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November 14, 2011November 14, 2011

Nashville Comedy Theater’s Pre Thanksgiving Improv Weekend & Iron Songwriter Round 3 to feature Mark Anundson

Nashville Comedy Theater‘s Pre Thanksgiving Improv Weekend & Iron Songwriter Round 3 is this Friday & Saturday (Nov. 18th & 19th). The last semi-final round of “Iron Songwriter” includes a performance from Nashville-based comedian / podcaster / musician / awesome person Mark Anundson.

Whether you remember Mark as the host of WRVU’s “Get Up, Stand Up” or know him as half of the music group BIZRQ or as the FUN-gineer for sketch comedy podcast “The Mangy Dog Radio Hour Whoop Dee Doo” or one third of the cast of “Happy Birthday Gary” or the host of “Happy For Apathy” or as a frequent performer at Zanies or as a close, personal friend of The Kenny Rogers.. you know Mr. Anundson is a funny, funny man with musical improvisation skills sharp enough that other musical improvisors should probably just quit whatever it is they’re doing and start improvising songs about how great Mark Anundson is at improvising songs.

Five other people who are decidedly NOT Mark Anundson will also be there participating in Saturday’s Iron Songwriter Competition. They’ll be given 45 minutes to write and perform a new song based on the audience’s suggestion. Saturday’s winner earns a spot in the final round in December and they will want YOUR vote to bring them forward.

All shows start at 8pm, Tickets are $10 and can be purchased right now online at NashvilleComedyTheater.com, or at the door with cash or check. Questions? Call Nashville Comedy Theater at 615-544-5386.

two shows – 8pm – Friday, November 18th & Saturday, November 19th
(but, seriously, go see Mark on Saturday)

The Writer’s Stage / Next Level
1008 Charlotte Ave; Nashville, TN

(Facebook event)

May 12, 2010

David Spade to host Nashville flood benefits this Saturday at Hollywood Improv

From ASpecialThing.com: David Spade & Friends inhabit the Hollywood Improv for two shows this Saturday night with proceeds benefiting the Red Cross’s Nashville flood relief efforts. The 8:00 pm show features Todd Glass, Sarah Silverman and Spade, while the 10:00 pm show finds Kevin Nealon filling Sarah’s slot. More performers may be added to the show as well.

Tickets are $30 and available here.

awesome. THANK YOU to everybody who is putting this together and/or going to the show. We appreciate the help.

September 13, 2007March 7, 2009

Performance Classes from Rik Roberts

A lot of people say you can’t teach funny.. but you can teach writing and you can give wanna-be comics some experience to help them hit the stage running. Beginner comics can improve their acts by learning performance techniques and intermediate level comics can gain an advantage with business of comedy tips from more experienced professional comics. Comedian Rik Roberts is teaching a series of classes at Zanies this fall that helps fill these needs.
Rik says, “I’m starting to get some real good folks who are in it for the long haul. The camaraderie these students have really helps them find some comedy buddies for support until they get over the hump.”
To sign up for classes, contact Rik Roberts at 1.888.895.8549 or email him at rik [at] rikroberts.com. Read on for details about each series of classes..

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March 22, 2007March 7, 2009

Comedy Classes for Teens and Adults Taught By Rik Roberts

A lot of people say you can’t teach funny.. but you can teach writing and you can give wanna-be comics some experience to help them hit the stage running. Comedian Rik Roberts is teaching a series of classes at Bongo Java for adults and an intro to comedy series this summer at the Nashville Public Library downtown for teens only.
Rik says, “I’m starting to get some real good folks who are in it for the long haul. The camaraderie these students have really helps them find some comedy buddies for support until they get over the hump.”
To sign up for classes, contact Rik Roberts at 1.888.895.8549 or email him at rik [at] rikroberts.com. Read on for details about each series of classes..

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