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GMX, the Geek Media Expo, is Nashville, TN’s Next Generation Multi-Fandom Convention, featuring celebrities, multi-genre programming (comics, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, gaming, costuming…21 areas of content!), destination events, contests, workshops, fan panels, vendors and more! GMX takes place October 21st-23rd at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel near downtown Nashville.
GMX will be holding auditions for the Geek Comedy Showcase, a feature event debuting this year. The Geek Comedy Showcase will feature FIVE of the region’s most talented comedians performing material with a decidedly geek persuasion. Comic books, sci-fi films, video games, fantasy literature, role-playing games, geek social lives, tthe internet, superhero movies, cartoons…if the routine is geeky, it could have a home at the Geek Media Expo!
If you think you have what it takes to be featured as part of the comedy lineup, GMX invites you to register for the talent audition as we seek out the areas best and brightest geek comedians. Details for the audition are as follows:
Audition Date: FRIDAY, AUGUST 26th
Location: THE RUTLEDGE
410 4th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone: (615) 782-6858
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
Audition routines are not to exceed 4 minutes in length. If you exceed your time, your performance could be cut short. We will be monitoring the time and communicating remaining time to you. Also, we can accommodate a maximum of 25 auditioning performers. You MUST register in order to participate (see below).
There is a $5 (cash or Paypal) audition fee to cover venue production costs. Expect to perform in front of a live audience, as there is no cover to attend the event. Feel free to invite your friends and family!
Routines will be scored by a panel of judges. The top five scoring contestants will be awarded one of five spots as part of the GMX Geek Comedy Showcase in October. As a feature event, the Showcase will be held on one of the main event stages (room capacities approximately 400-500 people). Selected contestants will be granted access to GMX for all three days of the convention ($25 value). You will also be featured on the GMX website as part of the Showcase listing.
To submit your application for the Showcase Audition on August 26th, please submit the following info to gmxprogramming@mtac.net.
Name:
Date of Birth:
Current Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone:
Primary Email Address:
Website:How long have you been performing stand-up comedy?:
Will you be available each day of GMX (Fri 10/21 – Sun 10/23)?$5 Audition Fee Payment Method: ( ) Cash ( ) Paypal (address will be sent to you to remit Paypal Payment)
Additional Comments:
Bio (Optional):
Thank you very much for your interest in GMX! We look forward to meeting you at the audition!
For More Information:
http://www.therutledgelmv.com
http://www.geekmediaexpo.com
In March we told you about POUND DOGS, the new cartoon from award-winning Nashville-based animator Mike Salva, which features Nashville comics Sean Parrott and Ryan Williams in addition to Atlanta’s Andy Merrill (who played Brak on Space Ghost, and Oglethorpe on Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and some other Adult Swim shows).
Clay animated characters are the stars of this comedy about two dogs in an animal shelter. Blue Dog is showing Yellow Dog the ropes, when they find out that Blue Dog is going to be put to sleep if he is not adopted by the end of the day.
Last time we checked in, Mike had set up a Kickstarter project to raise funding for the production of the new film. Well, we have good news.. and then even better news:
The good news: The Kickstarter project was successful and production of the film was finished a few weeks ago. Here’s the trailer:
The even better news: “Pound Dogs” has been selected as a finalist in this year’s NY Television Festival pilot competition. The cartoon will be competing against a handful of other cartoons for two cable network development deals, one for the cartoon, and one in the writing category. This is fantastic news for this 100% Nashville production. Congratulations to all involved!
For more info about “Pound Dogs” or Mike Salva, visit the Project Meatball website, or check out the Pound Dogs imdb.com page.
Lahna Turner is a comedic force to be reckoned with. Her Hilarious stand-up routine blends original comedy songs, making for an unforgettable performance. In addition to performing at the nations top comedy clubs and theatres, Lahna has entertained our military troops around the world on 4 USO tours. She has appeared on NBC, Comedy Central, VH1, and 2 pilots on Showtime: The Boulevard and VH1: The Ralphie and Lahna Show. Lahna has generated amazing reviews. All Access Magazine, Proclaimed, “Lahna is truly hilarious.” Comedycritic.com states, “No small laughs… some of the best musical comedy I’ve ever heard.”
While performing at the famous Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV Lahna recorded her comedy CD D!@K Jokes and Other Assorted Love Songs. It has received airplay at top radio stations across the country and has been on National Lampoons top 40-comedy countdown. Born in Canada, raised in Texas Lahna currently resides in Los Angeles and continues to bring laughter to the masses touring the world.
For tickets, call Zanies at 615-269-0221 or buy ’em online.