Problems? I got ’em. As previously mentioned, Tuesdays at the Mercury are the opposite of this. As an intern I have no real deadlines to be concerned with, and Tuesdays are generally spent cowering in the break room with Olive. Cuddling with an adorable pug and surfing the internet? Who would complain? Well, the internet […]
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Portland Amateur Comedy Contest: Semifinals
Dropped in on the semifinals of the Portland Amateur Comedy Contest last night at the Boiler Room and was again pleasantly surprised. Twenty-two comedians have been whittled down to ten. And while I’ll miss a few of those who’ve been cut, the remaining contestants all bring something worthwhile to the mic. There are a few […]
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Brian Posehn Needs A Job
Brian Posehn took to the stage at the Mission Theater on Friday night, the day after it was officially announced that The Sarah Silverman Program, from which he is primarily known, is kaput. I’ve been sick of Silverman’s jerk-shtick for a while, but Posehn, with Steve Agee, as her big stoned bear neighbors, were arguably […]
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New Monthly Comedy Night @ The Woods Sunday
Comedy is growing in Grumptown. Every day it seems there’s something added to the docket. The latest is a new monthly night at The Woods entitled Is That A Joke? Something’s afoot, however. Richard Bain was originally scheduled as headliner, but now The Woods website has removed him from Sunday’s billing, replaced with Sean Jordan. […]
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Portland Amateur Comedy Contest
In bars from downtown Portland to Gresham to Vancouver and back, something cool is quietly sweeping through: the Portland Amateur Comedy Contest. Twenty-two comics and 26 shows—all in just over a month. I watched a first round last night at the Boiler Room and, to my surprise, more than half of the comics were of […]
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Comedy is OK – Thursday @ Clinton St.
If Bridgetown were still going on, I’d be going every night. But it’s over, even if I’m not over it. After a little breather, it’s time to get back on the comedy horse, and this month’s edition of Comedy is OK is as good a chance as any. In fact, it’s kind of an opportunity […]
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Hmm… I Wonder What’s on Paul Rudd’s Computer?
Tell you what… LET’S FIND OUT! (Oh. Turns out it’s the exact same thing that’s on my computer… except instead of Paul’s face, it has my face. And my face isn’t as cute as Paul Rudd’s. BOOOOO, my face!) Thanks, Tim and Eric!
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Sex Goes Intergalactic In “Wild Space A Go Go”
Billed as a “wild and sexy new space musical for those who happen to be groovy,” the campy new sci-fi musical “Wild Space A Go Go” is both ridiculous and irresistible. Based on the science fiction movies of the ’60s, female cast members don bouffants, stilettos, and white vinyl while engaging in choreographed dance moves […]
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Bridgetown Wrap Up
Bridgetown closed out Sunday night with what was easily the best show of the festival’s three years. While there may have been other comics or shows that split the sides of an audience to the point of muscle fatigue in Bridgetown’s short history, Sunday’s Closing Night Blowout was phenomenal—a exponential barrage of hilarity. Ten-odd comics […]
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Blogtown: Mt. Tabor
Last night, the Writers Standup showcase at the Mt. Tabor was a strong showing from comedians who write for Conan and other talk shows. By far my favorite was Ian Edwards who just commanded the stage. It’s been an interesting sociological experience watching how some performers have the audience from the first second, and then […]
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Blogtown: Cwazy Maria Bamford
Maria Bamford is crazy. Maybe literally. She has a knack for being possessed by her characters, like Linda Blair demonic-voice possessed. Her set killed last night at the Mt. Tabor, with a lot of material from her home-made Christmas special. Good stuff. Even from the very back of the room, her expressions were hysterical—she twists […]
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Bridgetown Tonight
A few shows to see at Bridgetown tonight and why: Asssscat – 7:30PM @ Hawthorne TheaterThere’s no better troop to get acquainted with the picture-panting hilarity of group improv than Assscat, a veteran all-star team from the Upright Citizens Bridage. Conan Writers Panel – 8:00PM @ Bagdad TheaterA booking coup, the Conan Writers Panel offers […]