The Rubber Turkey Gazette
Welcome to the Rubber Turkey Gazette, the holiday edition of The Chicken!
We have a special Thanksgiving edition of yummy rubber turkey, so check out all the goodness inside and read all about the latest on our comedy family. (Vegetarians: no actual turkeys were harmed in the making of this newsletter.)
Hope to see you all at my (Insert Your Holiday Here) Party on Saturday, December 27 at my house in Eagle Rock. Hit me up if you need the info.
Happy Holidays everyone! Love, Bobbie
New Chickens!
We had three great grad shows and now we have new chickens graduated into the cult. I have listed the new names to the right of this blog in the Family Members section. Thanks to everyone in the show and to everyone who came out to show support to the family. We couldn't do it without your love and support!!
SUA T-shirts for Christmas
The StandUp Academy T-Shirts are here!! We have a good selection of choices for you all. They make great Christmas gifts for your friends and family ("Comedy Groupie", "I Could Use A Good Laugh", etc.) or yourself ("Comedian", "Will Work For Laughs", etc). Pick your favorite saying, color, style, size, etc. There's even something for kids and babies! (but if you buy your baby a onesie that reads "Stage Whore", I can not be held responsible if they grow up and become a comic). Thanks to Chris Schumacher for all the hard work on this! Hope you all get one or more shirts and spread the StandUp Academy name around the world (or LA and OC at least)!
http://www.zazzle.com/standupacademy
You must click on: View All Products to see all the choices.
buy unique gifts at Zazzle
Holiday Special On Private Lessons
I want to let everyone know that I am offering a holiday special on private lessons. There are no StandUp Academy classes till January 3, 4 & 5, and many of you have shows to get ready for or you just can't bear to be without me till then!
Usually, privates are $100/hour, but until December 30, they are just $75/hour. I have several booked starting next week, so hit me back if you want to schedule something.
All private lessons take place at the Ice House.
Doo Dah Parade-January 18
The next Doo Dah Parade is Sunday, January 18 (in Pasadena). We have marched in the parade two years in a row, and we have had an AWESOME time each year!! If you are interested in marching with us this year, please email me asap and tell me your t-shirt size so I can get everything ready. Let me know if you have questions about the parade.
January Classes Now Enrolling
Now enrolling for 2009! Come have fun with us in the stand-up class, improv class, or both!
Returning student comedy class price: $275
Improv class prices for SUA alums: $250
Package Deal SUA: My class $275/Improv $200=$475 for both
Comedy is Queer-Ice House Main Room
Spreading some holiday queer, this lineup of hot gay comics are ready to help you get your queer on-just in time for Christmas! The show has been so successful the last 2 times in the Annex, that we are moving it to the Main Room baby! Lots of family in the show plus friends Derrick Jackson and Thai Rivera! 
Laughing Stock-Ice House Annex
Laughing Stock is back with a whole new lineup. This is the last StandUp Productions show of the year. Come get one last laugh in the Annex! 
Too Hip For The Room
First show of 2009. Alternative Comedy Comes to Pasadena! Don't miss this chance to support a really hip show with some major heavy-hitters right in our own Ice House Main Room! Featuring family members Mark Leonard, Gavin McClure, Karen Krantz, and Kate Roxburgh. Plus, our new friend Maria Bamford!
2009 Joke Gym dates
Paula Johnson writes:
The final two shows of the year will be on December 4 and 18. Dates for the 2009 open mic shows are on The Joke gym website. Pencil a few in!
Co-producers Scott Shimamoto and Paula Johnson will be changing the format slightly in 2009, so check the website in late December. Don't forget to friend The Joke Gym on MySpace.
http://www.thejokegym.com/
http://www.myspace.com/thejokegym
Lightfinger-Comedy Store
Lightfinger will be performing at The Comedy Store Belly Room, Wednesday Dec 10th. Come check him out if you can!
Drew Volle-Roommate Needed
Drew writes:
Stand up comedian in search of a roommate (preferably a fellow comedian or industry) to start lease on Feb 1 in North Hollywood. Contact Drew Volle at Whoserman@hotmail.com or Myspace.com/ComedianDrewVolle
September/October Newsletter
Hello comedy family!
Welcome to this edition of The Rubber Chicken Gazette. The family is growing and busier than ever. Read all about StandUp Productions' October shows (featuring lots of family members), StandUp Academy's newest members, SUA t-shirts, and the goings-on of your brothers and sisters.
Remember, if you ever want to submit something for the Chicken, just email it to rubberchickengazette@gmail.com
Please take the time to read this edition! We only get one out every other month, so you won't have another one for a while. MMM MMM Rubber Chicken!
Love, Bobbie (mama)
Welcome To The New Class!
Welcome to the new family members! Your new brothers and sisters in comedy are:
John
Patrick
Chance
Mark
Corey
Giovonnie
Mary
Alexandra
Chris
Lightfinger
Jonathan
David
Bobby
Michael
Tim
Leif
And welcome back…
Daniel, Courtney, Yoshio, Rob, Jeanne, Marie M, Drew, Scooby, John, Mike, Jean, and Diane!
And the improv class is:
John, Bobbie, Mike, Chris O, Chris A, Scooby, Kathi, Diane, and Patrick
StandUp Academy T-Shirts
The StandUp Academy T-Shirts are finally here!! Yay!! After a long process, we finally have a good selection of choices for you all. Pick your favorite saying, color, style, size, etc. There's even something for kids and babies! (but if you buy your baby a onesie that reads "Stage Whore", I can not be held responsible if they grow up and become a comic). Thanks to Chris Schumacher for all the hard work on this! Hope you all get one or more shirts and spread the StandUp Academy name around the world (or LA and OC at least)!
http://www.zazzle.com/standupacademy
You must click on: View All Products to see all the choices.
buy unique gifts at Zazzle
Sunday Best
Alums get in for FREE!! That's right. Free! 2 drink minimum still applies. Come check out Bobbie Oliver's Sunday Best in the main room.
A+ Comedy
It's finally here-the teacher show! All the comics are teachers and all school employees get in for 1/2 off! Alums get in for $5.
Zen Comedy
This show was so popular in the Ice House Annex, that we are moving it to the Main Room! Come support your brothers and sisters and get your Zen on- Saturday, October 25 at 6:00 (note: early show)! Alums are only $5!
Save The Date
The next StandUp Academy grad shows will be November 9, 11, and 17 in the Ice House main room. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!
Improv Class
We are having a great time in John Fontaine's improv class on Saturdays at the Ice House! Above is a pic from last session taken by Marsha Morgan. Thanks Marsha!
Curious about the class? Come audit one Saturday and see for yourself! Just contact Bobbie for more info.
Curious about John Fontaine? Check out some of his video clips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4mxGuiVgtY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTRc045X2RM&feature=user
Or check out his standp at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_ievFu98Cw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xH7bG2Fcx0
Also, if you haven't already, friend John Fontaine on myspace. He's on my top friends.
SUA & The Joke Gym in the News
Check out StandUp Academy and The Joke Gym in Pasadena Star News at http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/ci_10278420
And The Whittier Daily News at
http://www.whittierdailynews.com/ci_10278423
Or if you missed my cover story last year in Pasadena Weekly
http://www.pasadenaweekly.com/cms/story/detail/?id=4720&IssueNum=75
Yashar Kafi-New Video
I saw this and it's awesome! Check it out.
Yashar writes:
Hello all, I am in this episode of "The Loneliest Ultra-Conservative Corn Muffin in the World". Please check it out! Hope you like it,
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1ZvbmPGsAig
Yashar
Vince Takas-Glendale News Press
Your brother and awesome artist Vince Takas was featured in Glendale News Press. Don't forget, Vince also paints and sells Ice House pictures and notecards!
http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2008/08/27/entertainment/gnp-show27.txt
Tim Chizmar-Big October!
Tim writes:
Hi folks,
I just thought I'd drop a note letting you know of my Oct schedule:
comedy-wise. These are either spots I'm performing at or shows I'm
producing.
..............................................
Tues Oct 7 2008 10:00P @ The Hollywood Improv
Championship Comedy presents THE MANE EVENT!!
"HAIR vs HAIR" -one team will be shaved LIVE.
The Tagteam Champions LOS BORRACHOS
vs the former champions CORY and CHAD
*the Titles and HAIR on the line!!..
one team leaves as Champions.. the other team leaves humiliated..
Also Featuring:
Champion BIG EARL vs JONNY LOQUASTO
RON SWALLOW vs CRAZY MARVIN
MOPTOP LOBSTER vs THE MOONEY TWINS
w/ referee GARY CANNON, Announcer COOLER TOM SCHULER, OWNER TIM
CHIZMAR, the sexy ringgirls, and all kinds of surprises and "drop
ins".... its gonna be WILD!
www.myspace.com/championshipcomedy
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Oct 9 2008 11:00A I'll be a guest LIVE on the "Handsome Genius
Club" -podcast. You can get to it by www.handsomegenuisclub.com ..I think.
Anyway its a show based on comedy and wrestling, last week they had
the "RING of HONOR" Champion on.. RoH is the 3rd largest wrestling
company in the states right now behind TNA and WWE.
....................................................
Oct 9 2008 8:00pm ~ Ontario Improv
Guest set Opening for Steve Trevino w/Gary Cannon hosting
.....................................................
Oct 15 2008 7:30P Cafe Elegante Burbank CA ~ doin a set for my
buddy Chris Kostelosky.. if yer in the area swing by
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Oct 22 2008 9:00P ~ Lucky Strike Hollywood CA
-doin a set at GAIL and RO's new room.
I dig it.. fun place at Hollywood / Highland
................................................
Oct 23 2008 10:00P ~ Ontario Improv Ontario CA
"Tim Chizmar's WildASS Comedy Party"
A Night of College Crowd Craziness!!
with headliner: RYAN NIEMILLER
hosted by TOM VRAB and YAKETY YAK
and featuring:
RICHARD WEISS
CORY POLSTER
ROBBIE PICKARD
JOHN CLARK
RUDY BOEHMER
JG MOORE
Come out and Join us!!
Its the most fun u can have with your clothes on!!
ADD the new myspace: www.myspace.com/wildasscomedyparty
................................................
Oct 25 2008 10:00P ~ Improv Olympic West Hollywood CA
"Championship Comedy" returns w/ some HUGE matches on a night
refereed by The Twin Towers of Comedy: Cory and Chad!!
..and this time we have a DJ and music after the show..
so the party never ends!!
................................................
Oct 29 2008 8:00P ~ Ontario Improv Ontario CA
"Championship Comedy" rocks the Improv HALLOWEEN STYLE
with the MAIN EVENT being THE TWINS vs THE ALIEN WARRIOR!!
We will also have a very special "Career vs Title" match-up with one
CC superstar putting it all on the line for a shot at the Champion..
if he/she loses then they must RETIRE from Championship Comedy -
forever!!
All that and more.
www.myspace.com/championshipcomedy
.................................................
Have a SPOOKtacular October!!
All the Best,
~Tim Chizmar
John Becker-Comedy Shorts
John writes:
It's been a while! I've been doing a lot of traveling during the summer and a lot of work on a comedy short web site. It's called comedybrothel.com. I'm in a few of the videos and wrote a couple of them. Check it out! I'll be back on stage soon, and back in the SUA next time around.
Daniel Stanfield-Chinese T-Shirts and Coke Commerical
Custom Chinese T Shirts with your name in Chinese. By Daniel Stanfield. $40.00 dollars a shirt. Traditional Chinese characters written in black fabric paint that won't fade outlined with an airbrushed grey shadow to give a graffitti look. Also, come signed in red by the artist. Get one now before the price goes to $100.00 :0) I will be the only African American in the Zen comedy show Saturday October 25 at 6:00 p.m. Come and show some support and buy your tickets from me! :0)
Email: kungfurapz@aol.com
Check out Daniel Stanfield's new Coke commercial on youtube titled "Coca Cola... It's all good." Click on the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJTwBQXfNbA
Virginia Ramos-The Comic's Realtor
Virginia Ramos-The Comic's Realtor!
An expert at locating your next hut, cave or treehouse, if you can dream it, I can find it!
Sun Realtors
1428 Ridgeway Rd
San Marino, Ca 91108
(626) 429-9120
July/August Newsletter
Hello comedy family!
June came and went before I knew it and no Rubber Chicken. So, you must be extra hungry for it now! This chicken may seem a little long, but that's only because our family is growing and getting bigger and better. Remember that you can check out the Newsletter Items on the right to see what's in this edition.
A lot of you are still not on the StandUp Academy yahoo group. You are missing all the fun! If you are not on the group, shoot me an email and I will send you an invitation to join.
If you ever want to include something in The Chicken, just email the info to rubberchickengazette@gmail.com
Enjoy this edition of The Rubber Chicken Gazette!
Love, yo mama Bobbie
Welcome to the Family!
We have some new cult, I mean family, members joining the class. So, let's welcome Class 19!
Welcome to the family…
Michaelann
Ed
Dan
Marie
Tommy
Tony
Welcome back…
Steve, Diane, Moy, Richard, Sam, David, Heidi, Marsha, Charles, Mark, Daniel, Eli, Denise, Cathy, Kelly Courtney, John, Christian, Jean, and Mike
We're having a great time and are looking forward to the showcases in August! Info on shows below.
The Under 30 Show
Pictured: Tom Vrab, Yak Manrique, Jovonnie Mabrie, Chris Schumacher, Ryan Niemiller, Robbie Pickard, Moy Zepeda, and Rich Uranga. Not pictured: the awesome comics Cory Polster, Mark Leonard and Adam Bobrow
Never Trust Anyone Over 30 was a huge success in the Ice House Main Room on June 29. In fact, we sold out! Everyone was soooo funny!! Thanks to everyone who performed and who came out to support!!
SUA T-Shirts
StandUp Academy t-shirts are coming soon!
Finally, after all this time, they are ALMOST ready for you to check out and buy. Thanks Chris Schumacher! More details to come....
Sunday Best - July 20
Lots of family members in this show and The Big Time, so come have fun with us and remember that SUA alums get in all StandUp Productions/StandUp Academy shows for 1/2 price! (thanks to Moy for the awesome flyers!)
Grad Shows!
The Grad shows are coming!! I don't have the exact lineups yet, but mark your calendars and plan to come out and support StandUp Academy and your brothers and sisters!! 1/2 price for alums!
Joke Gym-Open Mic in Arcadia
Open Mic in Arcadia! This show is run by family members Scott Shimamoto and Paula Johnson. It's a fun, supportive, SUA- friendly room!
Scott writes:
The Joke Gym takes over the back room at Zapata Vive at 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of every month. We welcome more than a dozen comics in the open mic, and then close the show with a featured comedian.
7 to 9 p.m.
Open mic signups start at 6:30
The Joke Gym happens at
ZAPATA VIVE
Mexican Restaurant
101 S. First Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
http://www.thejokegym.com/
SAVE THE DATES!
July 17: Lauri Roggenkamp
Aug. 7: Rudy Boehmer
Aug. 21: Johnny Roque
Sept. 4: Carl Kozlowski
Sept. 18: Grant Cotter
Thanks,
Scott Shimamoto
rakamoto@yahoo.com
Comedy Idol Auditions-July 26!
Thanks to Dianna Harris for this info:
For all of you Comedians that have been waiting patiently...... It's that time!!!!!
Comedy Idol auditions on Saturday July 26th at 11am to 1pm at the Ontario Improv. You will have up to 3 minutes stage time for the auditions to impress the producers. So come out strong with your refined material. The audition fee is still only $10.00 and we will select up to 24 comedians for 3 shows at the Ontario Improv.
The 11 am time is when we start so arrive early and you will be one of the 1st to audition. The winner of Comedy Idol receives a $500.00 cash prize, a 5 minute guest set with a national headliner and the Improv's Comedy Idol Star award.
Please forward this on to other comedians. My goal is for all of us to have fun and to give you as much stage time at the Improv as possible.
See you all on July 26th at 11 am.
Mike Schaub
818 404 6453
RIP George Carlin
George Carlin
1937-2008
1937-2008
You changed comedy and the world forever. We will never forget!
Daniel Stanfield-YouTube Video
Daniel writes:
Latest shows for those who haven't seen them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q-Sk0L3yVY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7ErDtBE9-8
Ultimate Laff Down-Tom, Ryan, Yak, Barry
Tom Vrab, Ryan Niemiller, Barry Weisenberg, and Yak Manrique all made it to the Final Round of the Ulitmate Laffdown! Yay!!
And Tom Vrab won first place! Hooray!! Our comedy family is the best.
Congrats guys! We are all so proud of you!
Robbie Pickard Wins Uncle Clyde's
Robbie Pickard just won Uncle Clyde's Comedy Contest at the Ice House! Yay!! Way to go Robbie! He then moved on to win 2nd place in the Superbowl of Comedy (although rumor has it, he was the best)! Congrats Robbie!!
Jon Smilowitz Won a Freaking Emmy!
Our very own Jon Smilowitz won an Emmy recently at a presentation in New York for:
Outstanding Achievement in Multiple Camera Editing For A Drama Series
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
CBS
JONATHAN SMILOWITZ, EDITOR
Yay!! Way to go Jon!! We are soooo proud and happy for you!
Jon writes:
And if anyone is really bored, I have a link to the webcast of the presentation. I get up at 1 hour and 16 minutes into to it.
http://www.emmyonline.org/daytime/stream.html
Virginia Ramos-The Comic's Realtor!
Virginia Ramos-The Comics Realtor!
An expert at locating your next hut, cave or treehouse, if you can dream it, I can find!
Sun Realtors
1428 Ridgeway Rd
San Marino, Ca 91108
(626) 429-9120
Vince Takas-Ice House Paintings for Sale
Vince writes:
The Ice House in Pasadena is the epicenter for stand up comedy in Southern California.
Hundreds of prominent comedians cut their teeth at the landmark facility and today.
The Ice House serves as an incubator for up and coming comics.
The attached watercolor painting is an image by Vincent Takas. More of his work can be
seen at www.postcardstory.com
Stephen Hembree-Computer Tech for Hire
Stephen writes:
Experienced Computer Technician looking for new clients for Computer Hardware Repair, Network Consultation, Virus Removal, and help full advice. Contact AzumaziRepairs@yahoo.com with questions on the above plus rates.
Linda Lou- Housecleaning for Hire
Every family's home is unique and so are their cleaning needs. That's why I specialize my house cleaning services to your home and your lifestyle. You tell Linda Lou what you want and she will clean it!
I am reliable, have great rates, and I have a ton of experience ( I was a housewife for years!)
References given upon request (Bobbie will vouch for my services), but I promise you will be back for more!
Linda Lou
323-601-7951
April/May Newsletter
Hello comedy family!
Since April is almost over, let's call this the April/May edition of the Rubber Chicken. Lots of great info in this Chicken on upcoming Sunday Best and StandUp Academy Grad Shows. Plus, info about shows you can get booked for! And check out what your brothers and sisters have been up to lately (hint: a lot!).
As always, if you have anything to contribute to future newsletters, email any info to: rubberchickengazette@gmail.com
So, enjoy and hope to see you all at the shows and my birthday party on June 7!
Welcome The New Class!
We have some fab new members of the comedy family as Class #18 is already half-way over! So, without further adieu, welcome to the family:
Diane
Eric
Sam
Juliette
Jeanne
Heidi
Richard
Kelly
Kevin
Sarah
David
Eli
Jeff
Vince
Rob
And welcome back to Jean, Evan, Mike, John, Christian, Marsha, Jim, Rudy, Mark, Cathy, Moy, Saemi, Courtney, Richard, Rawle, Deon, Russell, Lalo, Scooby, Rich, Yoshio, Daniel, Puzant, Julie, Jon, Virginia, and Nick!
Chris Rock vs. Steven Wright
Comedy Central took it down, but Chris O. managed a little TiVo/videocamera/computer action and got the clip onto his new comedy blogazine, Headliner Magazine. Check out Chris Rock doing Steven Wright and Steven Wright doing Chris Rock. It's awesome! And, remember, Chris O. is taking submissions by comedians, so feel free to contribute to the blogazine. You can email Chris at the same address as Bobbie or myspace him at StandUp Video.
http://headlinermagazine.blogspot.com/
Next Sunday Best Show-May 18
Featuring:
MC: Sally Mullins
Chris Kostolefsky
Carl Kozlowsky
La Don Thomas
Peter Tudosio
Brent Levin
Kevin Lahaie
Jimmy Akers
Michael Senn
Henrietta
*Alums get in for 1/2 price!
The Grad Shows Are Coming!
The grad shows will be here before you know it! Mark your calendars and come out to support the best damn comedy family in LA! Lineups are below in case you have a favorite comic you want to support (this is NOT the order). Hope to see you all at the shows!
Wed, May 28, Sun, June 1 & Mon, June 2
StandUp Academy Comedy Showcases
Ice House Main Room
Showtime: 8pm
Admission: $10 in advance/ $15 at door
+ 2 drink min.
For advance tickets call (626) 577-1894
18 and over
*Alums get in for ½ price!
May 28 (Wed)
Juleann Van Dyck
Deon Williams
Rawle Lewis
Puzant Chiranian
Jeff Baefsky
Saemi Nakamura
Sarah Johnson
Mark Leonard
Vince Takas
Maria Castillejo
Rob Collister
Russell Charles
Jim Lee
Cathy Z
Yoshio Moriwaki
Jon Smilowitz
Jean Gliebe
Christian McLaughlin
Kevin Leung
Daniel Stanfield
Lalo Quezada
Courtney Ca
Moy Zepeda
Kelly Dennis
Rich Uranga
Rudy Boehmer
David Faragalli
Marsha Morgan
John Fontaine
Mike Mendola
Richard Benn
Jeanne Hanson
Sam Crutcher
Virgina Ramos
Evan Dagger
Diane Kawasaki
Eli Yachini
Heidi Estrada
Nick Feldsher
Eric Mark
Richard Chang
Now Booking for Sunday Best and The Big Time
Sunday Best-
I am booking for the monthly Ice House Main Room show called "Bobbie Oliver's Sunday Best." But, I don’t have any openings for a while. I am booking for the following dates. Before you hit me back to book a date, please note that I am going to require every comic in the show to pre-sell at least 10 tickets in order to be in the show ($10 each). I hate to do it, but if we don’t get butts in the seats, the Ice House doesn’t make money, and we lose our chance to have a monthly showcase. Everyone will get 7 minutes and we will be taping all the shows. I am only booking 12 comics each night, so first-come first-served. Available dates below.
September 21 @ 7:30
October 5 @ 7:30
December 7 @ 7:00
The Big Time-
I am producing a show called "The Big Time" in the Ice House Annex that would give six comics 15- minute spots, and we will be taping the shows.
Since there will only be 6 comics, we will obviously need anyone who is in this show to promote the hell out of it so we can keep doing these. We will be selling our own advance tickets for this for $8 each and I am asking each comic to sell 6-10 tickets. Next available date for this is July 31.
Kate Roxburgh becomes Comedy Store Regular
Our own Kate Roxburgh got tapped this week by Mitzy Shore to be a Comedy Store regular. Way to go Kate!! You rock girl even if you do talk funny!
Headshots
I am always being asked to recommend a photographer for headshots. There is only one I recommend:
My photographer, Lon Bixby
www.lcbphotography.com
My photographer, Lon Bixby
www.lcbphotography.com
He's awesome and if you tell him Bobbie sent you, he'll be extra good to you!
Dianna Harris-CA Funniest Female Contest
Diana writes:
I'll be competing in the quarter finals of CA Funniest Female Contest on Friday, May 16th at 7pm held at Khoury's Restaurant in Long Beach.
Congrats Dianna and break a leg!
Jim & Diane-Uncle Clyde's Comedy Contest Winners
We now have 2 family members who have won this round's preliminary Uncle Clyde's Comedy Contest and will move on the the Superbowl of Comedy on May 22 in the Ice House Main Room.
Congrats to Jim Lee and Diane Kawasaki!! Break a leg in the finals, guys!
Info on auditioning below. DON'T FORGET TO TELL THEM BOBBIE SENT YOU. IT COULD BE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING PASSED THROUGH OR TURNED DOWN.
Uncle Clyde's Comedy Contest auditions are every Wednesday at 6:30 in the Ice House Annex (be prepared to do 3 minutes). For more info, visit www.comedycasting.com
Carl Kozlowski- BOOK RELEASE PARTY AT LAUGH FACTORY!
Carl writes:
The world-famous Laugh Factory is throwing open its doors to myself and my co-author/comedy guru Tim Joyce for a book-release party that will include standup by us to help us kick off our new book of humorously bad advice, "Seize the Day Job! The Humor Book Al-Qaeda Kept You From Reading."
We're hoping for TV coverage so please come out and help us pack the house!!!
DATE: NEXT TUESDAY, MAY 6
TIME: 7:45 P.M. - 9 PM
PLACE: Laugh Factory, 8001 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
COST: FREE - NO COVER!!! (The book is $14 if you wanna get it - or write me at Comickoz@aol.com)
RSVP/QUESTIONS: CALL 310/775-7143 OR WRITE COMICKOZ@AOL.COM
After-party at California Pizza Kitchen across the street for anyone who wants to go!
Good luck Carl!
Marie Del Prete wins Famecast!
Our own Marie Del Prete is the first female comic to win FameCast!! Way to go Marie!!!
Marie writes:
Hey, Everybody:
I WON ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Yes, thanks to you, my lovely peeps, I am this season's FameCast Comedy Fenom! I've gotten lots of lovely prizes (including $10,000 bucks), a good deal of press coming up, and a great, big, beautiful feather in my comedy cap! Thank you all so much for putting up with all my emails, for signing up and voting for me, and for supporting me through this long, tough competition.
Yoshio Moriwaki bookings
Yoshio writes:
I have booked the following:
1) Matt Damon feature film "The Informant" to be shot in June
2) A National commercial "Dunkin' Donuts" to be shot next week
Way to go Yoshio!
John Becker-Comedy Store
John Becker writes:
I've booked a May 7, 8:00 show at The Comedy Store with ur pal & mine - Vargus.
Robbie Pickard and Ryan Niemiller form MopTopLobster Productions
Robbie writes:
Ryan and I are producing a weekly comedy show called Monday Night Comedy @ The Anthill Pub... which is located in the Student Center of the UC Irvine campus. Every Monday Night at 9:00... First show was packed, second show is tonight(4/28)!
We formed a production company called MopTop Lobster Productions... add us at myspace.com/moptoplobster!
Paula Johnson-The Joke Gym
Paula writes:
The Joke Gym in the news
The Joke Gym in the news
Michelle Mills from the San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group interviewed Scott Shimamoto and Paula Johnson on April 23 for an article that will appear three local papers in early May. Since launching in February, The Joke Gym has welcomed 42 comedians to its friendly stage. Shows continue on the first and third Thursdays of the month at Zapata Vive restaurant in Arcadia. For details, check the website or blog.
Chocolate Storm Gets on Who's Got Jokes!
Way to go Chocolate!!
Chocolate writes:
YEH BABY!!!! CHOCOLATE STORM STANDUP ALUM 2007, GOT ACCEPTED FOR
Chocolate writes:
YEH BABY!!!! CHOCOLATE STORM STANDUP ALUM 2007, GOT ACCEPTED FOR
BILL BELLAMY WHO GOT JOKES,SEASON 3. ROCKIN 2AND TAPING IN BIRM ALABAMA, BIRMINGHAM CONVENTION CENTER 5-6-08. WOW MAMA !!! IM GONNA ROCK THE SOCKS OFF ALABAMA!
THIS IS WHY STANDUP ACADEMY IS HOT, MAMA USE TO SAY,WRITE CLEAN STUFF CHOCOLATE. SO YOU WILL BE READY FOR WHATEVER TYPE OF SHOW, OH YEH MAMA!!
SHOW-YOU-RIGHT!!
Jon Smilowitz Nominated for An Emmy!
Jon writes:
Everyone think good thoughts for me on June 13th. That's when they announce the winners of the daytime Emmy's Creative Arts Awards. I was nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Multiple Camera Editing For A Drama Series.
Wooo freakin Hoooooooo!
Jon
We are all crossing our fingers for you Jon! Good luck!!
March Newsletter
Hello cult, I mean family! Happy Saint Patrick's Day, Easter, and whatever else you celebrate! Welcome to the March rubber chicken. I tried to keep it reasonable with lots of pretty pictures, but it is packed with chickeny goodness, so read away!
As always, if you want to have something included in this newsletter (info on comedy shows you are producing or performing in, your recent accomplishments, non-comedy classified ads, etc) just send all info to rubberchickengazette@gmail.com and we will put it in the next newsletter. If you want something to appear monthly, please resend it monthly.
Bobbie is Turning 40!
Save the date-Saturday, June 7 @ 8pm-Bobbie and Chris' 40th Birthday Party! Whoo Hoo!! I know it's hard to believe because we look so damn good (especially me), but Chris and I are turning 40 this year. On top of that, I finish my Masters degree on my birthday, AND June marks my 20th year in comedy (I started about a week before my 20th birthday), so we have a reason to celebrate!
This year's theme is Punk Rock. So, start looking for your party gear now. I will send you all invitations by email with my address later, but mark your calendar and come party with us!
Classes Start March 29!
Next session starts March 29, 30, 31! Remember, it's only $250 for returning students. Hit me up and let me know which class you want. You can choose from Saturday or Sunday 12-3 or Monday nights at 7pm. My phone is ringing from my new ads, so save your spot today!
Also, check out the info on the new Improv class below! I don't have the details yet, but it will be on the weekend and hopefully starting really soon. Hit me up if you are interested (read more below in this blog).
The Grad Shows were Awesome!
The grad shows were great! We had about 400 people in the audience over the three nights! I am so proud of everyone who was in the shows; they all did an awesome job. I want to thank Patrick Hanifin, Scott Shimamoto, Barry Weisenberg and Richard Chang for being special guests and kicking butt!!
And thanks sooo much to everyone who came out to support the three shows: Alice, Amy, Rudy, Daniel, Jim L., Yoshio, Sacha, Cathy, Steve, Jon, Saemi, Richard, Virginia, Micah, Revital, Karen, Jean, Joy, Evan, Jim C., John, Mike, Alan, Marty, Yak, Scott, Cathy, Yashar, Marsha, Tim, Jon, Marv, Kate, Moises, Rawle, Karen, Eric, Dave, Chris, Carlos, Tom, Mark, Christian, Russell, Jule Ann, and Paul! StandUp Academy is a success because of you and your support!!
Also big thanks to our fab mc Sally Mullins and guest Vargus Mason and the sexy videographer Chris Oliver!
NOTE: MY CAMERA DIED THE FIRST NIGHT, SO IF ANYONE HAS A GROUP SHOT FROM THE FIRST GRAD SHOW, PLEASE EMAIL IT TO ME!
New Improv Workshop!
The Improv workshop with our own John Fontaine was a huge success!! We had a GREAT time and a big turnout. I had so much fun stepping out of my comfort zone and learning new skills. I will definitely be adding an Improv class to our roster. I will get back with you with more details. In the meantime, check out some of the pics from the workshop at the link below and read the awesome things people had to say about the class. 
More Pics: Here are some quotes from the Improv workshop: "Fontaine is fantabulous! I'll take anything he teaches!" "I haven't had this much fun since the first time I tasted sugar!" "This workshop was amazing! I'm ready to sign up today." "So fun it felt sinful." "I love the way the teacher involved everyone." "This class was absolutely fabulous!" John Fontaine was... "...extremely skilled and talented."
"...had lots of great historical knowledge.""...made me feel very comfortable." "I love the classical nature of his background." "John, please teach our family to be as good as you!"
Bobbie Oliver's Sunday Best Begins April 27!
Don't miss the first ever of the new monthly Ice House Main Room show "Bobbie Oliver's Sunday Best." We have a great lineup for April, and shows every month. If you want to get booked, hit me up!
April 27 - 7:00pm
MC: Sally Mullins
Mark Bustamante
Patrick Reid
Brad Schecter
Karen Anzoategui
Marie Del Prete
Amy Larkowski
Courtney Ca
Jennifer Rich
Joe Ruggirello
Leland Waters
Evan Dagger
Headliner- Comedy Blogazine
Chris Oliver, my incredibly cool husband, has started an online comedy blogazine called Headliner. He is taking contributions from comics including information having to do with the world of standup comedy or humorous pieces by comics (you). Check it out at:
http://headlinermagazine.blogspot.com/
If you are interested in reading Chris' blog Psychedlicatessen, you can check it out at:
http://psychedelicatessen.blogspot.com/
To contribute to Headliner, just email Bobbie and Chris.
StandUp Academy Groups
Are you on the StandUp Academy Yahoo group email list? If not, you are missing everything! Most of the info goes through the group, and not in mass emails. If you aren't on it, hit me up and I'll send you an invitation to join!
Are you on the StandUp Academy myspace group? If you are on myspace, and not on the group, hit me up so you can join. See all the beautiful faces of your brothers and sisters on myspace!
Richard Chang wins Uncle Clyde's Comedy Contest at the Ice House
Way to go Richard!
Richard writes:
Hey guys. I got first place at Uncle Clydes. I want to
thank, Virginia, Marv, Kathy and my sister Lisa for coming out.
Yippeee!
Richard
Arlene Nicoletti-Music and Comedy
Arlene writes:
Arlene Nicoletti's website is now updated and my first solo cd is for sale www.agelessproductionstv.com
Plus my first music video and more comedy sketch videos are now on www.youtube.com/singercomic
GO TO www.youtube.com TYPE IN singercomic click on the one titled
"Wacky Italian Family"
"If I Belonged To You"
www.agelessproductionstv.com
www.myspace.com/californiaitali
www.youtube.com/singercomic
Tim Chizmar-Championship Comedy
Tim writes:
Hello Bobbie Oliver family!!
I hope all of you are doing awesome!!
This Tuesday I debut my concept Championship Comedy (www.ChampionshipComedy.com )at the Hollywood Improv, if it is successful. Fingers crossed.. then it can perhaps be a regular event there as well as
But for right this second I've included future events I have coming up.
Enjoy..
I have lots more things in the planning stages.
I look forward to seeing you out at an event soon!!
-The Chiz
All Ontario Improv CC dates
April 23 -Championship Comedy presents Inland Empire Strikes Back!
June 25 -Championship Comedy
Aug 20 -Championship Comedy
PS-
i loved that improv class John and Bobbie offered at the IceHouse pretty damn cool eh??
Karen Anzoategui-LA Burlesque Calendar
Karen writes:
LA Burlesque calendar is here!
Our calendar commences with the month April since we are the official Viva Las Vegas burlesque calendar for the Rockabilly weekender held at the Gold Coast Hotel every April. We are so excited to bring to you this one and only calendar of its kind!
Buy yours today! visit our web site at:
www. laburlesque. com
it is BADASS!
February Newsletter
Hello fam!
You are probably thinking, "What happened to December and January?" Well, my holidays turned out a lot different than I planned due to a family emergency and an unexpected trip to Georgia. I feel like I've been playing catch-up ever since. So, hope you enjoyed the break, because the Rubber Chicken is back baby-and this time it's extra rubbery (or is it extra chickeny?)!
As always, if you have anything you would like to see in this newsletter-comedy shows, booking info, pics, non-comedy classified ads, whatever- send all newsletter items to rubberchickengazette@gmail.com and I will include your item next month.
I challenge you to read the entire chicken. Lots of juicy info inside!
Welcome the New Family Members!
I know, I know, I should have done this last month. But, better late than never, right? We have an awesome new bunch of folks joining the cult, I mean family. So, welcome to
Christian
Moises
Joy
Rob
Russell
Mark
Michelle
Sheppard
Cathy
Jean
Sacha
and
Jule Ann
You'll have your rubber chicken soon!
Funny Vision-Comedy Video Shorts
Check out our first ever Video show of Comedy Shorts. This is not standup, but it's funny as hell. Featuring members of the comedy brat pack! Alums get in for 1/2 price!
The Doo Dah Parade Rocked!
We had so much fun our 2nd time in the Pasadena Doo Dah parade. Hope to see more of you there next year! Thanks to everyone who participated!
If you want to see more pics, Chris set up a folder in Flickr (he said to tell you he stole 1/2 of these from Maria). Click the link to see all the pics Here
Grad Shows!
The grad shows are here! Come welcome your new brothers and sisters into the family and support the old timers (like me), too. There are three shows to choose from (or come check out all three). As always, Sally Mullins will be the MC and I will headline. Alums get in for 1/2 price. Hope to see you all at the shows!
Lineups (not the order):
Mon, March 10
Jim Coari
Mike Mendola
John Fontaine
Christian McLaughlin
Alan Lee
Yashar Kafi
Matt Vizio
LuAnn Landau
Juleann Van Dyck
Guest: Vargus Mason
Guest: Patrick Hanifin
Thurs, March 13
Karen Anzoategui
Rich Uranga
John Becker
Courtney Ca
Moises Zepeda
Revital Krawetz
Joy Yurada
Rob LaFond
Russell Charles
Nick Feldsher
Steve Leifer
Mark Leonard
Sun, March 16
Elaine van Beek
Michelle De La Cruz
Maria Castillejo
Mark Bustamante
Daniel Stanfield
Saemi Nakamura
Yoshio Moriwaki
Charles Jones
Jim Lee
Sheppard Blumenthal
Cathy Z
Jean Gliebe
Sacha Kemp
The Zen Show Rocked!
We had a great time at the Zen Show and the house was packed. Thanks to everyone for doing the show and kicking comedy butt! Check out the funny peeps below. 
StandUp Academy Groups
I started a StandUp Academy group on MySpace! If you are on MySpace and I failed to invite you, hit me up so I can get you in the group.
Also, if you are not in the StandUp Academy Yahoo email group, you are missing everything! If you want to get on, hit me up and I will send you an invitation to join.
The Joke Gym-Scott and Paula
Work out new material at The Joke Gym
Standup Academy alumni Scott Shimamoto and Paula Johnson are launching "The Joke Gym," a new workout room at Zapata Vive Mexican Restaurant in Arcadia.
On the first and third Thursdays of the month, starting Feb. 21, The Joke Gym will present 15 comedians in an open mic format, then five featured comedians. Each performer will get five minutes.
This venue has great food, a full bar, and free parking. No cover charge or drink minimum for the audience, so invite your friends. Scott and Paula's goal is to build an audience of "regular" people, not just other comics. Standup Academy students (current and former) are especially welcome. Wear your rubber chickens proudly, boys and girls!
For complete details (including the featured opening night comics), visit The Joke Gym website. http://www.thejokegym.com/
Jenean Atwood auditions for Tyler Perry in Atlanta!
Way to go Jenean!
Jenean writes:
I must say, doing stand-up really prepared me for that experience. Trying to make 200 people laugh made slightly easier to go before him, his director and about 3 other people. Don't get me wrong, when the plane touched down in Atlanta, I started shaking! But, I had an "a ha" moment...right before I went in to audition, I had been struggling with a monologue I tried to learn in two days but just didn't feel like I could "sell" it. I went back to my original plan to just do comedy and guess what? Comedy became a comfort zone...a friend! I don't expect to be nerves-free the next time I go up on stage, but I was so empowered! I made the man laugh - really laugh! And he told me I was funny!
Daniel Stanfield-Real Estate Agent
Daniel writes:
I am now a licensed real estate agent who can help buyers and sellers in their real estate transactions. I am working under the Kirkland realty. My cell phone number is (626) 354-0176 and my email address is mandarinagent@yahoo.com
Cory Polster-Facebook
Cory writes:
Check out my Facebook profile
I set up a Facebook profile with my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to join Facebook! Once you join, you can also create your own profile.
Here's the link:
http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=579683589&k=RYEU5VW6U2TF6CGHUGYTS&r&v=2
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