Roy Wood, Jr
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Michael Palascak
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How can you forget a face like that? America can’t and his career is exploding. Guess who he attributes his success to. You, of course!
Say that ten times fast. His name might be hard to spell but his comedy is harder to forget. A natural comedy star in the making.
Michael Yo
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Adam Mamawala
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Batten down the hatches because a comedy storm is on the way. Michael Yo is in the house. You’ve seen him on “Chelsea Lately” and now he’s coming to your hometown.
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Comedy Central’s Top Rated Hit Can Be Yours At A Favorable Price.
No one can dispute the popularity of this incredibly talented duo. Here is an act that will have your students rolling in the aisles.
With a name like Mamawala it is hard to mix him up with other comics. But he is one of the highest rated comics on ARCs last year and colleges love him.
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RANDOM THOUGHTS & OTHER MINDLESS DRIBBLE
Just What’s Your View On Entertainment Trends?
The television industry seems to be embracing cheap programming. While reality TV was somewhat interesting to me in the beginning, I bored with it rapidly. I must tell you up front, I have never managed to make it through a complete episode of “Survivor” or “American Idol”. I did watch some of the first couple of seasons of “Last Comic Standing” but as it got some age on it, that seemed to drag out. What we are being fed is “cheap TV”. An episode of “Law & Order SVU”, “The Mentalist” or “NCIS” can be pretty expensive to film. After-all, they have to pay live actors, with real credits and they have to have a pretty engaging story with a real plot written by a real professional writer. How stupid is the American consumer to believe that on “Undercover Boss” no one ever notices the camera man following around the executive that is supposedly “undercover”? Or that on “Survivor” the candidates are in real danger when the film crew is not out there eating nuts and worms.
NBC used to be one of my favorite networks but they have lapsed into complete boredom with night after night after night after night of “The Biggest Loser” and worse yet “America’s Got Talent”. It seems like it doesn’t matter what night I come in to watch TV, one of those shows is always on - and not for an hour - but multiple hours.
And these artists are supposed to be complete new findings that NBC simply just discovered. Come on, I have seen many of these acts before - most of them on campus stages over the last 20 years. And guess what, for the most part, they don’t even represent the cream of the crop.
Things would be a little better I suppose, if they didn’t drag out the episode like they were taking a lesson from the early days of Fox or even their cable counterparts. They have to spend time rewinding to show you the same frickin’ clip again and again and again - like maybe you missed it the first time and need to be reminded three of four more times. This stuff is so bad that it makes mediocre come-
dy and drama more appealing. And don’t get me started on “The Jersey Shore” or all of those “Housewives of Anywhere” disasters. Are we so stupid that we don’t know those shows were scripted? And if they were going to dredge the bottom of the river, couldn’t they find someone with a little bit of talent. Cheap is bad enough but Dirt Cheap is ridiculous.
There are still a few good shows on television. “SVU” is still one of my favorites although I liked the cast of the original “Law & Order” better. And NBC should get a big poke in the eye for cancelling “Harry’s Law” when they have so much other pure crap on their network. I thought Kathy Bates was sensational and
maybe they will have the good judgment to continue the show on one of their cable affiliates.
There are a couple of places where NBC still shines. No one does it better late night than Leno. The audience loves him and he crosses all demographic lines. The man loves what he does and it shows. SNL at one time seemed to be floundering a bit, but this past year, guest celebrities made all the difference. And NBC still gets my vote for more comprehensive and timely news. I like the new “Rock Center” but while I generally watch “The Today Show” for a short period of time each morning, CBS’ Morning Show seems to have the better guest stars and more relevant and timely information. Everything on the “Today Show” seems rushed and no matter what they are reporting on or who they’re interviewing, it seems to get cut short. For God’s sake, do fewer segments and finish the thought. There are way too may cooking segments and who cares about “Eat This Not That” right after a pie portion with Paula Dean. Tell me what did Ann Curry do to get the axe and suddenly without notice disappear from the show. But for me, CBS is the network to watch. Brilliant comedy, like “Two and A Half Men” even without Charlie Sheen and “The Big Bang Theory” puts me in stitches. I do like “NCIS” although I am not fascinated with the new “Hawaii Five-O”. Some of the most intriguing shows to watch are “The Good
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Wife”, “The Mentalist” and I have gotten to be a fan of “Person of Interest”. I still like “60 Minutes” and I always watch “CBS Sunday Morning” when I can because it covers such a wide variety of subjects.
While I have enjoyed watching some of the Olympics this year, it seems like a soap opera that just does not end and like a lot of people, I have wandered over to other networks. I have abandoned “The Today Show” in favor of CBS’ Morning Show” and have been pleasantly surprised. Just this morning, Charlie Rose’s interview with King Abdullah II of Jordan over the crisis in Syria was not only enlightening but exceptionally well done. And I got to see an excellent interview with Chris Rock as well as one with Mike Tyson. And you know what? Mike Tyson is much smarter than I ever dreamed possible. He has a new one-man show off-broadway that is getting some pretty astounding reviews. I was impressed how this beast of a man known for his violence had such a gentle side. These are my opinions and I am sure you have your own as well. Okay, we all know what they say about “opinions”.
Because I am older than many of you, I came from the golden age of television. I can remember sitting in front of the tube as a kid and watching Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, Lyle Wagner and Vicki Lawrence on “The Carol Burnett Show” and holding my side with laughter. This was my favorite show because of the skits. And how about Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason and Don Knotts (The crazy deputy on the legendary “Andy Griffith Show”). But the list goes on and on with Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, “The Little Rascals” (The Our Gang Kids from Hal Roach) and of course “The Three Stooges.” There are just too many real legends to count here. Probably one of the best written comedy shows ever on television was “M*A*S*H”. Fifty years before Tyler Perry there was “Amos ‘n Andy” but that show is not PC enough for today’s audiences.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that everything we hear and see today is flawed. Again it is a matter of taste. But, if you get a chance to step back in history, you might get a kick out of what was funny or dramatic 20 or even 30 years ago. But not all of what was popular back then was all that intelligent either. Three words: “The A Team.”
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Confessions Of A Second Generation Computard...
I remember (with some regret) laughing at my parent’s struggle with technology. Each new product brought a new set of challenges for them. They had difficulty with something as simple as leaving a message on an answering machine and they never figured out how to set the clock on their VCR or microwave, so the correct time was only displayed twice a day: noon and midnight. By the time home computers arrived they were completely baffled. Mom once called to ask me where to find the “little ball button” on her keyboard. When I asked what she meant, she said, “I need to put in my password and I remember it is six little balls.”
Now I am at an age where I am no longer laughing. Technology is advancing at such a fast pace I fear it will soon leave me behind. For an example of this daunting velocity all you have to do is look in your pocket; the phone you carry has more computing power than the first NASA moon landing! For an early computer to do what your phone does, it would have to be the size of a Greyhound bus. You now play complicated video games on a 60 inch high-def flat screen with people that are on the other side of the world; I played “PONG” on a tiny 5 inch black and white screen, a game with only two instructions: 1. Insert coin. 2. Avoid missing ball for high score.
You know those guys that camp overnight outside of stores so they can buy the newest gadget the day it hits the market—I am the opposite of them—I have had to be shamed into replacing every electronic device I’ve ever owned. If not for peer pressure I would probably be writing this column on a kerosene powered computer (which would suck, because whenever you type too fast the pilot light goes out).
My fallback reason for being consistently late to join the hi-tech party has always been “I’ll just wait until the price comes down.” This is a very easy argument to justify: in 1999 a twenty-inch flat screen TV cost $1,200 (which in today’s money would be $1,655) now that same TV costs only $84. The first DVD player came out in 1997 and cost about $1,000 (which in today’s money would be $1,431) I recently bought one for twenty bucks. The first pocket calculator came out in 1970 and cost about $400 (which in today’s money would be over two thousand dollars) now you can get a calculator at the Dollar Store. But to be totally honest, the money I saved by waiting a few years to buy the latest thingamabob was just an excuse; I confess the real reason for my delay is I am a total technophobe. Some people are afraid of spider bites; I’m afraid of gigabytes. This fear makes me question my need for every new form of technology. I’m ashamed to admit I
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have yet to read a book on a Kindle, have a conversation on Skype, or even make a bid on eBay. And I’ve never even considered going into a chat room (because I type so embarrassingly slow). I’m at a loss to explain why I continue to have this resistance, because once I do try something new (cell phones, emailing, texting) I always wonder how I got along so long without it. I was dragged kicking and screaming to join Myspace (RIP Tom), Facebook, and Twitter, but quickly became addicted.
Last December I got a loud wake up call that I need to quit being behind the tech curve when a comedy club booker told me he only hires acts that have a million hits on YouTube or thousands of followers on Twitter because it makes it easier for him to sell tickets. The realization that a superior ability to make people laugh is no longer enough to get work hit me like a ton of bricks. But when I came to, I could see how wonderful this actually is. When I started my career the comedy industry was controlled by a handful of TV executives who decided what people watched, but now the people themselves make that decision. Entertainment has evolved; there is an entire generation that is more familiar with a touchscreen than a TV remote.
So my New Year’s resolution was to join the revolution and create content for the internet. I spent profanity laced months learning new programs (now I know why they call it a cursor) but emerged thrilled with the results. I can now make short films, PowerPoint presentations, and Photoshop funnies. I even built my own website (LaffGuru.com) and created my own YouTube Channel (youtube.com/TheLaffGuru). How did I live so long without this?
If you are college-age (as most of my readers are) then you have never known life without computers. This fact was driven home recently when I watched a YouTube video featuring a baby that was given a magazine and thought it was a broken iPad. Your generation grew up writing someone and pressing send; my generation grew up writing someone and pressing a stamp on an envelope. It is simply beyond our understanding how you can type faster with your thumbs than we can with all ten fingers or why you would want to text the person sitting next to you. I ask you to please try to refrain from ridicule if your parents resist new technology; it is human nature to believe if you have lived so long without something that you don’t really need it. There will probably come a day when you will also be frightened of the latest gadget. Picture the shame you will feel when your grandchildren snicker because Grandpa is afraid to get in the teleporter.
Steven Kent McFarlin has been described by the press as a “campus entertainment icon.” He offers two great events at one great low price, and has been voted “Campus Comic of the Year” (LaffGuru.com) and the “Campus Performer of the Year” (TalkingAboutMyGeneration.com). His credits include over fifty TV appearances, including: Showtime, Good Morning America, and The Late Show. He is represented by GP College Entertainment.
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BY ELAINE PASQUA
DO THE RIGHT THING!
Did you ever find yourself in a situation where you did something that caused harm to another person’s property and you had two choices; walk away with no consequences, or stay and make things right?
A couple of month’s ago I was doubled parked outside my son’s apartment on 26th St. in New York City. A garbage truck was coming up behind me and I tried to move over to give him extra room to pass. In the process my side view mirror clipped the mirror of a car that was parked next to me, knocking it off. It was hanging by its cable.
Needless to say I was angry with myself and felt badly that I damaged someone’s car. An older gentleman witnessed my mishap and crossed the street as I got out of my car. In typical New York fashion he said, “It’s New Yawk! There’s not much you can do, you might as well leave it!” My son came down at the same moment and said, “Mom you can’t do that!” (There are days when we question whether we raised our kids right – this was an affirmative day!)
Different scenarios were playing in my head. I could walk away and save a lot of money, but I would feel guilty. I could leave a note on the windshield with my phone number, offering to cover the cost. I have street smarts. I grew up right outside of Manhattan. I knew this could put me in a vulnerable situation. Anyone walking down the street could take that note and rip me off. In spite of those reservations I had to do the right thing and trust that this would work out. I hon-
estly felt nervous about it.
The next day Eddie from the Bronx called stating that it was his car. I verified it by confirming his license plate number and by asking him to identify the object hanging on the review mirror. We actually talked for quite awhile. I said, “You must have been really mad when you saw it,” He initially let out a few curse words, but felt good when he saw my note. While his friend drove them home, he shopped on Ebay and immediately ordered the mirror.
He planned to install it himself. It only cost me $63.00!
This experience was so heartwarming. Eddie could have taken advantage of me and walked away with a lot more money. I guess my honesty propelled him to do the right thing. We both followed our conscience and felt good in the end!
I also know what it is like to be on the other side. Upon returning to my car on the top deck of the parking garage at Philadelphia Airport, I discovered a note
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on the windshield from the man parked next to me. With a gust of wind, his door flew open into mine. He had the integrity to offer to take care of the scratch. Once again it was heartwarming to see someone who was honest. It puts faith in your fellow man.
We are presented with many temptations, as well as the opportunity to do the right thing. Whether we find a smart phone that we would love to own, or find a wallet containing money and credit cards. How many times have you heard of a person hitting a parked car and running off, leaving the financial burden on its owner? It is always best to put ourselves in the other person’s shoes, follow our conscience, and help each other out. Doing the right thing can be as simple as going out of our way to pick up an item that someone dropped, to holding a door open for someone, to saying “Thank you” when someone is considerate enough to hold the door for you. We can do our best to find the owner of a lost item. Gone are common courtesies like giving up a seat on a bus or a train for an elderly person or a pregnant woman. It’s time to bring them back!
We are constantly confronted with choices, but deep down inside we have the integrity to know what is right. Stepping up with responsibility makes us feel good about ourselves and allows us to sleep at night with a clear conscience. We should each set a goal to achieve one act of kindness every day and through our cooperative actions we can create a better community to live in.
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If you like comedy, you might have been keeping an eye on TBS recently. While still not the hub of standup that a Comedy Central is or even an HBO or Showtime used to be, TBS has made an active campaign of rebranding themselves as a new hub for cable TV comedy, featuring numerous syndicated sitcoms like “Seinfeld,” “Big Bang Theory” and “Family Guy” with original content as well. And, don’t forget they landed Conan.
Friend of the magazine and former CAM cover model Steve Byrne has reason to celebrate the network’s policy, starring in “Sullivan & Son,” a new sitcom airing Thursdays at 10/9c on TBS, but the comic our campus market regulars will really get excited about making his television debut on this show is none other than Roy Wood, Jr. Roy has been featured in the magazine several times before, and we are proud to be here in his career when he’s stepping onto a national stage in front of millions of people each week. 2.3 million for the premiere episode, to be exact. Despite a prominent supporting role in the show, you can count on Roy staying thoroughly entrenched in the world that brought him where he is now, the campus activities market. He’ll tell you the same. Watch here, he’ll do it now. “I started performing in 1998 at Florida A&M, and it’s kind of funny, because I started cutting my teeth at college shows and most performers find the market after they’ve been around a bit. There weren’t many open mic opportunities in Tallahassee, and the people over at Florida State were always good about letting me open up for the campus acts they were hosting.”
Roy found success early on in radio and to this day continues to host his own show in Birmingham. “I’m up early man. I do the show from a satellite box when I am on the road. When I was in production for the sitcom I was up in Los Angeles at 3:30 or 4 in the morning to do my show in central time at 6. Do the show, take a shower, get on the set by 9AM, work there until 5 or 6. Wash, rinse, repeat.”
Standup comics recycle and hone much of their material night after night. Ever wonder where a radio show host gets enough material to do a 2 or 3 hour show every day? “You know, there are really enough idiots in the news to make it easy,” he says. “I find it a lot easier to prepare for radio than standup. There will always be a current event or something happening in pop culture. Some rapper will punch another rapper and TomKats and Brangelinas are created and destroyed. That is a constant never-ending cycle. Mix in a cou-
ple of skits and some local news and you’re done. The shelf life for radio material is so short you can write it quickly. Standup takes much more crafting, time, care and experience. I liken it to eating a microwave dinner versus a five course meal. They will both feed you and give you sustenance, but one is much more refined and a lot better going down. Standup comedy is a gourmet meal, comedy on the radio is a Hot Pocket. It’s tasty, hot and fresh, but sometimes you want more.”
Roy became a headliner in the campus market after an appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman” and never looked back. “There was a moment where working the colleges really turned things around for me. The reason I have always been appreciative of the college market and always wanted to do well in it was because working the colleges afforded me the opportunities to work at the clubs that were close to those schools on my route. This allowed me a lot of showcasing opportunities and a chance to build a nationwide presence in mainstream comedy. I think many artists overlook that and I think it’s something to be taken advantage of if you’ve been blessed enough to have an active career in the campus market.”
This strategy had an enormous effect on Roy’s visibility, and he can’t over emphasize the impact it had on him now being featured every week on a major cable network. “Oh...it was huge. I moved out to L.A. in 2007, right off the bat that wouldn’t have been able to happen without me doing colleges in 2005 and 2006, period. Working the college market has been as important to my success as being able to speak English (laughs). I mean in order of priority a comedian needs: transportation, the physical ability to speak, jokes and opportunity. Colleges afforded me the opportunities, not only in the experience they have given me as a performer in becoming better at the craft, but in the money you can make to reinvest in yourself. I’m not going out and buying a bunch of lavish crap. I am a simple dude. I own two pairs of dirty Nike sneakers and a Playstation. I have put everything into media, head shots, viral video projects, etc.” Roy is appearing as a guest star in this season of “Sullivan & Son” in multiple episodes. It’s a big enough part that his mug is in all of the group promo shots for the show. “Where television acting comes in, I have no prior experience whatsoever, so this is a big opportunity for me. What I do have is a resume performing comedy on television that’s over a decade
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long. I have been featured on TV every year since 2001. The only way to be on TV every year is with new material and the only way to have that is through constant writing and performing. Colleges gave me a place to perform. Doing clubs is one thing but mixing in colleges teaches you to appeal to an entirely different demographic.”
The show “Sullivan & Son” has some heavy hitters behind it, including mega star and notable funny man, Vince Vaughn. “Having a deep enough performance resume was enough for the producers of the show to feel comfortable in knowing I could be funny, so they decided to take a chance on me.”
“Sullivan & Son” features comedian Steve Byrne as the lead character, a big city corporate attorney turned local Pittsburgh tavern owner. With it comes his hot mess of a family and hapless friends, of which Roy is one. “My character, aptly named Roy, runs a video rental/electronics store. The brick-and-mortar video rental business isn’t exactly booming these days. I play one of the many random drunks at the bar, who needs help with Steve on some of his issues, and of course help him in return. There are a lot of great people on the show. Dan Lauria, the father from “The Wonder Years” plays Steve’s dad. Christine Ebersol from “SNL” and the movie “Black Sheep” is great; she’s also on Broadway and has won a couple of Tony’s. And there are several standup comics in the cast, Ahmed Ahmed and Owen Benjamin , so with me and Steve you have the four horsemen of comedy. It has been nothing short of a blast.” “Sullivan & Son” is currently airing Thursdays at 10/9c on TBS, so be sure to catch Roy before you see him in person at your event. BOOK IT! For more information, contact Chuck Johnson at Summit Comedy at 704.947.3057 or summitcomedy@aol.com
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AN EXCEPTIONAL COMEDY EXPERIENCE It’s always really cool to see a comic who’s made his bones in the college market gain widespread success across the mainstream. Michael Palascak is a perfect example. He’s been performing in the campus market for several years, represented by Bass/Schuler Entertainment and, based in Chicago, has made his mark predominantly in the Midwest. In the last two years though, he’s finding the kind of success that are the stuff of comic dreams. He has appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and perhaps most notably, Michael just had his own halfhour “Comedy Central Presents” debut on May 11. “It was really exciting, it has been a goal for a long time and to get to see it through was really cool,” he says. “It is sort of a pinnacle or milestone in every comic’s career.” Michael certainly wasn’t handed anything, he has worked and paid many dues to get where he is. “I started comedy in 2002, during the summers when I was in college. After I finished college I moved back home to the Chicago-land area where my parents live. I started doing a lot of open mics downtown in the city several times a night. I would work any comedy clubs I could on the weekend, hosting comedy shows. That phase lasted for about the first two or three years.”
Like most other endeavors, he explains there are positives and negatives to the craft. “The best part about standup is your material. When you start out, you don’t have any, so it’s all about exploring around to find what you have that people like. That’s what I did, then you start to hone from there.” www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
Michael has thought a lot about his audience, and feels he has nailed it down. “I do think about this a lot and I think it comes down to younger people, mostly college age to later 20’s, and those people’s parents. It seems to appeal to them because I have stories about when I was in college, and many stories about growing up, which people in the same age range as me seem to really love. The parents I think see me as someone similar to their son or nephew or whatever.” The thing is, Michael has a very humble and down-to-earth attitude. He’s obviously too modest to say it, but the reason he connects with those people is not only because they relate to him, but because he’s a genuinely likable guy. He is funny, but sometimes it takes more than that. Often the folks who cast for television can spot this trait and know it will come across to a television audience as much as it will be transmitted to your campus comedy audience as well.
There’s also the bonus that he’s clean, so besides being suitable for TV, he’s got plenty of other doors open for him as well. There is certainly a place for blue comedy, but as the old Cosby admonition states, “If you can work clean, you can work anywhere.” This puts comics like Michael at a distinct advantage over folks who can only work HBO and the clubs. “Being clean is a factor that keeps more people interested. That’s not why I do it, it just sort of turned out that way, but all I am doing is communicating my experiences as a human being, and I’ve never had to be dirty to do it.”
The campus market turned into a boon for Michael, but he didn’t even realize it was a thing for a while. “I was taking im-
prov classes and doing open mics; I would just go up wherever. I thought the most important thing was just performing, no matter what. I had a friend who started doing open mics made up mostly of musicians, but the woman there was nice and would let comedians go up as well. I started doing those and became aquainted with the woman, who had actually been doing colleges herself as a musician. She kept telling me I needed to get into the market but I kind of shrugged it off for a while. Colleges usually need an hour; I had material, but I was doing it 10 or 15 minutes at a time. I never did it all together at once so I never really went after it. Eventually, she told me to let her know when I was going to do a show and she would have a college agent come out and see me. They didn’t come out to the first show, but one did on the next. The one after that, Chris Schuler showed up and things clicked. It just happened to be a showcase for a contest with Comedy Central where the winner would go out to L.A. I won it, so that was a good intro to Michael Palascak for Bass/Schuler (laughs).”
Some artist development played a part tin getting him ready for colleges and then the bookings began. He did the first one well and the rest is history. “It went great and I just didn’t look back. I have been performing in the campus market since late 2007 and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience.”
It will be a rewarding experience for your school to have this hot young comic on campus, so contact Drew Korb at Bass/Schuler Entertainment today about bringing Michael in for your next event at (773) 481-2600 or drew@bass-schuler.com
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There’s doubtless a major crossover between the readers of Campus Activities Magazine and the viewers of “Chelsea Lately” on the E! Television Network.
While most of the “Roundtable” panelists make it on to the commentary section of the show because they were great standup comics before they were celebrities, one of the more memorable people you will recognize from the roundtable worked that equation the other way around.
Michael Yo, who has been in the public eye as an interviewer and commentator in radio for more than 10 years, is technically a fresh new act available for booking on your live stage. “Believe it or not, I have only been performing standup comedy for about a year and a half now,” he says excitedly, (pretty much his main gear). “It’s funny, because I have been on “Chelsea” since her second or third episode, but essentially as a reporter. They would have comics on, and I was just there for the facts. I have always liked celebrities so I interviewed them and reported on it. About a year and a half ago, Jo Koy and Josh Wolf told me I really needed to try standup. I had never even thought about it before that point.”
Jo made Michael look at his life in a way he’d never thought of before. “Jo told me I have a story to tell. Being biracial as half Black half Asian, I’ve had a uniquely relatable and American experience in life. He told me straight up ‘Comedy is not about one-liners and punchlines, it’s about story telling and a real connection with the audience.’ He told me I had an advantage in comedy over most people that start out, in that I had a lot to pull from. I really took that to heart. Backstage I would always talk to people about my family and they would laugh. One day I decided to take it on a stage.” www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
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The mistake he made was deciding to tell anyone about it. And not just anyone, more specifically everyone (via Twitter) and Chelsea Handler was one of that everyone. “Just before an appearance on ‘Chelsea Lately’ I tweeted ‘Hey, I think I’m going to try working on some jokes.’ Chelsea called me out that same night on the show saying ‘So, you think standup is easy? You’re just going to ‘try’ some jokes?’ It just slipped out of my mouth, ‘Well, it doesn’t look too hard (laughs).’ None of the Roundtable liked that, and Chelsea challenged me to try it within a week.” In his adopted hometown of Miami, he gave it a shot. “I didn’t know anything about standup. I just went up there and told stories about my life. I guess when you’re new you’re supposed to do five minutes. I did 15, not even knowing about the countdown light, which I ran right through (laughs).”
The club owner pulled him to the side to congratulate him. “At first he didn’t really believe it was my first time. He gave me an opportunity for another show and the second time I got on stage to perform it was opening up for The Wayans Brothers.”
All of a sudden Michael had the bug. “I got a great response from those guys and the audience and I realized I absolutely loved performing since that first time in Miami. The minute I left the stage I picked up the phone and called my mom and said ‘This is what I was born to do.’ I love it that much. It’s the first thing I have ever done that I feel a 100% true passion for.” Cynical industry that it is, one might suspect Michael encounters the occasional harbored resentment, as someone who practically Forrest Gumped their way into an art form that it takes many performers years to earn any recognition in. “That hasn’t really been the case. What Chelsea has created with me I think naturally puts me in a position of likability with most folks before they meet me. Let’s face it, when I go on her show, I get picked on. That’s pretty much my role there www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
(laughs), so it’s not as if I’m walking around cocksure and full of false confidence. I’m not on that show to be super funny, if anything when people come to my standup show their expectations are lower (laughs), which makes my job easier. The point is I am incredibly grateful to have found this new passion, and I don’t think anyone begrudges me for that fact. Not that I have seen anyway.”
And it’s not as if Michael fell off the turnip truck yesterday, he has spent plenty of time paying dues, and he still is. One of his points of pride is in helping other undiscovered comics gain exposure, he even takes them, expenses paid, to gigs to open up for him. “I’m not going to take anything for granted; I understand that Jo Koy worked 20 years to get where he is now. I would never disrespect the craft and that’s also why I’m in the clubs 4 to 5 days a week. I’m lucky that I’m on ‘Chelsea Lately’ and I know that she could pull the plug any time. I just want to show my appreciation by giving back to the craft, not being one of those guys who just half-asses it or hoards the success they’ve gained.”
Michael’s comedy is something that so many can enjoy. With his experience in radio and TV, he caters to a general audience and can play a clean show. And with subject matter pertaining largely to family, his stories are something anyone can relate to. “My comedy revolves around my family, and how I see things being biracial in America. My mom and dad, as an Asian and an African-American, see things so differently. I talk about dating... about why I am 35 and still single. It’s generally material that any audience can appreciate and catering that to the college market is certainly right up my alley.”
That’s probably a gross understatement. As a regular correspondent on E! and someone frequently seen at red carpet events, Michael has his finger on the pulse of exactly what college students are plugged in to. “I love how I get a lot of my stand up material from my different jobs, I have like 15…well actually 5, but I
love them all. Chelsea Lately is an incredible show to be on and got my foot in the door in this crazy world of stand up. EXTRA is awesome because there is nothing like being on a red carpet and seeing these stars up close and personal. You see pop culture as it happens…I am also a big believer that the web shows are the future. That's why I'm so happy Yahoo gave me the opportunity to create the Yo Show on Yahoo…Celeb interviews, roundtables--if it's pop culture, we talk about it. “You know what I love about the college market? At every show I go to I get an incredible reception and reaction. Look, college kids love Chelsea. There’s no doubt about that. All young adults love that show and what I love to provide to them is something even more substantive and deeper than just a few laughs. It’s an experience they will remember forever. They love learning. College students are in that state of mind, so given that, I feel they absorb much more from the material I do. The energy I put out is the energy they give back ten fold and it makes just as much of an impact on me as it does them. That is why I love big college crowds. “Within my second or third month of doing stand-up, Theo Von, who I love, suggested I do a gig in Madison, Wisconsin at the University there. There is a comedy club on campus, and that was my first experience doing dates on campus. We sold out all five shows and many people showed me much love. That was the moment when I gained a lot of confidence. You hear many comedians talk about how certain material works with certain crowds, but I’ve found that my material is so family oriented it translates just about anywhere, and those initial campus dates confirmed that.” Michael is taking dates for the 2012’13 school year, so get in touch with Gina at KP Comedy to find out how to bring a little bit of “Chelsea Lately” to your campus with Michael Yo. Contact her at 866.769.9037 or booking@kpcomedy.com
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A FRESH APPROACH TO COMEDY Of all the young “Hot Comics” to watch from this issue, Adam Mamawala is without a doubt the freshest face. Literally closing his first year of performing professionally in the campus market, Adam has been snagged by Sophie K. Entertainment, and has all the markings of a bright career. Hailing from New Jersey, Adam thinks that despite being just across the river, his experience has been enhanced by not beginning comedy in the heart of NYC. “Many comics start out in New York and build their way through the system until they have some TV credits and start trying to get booked with name recognition at college and corporate dates. They don’t really know what it’s like outside of that New York scene.”
That breeds a certain kind of comic. If you’re a discerning fan of the art you can sometimes (but not always), tell a comic that has come out of the New York club scene. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it can cause a slight case of comedy snobbery in certain instances. “My experience has just been different. I started out doing open mics in New Jersey, which believe it or not is a very different thing than in New York. Then I had success doing colleges over the past year or so. Now I have been living in New York for the past six or seven months and I have been doing all the open mics. It’s tough, because you have to swallow your pride and not compare the two. If I let myself go to an open mic in front of 10 people that don’t really care if I’m there or not and I try to compare that to the response of an audience of 500 in the college market where I killed, it can be disheartening. There’s no point in putting those two in the same frame of reference, I’ll just make myself crazy doing that. I have to just accept the fact that I am accomplishing different things in different places.” www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
Adam’s world has changed a lot in the last year, thanks to comedy in general, and the ability to support himself in the college market specifically, which enabled him to make the move to New York. “A year or two ago when I started doing all of these college shows, I got so caught up in it, I thought maybe it was enough and I would just do this permanently. Then, ambition got the better of me (laughs) and I started to realize quickly that as awesome as colleges are and as fun as it is to perform for them (and as great as the money can be), there is a lot more to comedy than just doing colleges, or just staying static in any one area period. I’ve had success at a young age in one small niche of comedy. There are many other places where I need to make a name for myself. Playing in New York now is emotionally draining, going to 3 or 4 open mics in a given night where you are performing mostly for other comedians, who are generally too consumed with their own writing and work to really pay any attention to what’s happening on the stage. It definitely takes having no ego whatsoever. That’s why I’ll keep working the campus market for as long as I can; I can get an emotional boost every so often from the reactions I get from those audiences.”
Adam says he was never the class clown, but a good student that was attentive. “It’s funny, because the first time I ever did standup was my freshman year of college, so that was about seven years ago. Now, when I run into people from high school who find out I’m a comedian, I get this reaction like ‘Oh, I didn’t know you were funny.’ I don’t really know how to react to that (laughs), it seems almost kind of insulting, but I guess what they are saying is no one ever saw me really cutting up or goofing off while I was in school, so no one realized I had a sense of humor. I think what I figured out is that most comics weren’t the obvious ones;
that is to say they weren’t the class clowns. I know I wasn’t. I think the people who grow up to be standup comedians are the more perceptive, sarcastic people who are making fun of what an idiot the class clown is (laughs).” Despite not being the goof around in school, Adam did come from a home supportive of comedy. “I come from a family where comedy was really important. My parents love watching comedies on TV, my mom’s favorite shows are things like “Monty Python and The Holy Grail” and “Seinfeld.” Growing up in that environment, I just started to pick up on comedic techniques and I have been a very sarcastic person my entire life. I am the type of person who if you don’t know me well you might hear me say something and think I am completely serious even though it’s my dry way of kidding around. I think that comes through in my comedy.” Now that Adam has found a stable career and home in the college market, he’s going to pursue his other ambitions, but knows he’s in the right place for the time being. “I have realized that colleges are much easier audiences. I don’t mean that in a bad way either. Just on a broad basis, everything about the campus market is easier than the tooth-and-nail, dogeat-dog world of clubs and TV. It’s easier to get booked, easier to make a living, easier to work with them and easier to entertain. I still have my ambitions and challenges and don’t want to get complacent about where I am at this point, but it is good and I am happy.”
BOOK IT! For more information on bringing Adam Mamawala to your campus, contact Kate Magill at Sophie K. Entertainment at 877.664.8559 or kate@sophiek.com.
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If you’ve watched Comedy Central for even five minutes in the last year, you’ve seen a promo for Key & Peele. If you’ve actually seen their show, you don’t even need to read this story to know how awesome they are, but you will, because you’re now totally obsessed with them. Bring the obsession to the rest of your students on campus with a budget that might surprise you, with an exclusive offer from Campus Activities Magazine thanks to our close relationship with The Gersh Agency. Just mention this story when you contact Doug Edley, info at story’s end. www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
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Michael Keegan Key and Jordan Peele have landed into our pop cultural midst with an act that is not only phenomenally wellwritten and talented, but very much in the right place at the right time. With biracial material being ever more relatable to American audiences than ever, the two have a natural spring from which to draw, added with their keen perceptions on many other important social issues such as gay marriage, urban life and culture, relationships, politics and more. Heavy stuff out of context, but exactly what we all need to drag out into the light and laugh at, and Key & Peele are the perfect ringmasters.
stead of the other way around, wondering which of my sketches from the show is my favorite.
People have taken notice. Not just in the favorable reviews from critics, or the cult following from fans, but when you start to take the notice of heads of state, you’re doing something right. Jordan has been renowned for his dead-on impression of Barack Obama, so much so that President Obama himself commented on the pair on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” saying “It’s pretty good stuff...it’s good stuff.”
The first episode of “Key & Peele” drew 2.1 million viewers, and continued to do well throughout the first season, spurring Comedy Central to pick it up for another run, which premieres September 26 at 10:30. This moves them from a Tuesday slot to Wednesday, putting them right after Comedy Central’s golden goose, “South Park,” perhaps again attesting to the strength of this new series. There have only been a few shows to really take root and have some longevity on Comedy Central. As of right now, besides the staples of “The Daily Show” and “The Colbert Report,” Key & Peele is one of the main jewels for the network, alongside Tosh.0. Fortunately, success hasn’t gone to the heads of the stars of K&P and they have managed to stay incredibly humble and gracious. They sit down with me for a one-onone interview that proves to be one of the most pleasant and engaging that I’ve done. Beginning atypically from the jump, the first thing they do is ask me a question in-
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There are just so many, from the widespread popularity of the Obama sketches, to the gang banger who pooped his pants on the way to a drive by, Lil’ Wayne in prison, AfricanAmericans in Nazi Germany hiding in white face, or the flash mob race war. I think if I had to pick a single one though, it would be “Said Bitch,” which you just have to see to appreciate. http://youtu.be/5LGEiIL1__s
They both laugh in appreciation, with Keegan saying “Yeah, that seems to be a crowd favorite,” Jordan adding, “We love that one.” Just to note, this isn’t a G-rated show, but it’s not one that comes in completely blue either. Talk with their representatives to make sure your expectations can be met.
I explain how much both my wife and I enjoyed that sketch, which they found particularly satisfying, since the nature of the skit is one that if you are going to watch it with your significant other, you better make sure they have a good sense of humor. “(Laughs) Someone said the same thing to me yesterday, about enjoying the sketch with their significant other. Now, we did have one dude tell us that when that sketch came on, he had to go watch it in the basement alone, because his wife was not happy when it came on,” Jordan says laughing, both of them cracking up at the thought. “But for the most part, I think people get it. You will always have those wet rags out there that interpret satire as literal critique.”
If you think these guys look really familiar even though you’ve never seen Key & Peele and you just can’t put your finger on it, you’re probably thinking of MADtv. Jordan and Keegan were both long-standing cast members with over 5 years on board. Both actors have appeared in other projects like “Reno 911!” and you might even remember Keegan from “The Planet’s Funniwww.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
est Animals.” Both had parts in the recent Judd Apatow movie “Wanderlust” featuring Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd as well, a movie I couldn’t recommend more.
Their recent rise has been meteoric however, not only as the feature performers of the show, but with a show that has made that magical transition from just something that’s on to a genuine cultural phenomenon. But, it hasn’t been easy. “It has been almost two years now,” Keegan says. “We have been tabulating recently and just figured out that we have been working for about 23 months straight, since the inception of the pilot up to this moment, where we are starting to edit the second season. It has been a nonstop roller coaster ride. MADtv was on air for 14 years, Jordan left in the 13th and I left once the show wrapped and we just sort of went about our business living our lives as actors. Our manager asked us if we wanted to try to pitch a show together since Jordan and I had been working together and collaborating so much with our experience on MADtv and we meshed really well. We pitched the show to Comedy Central and that was that,” he says. “Oh my God!” he exclaims, “I think that is the shortest version of that story I have ever told,” as they both laugh about what I read as an inside joke on Keegan’s motormouth.
“We have known each other for ten years,” Keegan says, “and when we were asked about doing the show together I could not think of anyone else in the world of sketch I would rather do this with. I don’t really think there is anybody much better on screen, aside from the fact that we’re friends. In my opinion, there is also really not a better writer out there than my partner, so it has been a distinct pleasure for me to do this. Not to mention that we have a lot of fun together.”
Jordan agrees “I think the secret to our success is that we have so much fun doing these scenes and writing together. Keegan probably is the funniest guy I know too, which is now basically our litmus test. When we create new sketches, our main goal is to crack each other up. We just have to get in that zone and once we are, it’s amplified to the audience.”
Keegan says this hasn’t always been so, remember that despite them working together on MADtv for so long, they have only been
the dynamic duo they are for less than two years. So, schools that book them now will give their students the opportunity to see not only one of the hottest acts in the country, but also an act that is growing and breathing organically, something that ensures each performance will be a once in a lifetime event. “That is a fairly new development in our creative process and I think by far the most fun. ‘What can I do to make him laugh?’ is the key requirement I ask myself,” Keegan says. “Once that condition is met, it sort of permeates the screen or stage into the audience.” This brings us back to the unique opportunity for students to get to witness some of the magic that happens behind the camera. “If someone sees a live show, they get to witness this process happen first hand. They get to see us screwing around and riffing off of each other in exactly the way we do when we create the show.”
Couple that open air creative process with the injection of some of the actual scenes from the show and students are transported into the feeling like a part of the show itself. When you also add in the element of Keegan and Jordan being creative writers and improvisers, you truly get a one-off performance at every event. “They get to see the two of us screwing around and having fun, and they realize they are having as much fun as we are and they absorb that sense of good will and comedy from the stage,” Keegan says.
“We are also improvisers.” Jordan adds. “The fact that we have this basis of material from season one to work with makes the material familiar to the audience, yet our ability to play off of each other as a two-man act and improvise each show makes it a lot different and more ‘alive’ than your typical one-man rehearsed standup set. Not that those aren’t great and have their place (I have done standup myself), but I feel like our style of show draws the audience into a more communicative ‘family’ type experience, rather than a group watching and listening to one guy perform. No two shows are ever alike and that ends up working for us a great deal.” It’s not just a subtle word or two here and there either, we are talking about legitimate, custom tailoring to each audience, as Jordan elaborates. “The audience knows they
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are seeing a show for them. We are talking about them, interacting with them and often use material we know only they could get, whether it’s some obscure fact about their school or the area it’s in, or the extreme level of lameness of their rivals (laughs).”
“When you see a Key & Peele show live,” Keegan says, “only you’re going to get that show. No other audience at any other school will see the same one.”
The other great reason to jump on booking this show for your campus is not only the improv aspects, but the exclusivity of having such a new phenomenon on campus. “We are pretty fresh into this honestly,” Jordan says, referring to the campus market. “Because it is something that has stemmed from the success of our show, we have not yet had the time to do a ton of campuses (yet), so the ones that do book us will have a little bit of bragging rights and exclusivity that most others won’t have.” Improvisation in general is a pretty interesting art form, and not one most performers are entirely comfortable with, yet it is Key & Peele’s bailiwick. There are a few other im-
prov options out there, but none with name recognition. “One of our comfort levels on stage is a place most people don’t want to be, which is ‘I don’t have a plan and nothing is written down,’” Keegan says. “Not knowing what you’re going to say next can be scary as hell,” Jordan adds. “But it’s our bread and butter. Most of the folks that have real pedigrees in standup have certain qualities they have honed that we are still figuring out. We definitely still look up to amazing standups but, you’ll find most of them not entirely comfortable with improv.”
When you watch “The Tonight Show” or another major network comedy show, one gets the sense that while the host may be talented, they are really standing on the shoulders of an army of unseen writers behind the camera. Watching “Key & Peele,” it feels like a smaller and more personally connected group producing the show. “Our team is small, compared to most shows than you see on television and definitely ‘The Tonight Show’ or ‘Saturday Night Live,’” Keegan says. “All told, there are only nine of us, five writers and four executive producers, including Jordan and I. It’s a pretty small group that works on the show creatively,
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and at the end of the day, everything has to go through a filter known as Key & Peele. Nothing will ever get on screen if Jordan and I feel hinky about it. Of course in the live show, this is much less controlled and more organic.” The live show is a great multimedia blend between scenes played from the show, scenes reenacted right before the audience and the stand-up duo style commentary you see in the segments of the TV show between sketches taped on stage. BOOK IT!: Check out Campus Activities Magazine’s Special Offers for this show. Season one is currently rerunning on Comedy Central, with the DVD including special features, commentary and out takes being released September 25, the day before season 2 premieres. Their live show is one your campus will never forget, and this show is surprisingly affordable, so don’t assume you’re out of the running until you give The Gersh Agency a call. Because of Campus Activities Magazine’s close relationship with the agency, be sure to mention this story for an exclusive offer. Call Doug Edley at 310.205.5885 or DEdley@gershla.com www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
S.E.L.L.-O.U.T.!: Vince Morris, BT, Billy D. Washington and Louis Johnson are S.E.L.L.O.U.T.! Each of them has been accused of not being black enough for one venue or being too black for another. But they celebrate their differences one joke at a time. But funny is funny. Sellout to celebrate individualism. Admire Entertainment
ADAM GRABOWSKI: As this magazine’s highest rated comedian for the past two years, Adam’s rise to the top is nothing short of spectacular. In 2012 he won “Fastest Rising Star.” This 25-year-old from Chicago has received rave reviews from every ciollege that has seen his show. His connection with college audiences is unparalleled. Auburn Moon Agency
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ERIC RIVERA: Eric’s quick wit along with his commanding stage presence, charisma and infectious smile make him a comedy favorite at colleges throughout the country. He played along side Carlos Mencia to a packed house at the Kodak Theatre. He is the only comedian to perform two consecutive years for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in DC, hosting in 2009. Bass/Schuler Entertainment
MICHAEL MALONE: Hot off a #3 selling comedy album on iTunes, Malone is dominating colleges across the U.S. with his energetic brand of comedy and clever angles on life’s adventures. He developed a loyal fan base with his rubber face, endless variety of material and off-the-cuff ability to interact with audiences. Cutting Edge Entertainment
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TOM COTTER A finalist on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”, Tom has a high energy, rapid fire style of comedy that leaves audiences clutching their sides and rolling in the aisles. He filmed his own special for Comedy Central, won grand prize at the Boston Comedy Festival and was voted Best Stand-up at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival... and that was in one year! Neon Entertainment www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
NEAL BRENNAN: Neal is a multi-hyphenate performer and co-creator of “Chappelle’s Show”, the #1 selling TV show on DVD of all time. He co-wrote the cult classic, Half Baked and has appeared on late night shows such as “Conan” and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” His Comedy Central special first aired in 2012. Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
GARY OWEN: Gary recently starred in the film, Think LIke A Man with Kevin Hart. More recently he headlined the ever popular “Mike Epps Presents: Live from Club Nokia”, currently airing on Showtime, a showcase that sold-out the LA club. Owen joined the cast of Tyler Perry’s extremely successful “House of Payne” as Zach. Diversity Talent Agency
dians to make the cut for the HOT COMEDY section of our August yers and directors to tell us who to include. Here are the results.
GRANT LYON: Grant gave up a professional soccer career to pursue comedy. He won the Colorado Comedy Competition and went on to perform at major festivals as well as appearing on the syndicated “Bob & Tom” show. He is a contributing writer with The Huffington Post. Grant recently appeared at the 2012 NACA National and booked his entire Fall schedule. G.G. Greg Agency
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MISSION IMPROVable: One of the topranked comedy companies in the country, this Chicago and LA-based troupe has proven itself in the college market time after time. They let the audience into the secret world of improv to make them a part of the show. Fast-paced and extremely high energy. Perfect for college audiences. Bass/Schuler Entertainment
HEATHER McDONALD: Besides performing stand-up, Heather is a full-time writer and story producer for E!’s top-rated show, “Chelsea Lately.” She can be seen on the show weekly on the roundtable or performing in sketches where she is known for impersonating Drew Barrymore, Kim Cattrall, Lauren Conrad, Celine Dion, Cher and numerous others. Kirkland Entertainment
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TREVOR BORIS: Trevor is one of the stars of Muchmusic’s hit show, “Video on Trial”. He has starred in numerous stand-up specials including “One Night Stand-up” on LOGO and “Comedy NOW!” on The Comedy Network. He also appeared on Season 5 of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” He was 2008 COCA Comedian of The Year. Kirkland Entertainment
BEARDS OF COMEDY: This is quickly becoming one of the country’s hottest tours with four of the funniest, freshest and yes, bearded faces in comedy. Not your typical “southern” comedians, the Beards deliver an original brand of humor that is deeply rooted in stand-up, sketch and improv. They are Andy Sandford, Joe Zimmerman, T.J. Young and Dave Stone. Joey Edmonds Presents
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BRIAN MOOTE: Responding to his mother’s quip “If you think you are so funny, why don’t you become a comedian then, mister?”. Brian stepped onstage and thoroughly entertained 3 people at an 11pm Open Mic Show. But that led him to work comedy clubs and colleges across the country. He is part of Comedy Central’s “Open Mic Fight” and Maxim/Bud Light’s Real Men of Comedy Tour. Summit Comedy
KEVIN BARNETT: Kevin is one of the fastest rising comics in NYC. He has been seen on Comedy Central’s, “College Humor Originals” and is a panelist on MTV’s “#FAIL”. He can be seen in How to Follow Strangers and Mike Birbiglia’s feature film, Sleepwalk With Me. He was a stand-out at the Montreal Comedy Festival this past summer. Neon Entertainment
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NIKKI GLASER: Starting her career at 18, at 21 she auditioned for “Last Comic Standing” and was the youngest comedian to ever advance to the semi-final round. Since then, she has honed her honest, youthful and twisted style of comedy. She was invited to perform at Montreal’s Just For Laughs New Faces Showcase. She will be doing the Nikki & Sara Show on MTV starting in January 2013. Sophie K Entertainment www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
BRIAN O’SULLIVAN: armed with an acoustic guitar and an unwavering comedic wit, Brian has performed across the country including Second City, The Ice House and The Comedy Store. His fresh outof-college humor has a natural connection with the young-adult crowd. His musical pop culture comedy explores everyday life. The College Agency
REBECCA CORRY: Rebecca moved from Chicago to Los Angeles where she launched her first one-woman show, hosted a pilot for the Oxygen Network and was chosen to perform at the Montreal Comedy Festival. She landed a role in the film Big Fat Liar and was a stand-out at last year’s AEP Worldwide Conference. TalentPlus Entertainment
dians to make the cut for the HOT COMEDY section of our August yers and directors to tell us who to include. Here are the results.
MARC LaMOTTE: In just his 2nd year in the college market, Marc has been selected to showcase or alternate in every NACA region. With a unique charm and generally ridiculous outlook on life, Marc’s career is catching attention. Incorporating real-life stories with entertaining physical humor, he keeps audiences laughing and asking for more. NIGHT SKY ENTERTAINMENT
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PATRICK KEANE: Patrick has appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live At Gotham”, “The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson”, “The Bob and Tom Show” and “Comics Unleashed”. Besides appearing at The Montreal Comedy Festival, he is a regular at The Improv and The Comedy Store in Hollywood . He has opened for comedians like Nick Swardson, Joel McHale, Kevin Nealon and Bil Dwyer. The College Agency
HARRISON GREENBAUM: One of Comedy Central's "Comics to Watch," and the winner of the Andy Kaufman Award, Harrison Greenbaum was listed last year as one of Campus Activities Magazine's "Great Acts Under $2500" and was featured on the Discovery Channel, SPIKE TV, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and more. As seen at Just for Laughs and the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. GP Entertainment
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Special Rate is For a Blank Garment. Custom Screen Printing Is Available.
PRICES FOR THESE GARMENTS ON OUR WEBSITE ARE FOR BLANK SHIRTS. CUSTOM SCREEN PRINTING OR TRANSFERS ARE AVAILABLE
PRICES FOR THESE GARMENTS ON OUR WEBSITE ARE FOR BLANK PRODUCTS. CUSTOM SCREEN PRINTING OR EMBROIDERY IS AVAILABLE
Special Rate is For a Blank Garment. Embroidery Service Is Available
3.25
3.95
Special Rate is For a Blank Garment. Embroidery Service Is Available
We offer some of the best apparel lines in the industry: Anvil, 47 Hype, Alo, Alternative, Augusta, Authentic Pigment, Bella+Canvas, Comfort Colors, Champion, Code V, Desert Wash, Devon & Jones, Dri Duck Traders, Enro, Fruit of the Loom, Great Republic, Greg Norman, Guildan, Hanes, Harriton, Harvard Square, JerZees, LAT, Perry Ellis/Munsingwear, Skechers, SubliVie, Tye-Dye, Callaway, Wilson, Puma, Adidas, Rawlings, Holloway Sports Apparel, KC Caps, Union Made and more. In total, you have access to over a half-million quality products at affordable prices and the proceeds from every order help rescue an animal in a shelter of your choice. Feel The Love, Save A Life!
PO Box 509 Prosperity SC 29127
CA AUGUST. 2012
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