No Shame Staff - 2006
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A BIG WELCOME TO JOHN BRYANT AS OUR NEW HOST!
1) Deaf Cat Productions, FOREIGN POLICY EPISODE #E, short film, shown by the filmmakers (Deaf Cat Productions gives us a glimpse into their experimental filmmaking process)STAFF:2) Dwayne Yancey, CHRISTIAN NUMBERS, monologue, performed by Todd Wm. Ristau with Keith Yancey, Mike Allen, Adrien Monti, Laura Franklin and Connie Sellers (Reverend Joe preaches about the sacred ZERO and it's paganistic misplacement on the standard computer keyboard)
3) Jackie Suits, CHOCOLATE DAREDEVIL: INSTALLMENT 1, comedic scene, performed by the author and Connor Hogan (Jackie's pudding cup lid is raided by a daring Connor)
4) Connie Sellers, UNTITLED, comedic scene, performed by the author and Laura Tuggle Anderson (Connie and Laura silently struggle with lighting their cigars and finally give up)
5) BLUE, A NEW LOVE POEM, poem, performed by the author (Blue has never been in love, but he really likes talking about it)
6) Jared Reisenberg, A YEAR IN AMERICAN SAMOA-A MEMOIR, memoir, performed by the author (Jared recounts his boyhood experience in American Samoa)
7) John Bryant, MARCUS VICK, song, performed by the author (John sings of his broken heart over the ostracized VT football star)
8) Scott Tobin, 50,000 HUBCAPS, scene, performed by Dwayne Yancey, Todd Ristau and Connie Sellers (Officer Kirby runs into a shifty situation while investigating missing hubcaps)
9) Brill and Allen, HAPPY NEW YEAR, scene, performed by the authors
10) Connor Hogan, CHOCOLATE DAREDEVIL: INSTALLMENT 2, scene, performed by the author and Jackie Suits (Jackie is foiled again by a swift, persevering, chocolate loving Connor)
11) Amy Alls, I AIN'T BITTER, monologue, performed by Claire Van Cott (A woman expresses her distaste for a co-worker profusely trying to prove she isn't bitter)
12) Brill, STUPID EUROPEANS, scene, performed by the author, Mike Allen and Steve (A newscast depicts an unsuspecting young girl being kidnapped by Palestinians)
13) Adrien Monti, INSECURITY SONG, song, performed by the author (Adrien desperately wants to break up with herself)
14) Big Lick Conspiracy, THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY, improvisation, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson, Ross Laguzza and John Bryant with help from audience members (Audience members' problems are addressed with good advice, bad advice and just plain ugly advice which sometimes involves feces)
1) Robb Rouse, MUSES, interpretive dance/scene, performed by the author, Mike Allen, Laura Tuggle Anderson and John Bryant with his hands up the butt of a defenseless puppet (Mike is a writer inspired by many muses)STAFF:2) Marian McConnell and Lori Goodbody, ON MY OWN and DONUTS, songs, performed by the authors (Marian and her sister Lori sing of independence, change and donuts...on a hibachi?)
3) Dwayne Yancey, GERBILS AND MICROWAVES DON'T MIX, comedic monologue, performed by Keith Yancey (Jimmy Norcross reads his science report which details his experiences with gerbils and his family members)
4) Christina Smith, WHO IS READING THIS SHIT, poem, performed by the author (Christina urges us all to take a moment to breathe and stop killing ourselves and her)
5) Dan-O McConnell, UNTITLED, comedic monologue, performed by the author (Dan tells us of his adventures with his buddies on the highway and gives a new meaning to the phrase "pissin' in the wind")
6) Mike Allen, SISYPHUS WALKS, poem, performed by the author (Mike poetically describes the journey of Sisyphus)
6.5) BLUE, LIGHTS UP?, an anti-piece that took a few minutes before the order could get started again, performed by the lightboard operator (Blue had trouble getting it back up after the dimming of the lights at the end of Mike Allen's piece)
7) Laura Scott, CONSTANCE, scene, performed by the author, Elliot, Caroline, John Bryant and BLUE (Constance answers questions about sex and relationships)
8) Lori Goodbody, BEACH JEWELS, song, performed by the author (Lori sings of the beauty in all people)
9) Todd Wm. Ristau, YOU FAILED YOUR SAVING THROW, scene, performed by the author, Robb Rouse, Joan Ruelle and Mike Allen (Good and evil are pondered over during a game of Dungeons and Dragons)
10) Adrien Monti, ADVENTURES IN ONLINE DATING, memoir, performed by the author (Adrien recalls her experiences with online dating and, in NO way, makes reference to her CURRENT boyfriend who she met IN REAL LIFE)
11) Karen Chase, MOON TWO, poem, performed by the author (Karen pays tribute to an estranged friend through poetry)
12) Nelson Oliver, TRIBUTE TO JAMES BROWN AND BAD CARD TRICKS, illusion, performed by the illusionist (Nelson and his tie guess the card of an audience member while boogying down to James Brown's Sex Machine)
13) Amy Alls, COME ON, song, performed by the author with TIM STANLEY ON GUITAR (Amy sings a happy little ditty about her sexual frustration while Tim Stanley stands up for sensitive guys...and their moms...everywhere!)
1) Bruce Mahin, EAT OR BE EATEN, song, performed by the author and ? (A lovely little song about extreme natural selection)STAFF:
2) Dwayne Yancey, THE MARKETPLACE OF MEMORIES, scene, performed by Laura Franklin, Claire Van Cott, BLUE, Tilly, Mike Allen, Adrien Monti, John Bryant, Brill, Vickie Holt, Todd Ristau, Connie Sellers, Laura Tuggle Anderson, Bunny, Steve Breeding, Keith Yancey (Desperation and disgust line up outside the Memory Marketplace)
3) Dia Metropolis, UNTITLED, hip-hop style poem, performed by the author (Dia raps about her everyday life)
4) Trevor "The Sleepy Bandit" Wilhelms, CONVERSION, scene, performed by the author and Aaron Fallon (Trevor converts to different religions, philosophies and frames of mind on simple trips to the store)
5) Mike Allen, UNE PETITE MORTE, poem, performed by the author (A man revisits the moment of this death)
6) Brill, TWEETERS-IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBB "WHAT DID I JUST SEE" ROUSE, scene, performed by the author and Mike Allen (Nothing disturbs reading more than tweeting party favors)
7) Helen and Tony Garbak, I'LL SHOW YOU MINE, scene, performed by Helen Garbak and ? (Two children discover eachother in the bathroom by accident and play a friendly game of curiosity)
8) Adrien Monti, GOING HOME, memoir, performed by the author (Adrien recalls feeling not quite at home while at home over the holidays, but finds comfort in old friends)
9) BLUE, STALKER, scene, performed by Abby Hartmann and Jeanine Gangloff (A stalker hobbyist makes her first capture)
10) Connor Hogan/Caroline Rigby/Jackie Suits, FANTASY, scene, performed by Caroline Rigby, Jackie Suits and ? (Three teenagers discuss their sexual and non-sexual fantasies before demanding cake)
11) The Sexy Bitches, ON DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES, scene, performed by the troupe (A reenactment of a home movie)
12) Connie Sellers, ANGELS KNOW, scene, performed by the author and Adrien Monti (A man encounters his guardian angel)
13) Sam Waller/Andy Brady, ORIGINS, story, performed by the authors (Sam and Andy tell the story of how they met from each of their perspectives...and Sam proceeds to plug the NO SHAME CD!)
14) Tilly, HONESTY IN THE WORKPLACE, scene, performed by the author, John Bryant, Mike Allen and Todd Ristau (A man is interviewed by an interviewer, his grunt and a professional Russian lie detector)
15) Eli Craft, ANOTHER DAY, story, performed by the author (Eli begins to tell us the story of his life and an encounter with a very large, angry fellow unhappy with him for sleeping with his girlfriend)
16) MV, INTERROGATION ROOM, scene, performed by the author, Kurt Kandy and ? (A jaywalker is interrogating in true good-cop/bad-cop fashion)
17) Todd Wm. Ristau, I LOVE AMERICA BECAUSE..., scene, performed by the author and John Bryant (A liberal and a conservative "debate" their reasons for loving America)
18) Sam Fochtman, KEEP ON ROLLIN' KEEP ON MOVIN', song, performed by the author and Chris Grubb (Sam and Chris play a song about moving right along)
1) Archie Levine, ALITO'S DEFENDERS SPEAK WITH FORKED TONGUE, editorial, performed by Todd Wm. RistauSTAFF:2) Michael Glazebrook, TEMPESTA, instrumental performance on guitar, performed by the musician
3) Tamathy Christensen, GIRL, memoir, performed by the author
4) Nelson Oliver, NEEDLE THRU BALLOON/ARMY (COMEDY VERSION) , illusion, performed by the illusionist
5) Connie Sellers, PASS THE HAT, song, performed by the author with harmonica
6) Big Lick Conspiracy, HIDDEN WORDS, improvisational scene, performed by the troupe
7) Dwayne Yancey, CHICKEN SOUL FOR THE SOUP, scene, performed by Todd Ristau, Keith Yancey and John Bryant
8) Adrien Monti, LOOKING FOR BEAUTY, memoir, performed by the author
9) Doug Grissom, SNAPSHOT, scene, performed by David Howard and Meredith Holcomb
10) BLUE, FOR AMERICA AND JESUS...FUCK YEAH, poem, performed by the author
11) Wanda Moser, BUTCH CHRONICLES, monologue, performed by the author
1) Jason Burton, THIS SPUD'S FOR YOU, short film, filmed and presented by the filmmakers (Instead of snacks for their superbowl party Jason and Jay bring their own Super Bowl commercial)STAFF:2) Sarah Spencer, THESE BOOTS WEREN'T MADE FOR WALKIN' BUT THAT'S WHAT THEY DO ANYWAY, poem, performed by the author (Sarah performs a sweet, southern ode to her beloved leathery friends)
3) The Closet Matadors, WHERE IS WALDO?, scene, performed by the troupe (What happens after Waldo is finally found?)
4) MV, UNTITLED, poem, performed by the author (Michael expresses his annoyance with young love metaphorically)
5) Laura Tuggle Anderson, BUT BACK TO THE CAMEL, song, performed by the author (Laura sings of her comfort from a dreamed camel that helped her cope with her great uncle's death)
6) Tilly, HOMELESS MAN AT THE 11TH AVENUE HOTEL, scene, performed by the author, John Bryant and Dwayne Yancey (A homeless man explains a day in his life)
7) Aaron Fallon, RAIN TREES OF GOD, poem, performed by the author (Aaron expresses his battle with himself poetically)
8) Amy Alls, THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER (I WISH I WAS A VEGETARIAN LESBIAN) , song, performed by the author and John Bryant on guitar (Honestly, who WOULDN'T want to be a vegetarian lesbian?)
9) H.J. Thomas, MY BLESSED INSANITY, poem, performed by the author (Hunter confronts his insanity through verse)
10) Dwayne Yancey, A SMALL CLUE AS TO WHY LILA'S MARRIAGE DIDN'T WORK OUT, scene, performed by BLUE and Amy Alls (A mover encounters a neurotic woman with a disturbing knick-knack)
11) Chris Taibbi, DON'T EVER ASK ME IF I CAN JUGGLE HATCHETS AGAIN, comic juggling routine, performed by the juggler (Taibbi juggles hatchets. F-ing awesome.)
12) Big Lick Conspiracy, ONE SYLLABLE AT A TIME SCENE, improvisation, performed by the troupe (The Big Lickers have to do an improvised scene using only one syllable words)
13) Adrien Monti, JUST TRY TO RELAX, yoga routine, performed by the author/yogi? (Adrien shows us what she does to relax after a day of being a sponge for other peoples' problems)
14) Wanda Moser, UNTITLED, monologue, performed by the author (Wanda encourages us to pay as much attention to the serious things that happen to children as we do the sweet, cute things)
15) Archie Levine, LIVING IN NEWMERIKA, scene, performed by the author and John Bryant (Archie encourages perseverence in a time of political repression "fireside chat" style as John and the rest of us listen in to his radio broadcast)
1) M. Douglas Hoss, RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT DISH, poem, performed by the authorSTAFF:
2) Adrien Monti, GRANDPA MONTI'S FUNERAL PART 1, memoir, performed by the author
3) The Name Group, UNTITLED BOX KICKING, scene, performed by the group
4) John Bryant, AN EXCERPT FROM MORTGAGE: THE MUSICAL, song, performed by the author
5) Jared Reisenberg, THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE PSEUDO PATRIOTIC SENTIMENT, commentary, performed by the author
6) DOA, CABARET INSPIRED DANCE, dance, performed by Amber Carter, Danielle Donaldson and special guest Heather Smith
7) Dwayne Yancey, CUPID'S BAD AIM, scene, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson, Keith Yancey, Robb Rouse and John Bryant
8) Tamathy Christensen, WE WEREN'T COMPLETELY DEPRIVED. WE HAD DESSERT SOMETIMES, memoir, performed by the author
9) Bunny, LOVE POEM, poem, performed by the author
10) Connie Sellers, STREETWALKER'S DAUGHTER, song, performed by the author
11) Christina Smith, A SECOND TRIBUTE, poem, performed by the author
12) Dan-O McConnell, STORY ABOUT BEING A COP, story, told by the storyteller who was also a closet biker UNTIL NOW!!
12.5) Random guy with joke. I'm pretty sure this broke the "all pieces must be original" rule...oh yeah, and he wasn't in the order. Anything can happen AND USUALLY DOES. I love No Shame!!
13) Amy Alls, EYE CANDY, song, performed by Amy Alls with snapping by John Bryant and some members of the audience
14) M. Douglas Hoss, HOW GREAT THIS THING CALLED LOVE MUST BE, poem, performed by the author
1) Jared Reisenberg, RED, WHITE AND BLUE, THE PSEUDO-PATRIOTIC SENTIMENTS PART II, commentary, performed by the authorSTAFF:
2) David Bliley, NOMADIC TRAVELER, spoken word poetry, performed by the author
3) Dwayne Yancey, KISSING A SMOKER IS LIKE LICKING AN ASHTRAY, scene, performed by Bunny and Katie?
4) Todd Wm. Ristau, TELL ME WHEN IT'S OVER, scene, performed by the author and Drew Duncan
5) Jacob, TWO POEMS (no title available) , performed by the author
6) Laura Tuggle Anderson, THE SCENT OF A WOMAN, pantomime, performed by the author and Tamathy Christensen
7) Daniel Bliley, RISE OF THE PHAROAH, spoken word poetry, performed by the author
8) Adrien Monti, GRANDPA MONTI'S FUNERAL PART II, memoir, performed by the author
9) Amy Alls, BLUE SUNDAY, song, performed by the author
1) The Name Group, WE KICK THE BOX, scene, performed by Keith Yancey and Dakota (Keith and Dakota take their frustrations out on a defenseless box to Weird Al's "I Love Rocky Road")STAFF:2) Mike Rothschild, BLIND LEMON JEFFERSON, scene, performed by Dwayne Yancey and Chris Taibbi (Chris theorizes what it takes to be an old- time blues man and Dwayne crushes his dreams)
3) The Flying Thought Monkeys, CROSS EXAMINATION, scene, performed by Ross Laguzza, Chris Laguzza, Gina Laguzza featuring Todd Wm. Ristau as the prosecuting attorney (Lucifer takes the stand in hopes of getting his old job back)
4) M. Douglas Hoss, THE PARADISE OF SOULS, poem, performed by the author (Hoss expresses love through poetry)
5) Dwayne Yancey, MOTHER GOOSE IS A SLUT, scene, performed by Adrien Monti, Todd Ristau and Amy Alls (Patrons complain to a librarian about the content of traditional fairy tales)
6) The Closet Matadors, DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS, poem, performed by Austin Alderman and Sam Cliffton (Some manner of poem about dogs, God, life and bagels?)
7) Adrien Monti, REPETITION, song, performed by the author (Adrien sings of the monotony of everyday life)
8) Chris Taibbi, JUGGLING WITH SUZIE, comedic juggling routine, performed by the juggler (Chris juggles his new assistant and a hatchet)
9) Amy Alls, SWEET RIVER, song, performed by the author (Southern gospel hymn style song about longing to escape troubles)
10) Todd Wm. Ristau, PUBERTY SHRIEK: EPISODE 10, scene, performed by the author and Chris Taibbi (A creepy man drawing a satanic circle is harassed by a police officer questioning him about the disappearance of a local kid)
1) Stephanie Christianson, YOU COMPLAIN, song, performed by the author on guitarSTAFF:2) Jason Burton, UNJUST REWARDS, monologue, performed by the author
3) Dwayne Yancey, THE BLOOD OF VIRGINS, scene, performed by Mike Allen, Todd Ristau, Steve Breeding and Caroline Rigby
4) Laura Tuggle Anderson, HAND IN HAND, pantomime, performed by the author and a banana peel
5) Nelson Oliver, ROPE ROUTINE, illusion, performed by the now short- haired illusionist
6) Mike Allen, LIS PENDENS, poem, performed by the author
7) Greg Trafidlo, I GOT STUCK BEHIND BUFORD, song, performed by the author
8) MV and Kurt Kandy Pseudo Sober Productions, HIGHWAY TO HELL PARTY, scene, performed by the authors and Mike Allen
9) Blake Lipscomb, THE YIN-YANG, memoir, performed by the author
10) Amy Alls, HIDE THE DEVIL AWAY, song, performed by the author and John Bryant
11) Tilly, CONFESSIONS AT THE DRIVE-IN, scene, performed by the author and Laura Tuggle Anderson
12) Todd Wm. Ristau, JO JO'S SAD STORY, scene, performed by the author and Bunny
13) Frank Dieter, DOWN ON THE MARKET, song, performed by the author and friends
14) Adrien Monti, THANK YOU, ETHAN, memoir, performed by the author
15) Simon Adkins, PENDULUM, scene, performed by Frank Dieter, John Brill, Steve Breeding, the author and ?
16) Connie Sellers, DRINKING MAN, song, performed by the author
1) Dwayne Yancey, THE CIRCUS MAN, monologue, performed by Todd RistauSTAFF:2) Gina Laguzza, UNTITLED, memoir, performed by the author
3) Nick Huey, THE EXTINCTION OF THE BLONDE, monologue, performed by BLUE
4) Jason and Laura, ONE WORD AT A TIME STORY, improvisation, performed by the improvisers
5) Jared Reisenberg, THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE AND PSEUDO-PATRIOTIC SENTIMENT, commentary, performed by the author
6) Amy Alls, CHICK. MAGNETS., scene, performed by Aaron Fallon and Trevor Wilhelms
7) Adrien Monti, PEOPLE WHO ARE BETTER THAN ME, memoir, performed by the author
8) Connie Sellers, T-SHIRTS, song, performed by the author
9) Jason Burton, JINGLE BELL, hand-bell performance, performed by the hand-bell player?
10) Simon Adkins, HAPPY BAMBOO, scene, performed by the author
11) Robb Rouse, THE HUNTER AND HIS PREY, scene, performed by Todd Ristau and the author
12) That Folk Duo (As American as Apple Pie and Pink Power Ties) , PORN- O, song, performed by the authors, John Bryant and Amy Alls
1) BLUE, SOME FLAIR, flair bartending, performed by the bartender (Blue shares his flair for bartending followed by a balancing act and an inciteful original toast to "old lovers and new friends")STAFF:2) Dwayne Yancey, NO GIRL LEPRACHAUNS, scene, performed by Todd Ristau, John Bryant, Keith Yancey and ____________ (Two leprachauns walk into a bar...Where do baby leprachauns come from?)
3) Austin Alderman, SHORT SLEEVE SUIT, scene, performed by the author and ? (A practical businessman's fashion sense is questioned)
4) Laura Scott, CONSTANCE, scene, performed by the author (Constance answers more questions from the audience about sex)
5) Kurt Kandy, STRUMMING SONG, song, performed by the author (Kurt is inspired by Brill to write a song about the skill level of guitar strumming)
6) Amanda Strope, THINGS I WISHED I'D SAID, monologue, performed by the author (Amanda finally says the top 25 things she wished she'd said)
7) Sam Clifton, WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS, scene, performed by the author and ? (Post vacation talk at the office soon turns to mayem when the secrets of Vegas are nearly revealed)
8) Adrien Monti, THANK YOU FOR NEW ORDER, memoir, performed by the author (Adrien recalls her visit with an old friend who is studying to be a midwife and deals with her various frustrations by listening to the music of New Order
9) Brill, WHY COCKALOGUES ARE COCKALOGUES, monologue, performed by the author (Brill explains the differences between the various words substituted for the male organ)
10) Jason Burton, IN THE BALM OF MY HAND, memoir, performed by the author (Jason likes to try new things on purpose and accidentally. Again, we should all remember to wash our hands before doing certain things.)
11) Jared Reisenberg, THE RED WHITE AND BLUE PSEUDO PATRIOTIC SENTIMENT, essay, performed by the author (Jared continues his ongoing commentary on patriotism)
12) Todd Wm. Ristau, I'M THIS (3) MANY, monologue, performed by the author (Todd cites the ramifications of a post 9/11 world)
13) That Folk Duo (As American As Phonebooks and Cheese Sandwiches...mmm) , SHAMROCK YOU LIKE A HURRICANE, song, performed by the duo (John and Amy celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Irish infused memorable pop song lyrics from the 70's 80's and 90's)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-HAPPY 100TH ROANOKE NO SHAME!!!!
-WELCOME JEFF GOODE, ORIGINAL CO-FOUNDER OF NO SHAME AMONG OTHER
EQUALLY FABULOUS THINGS AND TO OTHER SEASONED NO SHAME OUT OF TOWNERS
CLINTON JOHNSTON (CHARLOTTESVILLE) AND ADAM HAHN (IOWA CITY) !!!
-THANK YOU TODD!!!
-WOMEN OF NO SHAME APRIL 8TH AT 8PM!!
-"CABARET" AT HOLLINS SOME TIME SOON!!
1) Vicki Holt, THE MEN OF NO SHAME, scene, performed by the author, Steve Breeding, Simon Adkins, Trevor Wilhelms, Aaron Fallon, John Bryant, Jason Burton, MV, Brill, Nelson Oliver, Dwayne Yancey, Mike Allen, Kurt Kandy and BLUE (The men of No Shame parade across the stage as Vicki highlights their various talents)STAFF:2) Jared Reisenberg, THE RED WHITE AND BLUE AND PSEUDO PATRIOTIC SENTIMENT PART FIVE, essay, performed by the author (Jared continues his political commentary)
3) Clinton Johnston, BROKEN DOWN SLOT BLUES, song, performed by the author and John Bryant (Clinton's been pushed and pulled like a broken down slot)
4) Tamathy Christensen, A TRUCKLOAD OF EYEBALLS, memoir, performed by the author and various other No Shamers (Tamathy recalls wondering just how many body parts make up 21 children)
5) Nelson Oliver, MIND-READING, mentalism?, performed by the mentalist (Nelson reads everyone's minds in the audience)
6) Brill, LOGICAL FALLACY, scene, performed by the author, Jason Burton, Vicki Holt and Steve Breeding (Brill
7) Jeff Goode, SEPTEMBER 21ST CHANGED EVERYTHING, monologue, performed by the author (A "ranty comic monologue about misplaced anger over September 11th)
8) Jason Burton, IT'S A DOG'S LIFE, memoir, performed by the author (Jason learns about societal hierarchy when he becomes interchangeable with his dog, Toto)
9) BLUE, THAT SONG, poem, performed by the author (BLUE reminds us of that one song that always sticks in our minds that reminds us of whatever)
10) Laura Franklin, STEREOTYPES, monologue, performed by the author (Laura encourages us to look beyond what we assume about people based on their looks)
11) Mike Allen, PRESERVES, poem, performed by the author (Mike shares a poem incorporating subtle shadow play)
12) Laura Tuggle Anderson, TODD'S OBITUARY, monologue, performed by the author (Laura presents Todd with a certificate of appreciation thanking him for everything he has given each and every one of us through No Shame and his contribution to the arts all around the world)
13) Adam Hahn, Deep Blue Sea and Danny, monologue, performed by the author (Adam recalls the events and emotions brought up and held in during a trip to the mall to see the movie "Deep Blue Sea")
14) Dwayne Yancey, 40 POUNDS OF DUST, scene, performed by Adrien Monti and Martha Boswell (An old woman stops dusting her house because she is afraid it will disturb the dead)
15) Adrien Monti, I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE, scene, performed by the author and Laura Tuggle Anderson (Adrien celebrates self-love to the tune of "My Valuable Hunting Knife" by Guided Voices)
16) Amy Alls, FALLEN, song, performed by the author (Amy has fallen in stupid)
Best of No Shame1) Mike Allen, LIS PENDENS, poem, performed by the authorSTAFF2) Big Lick Conspiracy, TORTURE THE ACTOR, performed by Simon Adkins, Robb Rouse, J.D. Ruelle, Ross Laguzza, John Bryant and Laura Tuggle Anderson
3) DOA, Coin-Operated Boy, cabaret-inspired dance, performed by Amber Carter, Danielle Donaldson and special guest Heather Smith
4) Jason Burton, UNJUST REWARDS, memoir, performed by the author
5) Chris Taibbi, DON'T EVER ASK ME IF I CAN JUGGLE HATCHETS AGAIN, comedic juggling routine, performed by the juggler
6) Kurt Kandy, CHAPSTICK, poem, performed by the author
7) Robb Rouse, $26.99: AN EXERCISE IN UNITY AND HARMONY, dance and song, performed by the author and Laura Tuggle Anderson
8) Nelson Oliver, NEEDLE THRU BALLOON, illusion, performed by the illusionist
9) Laura Tuggle Anderson, BUT BACK TO THE CAMEL, song, performed by the author
10) Dwayne Yancey, PUTTING THE FAIR IN TOOTH FAIRY, scene, performed by Trina Yancey, Keith Yancey and Robb Rouse
11) Brad Schnurr, PROZAC AND PRAYER, song, performed by the author
12) Adam Hahn, MARIANNE OR: HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION, monologue, performed by the author
13) Gina Laguzza, LIFE, monologue, performed by the author
14) Tamathy Christensen, DEN OF THIEVES, memoir, performed by the author
15) Robb Rouse, CAROL OF THE NO SHAMERS, song, performed by the author with John Bryant, Laura Tuggle Anderson and Amy Alls
INTERMISSION
16) Todd Wm. Ristau, YOU FAILED YOUR SAVING THROW, scene, performed by the author with Robb Rouse, Simon Adkins and Jeff Goode
17) John Bryant, MARCUS VICK, song, performed by the author
18) BLUE, STALKER, scene, performed by Janeane Gangloff and Abby Hartmann
19) Blake Lipscomb, THE YIN-YANG, memoir, performed by the author
20) Trevor Wilhelms, CONVERSION, scene, performed by the author and John Bryant
21) Brill, BALLS, scene, performed by the author and Steve Breeding
22) The Low Man Family Band, KEEP ON ROLLIN KEEP ON MOVIN, song, performed by Sam Fochtman and ?
23) Simon Adkins, HAPPY BAMBOO, scene, performed by the author
24) Ross Laguzza, OUTSIDE THE STREAM, monologue, performed by the author
25) Adrien Monti, IT'S YOUR TURN TO GO, memoir, performed by the author
26) Sonny Campbell, OUTSIDE DOG, song, performed by the author and BeBop Hoedown
27) Jeff Goode, SO ALL ALONE, scene, performed by the author and company
28) Amy Alls, THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER (I WISH I WAS A VEGETARIAN LESBIAN) , song, performed by My Boyfriend the Abomination (Amy Alls, John Bryant and BLUE)
1) Mike Allen, HAPPILY EVER AFTER, scene, performed by the author, Steve Breeding, Laura Tuggle Anderson, Todd Ristau, Laura Franklin and Bunny (Charges are dropped when a young woman changes her story after allegedly being beaten by her boyfriend)Staff:2) Jason Burton, WHERE ARE YOU, monologue, performed by the author (Jason's conversation with God)
3) Laura Tuggle Anderson, MRS. LOCKHART'S REVENGE, monologue, performed by the author (A woman stands her ground after she loses her home)
4) Grant Jedlinksky, UNTITLED, scene, performed by Vickie Holt and Jason Burton (A doctor prescribes medication to cure liberalism)
5) Brill and Allen, COCKOLOGUE: POINT/COUNTERPOINT: THE FORESKIN ISSUE, scene, performed by the authors (Mike and Brill discuss the pros and cons of circumcision)
6) Dwayne Yancey, QUANTIFYING HELL, scene, performed by John Bryant, Laura Tuggle Anderson, Caroline Rigby and Jackie Suits
7) Uncle Cliff, WHAT I THINK ABOUT, performed by Todd Wm. Ristau (Todd reads an e-mail he received from his uncle)
8) Adrien Monti, EVERYONE CAN SEE ME, song, performed by the author (Adrien sings about self-identity)
1) Christina Smith, A FOURTH TRIBUTE, poem, performed by the authorSTAFF:2) Connie Sellers, CHEROKEE, song, performed by the author
3) Jared Reisenberg, THE RED WHITE AND BLUE PSEUDO PATRIOTIC SENTIMENT PART SIX, commentary, performed by the author
4) Laura Tuggle Anderson, WHEN THE MONK'S AWAY, mask/movement piece, performed by the author
5) MV, THIEVES, poem, performed by the author
6) Big Lick Conspiracy, CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE, improvisation, performed by the troupe
7) Alderman and Clifton, CHAP-STICK, scene, performed by Austin Alderman and Sam Clifton
8) Jason Burton, I SAY THIS HUMBLY, memoir, performed by the author
9) Dwayne Yancey, BEER MONEY, scene, performed by Adrien Monti, Laura Tuggle Anderson and Todd Wm. Ristau
10) Jesse Kenny, MY COCKALOGUE, monologue, performed by the author
11) Adrien Monti, MY FRIEND MIGHT BE DEPRESSED, memoir, performed by the author
Thanks to Amy who helped put the order together, and whose WONDERFUL idea this whole event was.
Vickie Holt will be hosting.
Show up for check in at 6:30, doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8:00. Remember tickets are $8 in advance, $12 at the door. If you take up a seat you need to buy a ticket. Bring copies of scripts.
I'm really looking forward to this.
1) DOA, DANCE TO MILLE SUNNI PASSI, dance routine2) Laura Tuggle Anderson, EXCUSE ME, monologue
3) Amanda Strope, THINGS I WISH I'D SAID, monologue
4) Amy Alls, COME ON, song
5) Adrien Monti, I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M TELLING YOU THIS, memoir
6) Bunny, LOVE POEM, poem
7) Laura Tuggle Anderson, THE SCENT OF A WOMAN, pantomime
8) Tamathy Christensen, A PRAYER BEFORE DRIVING, memoir
9) Wanda Moser, THE BUTCH CHRONICLES, memoir
10) Michelle Bennett, KITTY KAT BLUES, song
11) Nell Grantham, PATRON SAINT OF JELLO, monologue
12) Laura Franklin, STEREOTYPES, monologue
13) Amy Alls, DANCER'S BODY, song
14) Adrien Monti, I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE, dance
INTERMISSION
15) Nell Grantham, CRUELTY OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS, scene
16) Adrien Monti, INSECURITY SONG, song
17) Gina Laguzza, GRANDFATHER, memoir
18) Laura Tuggle Anderson, CARDINAL POINT, poem
19) Christina Smith, UNTITLED POEM ABOUT STUFF, poem
20) Mitzi Akers, MY REAL LIFE GHOST STORY, story
21) Amy Alls, A SMILE IN YOUR VOICE, monologue
22) Adrien Monti, JUST TRY TO RELAX, yoga routine/memoir
23) Laura Tuggle Anderson, HAND IN HAND, pantomime
24) Wanda Moser, THE BURNING BUSH, memoir
25) DOA, DANCE TO GHOST BY WENCH, dance routine with swords
26) Amy Alls, DONE AND OUTTA HERE, song
1) Thor X, [TITLE UNKNOWN], poem, performed by the author ("There's always another day")STAFF:2) Kaydee, THE MATING HABITS OF BANANAS AND ORANGES, poem, performed by the author ("Forgotten friends and things I still pretend")
3) Blue, HERE'S TO SLEEP, memoir, performed by the author (Blue recalls a sleepless night listening to arguing neighbors)
4) Adrien Monti, MY FRIEND JOSH, song, performed by the author (Adrien sings of her short-lived relationship with Josh who's only real belongings were a collection of legos)
5) Jason Burton, COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET, memoir, performed by the author (Jason is forced to "come out" as a professional wrestling fan when he discovers he was caught on tape in a televised wrestling match)
6) Frank Albrecht, [TITLE UNKNOWN], poem, performed by the author (Frank poetically describes his experiences with the aging process)
7) Nelson Oliver, CURSE OF SHANGO, illusion, performed by the illusionist with an audience member (Nelson plays calls upon voodoo to make a dollar disappear and reappear inside an orange)
8) Dwayne Yancey, GUARANTEED FIGHT NIGHT, scene, performed by Chris Taibbi, Keith Yancey, Jason Burton and Todd Ristau (A father and son go to a hockey game in hopes of seeing a fight only to be interrupted by a fellow spectator who questions the father's parenting skills)
9) Chris Taibbi, MY STUPID HUMAN TRICK (DRINKING A BEER WITHOUT USING MY HANDS) , acrobatic stunt, performed by the acrobat (Chris does a weird stretchy flip thing with a beer balanced on his head and proceeds to drink the beer without using his hands)
10) Vickie Holt, THE BULLET, scene, performed by the author, Mike Allen, Keith Yancey, Thor X, Penny Morrison, Chris Taibbi, ? (A bullet tells of its life as it's rotated in the clip during a game of Russian Roulette)
11) David Cheresnowsky, [TITLE UNKNOWN], poem, performed by the author ("I only want to live better today.)
12) Christina Smith, AND SOMETIMES IT RAINS, story, performed by the author ("Because sometimes it rains and you can't always help feeling this way.")
13) Archie Levine, EASTER GREETINGS FROM THE HEART OF ARCHIE, editorial, performed by Todd Wm. Ristau (God gave Moses ten commandments, but Jesus only gave us one "Love one another")
14) Amy Alls, HAPPILY EVER AFTER YESTERDAY, song, performed by the author (Song about not being able to give up no matter how much you want to)
TONIGHT IS PJ NIGHT AT NO SHAME!!! Come to No Shame in your PJs tonight and get free tickets to Overnight Sensations!! PLUS, the first 40 paid admissions to No Shame get a FREE COFFEE FROM DE ESPRESSO!!! So, come in your pajamas and get free coffee tonight at No Shame and MAKE SURE TO BRING LOTS AND LOTS OF FRIENDS!!!
1) Jared Reisenberg, THE RED WHITE AND BLUE AND PSEUDO-PATRIOTIC SENTIMENT PART SEVEN, commentary, performed by the authorSTAFF:
2) Ember Fulson and Chloe Tipton, RANDOM SKIT OF RANDOM DISORDERS, scene, performed by the authors and Karen Harshfield
3) H.J. Thomas, UNTITLED, poem, performed by the author
4) Ron Bergeron, ROAD I ROAM, song, performed by the author
5) Jonathan C. Overturf, POISED IN THE SUN, poem, performed by the author
6) Tamathy Christensen, CATAILS, improvised monologue, performed by the author
7) Amy Alls, ROAD OF REJECTION, song, performed by the author
8) Christina Smith, STREETS OF GOLD?, poem, performed by the author
9) Dwayne Yancey, THIS SUCKS (OR, THAT SUCKS) , monologue, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson
10) Clinton A. Johnston, STALKER, monologue, performed by the author
11) Connie Sellers, LAST NIGHT I WROTE A LOVE SONG IN MY DREAMS, song, performed by the author
1) Rives Elliot, CALLING THE EONS, free jazz drumming, performed by the drummerSTAFF:
2) Kurt Kandy, HEADING BACK FROM THE COAST, poetic monologue, performed by the author
3) Ben R. Williams, THE TEENAGE PARTY AND POEM FOR A GIRL, poems, performed by the author
4) Jonathan Overturf, THE COOLEST GIRL IN THE ROOM, monologue, performed by the author
5) Bruce Mahin, PYRAMIDS, song, performed by the author
6) Jason Burton, WHY I DON'T DRINK, confession, performed by the author
7) Laura Tuggle Anderson, LAURA'S COCKALOGUE, monologue, performed by the author
8) Connie Sellers, MARKET MAN, song, performed by the author
9) Laura Scott, THE LOST BOY OF KAKUMA, scene, performed by the author, Jason Burton and John Brill
10) Amy Alls, MY GAY BOYFRIEND, song, performed by the author
11) Dwayne Yancey, SKINNED, scene, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson, BLUE, Kurt Kandy and Grant Jedlinksky
12) Simon Adkins, DOUBLE TALK, short short play, performed by ? (please fill in the blanks here, Simon...I had to step out for a moment)
13) Adrien Monti, ADRIEN'S HEAD (aka I Don't Care Anymore) , song, performed by the author
1) Chris Taibbi, JUGGLING TO 8 MILE THEME, juggling, performed by the juggler (Chris juggles to the theme from Eminem's 8 Mile)STAFF:
2) Simon Adkins, "FORWARD" and "BACKWARD", scenes, performed by the author and Kaydee (A scene involving a guy selling albums at a yard sale and a girl who frequents yard sales performed once forward and once backward)
3) BLUE, TIMES ARE A CHANGIN', monologue, performed by the author (Blue decides to spend his money on multiple computer monitors instead of drinking and accepts his grey hair as a sign of growing up)
4) Jared Reisenberg, THE RED WHITE AND BLUE AND PSEUDO PATRIOTIC SENTIMENT, commentary, performed by the author (Jared continues his ongoing commentary)
5) Connie Sellers, THE ABCS OF TRASH, poem, performed by the author (Connie talks about all the different kinds of trash)
6) Jason Burton, ACCEPT THE OFFER, scene, performed by the author with Laura Tuggle Anderson and Amy Alls (A lonely Grandmother is frustrated by her overly analytical grandson who refuses to accept her homemade cookies)
7) Austin Alderman, GHOST MONIES, scene, performed by the author, Sam Clifton and Chris Taibbi (Teenagers try satanism to make money and accost a Mormon when they realize they forgot to acquire virgin blood)
8) Adrien Monti, TEN YEARS OF CHRISTINA, memoir, performed by the author (Adrien recounts her experiences with her dear friend Christina)
9) Dwayne Yancey, DO YOU DESERVE A BETTER BOYFRIEND, scene, performed by Jackie Suits and Caroline Rigby (A woman tries to convince her roommate that she doesn't need to take a survey in a women's magazine to learn how to find a boyfriend)
10) Jonathan Overturf, ENGAGED, poem, performed by the author (Jonathan expresses his love for driving poetically)
11) Laura Tuggle Anderson, WE'RE ALL CONNECTED, pantomime, performed by the mime with audience participation (Laura toilet papers the Waldron and quietly illustrates how "we are all connected")
12) Amy Alls, I'M SO PROUD OF YOU, monologue, performed by the author (A monologue about eating disorders)
13) Grant Jedlinksy, CALIFORNIA RIPE AVOCADOS, scene, performed by the author with Dwayne Yancey and Jason Burton (Two jailed men discuss how they got arrested)
14) Ben R. Williams, NICHE, poem, performed by the author (Ben expresses through verse just how much he doesn't fit in)
15) Passive Vengeance, BITTER SWEET APATHY, song, performed by Adrien Monti and Amy Alls (Adrien and Amy sing a song about frustration over relationships)
Thanks to Amy Alls, there will be 2 fabulous snippets of No Shame being performed at the Strawberry Festival this Sat. May 6 at Elmwood Park downtown.12:45pm and 2:45pm, you'll see the likes of the aforementioned Amy, Tamathy Christensen, Your Bonedaddy of Entertainment Nelson Oliver, some Dwayne Yancey finery, and the clown stylings of me, the Tuggler.
The fest is absolutely free, there's music and stuff too. It just costs if you want to buy a deeelicious strawberry dessert. All to benefit Community School. How awesome is that?
So come on down, bring the kids, cheer us on, and eat some yummy strawberries!
Info here: http://www.communityschool.net/Strawberry_festival.htm
1) Ethan Armstrong, COAL DUST#1: THE APPALACHIAN IN MY EYE, essay, performed by Mike AllenStaff:2) Laura Tuggle Anderson, KAYLA, THE OBSTINATE PIT BULL, doggerel/song, performed by the author
3) Simon Adkins, HOMOPHONIC SPREE, short short play, performed by the author and ?
4) Laura Franklin, THE RELATIONSHIP TRANSLATOR, scene, performed by the author, Mike Allen, Dwayne Yancey, Vickie Holt and Jason Burton
5) Robert Luzaire, MY COCKALOGUE, monologue, performed by Jason Burton
6) Grant Jedlinksky, ANOTHER CHOCOLATE ORANGE, scene, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson and Mike Allen
7) Adrien Monti, YOU STILL FEEL EMPTY, song, performed by the author
8) Anita Allen, MY LIFE, improvised monologue, performed by the author
9) Blue, HEATH JONES 001, monologue, performed by the author
10) Dwayne Yancey, ONCE AGAIN, ISAAC NEWTON GETS BLAMED FOR GRAVITY, scene, performed by Austin Alderman, Mike Allen and Laura Tuggle Anderson
11) H.J. Thomas, LET ME IN, poem, performed by the author
12) Chad Snyder, I LOVE MY COCK, monologue, performed by the author
13) Daniel McBroom, SPOIL, song, performed by the author
1) The Flying Thought Monkeys, BROADWAY DUFFLEBAG, scene, performed by the Laguzza family (An infomercial for the all new alternative to that old impersonal device, the iPOD)STAFF:2) Daniel McBroom, SIDESTREET, song, performed by the author (Daniel compares growth to walking down a long, cracked, winding road)
3) Kaydee, IT'S A PAIN TO BE BEAUTIFUL, monologue, performed by the author (Kaydee bemoans the hassle of media-driven, socially-acceptable beauty)
4) Laura Tuggle Anderson, GOODBYE, CLARABELL, clowning, performed by the clown (Laura costars in a scene with a bicycle horn to pay tribute to Clarabell the clown)
5) Todd Wm. Ristau, THERE OUGHT TO BE LIMITS TO FREEDOM, scene, performed by Gina Laguzza, Chris Laguzza and the author (A Spanish Speaker, an English Speaker and an "Amuruhkan" discuss the topic of freedom which becomes somewhat lost in translation)
6) Dwayne Yancey, LOVE SONG FOR NICOTINE, song, performed by Amy Alls (Dwayne debuts a jazzy song about the addictive qualities of nicotine)
7) Ben R. Williams, COCKALOGUE, monologue, performed by the author (Ben's penis is not just a penis, but a character in an epic adventure)
8) Brill, MISCHIEF SENSE...TINGLING!, scene, performed by the author (Brill dances a concerto with bubblewrap)
9) Adrien Monti, ALIEN LOVE DREAM, song, performed by the author (Adrien is kidnapped by aliens and ends up loving the attention)
10) Gina Laguzza, UNTITLED, monologue, performed by the author (A young doe recounts the sad tale of her early years)
11) Blue, MARSHINS, monologue, performed by the author (Rednecks shoot down saucer...ain't no pie saucer neither)
12) Amy Alls, HOW TO ANSWER THE QUESTION: WHY AREN'T YOU MARRIED YET?, scene, performed by Todd Ristau, Adrien Monti and the author (A woman confronted with an awkward question learns how to approach the question in a better way)
13) Big Lick Conspiracy, UNFINISHED SENTENCES GAME, improvisation, performed by Ross Laguzza, Laura Tuggle Anderson and Robb Rouse (Ross, Laura and Robb perform an entire scene without finishing a single sentence)
14) Connie Sellers, PONTOON DANCIN', song/dance, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson and the author (Connie starts a new fad and Laura jumps ont he pontoon dancin' bandwagon!!)
15) Amanda Strope, SOUND, monologue, performed by the author (Amanda recalls her experience at the hospital when having her biopsy)
LAST NIGHT OF THE REGULAR SEASON OF NO SHAME!!! COME BACK NEXT WEEK FOR OUR SUMMER NO SHAME KICK-OFF WITH A FREE SCOOP OF MAGGIE MOO'S ICE CREAM!!!
1) Brill, WHAT ARE COCKALOGUES AGAIN?, monologue, performed by the authorSTAFF:2) Grant Jedlinksy, THE PROVIDER, scene, performed by Vickie Holt and Jason Burton
3) Laura Tuggle Anderson, ODE TO ART BUCKWALD'S KIDNEYS, song, performed by the author
4) The Good Reverend Jordan A. Peery, THE SPOILED LITTLE BOY BROKE HIS TOYS, song, performed by the author
5) Dwayne Yancey, CREATIVE DIFFERENCES OR HOW MY BRA BROKE UP THE BAND, scene, performed by Kaydee, Kurt Kandy, Steve, Simon Adkins Blue and various audience participant bra-throwers
6) Emily Brandt, I TRY, poem, performed by the author
7) Kurt Kandy, GOOD BEES?, public discourse, performed by the author
8) Archie Levine, FREEDOM OF SPEECH vs. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSEQUENCES, rant, performed by the author
9) Jason Burton, ENVISION THE POSSIBILITIES, monologue, performed by the author
10) Amy Alls, INEVITABLY, song, performed by the author
11) Laura Franklin, ADVICE FROM CHOCOLATE WRAPPERS, monologue, performed by the author
12) Stephanie Swinney, CAN YOU SEE ME HERE?, poem, performed by the author
13) Adrien Monti, LATE NIGHT CONVERSATION, scene, performed by the author and Laura Tuggle Anderson
14) Vickie Holt, NO SHAME'S VERY OWN IRWIN INSTALLMENT ONE: HOW TO CATCH BEES, educational demonstration, performed by the author
15) Ben R. Williams, JESUS LOVES YOU, poem, performed by the author
We ate ice cream! :)
1) Michael Glazebrook, SUMMER SET, instrumental, performed by the musician on electric guitarSTAFF:2) Dwayne Yancey, THE GUIDANCE COUNSELORS OR THEY PAY TEACHERS LIKE CRAP IN THIS STATE, scene, performed by Adrien Monti, Caroline Rigby, Todd Wm. Ristau and Kaydee Rickmond
3) Lee, CYCLOPS GIRL SAYS I DO, poem, performed by the author
4) Frank Albrecht, MY LADY, poem in 2 parts, performed by the author
5) Adrien Monti, PERFECT AGREEMENT, song, performed by the author
6) Todd Houff, SACKED, poem, performed by the author
7) Vickie Holt, NO SHAME'S VERY OWN IRWIN 2: THE SENTIENCE OF PREYING MANTISES, entomological tutorial/interactive monologue, performed by the author
8) Nelson Oliver, RING FROM THROAT, illusion, performed by the illusionist
9) Jason Burton, THE OTHERS, scene, performed by the author, Kaydee Rickmond and BLUE
10) Amy Jordan, GO AHEAD AND PINK GHETTOIZE ME, poem, performed by the author
11) Simon Adkins, I, PROFESSOR, monologue, performed by Todd Wm. Ristau
12) Todd Ristau, LISTENING TO THE VOICES #4, scene, performed by Simon Adkins and Adrien Monti
13) Amy Alls, FOOL FOR YOU, song, performed by the author with John Bryant on guitar
14) Ben R. Williams, ME AND MY CLONE, poem, performed by the author
15) CL Bledsoe and Christopher Fullerton, HOLLYWOOD STALKERS UNION LOCAL '69, scene, performed by Chris Taibbi, Austin Alderman, Sam Clifton and Jackie Suits
1) Adrien Monti, IT WAS ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE, song, performed by the authorSTAFF:
2) Betsy Foster, YES, I CAN'T HEAR, monologue, performed by the author
3) Dwayne Yancey, THE BIG 4-0, monologue, performed by Jason Burton
4) Wanda Moser, UHHH, improvised monologue, performed by the author
5) Grant Jedlinsky, SHIT! I LIKE ORANGE SODA, scene, performed by Mike Allen and Dwayne Yancey
6) Jason and Laura, ONE WORD AT A TIME STORY, improvisation, performed by Jason Burton and Laura Tuggle Anderson
7) Ben R. Williams, MY PRETENTIOUS COLLEGIATE POEM, poem, performed by the author
8) John Birmingham, IMPROV, improvised song, performed by the author
9) Connie Sellers, WHO TOLD YOU?, song, performed by the author
10) Mike Allen, STRANGE CARGO, poem, performed by the author
11) Laura Tuggle Anderson, SHHHH, pantomime, performed by the mime
12) Jason Burton, HOW TO RELATE TO TEENAGERS OR THE PROPULSION OF MINIATURE MARSHMALLOWS, how-to demonstration, performed by the marshamallow man
1) John Peery, THE VEIL OF LANGUAGE, poem, performed by the authorSTAFF:
2) Frank Albrecht, UNTITLED ACT 1, scene, performed by Todd Wm. Ristau, Amy Jordan with voiceover and sound effects provided by the author
3) Passive Vengeance, FOR JOAN, a round, performed by Adrien Monti and Amy Alls
4) Tilly Gokbudak, THE VELVET UNDERGROUND-WILLIE NELSON COMBO, short story, performed by the author
5) Amy Jordan, DIGGING MYSELF OUT, poem, performed by the author
6) Christopher Sergeef, LONG ROAD TO HEAVEN, song, performed by the author
7) "Mahmoud", THREE POEMS, poem, performed by the author
8) Adrien Monti, ONE TWO THREE FOUR, song, performed by the author
9) Mike Allen, PSYCHOSPACE SINGULARITY, poem, performed by the author
10) Chris Taibbi, A PORTRAIT WHILE JUGGLING (A CHALLENGE FROM MY SON) , comedic juggling act, performed by the juggler
11) BLUE, HEATH JONES 002, monologue, performed by the author
12) Damion Shepherd, I SHOULD REALLY PICK ONE, poem, performed by Vickie Holt
13) Amy Alls, UNDERCOVER GIRLFRIEND, song, performed by the author
14) John Birmingham, SLASH, celebrity impersonation, performed by the author
15) Dwayne Yancey, CARBON KILLS OR THE GOLDEN TOAD AND OTHER LOST TREASURES OF THE SIXTH AGE (THE BLOOD VERSION) , scene, performed by Mike Allen, Adrien Monti, Keith Yancey, Trina Yancey, Laura Franklin, Kaydee Rickmond and Todd Wm. Ristau (please correct me if I've missed anyone)
Pre-Show) DOA, TRIBAL FUSION BELLY DANCE, dance, performed by the dancersSTAFF:
1) Mike Allen, MOTHER'S MILK, monologue, performed by the author and BLUE
2) John Birmingham, GAY COWBOY, song, performed by the author
3) Hunter Thomas, EVOLUTION, poem, performed by the author
4) Adrien Monti, THROW AWAY THE KEY, song, performed by the author and Amy Alls
5) Laura Tuggle Anderson, THE LADY CONFESSES, monologue, performed by the author
6) Ben R. Williams, CONFESSIONS OF A HORSE WOMAN, poem, performed by the author
7) Austin Alderman and Sam Clifton, BANANAS FOSTER, scene, performed by the authors with Dwayne Yancey, Laura Tuggle Anderson, Mike Allen, Ben Williams and ?
8) Jason Burton, PIRATES OF THE CHEVROLET, scene, performed by the author with Laura Franklin and Polly the Stuntbird
9) Christopher Sergeeff, KATIE'S SONG, song, performed by the author on piano
10) Dwayne Yancey, MORAL COMPASS, scene, performed by Todd Ristau, Keith Yancey, Robb Rouse and John Bryant
11) Connie Sellers, LOG ON LOVE, song, performed by the author
12) Vickie Holt, ROB'S NO SHAME CHALLENGE, scene, performed by Dwayne Yancey, Keith Yancey, Kurt Kandy, Brill and ?
13) Goose, A NEW POEM FOR YOU, poem, performed by the author
14) Laura MacDonald, I'M SORRY FOR THE TROUBLE, song, performed by the author
15) Robb Rouse, WHY I CAN'T MEDITATE, scene, performed by Adrien Monti, John Bryant, Robb Rouse and company
1) Stars on No Shame, WELCOME PATRICK! THE NO SHAME MEDLEY, scene, performed by just about everyoneSTAFF:
2) Kurt Kandy, REGRET PART 2, scene, performed by the author
3) Alex Rutherford, I'VE WANTED TO TELL YOU, monologue, performed by the author complete with visual aid
4) Jamie Purnell, THE OTHER SIDE, song, performed by the author
5) Big Lick Conspiracy, MOOD SALAD, improvisation, performed by Robb Rouse, Ross Laguzza, Simon Adkins and Susan ?
6) Frank Albrecht, THE POET SILENCED, poem, performed by the author
7) Rachel Goldfinger, THE BEAUTIFUL SUNSET, scene, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson and Jason Burton
8) Frank Dieter, I'M AN AMERICAN, song, performed by the author
9) Blake Lipscomb, THE SPACE STATION, scene, performed by the author with Robb Rouse and Bridgette Helms
10) Dwayne Yancey, MISS LIBERTY TELLS ALL, monologue, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson
11) Christopher Sergeeff, TOPHER'S THEME, instrumental on piano, performed by the composer
12) BLUE, COCKALOGUE WITHOUT TALKING ABOUT MY COCK, monologue, performed by the author
13) Patrick Benton, DR'S OFFICE, monologue, performed by the author
14) Amy Jordan, UNTITLED, poem, performed by the author
15) Amy Alls, JUST GO AWAY, song, performed by the author
1) Tilly, APARTMENT 301, scene, performed by the author and ?STAFF:
2) Abby Smith, MY TIME, poem, performed by the author
3) Blake Lipscomb, GORBALD, LOVECHILD OF VENUS, scene, performed by the author, Todd Ristau, Laura Tuggle Anderson and Elenor Lavine
4) Jared Reisenberg, CHRONOLOGY: ABRIDGED LIST OF EVENTS AND INCIDENTS DURING THE POST THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF GOVERNMENT-RUN PERSECUTION CAMPAIGN, essay, performed by the author
5) Tony Neuron, WHAT'S IN A NAME?, monologue, performed by the author
6) John Birmingham, GAY COUNTRY, song, performed by the author
7) Laura Franklin, GOODBYE KEVIN, scene, performed by the author and ?
8) Dwayne Yancey, I AM AN ARTIST, monologue, performed by Keith Yancey
9) Connie Sellers, PROMISE OF TOMORROW, song, performed by the author
10) BLUE, PBR, monologue, performed by the author
11) Eleanor Levine, LOOKING FOR A JOB IN ROANOKE, VA, monologue, performed by the author
12) Kurt Kandy, HELLO, I'M TAMATHY CHRISTENSEN, improvised monologue, performed by the author
13) Lauras, DING, improv game, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson, Laura Franklin, hosted by Jason Burton
14) Jason Burton, LAUNDRY DAY, an attempt at clowning, performed by the clown
15) Ben R. Williams, THINK OF ME, poem, performed by the author
1) Jared Reisenberg, CHAPTER 2, memoir, performed by the authorSTAFF:
2) "Karl Childers", SOLDIER REHNQUIST AND RUM (RUDOLPH) PEPPERDAHL, story, performed by the author
3) The Flying Thought Monkeys, QUEEN OF THE DANCE, scene, performed by Ross, Chris and Gina Laguzza
4) Dwayne Yancey, PLANTS ARE PLOTTING TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD, monologue, performed by Jason Burton
5) Thor X, BLUE EYES & A HIGH LINE FOR REVIVAL, poem, performed by the author
6) Catherine Marcou, HUSBAND SHOPPING, scene, performed by the author with Jason Burton, Jon Corrigan, Tony Neuron, Laura Franklin, Bunny, Adrien Monti and Michelle ?
7) Uncle Cliff, THE POWERS OF MIND AND BODY, monologue, performed by Todd Wm. Ristau
8) Kurt Kandy, GIRLFRIEND, song, performed by the author
9) The Closet Matadors, PAC-MAN-MAN TO THE RESCUE, scene, performed by Sam Clifton, Austin Alderman and Tyler Ribble ?
10) Todd Ristau, I NEVER CRIED, monologue, performed by Adrien Monti
11) Hunter Thomas, COCK-A-LOG, poem, performed by the author
12) Tamathy Christensen, AT THE OLD HOUSE, memoir, performed by the author
12.5) Gina Laguzza, PAINTING, art showing, shown by the painter
13) Adrien Monti, ADDICTED TO MISERY, song, performed by the author
14) Grant Jedlinsky, PERMIT NUMBER 2579065-AA-91P4, scene, performed by Dwayne Yancey, Todd Wm. Ristau, Jason Burton and Adrien Monti
15) Jason Burton, AROMA THERAPY, memoir, performed by the author
Full 15 pieces (with a 45 second .5) and several people turned away who
got there too late to get into the line up, including Simon Adkins,
Arianas Mendt, and a high school teacher.
Just as an administrative note, please don't threaten to never come
back if we don't let you in the order. It's all right if you decide
never to come back, but the order fills up fast and if it is more
important to you that you do your work than that you hear the work of
others, you might not be right for this venue anyway. Also, there are
lots of people (including at least one equity actor) who come to the
show but don't write. They are very eager to be asked to be in a piece,
there is no need to go the to local bars and offer people money to do
your piece for you.
I'm filling in for Amy this week in posting the order, she does a much
better job than I at describing the pieces, sorry.
1) Todd Ristau, NO SHAME MANIFESTO III, a doctrine for new work, performed by the authorSTAFF:
2) Grant Jedlinsky, JESUS CHRIST MILLMOUNTAIN-STAR, comic scene, performed by the author, Dwayne Yancey, Pete Dybdahl
3) Melanie Boyd, HIKING WITH YOU, MYSELF, AND AAAHHH!, comic Kurt Kandy challenge piece, performed by the author and Kurt Kandy
3.5) KayDee Hadden, UNTITLED, poem by three readers, performed by Adrien Monti, Laura Tuggle Anderson, and Amy Alls
4) Kurt Kandy, ANIMAL DIGNITY, serious (and distrubing) monologue in the Kurt Kandy challenge series, performed by the author
5) Thor X, BLUE KANSAS, music and poetry, performed by the author with guitar
6) Jared Riesenberg, CHAPTER THREE, journal entry, performed by the author
7) Amy Alls and Jason Burton, A QUESTION FOR AMY: A LOT OF HOT AIR, dueling monologues in vaugely epistular form, performed by the authors
8) Orr Shtuhl, BUT I'M NOT GONNA, rap to music swan song, performed by the author
9) Adrien Monti, NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL, a MySpace romance with three voices, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson, Amy Alls, and Kurt Kandy
10) Roger Wilson, THE SEINFELD HATER, comic scene, performed by the author, Lindsay Clark, and Will Martin
11) Anita Allen, THE USUAL SUSPECTS, monologue listing the common types who haunt hotels and bedevil the employees, performed by the author
12) Dwayne Yancey, TEAM MOM, comic scene with a character from Dwayne's Overnight Sensations piece making a return appearance, performed by Jason Burton, Todd Ristau, and Laura Tuggle Anderson
13) Laura Franklin, THE RETREAT, comic scene in the Kurt Kandy Challenge series, performed by the author, Jason Burton, Mike Allen, and Laura Tuggle Anderson
14) Blue, THIS TITLE HAS NO TITLE, serious monologue in the Kurk Kandy Challenge series, performed by the author
15) Ben R. Williams, JOB INTERVIEW, comic (but disturbing) scene, performed by the author, Jason Burton, Todd Ristau, and Adrien Monti
Sponsors:
Underground Roanoke and Mill Mountain Theatre
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1) Todd Ristau, KESSEBERG'S SPEECH, monologue performed by the author with many guns and Adrien Monti introducing.This was great!! Loved the turtle!
2) Hunter Thomas, PROTECTION, public service demonstration of condoms, performed by the author, Jason Burton, and Melanie Boyd
3) Anita Allen, WHY I QUIT, monologue by a fed up Aphrodite, performed by the author
4) Kurt Kandy, AVIAN ASSAULT, comic scene performed by the author, Melanie Boyd, Todd Ristau, Jason Burton and
5) Jared Riesenberg, ABOUT RALPH GINSBERG AND EROS MAGAZINE, journal entry, performed by the author
6) Jason Burton, TRUE GRITS, comic scene performed by the author and Kate Cash
7) Adrien Monti, FIFTY PERCENT OF MY GENETIC MATERIAL, monologue, performed by the author
8) Mike Allen, THE STRIP SEARCH, poem, performed by the author
9) Kate Cash, AT A BAR WHERE I DON'T FIT IN, poem, performed by the author
10) Brian Turner, ROUTINE, three linked stand up offerings, performed by the author
11) Laura Tuggle Anderson, DARWIN'S TOROISE, serio-comic monologue, performed by the author
1) Todd Ristau, CORPORATE GRAVE ROBBERS FROM CANADA, monologue performed by the author, with J.D. Ruelle on fluteSTAFF:
2) Audrey, FOOTSTEPS, poem, performed by the author
3) Brian Turner, ROUTINE, standup, performed by the author
4) Brittany Doss, UNDERCOVER LIFE, scene, performed by the author and Laura Franklin
5) Jessica Nash, SINGLES CRUISE GONE WRONG, comic scene performed by the author, Melanie Boyd, and Kurt Kandy
6) Tamathy Christensen, WALMART, memoir, performed by the author
7) Jason Burton, BEYOND THAT DOOR, song, performed by the author with Adrien Monti on guitar
8) Melanie Huber, IN ANSWER TO "WHAT'S HER PROBLEM?", poem, performed by the author
9) John Corrigan, A LETTER FROM THE DESK OF JOHN CORRIGAN, epistular confession, performed by the author
10) Laura Franklin, NO APOLOGIES, epistular confession, performed by the author and KayDee
11) Simon Adkins, GARBAGE CAN SAMURAI 2, short play performed by the author, J.D. Ruelle, and dragon articulators (?)
12) Erin Semler, MY ZIT/MY BLEMISH, poem, performed by the author
13) Adrien Monti, HAVING NIGHTMARES OVER YOU, song with guitar, performed by the author
14) Dwayne Yancey, FOUR LETTER WORDS, comic scene, performed by Kurt Kandy, Todd Ristau, and Keith Yancey
1) Jared Riesenberg, CHRONOLOGY CHAPTER 5, journal entry, read by the authorSTAFF:
2) The Away Team, ARCTIC, song with guitar and bass, performed by the authors
3) Dwayne Yancey, ENGLISH AS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE (DAD GOES FIRST), comic scene, performed by Todd Ristau, Steve Breeding, Keith Yancey, ??? (it is really helpful if you include a cast list with your pieces)
4) Lori Jamison, EVERYTHING, poem, performed by the author
5) Kenley Smith, EMISSARY OF LOVE, agitation propaganda social commentary monologue, performed by the author
6) Mason Heath, BEFORE I COME AROUND, song with guitar, performed by the author
7) Adrien Monti, SMOKING, monologue, performed by the author
8) HJ Thomas, THE ADDICT, poem, performed by the author
9) James A. Mize, GHOST STORIES, ghost stories, performed by Ben R. Williams
10) Brittany Doss, UNDERCOVER LIFE: ACT II, dramatic scene performed by the author and Laura Franklin
11) Simon Adkins, MY 20TH HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION, monologue, performed by the author
12) Laura Tuggle Anderson, IN PIECES, monologue, performed by the author
13) Todd Ristau, CONFIDENCE OR DEATH WISH?, memoir piece, performed by the author
14) Amy Alls, WHATEVER IT TAKES, song, performed by the author
Pre-show entertainment provided by Adrien Monti. Since her song
wasn't in the official order, I don't have a script, perhaps she will
be good enough to let us know what the title of it was--sorry I
didn't ask, but it was hectic and I couldn't find you after the show.
SPECIAL GUEST: Blue's Dad!
1) Kurt Kandy, MOSQUITO HAWK, comic scene, performed by the author, Melanie Boyd, Jason Gray and Summer Gray(Special thanks to everyone who has been listening and actually putting your cast list on your script. Very helpful.)
2) Jared Riesenberg, CHRONOLOGY CHAPTER 6, journal entry, performed by the author
3) Summer Gray, WHAT I WANT TO BE, spoken word, performed by the author
4) Jason Burton, WHAT'S IN A NAME?, monologue, performed by the author
5) Connie Sellers, HELLO DAD, song, performed by the author
6) Big Lick Conspiracy, WHAT'S MY LINE, improv performed by Robb Rouse (fronting) with Jason Burton and Kate Cash
7) Melanie Huber, TOILET PAPER, poem with toilet tissue, performed by the author
8) HJ Thomas, AN EPIDEMIC, poem, performed by the author
9) Thor X, BLUE KANSAS, music on guitar accompanied by words, performed by the author and dedicated to his mother
10) Tamathy Christensen, GHOST STORY, ghost story, performed by the author
11) Archie Levine, TELL ME A FAIRY TALE UNCLE RUSHBO, political rant, performed by the Todd Ristau
12) Jason Gray, GOOD GUYS FINISH LAST, poem, performed by the author
13) Dwayne Yancey, DELICACIES, monologue with fancy food, monologue, performed by (?)
14) Kenley Smith, FORGET, HELL!, monlogue, performed by the author
15) Ben R. Williams, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, comic scene performed by the author and Tyler Bumgarner
STAFF:
Director/Producer: Todd Ristau (has a smelly suit)
Host: Jason Burton (proud of his humility)
Box Office/House Management: Amy Alls (has a pretty shawl)
Production Assistants: Steven Breeding (tall) and Ben R. Williams
(has western shirts)
Technical direction, Board Op: Blue (has a dad)
1) Todd Ristau, THE GREEN MAN, monologue with feet, performed by the authorSTAFF:
2) Billy Atkins, I DRUM FOR 5 MINUTES, improvised percussion, performed by the improviser
3) Jared Riesenberg, CHRONOLOGY: ABRIDGED VERSION OF EVENTS AND INCIDENTS OCCURING THE PAST THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF A GOVERNMENT RUN PERSECUTION CAMPAIGN, memoir, performed by the author
4) Jonathan Gibson, THE WIZARD'S REVENGE, guitar, performed by the guitarist
5) Amy Alls, QUESTION FOR AMY: A FASTEN-ATING ANSWER, comic scene, performed by the author and Jason Burton
6) Kenley Smith, I'M MEL GIBSON AND I'M HERE TO HELP, comic scene, performed by the author, Simon Adkins, Laura Franklin, KayDee, Kaylyn Williams, Jason Burton, and Melissa Wheeler
7) Elliot S. Wheeler, THE SINGULARITY, poem, performed by the poet
8) Blue and Jason Burton, BEATING OFF GUESTS, improvised sociology experient involving percussion as the catalyst, performed by the authors and an exponentially increasing number of audience participants
9) Kurt Kandy, FAMILY RESEMBLENCE, monologue, performed by the monologuist
10) Adrien Monti, THE STAR THAT BROKE MY HEART, song, performed by the author and Karen O'Neill Covell
1) Dwayne Yancey, BECOMING SOUTHERN (VERSION 2), monologue, performed by Kate CashSTAFF:
2) Mike Allen, MANIFEST DENSITY, poem, performed by the author
3) Joshua Dickerson, BURY ME IN YOUR ARMS, song, performed by the author
4) Jason Burton, CIRCLE OF LIFE, monologue, performed by the author
5) HJ Thomas, UNTITLED, poem, performed by the author
6) Todd Ristau, PIECE FOR FEBRUARY 17 1989, monologue, performed by the author
7) Connie Sellers, I CAN TAKE IT, song, performed by the author
8) Big Lick Conspiracy, ONE WORD AT A TIME LETTER, improvisation, fronted by Kate Cash and performed by Jason Burton and Alex Corcoran
9) Laura Tuggle Anderson, PIRATE TEETH, dramatic monologue, performed by the author
10) Kenley Smith, DEEP CLEANSING BREATHS, comic scene, performed by the author, Curt Woods, and Dark Lord Blue
1) Jared Riesneberg, THE PERSECUTION CAMPAIGN: CHAPTER 8, memoir, read by the authorSTAFF:
2) Elliot S. Wheeler, LIARS, poem, read by the author
3) Jason Burton, WHAT A DOLL!, mimetic clowning, performed by the clown and his doll
4) Kenley Smith, AY MACACA!, political satire, performed by the author, Todd Ristau, Ben R. Williams, Jason Burton, Curt Woods, Laura Franklin and Hunter Thomas
5)Dwayne Yancey, A CERTAIN ORDINARY MONDAY, 9-10 commemorative piece, performed by Todd Ristau and Adrien Monti
6) Lori Jamison, ALIVE, song with piano, performed by the author
7) Simon Adkins, ONE WORD AT A TIME GAME SHOW, performed by Big Lick Conspiracy, and two lovely contestants from the audience.
8) HJ Thomas, THINK DRINK BLINK, poem, performed by the author
9) Kurt Kandy, ON THE JOB #2, scene, performed by the author and Jason Burton
10) The Closet Matadors, THE HOMOPHOBIC WRESTLING LEAGUE, comic scene performed by Sam Clifton, Austin Alderman, and Dwayne Yancey
11) Chris Jones, AN ADDICT, motivational poem, performed by the author
12) Ben R. Willimas, MOUNTAIN PARTY, adaptation of a joke, performed by the author and Jason Burton
13) Dorothy Martin, I LOVE BEING A GIRL, poem, performed by the author
14) Adrien Monti, THE REPETITION SONG, performed by the author
15) Todd Ristau, THE END OF THE WORLD REPRISED, 9-11 commemoration, performed by the author
Special thanks to MMT, Roanoke Times and Roanoke.com
1) Jared Riesenberg, CHRONOLOGY: ABRIDGED VERSION OF EVENTS AND INCIDENTS DURING THE PAST THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF A GOVERNMENT RUN PERSECUTION CAMPAIGN, memoir, performed by the authorSTAFF:2) Mason Heath, A SONG FOR YOU, song, performed by the author
3) Connie Sellers, I DON'T DO BLUE ANYMORE, poem, performed by the author
4) Kenley Smith, BLUE STEEL, comic scene, performed by the author, Cate Leonard, and Doreen Blackley
5) Adrien Monti, MY MEMORY'S SHORT, song with guitar, performed by the author
6) Christina Smith, ILLUSIONS, a poem, performed by the author
7) Lori Jamison, BELIEVE, piano and vocal performe dby the author
8) HJ Thomas, SCENE WITH A SQUISHY WATER TOY, scene performed by (?) and (?)
9) Dwayne Yancey, MOM--MY PROJECT IS DUE TOMORROW, comic scene performed by Kieth Yancey, (?) and (?)
10) Jason Burton, THE POET STRIKES BACK, poem, performed by the author
11) Jason Doss, BROKEN HEARTS BREAKING HEARTS, poem, performed by the author
12) Laura Franklin, DON'T TRUST A YANKEE, comic scene, performed by (?)
13) Doug Cheatwood, ON THE DESOLATION, sad song performed by the author
14) Lantari, THE CHAINSAW BALANCE, (?), performed by the author
15) Nelson Oliver, NEW PRESENTATION FOR NEEDLE SWALLOWING, illusion, performed by the author
HOST: Todd Ristau
Musical Guest: Jim Waive and the Young Divorcees
1) Billy Atkins, I DRUM FOR 5 MINUTES
2) Tamathy Christensen, WALMART
3) The Closet Matadors, PAC-MAN-MAN TO THE RESCUE
4) Laura Tuggle Anderson, THE LADY CONFESSES, performed by the author and Trina Yancey
5) Amanda Strope, SOUND
6) Dwayne Yancey, MORAL COMPASS, performed by Keith Yancey and Laura Tuggle Anderson
7) Laura Franklin, THE RELATIONSHIP TRANSLATOR
8) Lee, CYCLOPS GIRL SAYS I DO
9) Grant Jedlinksky, ANOTHER CHOCOLATE ORANGE
10) Passive Vengeance, BITTER SWEET APATHY
11) Mike Allen, MOTHER'S MILK
12) Connie Sellers, PONTOON DANCIN'
INTERMISSION
13) Todd Ristau, KESSEBERG'S SPEECH
14) Amy Alls and Jason Burton, A QUESTION FOR AMY: A LOT OF HOT AIR
15) Kaydee, IT'S A PAIN TO BE BEAUTIFUL
16) Adrien Monti, NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL
17) The Flying Thought Monkeys, QUEEN OF THE DANCE
18) BLUE, MARSHINS
19) Ben R. Williams, JOB INTERVIEW
20) Nelson Oliver, RING FROM THROAT
21) Robb Rouse, WHY I CAN'T MEDITATE
22) Jason Burton, BEYOND THAT DOOR
23) Kenley Smith, FORGET, HELL!
24) DOA, TRIBAL FUSION BELLY DANCE
1) Dwayne Yancey, TICKING, comic scene, performed by (?)STAFF:2) Chris Shepard, KITTIES, song with guitar, performed by the author
3) Kurt Kandy, (?), performed by the author (no script, no title. Was this the suicide monologue?)
4) Amanda Strope and John Bryant, THINGS I WISH I'D NEVER SAID, performed by Amanda Strope
5) Rev. Jason "BLUE" Herbert, 10% REAL FRUIT JUICE (a screenplay), performed by (?)
6) Laura Tuggle Anderson, A THIN LINE, clown mime, performed by the author
7) TJ, EMAIL, standup comedy about farting, performed by the author
8) Jason Burton, A LIVING LEADER, abridged college essay, performed by the author
9) Ben R. Williams, (?), performed by (?) (no script)
10) Adrien Monti, IT'S NOT THE 80'S ANYMORE, song with guitar, performed by the author
11) Mike Allen, (?), performed by the author (?) (no script)
12) Kenley Smith, MONKEY WRENCH: THE INTERPRETIVE DANCE, comic scene, performed by the author and Jason Burton
HOST: Todd Ristau
Musical Guest: Brad Schnurr
1) Billy Atkins, I DRUM FOR 5 MINUTES
2) Tamathy Christensen, WALMART
3) The Closet Matadors, PAC-MAN-MAN TO THE RESCUE
4) Dwayne Yancey, MORAL COMPASS
5) Laura Tuggle Anderson, THE LADY CONFESSES
6) Simon Adkins, GARBAGE CAN SAMURAI 2
7) Laura Franklin, THE RELATIONSHIP TRANSLATOR
8) Chris Taibbi, JUGGLING
9) Grant Jedlinksky, ANOTHER CHOCOLATE ORANGE
10) Passive Vengeance, BITTER SWEET APATHY
11) Mike Allen, MOTHER'S MILK
12) Connie Sellers, PONTOON DANCIN'
INTERMISSION
13) Todd Ristau, KESSEBERG'S SPEECH
14) Amy Alls and Jason Burton, A QUESTION FOR AMY: A LOT OF HOT AIR
15) Kurt Kandy, FAMILY RESEMBLENCE (pending confirmation)
16) Adrien Monti, NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL
17) Big Lick Conspiracy
18) BLUE, PBR
19) Nelson Oliver, RING FROM THROAT
20) Brad Schnurr, Prozac and Prayer
21) Robb Rouse, WHY I CAN'T MEDITATE
22) Kaydee, IT'S A PAIN TO BE BEAUTIFUL
23) Jason Burton, BEYOND THAT DOOR
24) Kenley Smith, FORGET, HELL!
1) Jared Riesenberg, CHRONOLOGY: ABRIDGED VERSION OF EVENTS AND INCIDENTS DURING THE PAST 35 YEARS OF A GOVERNMENT-RUN PERSECUTION CAMPAIGN, CONT'D, memoir, performed by the authorSTAFF:2) K. Ken Johnston, THE KETCHUP STORY, monologue, performed by KayDee
3) Dwayne Yancey, FIFTY CENT WORDS (version 5: gullible, extended), comic scene, performed by Todd Ristau, Adrien Monti, and Keith Yancey
4) Adrien Monti, HIGH SCHOOL ETERNITY, song with guitar, performed by the author
5) Archie Levine, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THE NUREMBURG TRIALS, political rant, performed by Todd Ristau
6) Blake Lipscomb, THE SKATE CLUB, monologue, performed by the author
7) Kenley Smith, AN AMISH LAD PREPARES TO GO INTO THE WORLD, comic scene, performed by the author and Ben R. Williams
8) Amy Alls, AN ORIGINAL SONG BY AMY ALLS, song, performed by the author
1) Jason Burton, PIZZA HUT DIARIES: AN EYE FOR AN EYE, monologue, performed by the authorSTAFF: Order Taker: Jason Burton2) Jered Riesenberg, CHRONOLOGY: ABRIDGED VERSION OF EVENTS AND INCIDENTS OCCURING THE PAST THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF A GOVERNMENT RUN PERSECUTION CAMPAIGN, memoir, performed by the author
3) Kurt Kandy, POINT OF VIE/GIVING NIGHTS, poem, performed by the author
4) Blue, MY DAY AT WORK, rant, performed by the author
5) Dwayne Yancey, THE HIP-HOP HAMLET, comic scene, performed by Adrien Monti, Austin Alderson, Sam Clifton, Keith Yancey, Sarah Spencer and Melanie Boyd
6) HJ Thomas, BORN TO FAITH, poem, performed by the author
7) Adrien Monti, NIGHTMARES, monologue, performed by the author
8) Laura Franklin, THE DATING GAME, monologue, performed by the author
9) Tamathy Christensens, SOMETHIN, monologue, performed by the author
10) Kenley Smith, BRING OUT THE GIMP, comic scene, performed by the author, Ben R. Williams, Curt Woods, and Jason Burton
1) Blue, LETTERS, something about football, performed by the authorSTAFF:2) Dwayne Yancey, SPIT, comic scene, performed by (?)
3) Adrien Monti, MARRIAGE COUNSELING WAS YOUR IDEA, scene, performed by (?)
4) David Shhedivy (?), (?), performed by (?)
5) Ben R. Williams, MADAME SOSOSTRIS: FAMOUS CLAIRVOYANT, comic scene, performed by the author, Kurt Kandy, and Adrien Monti
6) Lori Jamison, CHAINS, song with piano, performed by the author
7) Kenley Smith, RIGHT SIDE OF THE WORLD, comic scene, performed by the author and Blue
1) Renovations in Progress, CHEDDAR BUSCUITS, comic scene, performed by Jason Burton, Laura Franklin, Kurt Kandy, and Kenley SmithSTAFF:2) HJ Thomas, THE GREAT LESSON, poem, performed by the author
3) Doug Tuggle, DINNER TIME, comic scene, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson and Todd Ristau
4) Randy, A GOOD DAY, monologue, performed by the author
5) Ben R. Williams, A TRUE STORY OF MY FORMATIVE YEARS, memoir, performed by the author
6) Adrien Monti, THE NATURAL BRIDGE SONG, song with guitar, performed by the author
7) Todd Ristau, WHAT A BEAR DOES IN THE WOODS IS DIE, serio-comic scene about a current event, performed by the author, Ben R. Williams, Jason Burton and Kenley Smith, and Laura Tuggle Anderson
8) Amanda Cox, WHY, monologue, performed by the author
9) Jason Burton, WHERE DID MY LIBIDO GO?, Suess parody, performed by the author
10) Kenley Smith, I HAVE A BRIEF STATEMENT, comic scene, performed by the author, Adrien Monti, and Steven Breeding
11) Simon Adkins, DRINKY AND GABBY TALK ABOUT MARRIAGE, comic scene, performed by the author, Ben R. Williams, and (?)
1) Jared Riesenberg, CHRONOLOGY: ABRIDGED VERSION OF EVENTS AND INCIDENTS OCCURING THE PAST THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF A GOVERNMENT RUN PERSECUTION CAMPAIGN (Chapter 11), memoir, performed by the authorSTAFF:2) DOA, GOTHIC BELLY DANCE, dance, performed by the authors
3) Nat Mayhew, BOSS MAN, song, performed by the author (and he snuck a second song in there, which is a no-no, but we forgive first timers. Once.)
4) Grant Jedlinsky, THERE'S A FUCKING WAR ON MAN!, scene, performed by (?)
5) Connie Sellers, YOU KNOW, comic scene, performed by the author and Todd Ristau
6) Adrien Monti, IT'S NOT LIBERATING (IT'S JUST A HAIRCUT), song on guitar, performed by the author
7) HJ Thomas, RANT, rant, performed by the author
8) Roland Shitz, VOTE NO OR YOUR CHURCH IS SOFT ON MARRIAGE!, sermon, performed by Todd Ristau
9) Ross Laguzza, A HAIR RAISING TALE, scene, performed by the author and (?)
10) Chris Shepard, I JUST FLAT OUT CAN'T STOP SMOKING CRACK, song with guitar, performed by the author
11) Kenley Smith, ALWAYS GET UP, monologue about a real event, performed by the author
12) Dwayne Yancey, THE HARD WORK OF THE BLUES, comic scene, performed by Keith Yancey and Todd Ristau
13) Amy Alls, I GOT MY BLUE JEANS, song, performed by the author
14) Ben R. Williams, JUSTICE, found poem, performed by the author
15) Sonny Campbell, CLOSE YOUR EYES, lullaby with base guitar, performed by the author
On the best evidence available:
1) Kenley Smith, PRESS CONFERENCE, comic scene performed by the author, Adrien, Nat Mayhew, Debbie Wheeler, and Laura FranklinSTAFF:2) Adrien Monti, I'M LUCKY, monologue, performed by the author
3) Dwayne Yancey, FILTH, PERVERSIONS, AND OTHER GREAT WORKS OF LITERATURE (version 2), comic scene performed by Todd Ristau and (Laura Franklin?)
4) Christina Smith, ZEN IN A BOTTLE, poem, performed by the author
5) Ben R. Williams, THE PHONE CALL, comic scene, performed by the author and Miss Yvette Hodgson
6) Todd Ristau, Luke 9:60 (with introduction and lights), monologue, performed by the author
7) Chris Shepard, HELL IS BORING, song with guitar, performed by the author
1) James Erwin, THE HILARIOUS MEXICO SKETCH, comic scene, performed by Dwayne Yancey, Kenley Smith, and Todd Ristau 2) Christina Smith, NON-POETRY MEMOIRS FROM THE ROAD IN RICHMOND, monologue, performed by the author 3) Dwayne Yancey, GOLDFISH RULES, comic scene, performed by Kieth Yancey and (?) 4) Kenley Smith, SNAPSHOT, monologue, performed by the author 5) Tamathy Christensen, WAITING FOR VAMPIRES, memoir, performed by the author 6) Joshua James, IN HONOR OF BEER, monologue, performed by Steven Breeding 7) Todd Ristau, WHY I STOPPED SMOKING POT (abridged version), memoir, performed by the author 8) Ben R. Williams, SMARTBAG, comic scene, performed by the author, Laura Franklin, and (?) 9) Adrien Monti, THE DAYS ARE GETTING SHORTER, song with guitar, performed by the authorSTAFF:
1) Jared Riesenberg, CHRONOLOGY: ABRIDGED VERSION OF EVENTS AND INCIDENTS DURING THEPAST THRITY-FIVE YEARS OF A GOVERNMENT RUN PERSECUTION CAMPAIGN (CHAPTER 12), memoir, performed by the authorSTAFF:
2) Mariana Richey, LIES, blog entry, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson
3) Laura Franklin, ABOUT THE OTHER NIGHT...., comic scene, performed by the author, Christina Smith, and Christopher Shepard
4) Dwayne Yancey, GUARDIAN ANGELS COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES (CALIFORNIA VERSION, ABBREVIATED), performed by Todd Ristau and Keith Yancey
5) Christopher Shepard, MEAN PEOPLE SUCK, song with guiar, performed by the author
6) Todd Ristau, AND NOW THE NEWS (Roanoke Edition), comic scene, performed by the author and Laura Tuggle Anderson
7) Kenley Smith, I'M MONKEY WRENCH, AND I'M FROM THE FUTURE, comic scene performed by the author and Ben R. Williams
8) Christina Smith, GROUND CONTROL, poem, performed by the author
9) Laura Tuggle Anderson, THE TEACHER AND THE PUPPET, serio-comic scene with a puppt, performed by the author and her puppet
10) Ben R. Williams, NOTHING I REALLY NEEDED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN, poem, performed by the author
11) Adrien Monti, I AM MY OWN DRUMMER, song, performed by the author and her shiny kitchen pot and guitar
1) Todd Ristau, PIECE FOR MARCH 4th, dramatic scene, performed by the author and Matt (?)STAFF:2) Simon Adkins, IT WAS A HEARTBREAKER, spontaneous poem, performed by the author
3) Dwayne Yancey, WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT WITH SOAP (version 3), comic scene, performed by Keith Yancey, Todd Ristau, and Laura Tuggle Anderson
4) Mike Allen, A CURTAIN OF STARS, poem, performed by the author
5) HJ Thomas, UNTITLED, poem, performed by the author
6) Kenley Smith, APOLOGY, comic scene, performed by the author, Steven Breeding, Bunny, and audience participation
7) Clinton Johnston, UNTITLED (OLD PIECE), dramatic scene, performed by Todd Ristau and Laura Tuggle Anderson
8) Bruce Bishop, (?), poem, performed by the author
9) Chris Shepard, SAVE SINGLETON, comic song with guitar, performed by the author
Official Order from Last Night--and what a wonderful great show it was.
1) Dwayne Yancey, THE SLAVE-POETS OF HELLMARK, comic scene, performed by Todd Ristau, Mike Allen, Kenley Smith, Laura Tuggle Anderson, Ben R. Williams, (?), (?)STAFF:2) Laura Franklin, RUNNING OVER GUYS, comic scene, performed by the author, Laura Tuggle Anderson, April (?)
3) Ben R. William, A DISGUSTING TALE OF NERDERY, monologue, performed by the author
4) Bruce Mahin, TIME TRAVELERS, title song from musical with guitar, performed by the author
5) Laura Tuggle Anderson, MY FRIENDS TELL ME, serio-comic short monologue, performed by the author
6) Mike Allen, ECTOPPLIANCES, poem with flashlight, performed by the auauthor
7) Adrien Monti, THE NOVEL I WROTE, monologue, performed by the author
8) Todd Ristau, A PLAYWRIGHT IN HELL, monologue, performed by the author
I'm sorry that it didn't occur to either me or Dwayne Yancey to do a John Lennon tribute piece to commemorate his death, but we did have lots of original music on Friday and that is probably more the kind of tribute he'd have wanted.
1) Bruce Mahin, THE TIME CHRONICLES: EPISODE ONE, excerpt from a musical, performed by the author with guitarSTAFF:2) Cate Leonard, THE CTHULUS AT HOME, monologue, performed by the author
3) April Drummond, LOOKING FOR LOVE IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES, poem, performed by Autumn Drummond
4) Amy Alls, WHAT I'M THINKING RIGHT NOW, monologue, performed by Blue
5) Todd Ristau, I'M NOT IN THE BUSINESS OF MAKING CONVERTS TO VEGITARIANISM, monologue, performed by the author
6) Dwayne Yancey, IF CATS WERE MORE LIKE EINSTEIN, song, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson
7) Donna Pearson, RAIN ON ME, song with guitar, performed by the author
8) Kenley Smith, HEYOKAH, Monkey Wrench monologue, performed by the author
9) Laura Tuggle Anderson, WHEN I HIT THE DEER, monologue, performed by the author
10) James Lin Erwin, ONE LAST PARODY WHILE MY FEEBLE BRAIN STALLS FOR TIME, monologue, performed by Ben R. Williams
11) Jason Burton, JESSICA'S SECRET, monologue, performed by the author
12) Adrien Monti, ZOMBIES ATE MY AMYGDALA, song with guitar, performed by the author
Notables: Patrick Benton in the house!
Go see A Christmas Carol! It is good!
1) Jared Riesenberg, LETTER SENT TO ROBERT GATES (SECRETARY OF DEFENSE), epistle, performed by the letter writerSTAFF:2) KayDee, THE PASTOR'S SON, monologue, performed by the author
3) David Cheresnowsky, POEM, poem, performed by the poet
4) Kenley Smith, (GOD)FATHER CHRISTMAS, parody, performed by the author, Curt Woods, Steven Breeding, Ben R. Williams, Keith Yancey, Simon Adkins, Cate Leonard, Ross Laguzza, and (?)
5) Matt Pendleton, UNTITLED, stand up, performed by the author
6) Robb Rouse, ALPHABETIC DORKOLOGY, rappy peom to music, performed by the author
7) Tilly Gokbudak, THE BUS TO NOWHERE, collection of flashbacks, performed by the author
8) Kurt Kandy, MAINTENANCE MISSIONS #4: MRS. MARY KAY, comic scene, performed by the author, Jason Burton, and Kenley Smith
9) Connie Sellers, LONELY ISN'T LONELY, song, performed by the author
10) Big Lick Conspiracy, DIE 5 WAYS, performed by Big Lick Conspiracy
11) Archie Levine, ACCOMPLICE OR HOSTAGE?, political rant, performed by Todd Ristau
12) Flying Thought Monkeys, HOSTAGE CRISIS, comic scene, performed by the Flying Thought Monkeys
13) Dwayne Yancey, FATHER CHRISTMAS, comic scene, performed by Todd Ristau, Laura Franklin, Steven Breeding, and Kenley Smith
14) Adrien Monti, WE DANCED AND SANG DUETS, skit, performed by the author and Melanie Boyd
15) Joshua Dickerson, THE SPRING UP AND A FALL DOWN, song with guitar, performed by the author
1) Jared Riesenberg, LETTER SENT TO ROBERT GATES (SECRETARY OF DEFENSE) Part II, epistle, performed by the letter writerSTAFF:2) Dwyane Yancey, FATHER CHRISTMAS, PART II, comic scene, performed by Mike Allen, Todd Ristau, Cate Leonard, Kenley Smith, Laura Franklin, and Keith Yancey
3) Eliot Wheeler, BANG, poem, performed by the author
4) David Cheresnowsky, TELEPHONING THE BITCH, poem, performed by the author
5) Lantari and Nelson Oliver, THE HUMAN CHRISTMAS TREE, performance art, performed by the artists performing
6) Adrien Monti, I DON'T WANT TO GET OUT OF BED, song with guitar, performed by the author
7) Kenley Smith, DRIVE THROUGH, PLEASE, serio-comic scene, performed by the author (off stage) and Cate Leonard
8) Blue, INSPIRATION, poem, performed by the author
9) Ethan Armstrong, COAL DUST #2: TOBACCO 'N' ME: A HATE STORY, performed by Mike Allen
10) Tilly Gokbudak, RAINED OUT IN ISTANBUL, monologue, performed by the author
11) Clinton Johnston, EVERYTHING I PLAY IS THE BLUES, song with guitar, performed by the author
12) Kyle Edgell, A SPECTATOR SPORT, charicature drawing, performed by the artist with audience volunteers
13) Todd Ristau, SANTA'S NEW JOB, serio-comic scene, performed by the author, Kenley Smith and Steven Breeding
14) Nelson Oliver, SNOWFLAKE, illusion, performed by the illusionist
