Hi kids!
Wow! It's been a long time since the Rubber Chicken came out, huh? I've been SOO busy- in a good way. I plan to get better at this now that I have help. That's right, Chris Oliver has quit his day job and joined the StandUp Academy/StandUp Productions staff. Yay!
Since this hasn't come out in a while, I am including pics from the last two sessions' grad shows. I forgot to take pics of the Under 30 Alumni show (I'm an idiot, or maybe I was just overwhelmed by so many cute little boys and girls that I couldn't concentrate).
Also, look at the list of family members to the bottom right and check out the new names. If your name is not on there and you are a grad of SUA, let me know, so I can add you!
Classes start back Sunday AND there is a Sunday Best, too! My classes are FULL, but Phil still has spots in his Sunday Joke-Writing class. Remember, you get a discount, so hit me up for more info.
Hope to see you all soon. Love and kiss, Bobbie (mama)
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
Eagle Rock Center for the Arts, September 18
THIS MAY TURN INTO A MONTHLY SHOW, AND EVENTUALLY THE EAGLE ROCK COMEDY FESTIVAL!!!
Sunday Best, October 4
JUST IN CASE I DON'T GET AN OCTOBER NEWSLETTER OUT IN TIME, HERE'S A PREVIEW:
Sunday Best, October 11
Classified ads will return next time. Please send all of your comedy goings-on and non-comedy classified ads to:
rubberchickengazette@gmail.com
March/April Newsletter
Hi kids!
We have a lot going on in the world of StandUp Academy and StandUp Productions! We had three awesome grad shows, and a great session of classes! Actually, we have one last improv class for the session this Saturday (3/21) at 3:00 in the main room if you want to audit.
Below are pics from the last session's classes and shows. Then, we have info on the new session that starts THIS Sunday with the joke-writing class, and NEXT Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for my stand-up classes. Improv starts back April 11. Sign up today!! Hit me back if you want to register or find out your SUA alum price or have any questions at all. Remember, payment plans available.
New SUA grads, look on the list of family members (below, right) to make sure we didn't accidentally leave you off. Welcome to the family! You are official. haha
We also have a ton of upcoming shows featuring family members and other LA comics, so check out the flyers in this newsletter. Ok, enjoy the Rubber Chicken. Thanks to Kate Roxburgh for doing most of this for me! Hope to see you all soon (back in class!). Love, Bobbie (mama)
StandUp Academy's First Ever Writing Class!
What a good looking group! Teacher Phil Perrier, center. Thanks Jeanne for the pic!
Writing Starts March 22!
Upcoming Classes - Writing
Testimonial:
PHIL PERRIER ENLIGHTENED ME TO A NEW WAY OF APPROACHING COMEDY WRITING. I ONLY USED TO FOCUS ON MY EXPERIENCES TO MINE FOR MATERIAL BUT HE SHOWED US THAT THERE’S A LOT OF FUNNY STUFF OUT THERE IF YOU ARE OPEN TO LOOKING AT IT AND…YOU CAN EVEN DO IT IN SOMEONE ELSE’S VOICE NO LESS!
-Aly Kay
Upcoming Classes - Improv
Here are some quotes from the workshop we had with John in March:
"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."
StandUp Academy 5-Year Reunion Show
We had a great time at the StandUp Academy 5-Year Reunion Show!! The Original Suckers kicked comedy butt! 
Lucy Craig - Massage Sale
Feeling stressed or achy? Well, lucky for you, one of your sisters is a Massage Therapist! Trained in several modalities, including Swedish /Circulatory, Deep Tissue, Reiki, Sports Massage, Polarity and Acupressure.
Spring Special right now $75 per hour / $100 for 90 minutes.
Call 818-357-6131 to speak to Lucy Craig.
Gift Certificates also available!
Virginia Ramos - Real Estate
Virginia Ramos Realtor/Comic
Sun Realtors
1428 Ridgeway RD.
San Marino, CA 91108
Direct (626) 429-9120
virginiashomes@yahoo.com
House Keeper
I can totally recommend Linda!! She does such a great job! Hit her up. Bobbie
House ~ Cleaner
Fair Rates.Honest. And does One Hellava JOB!!!
Call Linda Lou
323.601.7951
January/February Newsletter
As always, if you have something you want posted in the Rubber Chicken Gazette, email all newsletter items to: rubberchickengazette@gmail.com
Hope to see you all at a show soon!! Love, Bobbie (mama)
Welcome the new class!
Welcome to the new brothers and sisters in our comedy family!!
Welcome to…
Sassan, Sarah, Mike B, Ryan, Virginia J, Angel, Sami, Michael G, John Mc, Manny, Frankie, Mike K, Tim C., Aiko, Mark A, Jim T, Susan, and John S
Welcome back…
Steve L, Mary, Mike A, Mike G, Virginia R, Gary G., Amy, Alexandra, Rudy, Denise, Corey C, Chuck, Richard B, Richard C, Mike R, Lucy, Aly, Carlos, Chris O, Jeanne, Kathi, Marie D, Saemi, Jonathan V, and Marv
StandUp Academy adds a new Writing class!
Comedian and comedy writer Phil Perrier joins StandUp Academy! We now have 3 stand-up classes, an improv class and a comedy writing workshop!
For more info on Phil's writing class and John Fontaine's AWESOME improv class, click here.
StandUp Academy 5-Year Anniversary Show!!
It's the 5th anniversary of StandUp Academy! Yay!! The Original Suckers are back to recreate their first grad show! Don't miss your awesome big brothers and sisters. Special guests: Sally Mullins, John Fontaine, and Phil Perrier. Only $5 for alums. 
Sunday Best- February 8
Only $5 for alums! Lots of family members in the show!!
Don't miss family members Yak, Tom, Robbie, Rich, Puzant, Mark, Vince, Carl, and Corey plus other great comics in this awesome line-up on Feb 8 in the Ice House Main Room! *Chance Glasco is no longer on the bill.
Doo Dah Parade
The Doo Dah parade on January 18 was awesome! We had so much fun!! Check out the pic above and the rest of the pictures that I took are here.
StandUp Academy Groups
Are you on MySpace? Friend Bobbie at myspace.com/bobbieoliver
Have you joined the StandUp Academy MySpace group? If not, visit http://groups.myspace.com/standupacademy
Have you joined the StandUp Academy Yahoo Group? If not, hit up Bobbie for an invitation.
Are you on Facebook? If so, friend Bobbie here.
The Joke Gym
Stand-up comedy comes to Arcadia!
Paula Johnson and Scott Shimamoto bring you… 
The Joke Gym happens at
ZAPATA VIVE
Mexican Restaurant
101 S. First Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
Like to laugh? The Joke Gym open mic happens in the back room at Zapata Vive at 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of every month.
Free parking, no cover charge, just lots and lots of laughs. Bring your friends for a great evening of anything-goes comedy.
Comedians, read this before your next visit to The Joke Gym.
Micheal Pardue-Looking for room to rent in LA
Gay Comic looking for someone that would like to rent out a room
In the L.A. Co. area. 24 years old, one cat that is behaved.
Call Michael
760-815-7722
House Keeper
I can totally recommend Linda!! She does such a great job! Hit her up. Bobbie
House ~ Cleaner
Fair Rates.Honest. And does One Hellava JOB!!!
Call Linda Lou
323.601.7951
Chili Cook-Off - January 31
Thanks to Steve Leifer for the info!
KellerWilliams Chili Cook‐Off
Saturday, January 31, 2009 @ Noon
KW Parking Lot & Training Room
445 S. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
Goal: To raise $1,000 for KW Cares and create a family, friend and client event!
All proceeds of the event will go to KW Cares. The Purple Frog will be providing (for a small fee) Custom E‐Flyers to send to friends, family, clients & recruits. You can use this event as a “client party”!
• Chili Contest Entry fee=$25: Children under 12 are $5
• Includes: Entry to the KW Chili Cook‐Off
Chili Cook‐Off Prizes:
• 1st Place: TBA
• 2nd Place: TBA
• 3rd Place: TBA
Taste Testing fee=$10
• Includes= Tasting of all chili, cornbread, bottle water or soda
• Come away with a winning recipe of Chili to take to your Super Bowl Party!
• Beer & Wine for purchase $5, Sponsored by Landmark Trust Escrow
Please make your checks payable to: KW CARES, and give your money to Noel at the Front Desk.
Any Questions…contact Natalie Birtalan
626‐204‐3302 x308
nataliebirtalan@kw.com www.nataliebirtalan.com
