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Monday, March 30, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Hal Perry's Miller Lite Commercials
Our member Hal Perry (Infinite Black Suitcase, The Reunion, The Birds) has at least three commercials airing now for Lite Beer from Miller, two of which you can see here. After clicking the link, verify your age, and then go to "commercials," and from there, click on either "Wedding Tailgate" or "Outdoor Movie."
Presently they are airing during the NCAA basketball tournement on CBS, among many other places.
Presently they are airing during the NCAA basketball tournement on CBS, among many other places.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Come see "What If? An Evening of Original One-Acts (starts March 22)
COME EAT, DRINK, AND WATCH...
What If? An Evening of Original One-Acts
March 22, 23, 29, and 30
Sunday and Monday nights at 8pm
Tickets $10
St. Nick's Pubs (Upstairs Theatre)
8450 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles (just off La Cienega near the Beverly Center)
For reservations, call (323) 860-8786
Written By
Jennifer Etienne Eckert, Florian Klein, and Jerry Pappas
Directed By
Adam Dornbusch, Jennifer Etienne Eckert, Addi Gaash, Dawn Merkel, and Marina Mouhibian
Starring
Ken Arquelio, Breeze Braunschweig, Eric Bunton, W. Shay Hammond, Brett Hren, Mari Marks, Marina Mouhibian, Jerry Pappas, and Hal Perry
What If? An Evening of Original One-Acts
March 22, 23, 29, and 30
Sunday and Monday nights at 8pm
Tickets $10
St. Nick's Pubs (Upstairs Theatre)
8450 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles (just off La Cienega near the Beverly Center)
For reservations, call (323) 860-8786
Written By
Jennifer Etienne Eckert, Florian Klein, and Jerry Pappas
Directed By
Adam Dornbusch, Jennifer Etienne Eckert, Addi Gaash, Dawn Merkel, and Marina Mouhibian
Starring
Ken Arquelio, Breeze Braunschweig, Eric Bunton, W. Shay Hammond, Brett Hren, Mari Marks, Marina Mouhibian, Jerry Pappas, and Hal Perry
Thursday, February 26, 2009
"Choke.Kick.Girl" at LA Comedy Shorts Festival March 6th/"Kill A Kitten"
"Choke.Kick.Girl is a short film written by our Ryan Churchill (Infinite Black Suitcase, The Reunion) directed by Danny Parker Lopes (Kidnapped by Craigslist, The Life and Times of Tulsa Lovechild, The Reunion) and starring Ryan, Jenny Vilim (Tulsa Lovechild, The Reunion, The Birds), Kim Estes (Tulsa Lovechild, Infinite Black Suitcase, The Reunion), Linc Hand (Tulsa Lovechild, Infinite Black Suitcase, The Reunion) Eric Bunton (Kidnapped by Craigslist, Tulsa Lovechild, The Reunion) and many many more of our members has been chosen as an official selection of the 2009 L.A. Comedy Film Festival sponsored by The Onion and Funnyordie!.com.
You can see a clip here.
The festival is a four day celebration of comedic short films that takes place March 5-8 in Downtown Los Angeles. Choke.Kick.Girl. screens in the "I'm Gonna Git You" block from 2-4pm on Friday, March 6th - it's the last film in that block of time. There will be a short Q&A following the screening, and then, stick around for a film with one of our former members Darcy Halsey (co-director along with Danny of The Reunion) called Kill A Kitten (written by our Ryan Dornbusch, and Adam Dornbusch) in the block starting at 4:15 pm.
The festival is hosted by Adam Carolla and a bunch of other comics so it's going to be a fun and exciting time, and we hope you can make it!
Click here for more details and ticket information.
You can see a clip here.
The festival is a four day celebration of comedic short films that takes place March 5-8 in Downtown Los Angeles. Choke.Kick.Girl. screens in the "I'm Gonna Git You" block from 2-4pm on Friday, March 6th - it's the last film in that block of time. There will be a short Q&A following the screening, and then, stick around for a film with one of our former members Darcy Halsey (co-director along with Danny of The Reunion) called Kill A Kitten (written by our Ryan Dornbusch, and Adam Dornbusch) in the block starting at 4:15 pm.
The festival is hosted by Adam Carolla and a bunch of other comics so it's going to be a fun and exciting time, and we hope you can make it!
Click here for more details and ticket information.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Kidnapped by Craigslist on LA Cityview 35 tonight at 10pm PST
Our recently closed hit show Kidnapped by Craigslist is being featured tonight on LA Cityview 35 tonight at 10pm PST, and again one week from today at 11am and 10pm PST, and there may also be additional airings next month.
So tune in, or watch the live feed here
There is also a nice little write up here on page 3.
Thanks!
So tune in, or watch the live feed here
There is also a nice little write up here on page 3.
Thanks!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
"Kidnapped by Craigslist" is extending once again until February 7th!
We are proud to announce that Kidnapped by Craigslist is EXTENDING once again!
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm
until February 7th
***SPECIAL OFFER***
Print out your favorite Craigslist posting for $5 off
EVERY THURSDAY
***********************************************************************************
Only three weekends left!:
Thursday, January 22nd at 8pm
Friday, January 23rd at 8pm
Saturday, January 24th at 8pm
Thursday, January 29th at 8pm
Friday, January 30th at 8pm
Saturday, January 31st at 8pm
Thursday, February 5th at 8pm
Friday, February 6th at 8pm
Saturday, February 7th at 8pm
Reservations (323.860.8786) and online tickets purchases strongly encouraged
Thanks so much for your support!
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm
until February 7th
***SPECIAL OFFER***
Print out your favorite Craigslist posting for $5 off
EVERY THURSDAY
***********************************************************************************
Only three weekends left!:
Thursday, January 22nd at 8pm
Friday, January 23rd at 8pm
Saturday, January 24th at 8pm
Thursday, January 29th at 8pm
Friday, January 30th at 8pm
Saturday, January 31st at 8pm
Thursday, February 5th at 8pm
Friday, February 6th at 8pm
Saturday, February 7th at 8pm
Reservations (323.860.8786) and online tickets purchases strongly encouraged
Thanks so much for your support!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
New member auditions will be January 31st
We have updated information for our new member auditions and it is as follows:
TheSpyAnts Theatre Company is looking for Actor's to add to it's merry cast of character's. You will also have opportunities to produce, write and direct.
When: January 31st from 11am to 5pm.
Where: TBD
What You Need To Prepare: A two person scene under 5 minutes OR two monologues that you feel show you off best.
How Do I Get An Audition Time: Please call Lori Evans Taylor at 310-569-6456.
Thanks!
TheSpyAnts Theatre Company is looking for Actor's to add to it's merry cast of character's. You will also have opportunities to produce, write and direct.
When: January 31st from 11am to 5pm.
Where: TBD
What You Need To Prepare: A two person scene under 5 minutes OR two monologues that you feel show you off best.
How Do I Get An Audition Time: Please call Lori Evans Taylor at 310-569-6456.
Thanks!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Ryan Churchill's Demo Reel
Ryan Churchill (Infinite Black Suitcase, The Reunion) has been a member of TheSpyAnts since 2006, and this is his demo reel:
Link
Ryan also produced a short film called Choke.Kick.Girl which featured many of our company members.
Link
Ryan also produced a short film called Choke.Kick.Girl which featured many of our company members.
Friday, December 19, 2008
The Tolucan Times weighs in on "Kidnapped by Craigslist"
Kidnapped by Craigslist
By M. Jarrett Christensen on December 17,2008
The phenomenon that is Craigslist has permeated every avenue of our society. It is imbued into our consciousness, as it is a projection of our hopes and fears, wants and desires. It has become the quintessential forum for all things, be it a sale of furniture to an instantaneous date, or even a political soapbox. Katie Goan & Nitra Gutierrez has captured all the fascinating elements in this amusing and handsome production.
The show is a compilation of actual postings from Craigslist, as it is a series of vignettes that make up the act. The staging is simple but spectacular, as it embodies that of a big top circus with all its comedy and drama, and yes, even the freak show. We are introduced into the cyber world by the confessions, wants and announcements. The actors portray the voices of the ads with the same honesty and seriousness that the actual ad had intended. What prevails is a delightful comedy that allows for belly laughs and at the same time, sympathy and pathos for the real persons who submitted their words online.
All the performers were outstanding. Some of the standouts include Addi Gaash, Amy Motta and Danny Lopes. Matt Maenpaa (set design) and Lori Evans Taylor (sound design) prove how ingenuity and resourcefulness gives the audience a glamorous stage. It is said that comedy is an ironic reversal of tragedy. If it were not for all the laughter involved, one could sense the pity in these ads that continually crowd cyberspace. Highly recommended.
The Elephant Lab Theatre is located at 6322 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038. For tickets, call (323) 860-8786 or visit www.TheSpyAnts.com. “Kidnapped by Craigslist” is playing through December 20 with extended dates January 2–24 2009.
By M. Jarrett Christensen on December 17,2008
The phenomenon that is Craigslist has permeated every avenue of our society. It is imbued into our consciousness, as it is a projection of our hopes and fears, wants and desires. It has become the quintessential forum for all things, be it a sale of furniture to an instantaneous date, or even a political soapbox. Katie Goan & Nitra Gutierrez has captured all the fascinating elements in this amusing and handsome production.
The show is a compilation of actual postings from Craigslist, as it is a series of vignettes that make up the act. The staging is simple but spectacular, as it embodies that of a big top circus with all its comedy and drama, and yes, even the freak show. We are introduced into the cyber world by the confessions, wants and announcements. The actors portray the voices of the ads with the same honesty and seriousness that the actual ad had intended. What prevails is a delightful comedy that allows for belly laughs and at the same time, sympathy and pathos for the real persons who submitted their words online.
All the performers were outstanding. Some of the standouts include Addi Gaash, Amy Motta and Danny Lopes. Matt Maenpaa (set design) and Lori Evans Taylor (sound design) prove how ingenuity and resourcefulness gives the audience a glamorous stage. It is said that comedy is an ironic reversal of tragedy. If it were not for all the laughter involved, one could sense the pity in these ads that continually crowd cyberspace. Highly recommended.
The Elephant Lab Theatre is located at 6322 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038. For tickets, call (323) 860-8786 or visit www.TheSpyAnts.com. “Kidnapped by Craigslist” is playing through December 20 with extended dates January 2–24 2009.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Backstage Review of "Kidnapped by Craigslist"
From Backstage
Kidnapped by Craigslist
December 10, 2008
by Neal Weaver
This zany, rollicking show by Katie Goan and Nitra Gutierrez is essentially an evening of sketch comedy derived from actual postings on Craigslist, making it a catalog of human oddities. It's played out in the frame of a carnival sideshow, presided over by the Barker (Amy Motta), who emerges from a trunk in a wonderful, form-fitting, shabby-elegant costume and boots. Motta has a spectacular figure, a dazzling smile, and a boatload of charm. She introduces to us the other oddballs: the mortally embarrassed woman (Shelby Kyle) who farted repeatedly on a first date, the bigot in the Santa Suit (Danny Lopes) who hates everybody including himself, the extremely pregnant woman (Kyle again) who's fed up with strangers wanting to touch her baby-bump, the man (Scott Krinsky) driven 'round the bend by the cockroaches in his apartment, the woman obsessed with cake (Dawn Merkel), the Right Sneaker (Lane Maser) who has lost her Left Sole Mate, and the exasperated gay man (Eric Bunton) who can't sleep because he's too distracted by the naked, sleeping teenager who's visible through a window across the way. And Motta plays a sodomy-averse woman who sings a song memorably titled "Don't Touch My Butt-Hole."
Director Lori Evans Taylor deploys her clever and versatile cast (all of whom play multiple roles) with style and dispatch on a jewel-box set by Matt Maenpaa, which features a lot of red velour, a handsomely carved wardrobe, a skewed chandelier hanging at a gravity-defying angle, and the aforementioned trunk. The clever, colorful, and sometimes lavish costumes are supplied by Marina Mouhibian, who also plays several characters, including a cockroach, a birthday cake, a bedpost, and a pirate. Michelle O'Connor provides the original music. (Note: Some roles are double cast.)
Presented by TheSpy Ants at the Elephant Lab Theatre, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Nov. 22-Dec. 20. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. (Also Sat., 10:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13 and Thu., 8 p.m. Dec. 18.) (323) 860-8786 or www.thespyants.com.
Kidnapped by Craigslist
December 10, 2008
by Neal Weaver
This zany, rollicking show by Katie Goan and Nitra Gutierrez is essentially an evening of sketch comedy derived from actual postings on Craigslist, making it a catalog of human oddities. It's played out in the frame of a carnival sideshow, presided over by the Barker (Amy Motta), who emerges from a trunk in a wonderful, form-fitting, shabby-elegant costume and boots. Motta has a spectacular figure, a dazzling smile, and a boatload of charm. She introduces to us the other oddballs: the mortally embarrassed woman (Shelby Kyle) who farted repeatedly on a first date, the bigot in the Santa Suit (Danny Lopes) who hates everybody including himself, the extremely pregnant woman (Kyle again) who's fed up with strangers wanting to touch her baby-bump, the man (Scott Krinsky) driven 'round the bend by the cockroaches in his apartment, the woman obsessed with cake (Dawn Merkel), the Right Sneaker (Lane Maser) who has lost her Left Sole Mate, and the exasperated gay man (Eric Bunton) who can't sleep because he's too distracted by the naked, sleeping teenager who's visible through a window across the way. And Motta plays a sodomy-averse woman who sings a song memorably titled "Don't Touch My Butt-Hole."
Director Lori Evans Taylor deploys her clever and versatile cast (all of whom play multiple roles) with style and dispatch on a jewel-box set by Matt Maenpaa, which features a lot of red velour, a handsomely carved wardrobe, a skewed chandelier hanging at a gravity-defying angle, and the aforementioned trunk. The clever, colorful, and sometimes lavish costumes are supplied by Marina Mouhibian, who also plays several characters, including a cockroach, a birthday cake, a bedpost, and a pirate. Michelle O'Connor provides the original music. (Note: Some roles are double cast.)
Presented by TheSpy Ants at the Elephant Lab Theatre, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Nov. 22-Dec. 20. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. (Also Sat., 10:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13 and Thu., 8 p.m. Dec. 18.) (323) 860-8786 or www.thespyants.com.
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