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SOME KIND OF CULT 
SOME KIND OF CULT formed in early 1999 when a group of writers and actors met via an alternative personals ad (seriously!) The Cult strives to take sketch comedy to the next level by creating thematically unified shows, so an audience is not only entertained by sketches, but has enjoyed the story arc of a good comedic play. The Cult has performed in the Seattle Fringe Festival (where they've been called "downright hilarious" and "no cream puff sketch comedy troupe"), was a favorite at the Seattle Sketch Comedy Festival, hosted by John Keister (Almost Live!), and continues to produce shows in venues throughout Seattle." CONTACT producer@somekindofcult.org www.somekindofcult.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Performing July 25th @ 9pm TROOP!  TROOP! is an LA based sketch comedy group that has been performing for close to five years. TROOP! doesn't pride itself on being "on-the-edge", "zany" or most importantly, "irreverent." They may happen to be these things, but they pride themselves on just being funny. The group has amassed a constantly growing audience by performing smart, clever, and gimcrack sketches for audiences around the country. The distinct tone to their shows makes a TROOP! show just that: a TROOP! show. Don't see them because they're "zany", "irreverent", or "on-the-edge," check them out because they're just plain funny. CONTACT lyncharley@aol.com www.troopdotcom.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Performing July 25th @ 10pm BALD FACED LIE  Bald Faced Lie began in 1996, and has since grown from a local Seattle late-night sketch comedy group to a nationally recognized comedic theatre company. While BFL continues to produce original, ensemble-generated sketch comedy, they have also branched out into other comic stage productions including plays, satirical staged readings, and experimental cabarets. The Liars have been regularly featured on the National Public Radio show Rewind with Bill Radke and have appeared on television (as writers and performers) on the Seattle television show The John Report with Bob. Currently, BFL is working with filmmaker Ron Gilbert to capture the wordless sketches of their acclaimed show Speechless on celluloid. CONTACT kvgruber@yahoo.com www.baldfacedlie.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Performing July 25th @ 11pm HOSKINS & BREEN  Portland's Hoskins & Breen have created a bold fusion of character-driven short stories broken up with both random and eclectic segments of razor-sharp sketch comedy, probing compelling themes such as manipulation, gossip, miscommunication and worship. John Breen and Loren Hoskins have been writing and performing for over ten years. Loren's credits include: co-founder/writer/performer - The 3rd Floor, Captain Bogg and Salty, and Head-Crazy Brain Girl. John's experience includes appearances on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, ComedySportz, and performing with the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York. CONTACT jkbreen@earthlink.net www.hoskinsandbreen.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- July 25th @ 12am THE MIDNIGHT VIDEO HOO-HA! A video showcase featuring troupes from the festival and other local comedic shorts. This bonus show is free with a ticket stub from any of the festival shows. Without a stub, admission is only $3.  FLAMING BOX OF STUFF  Flaming Box of Stuff was formed over the summer of 2002 out of a desire to create comedy that dares to go further, eschewing so many of the cliches associated with comedy, such as cheap pop-culture references and one dimensional gags. Instead Flaming Box of Stuff strives to take an honest approach with characters and situations, focusing on creating unique worlds where only brief glimpses are offered, essentially putting the focus back on the "sketch" of sketch comedy. First making their debut as a part of The Seattle SketchFest's 2002 benefit "Seven Layer Dip," Flaming Box of Stuff has gone on to perform at such unique venues as "PUSH," "2002 Seattle Fringe Festival Benefit Cabaret," Bald Faced Lie's "Neither/Nor," Macha Monkey's "Meow" and The Northwest Actor's Studio's "Night of Devilry." Their January 2003 full length debut was a sell out smash at the Union Garage. Their appearance in January of 2003 at the 2nd annual Chicago Sketchfest saw the group perform to enthusiastic capacity audiences and take the Chicago comedy scene by storm. A return Seattle engagement in April 2003 at the Northwest Actor's Studio cemented their reputation as comedy innovators. From Erin Whitcomb's review of Flaming Box of Stuff in the 04/24/2003 UW Daily "Blending three parts warped humor, two parts talented cast and one part innovative staging, the production draws its appeal by twisting the mundane into a parallel dimension of hilarity... Flaming Box of Stuff is outrageously funny, devoid of predictability and a refreshing take on sketch comedy…Innovative staging aside, what is central to the performance is its unique brand of intelligent humor peppered with subtle and sharp wit." Flaming Box of Stuff already has big plans for the remainder of 2003, with a scheduled appearance in July at the Portland Sketch Festival, an invitation to perform in Los Angeles later this year and an all new original show planned for the Fall in Seattle. CONTACT cory.nealy@wamu.net www.flamingboxofstuff.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Performing July 26th @ 8pm CUPID PLAYERS  Cupid Players is an original musical sketch comedy revue. All the scenes move to song. The show is based on addressing the human element in clever satire and irony. The cupid players have performed from coast to coast. They create and perform 2-3 original musical sketch comedy shows each year. In addition to these shows, they perform for various corporations and festivals, including the boston comedy fest, the seattle sketchfest, the miami improv fest, the chicago sketchfest, Chicago Improv Fest, and the Portland Sketchfest. HBO's Sketchpad had Cupid Players perform for them at a special showcase, and the group is now under consideration to appear in an episode. Cupid Players was just featured in CBS Morning News to help publicize the Chicago Improv Festival. CONTACT posini@aol.com www.cupidplayers.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Performing July 26th @ 9pm KASPER HAUSER   Kasper Hauser is Dan Klein, Rob Baedeker, James and John. James is the captain of the troupe, but his grip on creative control is tenuous. Following a string of "Runner-up MVP" awards, Dan is positioning himself for a total takeover. Sensing this, John and Rob have begun to "blow smoke up his ass." They might say, for example, "Yes, Dan, that is a fantastic [something]!" The troupe's members have numerous stage and screen credits, including Fishing With Gandhi and Cow Monkey. Each member has a special ability that he brings to the troupe. Dan has ambition; Rob types 1000 words/minute; John speaks two languages; and James is ruthless and sadistic. Kasper Hauser performs sketch comedy regularly on the West Coast; they will be performing in L.A., Portland, Vancouver, B.C., and San Fracisco [sp?] during Summer, 2003. CONTACT dilrods@yahoo.com www.kasperhauser.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Performing July 26th @ 10pm THE 3RD FLOOR  The 3rd Floor has been performing critically acclaimed sketch comedy locally and nationally for 7 years. The focus of the troupe has always been to present a more theatrically driven format than is usually seen in the genre. Over the years, 35 members have filtered through the revolving cast. Some of the best known and most talented actors in the Portland theater community have membership cards in The 3rd Floor. T3F's performance at this festival will be a rare chance to see nearly all 35 cast members performing together for the first time. It'll be a rare reunion that promises to be nostalgic for long-time fans and a perfect hilarious primer for new ones. CONTACT t3fportland@aol.com www.the3rdfloor.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- July 26th @ 11pm THE SCRAMBLE BAMBLE! hosted by Bryan Coffee of The Class Project & The 3rd Floor This is a showcase of oddities that don't necessarily fit into a 'normal' sketch comedy show. It's a chance for the sketch comics to try out experimental bits and perform with members from other troupes. It will also be a chance for upcoming local sketch troupes to perform in the festival. This bonus show will be free with a ticket stub to any of the festival performances. Without a stub, admission is only $3. copyright 2003 bluedoor productions |
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