Month: September 2008

Oh boy, do I have some catchup blogging work to do! I’ll start at the beginning and work my way forwards in time. In general I have continued going to open mics in New York, particularly Big Night Out at the Broadway Baby Bistro on Wednesday nights (going there tomorrow) and the Algonquin Salon at the (yup!) Algonquin Hotel on Monday nights. The Salon has moved from the snug and warm Oak Room to the lobby (the Salon’s original location), which is roomier but louder due to foot traffic and the lovely Grandfather clock in the middle of the roomContinue readingLet’s Play Catchup!!!!

These guys are not just “clowns” in the traditional sense. Far from it – no pancake makeup is utilized. Merely some old-fashioned clothing and a lot of imagination. I caught them a few times in Los Angeles (they are associated with the Sacred Fools theater company) and they are true thinker’s sketch artists – mostly wordless, they are often naughty, many times sweet, and take advantage of the height of Stephen Simon and the comparative shortness of Jon Monastero to incredible humor and charm. Director Bryan Coffee has obvious understanding of how to tell story and character without words. It’sContinue readingTen West Physical Comedians comes to New York!!!