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OK, this is where new additions to the website and news of queer comedy in the real world can be found. Fortunately, I'm kind of obsessive about updaing websites, so if you're obsessive about checking them, hopefully you'll come back often. This is what QComedy has instead of a blog. Note: Links open in new window.
-- Larry-bob
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For links to queer comedian websites in alphabetic order, see here.
Posted 6/11/2008:
Added a link to the Myspace page of New York City based comedian Jackie Primrose Monahan.
Posted 4/28/2008:
Mal and Renee of Queer Soup are on a road trip to Graceland to gather material for a new project. Check out their progress on the Queer Soup Blog.
Patricia Villetto is a Los Angeles-based lscian comic. She is the host of "Strap on Stand up" at the Eagle LA, she's been on Brunch W/ Bridget on www.Afterellen.com, she played Fran in "I love Dick" on www.OutliciousTV.com, she's the Beaver on The Bear Scene for www.bearlybuddies.com, and she's Beaver Tracker for Sodomite Radio.
Shawn Hollenbach is a NYC-based comedian and the host of Here!TV's Busted.
Posted 4/26/2008:
Fiesta Flambé: An Outrageous Gay & Lesbian Comedy Extravaganz is this weekend in San Antonio, Texas, featuring Tom Hester, Slim Bloodworth and Jade Esteban Estrada. More information in this news article.
Posted 4/18/2008:
Jason Stuart has a supporting role in an original play called Biking with Andrew Scott by Debbie Bolsky and directed by Chris Holder. He's "Chad", the husband of Andrew, who has to deal with his lover's sudden death. It follows his lover, his lover's mother and their best friend for a year as they go through all of the stages of grief to come to terms with his passing. It will make you laugh and cry. It is produced by and co-stars Scott Crawford.
It runs April 10, 12, 17, 18, 19, May 2, 8, 10, 15. At The Write Act Repertory Theatre in Hollywood - 6128 Yucca Street (off Gower) Hollywood, CA 90028 - For Reservations call 323.960.7792. www.bikingwithandrewscott.com
Posted 4/8/2008:
Jim David has an installment of his column in the Advocate about the gay community and its support (or lack thereof) for openly gay performers titled Support Your Local Gay Performer.
Emerge Black and White Party will be held on May 2nd at Transit Nightclub located at 600 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA. Emerge starts the night at 9 p.m. with performances by Alia, Shooting Ropes featuring Steph Hayes, Odd Girl Out, all lesbian band from Baltimore and a special appearance by Marga Gomez as seen on Logo and Comedy Central! Women from all of the area will be dancing to the beats of DJ Cozmic Cat, voted Philly's Best DJ 5 times, until 3 A.M. Transit offers an upstairs bar with lavish seating for those who want to get a little more intimate. And a stripper pole for those that just want to watch! VIP ticket gets you complimentary wine, beer, t-shirt in the upstairs lounge from 9-11pm http://www.emergephilly.com for more information and performer bios.
Posted 4/7/2008:
Rooftop Comedy which has video of comedians doing their standup acts in clubs has a gay/lesbian section.
Posted 3/27/2008:
Hot Gay Comics is a comedy podcast hosted by Dave Rubin and located on the website of Here! Television.
Posted 3/14/2008:
Curve Magazine has a poll on the front page of their site asking who is the funniest Lesbian comedian. Go and vote!
Posted 3/6/2008:
Laughing Matters...NEXT GEN! Meet the new, hot comics on the LGBT comedy circuit and be part of the exciting taping of the next Laughing Matters. After searching for nearly a year, director Andrea Meyerson has put together an amazing cast of up and coming standup comics: Edison Apple, Gloria Bigelow, Ryan Hill, Daniel Leary, Bridget McManus, Jenette Sampson, Amy Tee. Their live performances will be filmed to showcase their talent in the new documentary, LAUGHING MATTERS...NEXT GEN, the fourth installment in the award-winning LAUGHING MATTERS series. Saturday, March 29 at 8 p.m. Location: The Renberg Theater, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles, CA 90038, One block east of Highland, just north of Santa Monica Blvd. Tickets: $30 (general seating). A $3 process and handling fee will be added to each ticket. Tickets will be left at will call under buyer's name. ALL SALES FINAL. More info: http://www.womenonaroll.com/events.html#nextgen
Posted 2/21/2008:
Added a link to the website of Chis Doucette, who's based in Washington DC.
Posted 2/17/2008:
Added a link to the http://www.improv2.com http://www.myspace.com/queerontheirfeet.com $13 at door, but only $10 with flyer. We need your support! Screw re-runs! High Five, Erin Foley, Jason Dudey, Jennie McNulty
Posted 1/13/2008:
Are you subscribed to Marga Gomez' Youtube channel yet? Join up and watch at http://www.youtube.com/gomezmarga
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