Come see Holly and I in this whacky play.

The first two weeks of the play "Foreigners" are under our belt, and WOW! (see previous post for full info). Good turn out, and great feedback from attendees. Marcus says "Crazy, confusing, bizarre, out there...never seen anything like it...made me think, made me grateful". One e-mail we received: "Though I had a little hesitation, I went and saw a really different and action packed play last night; "Information for Foreigners". I found it to be thought provoking and emotion evoking.I recommend everyone go check it out…" Rob Roy. See what the reporter wrote in her review after watching it..she nailed it in her summation, was impressed. CLICK HERE FOR REVIEW!
See Holly in the article picture..she is one on ground :). Come check it out, and see Pirates of Penzance in July when opens. Support live theatre, get out, ITS FREE..and different!!

See the theater web site, and playing now for info on Foreigners...and upcoming on Pirates. http://www.the73rdavenuetheatrecompany.com/

Chris found this article about this play.

Information for Foreigners

By Griselda Gambaro

As a drama of dolor, disbelief, and disappearances, Information for Foreigners literally leads audiences through scenes of torture and brutality. Gambaro sculpted this experimental piece of theatre in order to have audience members become part of the play as a real life event. Using her experiences as an Argentinean during the Dirty War and Disappearances, Gambaro blurred the lines of what is considered theatrical, ridiculous, realistic, and horrible. As tour guides walk audiences through various rooms, we see actors rehearsing theatrical deaths, police torturing prisoners, children playing while their parents are taken from them. Throughout these scenes, tour guides explain to audiences that these are all based on true stories from different parts of Argentina in 1971. Combining puppetry, shadow work, dance, bilingualism, and acting techniques, this production highlights the importance of the Disappearances as history and as a stark allegory for our lives today. 21 actors take on multiple roles of oppressor/oppressed, male/female, alive/dead, actor/audience and many more dualistic, complex relationships to show audiences a ridiculous and nightmarish world of oppression and tribulation.

Play I am in 'Foreigners"

So a fella has got to grow and broaden his horizons and scope!! I diverted from comedy this summer to be in this wild show - “Information for Foreigners”, a crazy and fun play (well fun for the actors..gripping for the audience) up north near I-36 and Federal. It’s FREE, so you can come a couple times over the summer if you like. The 73rd. Ave. Theatre Company presents this educational and social awareness experience- June 16 to August 25 at the 73rd. Avenue Playhouse, 7287 Lowell Blvd. in Westminster. Performances are every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

This piece is a unique interactive adventure in which the audience walks from scene to scene watching the play. The play confronts us with the repression suffered by civilians from the oppressive governments of South America. It is for mature/adult audiences, 16 and up…if you know those 18-35 years olds that may not fully understand the true freedom we enjoy here in America typically, by all means bring them along to see what it looks like when freedom (even life) is threatened. Though heavy themes, adult language, and intense…many scenes are in odd satire and animation, with crazy antics that entertain and at times confuse…it will not all be dark/harsh, and likely you will never see the likes of it again. See the web site for this and other upcoming shows/auditions. www.the73rdavenuetheatrecompany.com

By the way, other great options here are: “The Wizard of Oz”..a childrens show, on Saturdays at 1:30 and Sundays at 11:00 through June 28. “The Pirates of Penzance,” July 10 to August 23, my dsughter Holly in this one. The National Premiere of “Muriel’s Memoirs”* September 4 to October 4. “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie, October 16 to November 22. A December holiday show to be announced.

Bovine finals a success

Thanks to all that came out and supported me satuday the 17th!! WOWIEE!!! It was really awesome all the way around. Sold out/high energy crowd/great stand up with fun and funny/Jake at his best…the whole night was exiting and well worth it. The winner Elliot was “off the chain” funny, and Jordon Z. who took second was a hoot…..these guys will likely be seen in big venues by all some day. I was happy with my 3rd place finish, and the other 3 guys were great as well. If you were there we all thank you for the support and energy, I was beyond pleased with all the friends and family I had show up…over 25. if you could not make it, I would encourage you to come down to the Bovine for their Improv and sketch comedy sometime soon….they are really the best kept secret for fun downtown. They have some super talented people, shows of all kinds in normal time frames versus the Bleu cow midnight time, and they are affordable and family friendly during the week. Check ‘em out. http://www.bovinemetropolis.com

I plan to hit some normal time shows down the road, pursue this a bit…I will e-mail and post info on the blog…

Bovine finals

Yikes and Yippee!! I won in the preliminary round in November, then on this last Saturday I prevailed in the semi-finals, and I am moving on to the finals of the contest on January 17th....yep at midnight again. I know its late, and I am amazed so many of you have come out to see me...and I will be stunned and honored if you come to this last one. There are some other great acts that made the final six...well worth taking a nap and coming on down that night. It is 5 bucks at the door as always, and it can not hurt to be there 15-20 minutes early. See details here www.bovinemetropolis.com

Winners are determined by audience votes!!! Yep, every paid ticket gets a Ballot!! This is Bleu Cow 5's and The Bovine Metropolis Theater's first annual campaign to find the best and brightest undiscovered late-night comedy act in Colorado. HELP FRED WIN!!

The Bovine is the best kept comedy/improv secret in Denver--No wonder, since has a crappy and small weird door with a cow on it, easy to miss.. right by the pay to park between Los Cabos and Little India restaurants on 15th and Champa! There are non alcoholic drinks and snacks to buy cheap, the show is about an hour, begins at 12:00 midnight, and the "Bleu" indicates adult content allowed at this time...age 18 and over.

The Bovine is at 1527 Champa Street Denver. 303-758-4722

Come see me in the semi finals!!

Here we go!!! My Semi-Final competition appearance will be January 3rd at The Bovine. Kicks off at midnight...I know I know, late as hell...get over it and don't wah wah...be tough, don't be a wuss, take a nap and come anyway! You can always sleep when you are dead! It is 5 bucks at the door, and will sell out, so be there 15-20 minutes early.

www.bovinemetropolis.com

The Bovine is the best kept comedy/improv secret in Denver--No wonder, since has a crappy and small weird door with a cow on it, easy to miss.. right by the pay to park between Los Cabos and Little India restaurants on 15th and Champa! There are non alcoholic drinks and snacks to buy cheap, the show is about an hour, begins at 12:00 midnight, and the "Bleu" indicates adult content allowed at this time...age 18 and over.

The Bovine is at 1527 Champa Street Denver. 303-758-4722

Winners are determined by audience votes!!! Yep, every paid ticket gets a Ballot!!

This is Bleu Cow 5's and The Bovine Metropolis Theater's first annual campaign to find the best and brightest undiscovered late-night comedy variety acts in Colorado.

A winner will be crowned on January 12, 2009. Fifty acts will compete. Three will win big cash prizes. Three other finalists will win mystery prizes...HELP FRED WIN!!

I WON...I AM IN...WOW!

Yep, I placed first in the Bovine preliminary round, so will move on to the semi finals in January! Yikes, Jordan Zuckerman, my new comedy hero, is now on the schedule...how do you beat a comedy God like him!!?

The two dates for the semis are January 5th and 12th right now...but might not be in stone...and I am not sure which one I will be slated for. Keep both kinda of open for now if want to come, and I will let everyone know when firm. Get some no-doz, speed, or just take a nap...and come have fun. These shows are great, with lots of fun and talented people...and not just comics...dancers, jugglers, singers, improv troops ...it is a hoot!

Thanks for those that came out to support me and voted me in...though I hear I did not suck, or as Jake says "eat sh--". By the way, I saw Mo(Amy) Welch and Jodee Champion from my awesome Bovine class perform at The Comedy Works this month, and they rock!!

Well i am going to leap into my hoopty, with my shorty...and head over to the crib, hang with some peeps...and go off the chart! Mo, how am I doing on the cool and hep talk? See ya.

ITS A CONTEST...NOW ITS ON!!

Do you have the stamina to stay up late enough to see Fred/Hawk this time...that is the question??!! Yea its freakin ridiculous late...starts at midnight..wah wah...get over it, be tough, don't be a wuss! Sleep when you are dead!

Fred is set to appear again at the Bovine Metropolis Theatre on October 11th, and now it really counts... if can only stay up late once...this is the one. See the full info and calender for all their great shows at the Bovine at their site,

www.bovinemetropolis.com

...the best kept comedy/improv secret in Denver--No wonder, since has a crappy and small weird door with a cow on it, easy to miss.. right by the pay to park between Los Cabos and Little India restaurants on 15th and Champa! It is only $5 bucks at the door, there are non alcoholic drinks and snacks to buy cheap, the show is about an hour, begins at 12:00 midnight, and the "Bleu" indicates adult content allowed at this time...age 18 and over.

The Bovine is at 1527 Champa Street Denver. 303-758-4722

The Big Bleu Cow 5 Comedy Variety Contest '08 Starts October,and Fred competes on October 11th in the first round...this is the one to come to, since winners are determined by audience votes!!! Yep, every paid ticket gets a Ballot!!

This is Bleu Cow 5's and The Bovine Metropolis Theater's first annual campaign to find the best and brightest undiscovered late-night comedy variety acts in Colorado.

A winner will be crowned on January 12, 2009. Fifty acts will compete. Three will win big cash prizes. Three other finalists will win mystery prizes...HELP FRED WIN!!