsletter
617-576-1253 for info and reservations

Bastardsinccomedy.com

Tickets are at http://www.nymag.com/nyxny

Anything could happen!!