Monday, November 24, 2014

ELFPROV Highlights from Schuylkill Mall, Frackville, PA

Sunday, November 23, 2014

27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin adds Shows in NYC

27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin adds Shows in NYC

The new holiday musical is a hit with New York families 27santabannernew

Due to popular demand, 27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin is adding New York City Performances for the holiday vacation week. The 60-minute holiday show, with original book and music by Andy Street and Jonathan Kydd, will play at the Broadway Comedy Club in Times Square and tour area theaters December 7-28, 2014. Tickets to the Manhattan performances can be purchased for $30-60 via Ovationtix (866-811-4111) For more tour dates and discount tickets to NYC performances online go to www.nysanta.us.

The production is to be directed by the show’s composer, Andy Street. Mr. Street has been developing this project for the past four years while still working as musical associate and vocal coach for American Idol on FOX. Mr. Street has also written for other Nigel Lythgoe productions including “So You Think You Can Dance”.

Children of all ages have heard Mr. Streets original compositions in many of the popular children’s TV shows in the past decades. Most known for the award winning "Madeline", Mr. Street has composed and arranged for “Strawberry Shortcake”, “Angelina Ballerina”, “Double Dragon”, “Hurricanes” and “Ultraforce”.

 Mr. Street is very excited to be bringing a variation of the British Holiday Pantomime to the New York stage. The theatrical form is a huge hit on nearly every West End stage in London during the holidays. Silly slap-stick fun for all ages is combined with witty banter, great music and even some dance, with the help of Choreographer, Kelly Dacus-Smith.

 A troupe of performers take on multiple characters, headed by Walt Frasier (Lilyhammer, Royal Pains, Blue Bloods) as both Santa and the evil twin Gunta. Patrick Reidy takes on the other title role, Kevin, but also appears as McNasty the Goblin. Elizabeth Greenfeld, William Goulet Kean, and Laurice Fattal all play multiple characters from elves, reindeer and a few other characters you will just have to witness for yourself.

 The award-winning producing team of Randy Donaldson (Scottsboro Boys, Pee Wee Herman, Triassic Parq, Falling for Eve), John Velasco-Mills and Marc Jacobson invite you to this wonderful show that is sure to become a permanent New York City holiday destination.

 27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin at the Broadway Comedy Club; 318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019; Runtime 60-minutes; $30-60; Ovationtix 866-811-4111; Dec  7 1p ,4p, Dec 28 11a, 1:30p
27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin at the Paramount Theater; 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill, NY 10566; $29-39; 914 739 0039; Dec 13, 14 1p, 3:30p

 27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin at the Emelin Theater; 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, NY 10543; $29-49 914.698.0098; Dec 17-21 11a, 1p, 3p, 6p    


Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Two stages, two shows, two schools, 300+ ppl







http://www.improv4kids.com field trips at Broadway Comedy Club 318 west 53rd Street NY NY 10019

Also check out http://www.improv4teens.com



Public shows 3 & 8pm Every Saturday. Touring Nationwide to K-12 schools.



ALSO LMAO on tour to colleges, corporate everts etc http://www.8improv.com

Monday, November 10, 2014

27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin Off Broadway NYC





DISCOUNT TICKETS for NYC SHOWS AT https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/940450/prm/walter101
PRESS RELEASE
Sunday, November 09, 2014 – New York, NY – With original book, lyrics and music by Andy Street and Jonathan Kydd, “27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin” puts an all new spin on the holiday characters we know and love, while introducing a few new characters kids of all ages will love. The New York tour starts at the Broadway Comedy Club (318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019) on December 7, 2014 and when head upstate to the Paramount (Peekskill, NY) and Emelin (Mamaroneck, NY) theaters Dec 13-21.
Santa Claus is coming to town! But so is his jealous twin brother Gunta who’d like to be the top man, himself. The good news is that elves Mitch, Pru, and Jill, and Kevin, of course, are just the ones to outwit the evil Gunta and his hench-elves, Bob and McNasty.
It all plays out in the wonderful musical about saving the magic of Christmas by Andy Street and Jonathan Kydd. Andy wrote music for Sesame Street, Madeline and Strawberry Shortcake before becoming an American Idol coach and adjudicator.
The mini tour starts off where the show has showcased and workshop for the past three years, the Broadway Comedy Club. On Sunday December 7, the show will be presented at 1 & 4pm.
Don’t miss your chance to get a holiday photo with Santa. We’ll take a limited number after each show, so order yours today! VIP TICKET HOLDERS at the Off Broadway performances will be invited on stage to meet Santa and Kevin.
More production information on showtimes and tickets can be found at www.fpny.org/27santas.


Thursday, November 6, 2014

New York Improv 4 Teens / Advanced Kids Class - One to Five Nov 2 2014

Holiday Shows & Events for the Whole Family

NYC Santa is busy this year. In addition to our great shows Improv 4 Kids and LMAO Improv we have added the following programs for the season....





November 28-December 7 10am

Breakfast with Santa
Join Santa for Continental Breafast, Coffee & Juice. Bring the whole family to get a photo (Bring your own camera, our elves will help). Stay for the interactive musical comedy ELFPROV. Get tickets early, this event will sell out!



December 7 1pm & 4pm

27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin
Santa is in trouble. Which means Christmas is in trouble. And it is up to Kevin the Elf to rally the troupes and save the day!!! But look out, Santa's under appreciated brother, Gunta, might ruin 
everything...










EVERY SATURDAY 3 & 8pm

Improv Comedy by EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH
3pm Fun for the whole family
8pm LMAO OFf Broadway (18+, teen friendly but does contain adult material - PG-13)

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

You're Nuts Zack - Election Day 2014

Becoming Famous in 2014 - Alex from Target

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2014/11/03/how-alex-from-target-became-an-unwitting-internet-superstar/

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Ever since I started teaching comedy to teens, I have been a huge advocate of youtube channels. Want a career, start creating now. You create work showcasing your talents and you begin to market yourself to the world.

You don't really need a good camera. And you don't really need talent. Now making stupid 6-second videos can land you a TV or Film deal. Get a biog enough following on twitter, Vine, Youtube etc and you can sell tickets to your own shows, tshirts, ad space on your channels...

To many this idea seams bizarre and far fetched. For most it will be. But even those not getting famous over night, these tools develop talent and brand.

ABC - Always Be Creating!!!