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The Professor Speaks III
The comics--or, "Potpourri of Personality" Well, you have your goals, and you have your venue, so now, if you want to have a show--you will need some comics. So now you have face the reality of running a show, on what you want your actual show to be like.
by: Jerry Jaffe
Jay Boc starts a room
Hello stage time for comics.
by: Jay Boc
The Old Man and the Fart
I went and saw The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo today and it was a fine film. I noticed while waiting for the movie to start they tell you not to use your cell phone during the movie at least three times.
by: Bill Squire
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Infamous Comic Stories: John Fox
As of 30 April 2012, Fox is battling stage 5 colon cancer. His doctors told him in March that he had anywhere from two weeks to two months to live This is one of those legendary stories about John Fox.
How the Comedy Nerds Took Over
Either youre a comic or youre not, Henny Youngman told me before that show in 1992. You prove yourself, and you make a living at it. Then youre a comedian. Otherwise youre a guy who thinks hes a comic. So, to every alternative comedian and club comic, to every surrealist and punch-line specialist, to each and every aspiring stand-up out there, I say: Take his advice. Please.
Fox chooses Axe Cop to launch its new late-night Saturday animation block
Squarely hitting the entertainment sweet spot that unites 5-year-olds and the totally stoned, Fox has announced plans to develop Axe Copan adaptation of the web comic co-created by brothers Malachai and Ethan Nicolleas the first addition to its burgeoning late-night Saturday animation lineup.
Bumped?! In LOS ANGELES?! Surely, you jest!
The other mopey comic is T.J. Miller, who took his frustrations out via Twitter. He expresses outrage that Cook would bump comedians....
Hastily Made Funny Man
"You have no idea what a chubby little cash cow you are," Mike Polk says to his housemate.
Gay For Stallone
by: Chris Clem

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Upcoming local shows and open mics. To list your show email Marv Conner.

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Open Mics

Sundays

Europe Gyro - 8:00 pm

107 S. Depeyster Street, Kent

Mixed media open mic hosted by Xela, comedians welcome. Sign up when you get there. Spots usually fill up fast, show up before 9 pm to make sure you get on!

Mondays

ChuckleF#*k at Reddstone - 8:00 pm

1261 West 76th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102

Cleveland's longest running, smartest, and best open mic, now at its new Battery Park home. Email Ramon Rivas for a spot.

Stone Tavern - 8:00 pm

110 East Main Street, Kent.

The best comedy showcase in Kent and possibly the universe. Pre-booked open mic hosted by local favorite Anthony Savatt. Email Anthony for a spot.

The Holy Dive Bar: Best Damn Comedy Show in Clevo. - 10:30 pm

The Corner Pub, 12301 Madison Avenue, Lakewood

Hosted by Tim Cornett and Jesse Allison and their electrifying chemistry, featuring a cast of dozens (drunks). Just show up around 10.

Tuesdays

Death Therapy Open Mic - 8:00 pm

Trios, 13362 Madison Ave, Lakewood

A weekly comedy open mic hosted by Jon Hofener, Tuesdays at Trios from 8-10pm. Show up at 7:30 to sign up, show starts and ends on time due to jam night afterward. Just a heads up, there's no sign for the bar so it might take a little longer to find.

Funny Stop Comedy Club Amateur Night - 8:30 pm

Funny Stop, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls

Contact the club at 330-923-4700 to get a 5 minute slot.

Cleveland Improv Jam - 8 pm

Sullivan's Irish Pub, 13368 Madison Ave, Lakewood

Improv open jam presented by the Angry Ladies of Improv. Those who want to play should arrive by 7:30. For more information, contact the Angry Ladies.

Wednesdays

The Village Idiot Open Mic - 10 pm

Lakewood Village Tavern, 13437 Madison Avenue, Lakewood

Hosted by Joesph Whelan.

The Vortex Comedy Show presented by TRC - 9 pm

The Vortex Concert Club, 1167 Brittain Rd, Akron

Every other Wednesday. Contact Shawn Boyd on Facebook for more information and a spot to perform.

Eastside Comedy Zone - 8 pm

Toth's Place, 6966 Heisley Road, Mentor

Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Comedy held in separate room than the main bar. Email for stage time. For more info call Boyce at 440-342-4223.

Thursdays

Euclid Tavern open mic - 8:30

Euclid Tavern, 11625 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland.

Long running comedy only open mic, with karaoke afterward. Contact Dan Brown via Facebook for a spot.

Comedy Night at Sullivan's - 10:30

Sullivan's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 13368 Madison Ave, Lakewood

New mic run by Andy Meredith. Show up before it starts.

Big Dog Theater Schedule

Thunderlips and the Submissives!

Saturday, May 26, 9:00pm - 10:30pm

Saturday, June 9, 9:00pm - 10:30pm

Saturday, June 23, 9:00pm - 10:30pm

LIVE from Big Dog Theater in Cleveland Heights, Ohio; it's the Thunderlips' Game Show Extravaganza!! Join us for some....Laughs! Fun! And if LaJuan gets off his butt, PRIZES FROM THE PRIZE VAULT! Big Dog Theater's first shortform improv comedy troupe, Thunderlips and the Submissives, includes 9 of our city's hottest new improv junkies. If you are a fan of "Who's Line Is It Anyway" then you will love T.A.T.S.! This group is high-energy, physical, and will keep the funny going all night long! You may have seen them around town. Now check them out every month at their home in Coventry! Tickets are $8 (cash only). Tickets can be purchased by cash only at the door the day of the show, reserved online at www.bigdogtheater.com or by phone at 216-472-3636. Concessions available at Big Dog Treats just outside the theater doors. Print out a show coupon from our website and take an additional $1 off your ticket!

This Improvised Life

Sat, May 19, 9:00pm - 10:30pm

This Improvised Life returns to Big Dog Theater! Local writers and improvisers take an audience suggestion and share what it means to them. Writers get only a week to prepare, after they've shared their true stories, improvisers will use those stories as inspiration. stories. improv. win win. Saturdays: May 5, 12, and 19 Cost $8 (Cash Only) Box office opens at 8:30pm. Showtime 9:00pm Reserve your tickets online at www.bigdogtheater.com, by phone at (216) 472-3636 or purchase them at the door the day of the show. A portion of the door plus all donations collected will benefit Shaking with Laughter

Torque! Full Throttle Improv

Fri, May 18, 9:00pm - 10:30pm

Sat, June 2, 9:00pm - 10:30pm

Fri, June 22, 9:00pm - 10:30pm

Grab your friends and make your way to the Coventry Arts District for Torque in May! This troupe showcases improvisers from some of the hottest improv funny groups from around C-Town! It's a Cleveland Improv Comedy Reunion! Torque offers a a double dose of high energy improv comedy! We get you warmed up with a shortform set and finish the night off with a classic Chicago style longform set! Tickets are $8 cash only. Box office opens at 8:30pm...Show 9pm. Tickets can be purchased the day of the show at BDT by cash only, reserved online at www.bigdogtheater.com or by phone at 216-472-3636. Concessions available in the BIG DOG CAFE located just outside the theater doors!

TO GET YOUR SHOW OR ANNOUNCEMENT IN THIS COLUMN EMAIL YOUR INFO TO Marv Conner.
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Talking to Charna Halpern About Working with Del Close to Create Longform Improv
On paper, Charna Halpern is intimidating. Really intimidating. Through her partnership with Del Close, she co-founded ImprovOlympic, developed The Harold and helped launch the careers of everyone from Chris Farley to Matt Besser to Rachel Dratch. Oh, and she introduced Amy Poehler to Tina Fey.
Why Patton Oswalt tore into an Audience member!
Patton Oswalts website crashed for a short time on Saturday morning. The reason? Too many thousands of his fans were clamoring simultaneously to read the comedians response to some pretty harsh words about him, which were posted the evening before on a local Los Angeles comedians Tumblr. That comedian, Barbara Gray, a self-professed fan (now, former fan) of Oswalts was pissed off. The title of her post: That One Time When Patton Oswalt Was An Asshole.
Which funny dude would you bang? Ty Burell, Kevin Hart, Seth MacFarlane or Joel McHale?
We don't know about you guys, but we're sick of female comedians constantly being objectified based on their looks. We think it's high time folks start objectifying funny dudes. Right? Right.
Laughspin presents the 10 best comedy albums of 2011
The end of the year is approaching fast, comedy fans. And so it's time to count down the 10 best comedy albums of the year. As in years past, this list represents the albums we feel were the strongest. Let it be known: there were more than 150 comedy albums released this year. Let it also be known, that since we launched in 2005 (when we were Punchline Magazine), there has never been a stronger year for quality stand-up albums. It was incredibly difficult to get this list down to 10.
Patrice O'Neal Remembered
Marc Maron's WTF podcast of Patrice O'Neil. Listen you won't be the same person afterwards.