Next week, over 50 Philadelphia stand-up, sketch, and improv acts will hit the stage at The Walnut St. Theater for the F. Harold festival. There are great shows every night with some of the best comedy that Philly has to offer. You should check out every single night, but if you think you have something better to do (you don’t) you can come see me perform: Tuesday, June 7th at 6:30pm with The Hendersons (long-form improv) Tuesday, June 7th (SAME DAY!) at 9:30pm I will be doing stand-up and Sunday June 12th 8:30pm with Hate Speech Committee (long-form improv).
June 7th to June 12th, 2011
Walnut Street Theatre, Studio 5
825 Walnut St, Phila, PA 19107
tickets: $10 per night/$25 for all shows www.fharoldpresents.com
Get a Room is an improv duo that I am a part of (along with the very funny, very talented, very my girlfriend Becca Trabin). We made our debut last week at Philly Improv Theater’s Cagematch- a show which pits improv team vs. improv team in a fight to the finish with audience votes decided who emerges victorious. For the first time in Cagematch’s 51 show history – the audience was split evenly and the show ended in a tie! Which means, next month, Becca and I get a rematch against Pasiones de Pasiones (Mike Marbach, Andy Moskowitz, and Ralph Andrachio) which means, you should come out and watch this grudge match and vote for us. Until then, you can like us on Facebook!
Gregg Gethard and Aaron Hertzog speak playoff basketball, the end of the Sacramento Kings, and cutting edge science with special guest Charlie Garcia-Thompson.
Gregg and Aaron are joined for the entire episode by Sorel Rockfeller, the man who was reportedly attacked this week by Gloria James, mother of Lebron James. (LINK)
On Monday, members of the Philadelphia comedy community gathered at The Shubin Theater for a special edition of Chip Chantry’s One Man Show (with Special Guests) in which we roasted our friend Meg Favreau, who will soon be departing to move to Los Angeles. The whole roast has made its way online on Philly Improv Theater’s Youtube Page – or you could find them all posted on Philly comedy website WitOut.
My friend LukeGiordano started a new podcast a few weeks ago called The I Suck at Stand-Up Comedy Podcast (click for itunes link). It’s a really cool idea for a show, in which Luke listens to one of his bits, breaks it down, and basically goes through the rewriting process for listeners to hear. It’s a great way to see how the stand-up comedy sausage is made, if you’re into that kind of stuff. This week, I join him to break down one of my own bits, add some ideas, and talk about what does and doesn’t work when telling a joke about Rocky Balboa outside the city of Philadelphia. Check it out here!
Hey Everybody! For a few years, the Philadelphia comedy scene had an internet home at Comic Vs. Audience – but about a year ago, the site shut down so its writer Dave could concentrate on grad school and his busy schedule.
Today, a new website launches that will report on all the goings on in Philadelphia Comedy. WITOUT.NET will feature interviews, show reviews, and already has a comprehensive list of open mics, performers, groups and upcoming shows in the Philadelphia area. It will be the new hub for all the information you need about comedy in Philly. Check out the website, and follow them on Twitter for all your Philadelphia Comedy news.
Hey Everybody! Stand-up comedy showcase at Philly Improv Theater
Thursday, March 1, 7:30pm
407 Bainbridge St. Philadelphia Visit PHIT for details.
Hate Speech Committee Free Improv at Connie's Ric Rac
Tuesday, March 6, 9:00pm
1132 S. 9th St. Philadelphia
Hey Everybody! Stand-up comedy showcase at Philly Improv Theater
Thursday, March 8, 7:30pm
407 Bainbridge St. Philadelphia Visit PHIT for details.
CAGEMATCH Performing with The Brute Squad
Thursday, March 8, 10:00pm
407 Bainbridge St. Philadelphia Visit PHIT for details.
The Theme Show Philly Improv Theater's monthly variety show
Friday, March 9, 10:00pm
407 Bainbridge St. Philadelphia Visit PHIT for details.
Hey Rube PHIT House Team Night
Saturday, March 10, 830pm
407 Bainbridge St. Philadelphia Visit PHIT for details.
Rooftop's National College Comedy Competition Hosting Temple vs. Penn State
Sunday, March 18, 7:00pm
Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. Philadelphia Visit Helium for details
Hey Rube PHIT House Team Night
Tuesday, March 27, 730pm
407 Bainbridge St. Philadelphia Visit PHIT for details.
Hey Rube PHIT House Team Night
Saturday, March 31, 830pm
407 Bainbridge St. Philadelphia Visit PHIT for details.
Hey Rube PHIT House Team Night
Saturday, April 7, 830pm
407 Bainbridge St. Philadelphia Visit PHIT for details.
Hey Rube PHIT House Team Night
Saturday,May 5, 10pm
407 Bainbridge St. Philadelphia Visit PHIT for details.
Hey Rube PHIT House Team Night
Saturday, May 19, 10pm
407 Bainbridge St. Philadelphia Visit PHIT for details.
Hey Rube PHIT House Team Night
Saturday, May 26, 830pm
407 Bainbridge St. Philadelphia Visit PHIT for details.
Next week, over 50 Philadelphia stand-up, sketch, and improv acts will hit the stage at The Walnut St. Theater for the F. Harold festival. There are great shows every night with some of the best comedy that Philly has to offer. You should check out every single night, but if you think you have something better to do (you don’t) you can come see me perform: Tuesday, June 7th at 6:30pm with The Hendersons (long-form improv) Tuesday, June 7th (SAME DAY!) at 9:30pm I will be doing stand-up and Sunday June 12th 8:30pm with Hate Speech Committee (long-form improv).
