Mr. Alberstadt told NashvilleStandUp, “I love performing in Nashville.. especially in August when there’s no threat of snow to keep people hunkered down in the Kroger bread aisle. Plus, I get to see Chad Riden. (He doesn’t know it yet but I need some computer tech help.. and some advice on going bald gracefully.) It’s gonna be a fun week and a killer show on Wednesday!”
Keith Alberstadt, Nate Bargatze and Dan Soder
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM
$15.00 – Buy tickets online at Zanies.com or at 615-269-0221.
18+
Zanies Comedy Showplace
2025 8th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37204
D.J. Dangler’s comedy is a high-energy blend of curiosity and commentary. He melds East-Coast cynicism with Midwestern politeness to create a unique and accessible take on the way things are or should be. D.J. tells stories that are hauntingly honest, but disarmingly sincere. Believing nothing is off limits, so long as it’s funny, D.J. pushes forward to prove his message that people everywhere, are pretty much the same, and that if you can make enough of those people laugh, you don’t have to get a real job.
The head writer for Comedy Circus, D.J. has performed at Caroline’s onBroadway, Gotham Comedy Club, and the New York Comedy Club. His debut album, “Where my sixes at?” is available on iTunes. He currently tells jokes all over America, except for Texas, and will make his European Debut this summer. His high energy style informs and entertains crowds of every demographic.
The NashvilleStandUp.com Showcase featuring Dee Jay Dangler
Wed., July 11, 2012
doors open: 6:30pm
showtime: 7:30pm
Chad Riden has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman’s “Tony Mendez Show”, several Comcast On Demand specials, dozens of independent short films, and was on NBC’s Last Comic Standing for exactly one MF’ing second. He has performed at the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival (2010) and the Laugh Your Asheville Off Festival (2009) and continues to tour the nation using his smart-ass super powers for good, not evil.
Here’s a video from the Memphis Comedy Festival in February, 2012, where Chad Riden talks about working as a college art school teacher and trying his best to not fuck the students.. and about buying condoms after his wife left:
Here’s some video of Riden doing a spot on the “12 Shiny Nickels” show in Los Angeles in February, 2009:
The NashvilleStandUp.com Showcase featuring Chad Riden
Sun., June 3, 2012
doors open: 6:30pm
showtime: 7:30pm
Rik RobertsEDITOR’S NOTE: Comedian Rik Roberts’ “School Of Laughs” has several fantastic classes available covering writing, performance, improv, and the business of comedy. Rik is a seasoned veteran and a well respected comic. His classes are well worth every penny and are highly recommended to anyone who would like to learn the ins and outs of the business from somebody who knows what they’re talking about. Here’s the latest from Rik:
Stand-UP Level One: Writing
Mondays 4/30, 5/7 & 5/21
5:30-7:15 PM @ Zanies Nashville
The 3 session class fee is $200 total
If you are starting from scratch this is your class. If you have “dabbled” in stand-up and can’t find the consistency you need from your material, this is your class. If you write, blog, tweet or just want to find out how to be funnier … this class is for you.
Ask yourself the following questions. Be honest with yourself!
How solid is your material now?
Do you know the reason each joke gets a laugh?
What techniques suit you the best?
Are you able to mix it up for different types of crowds?
Can you turn a story into a comedy bit?
Do your jokes get consistent laughs?
Are you able to get a laugh every 10-15 seconds or so?
If you don’t know some of the answers, then you’d benefit enormously from the writing class!
You can pay by check, credit card or money order. Once you’ve paid for the writing class once you have a “Lifetime” membership which allows you to attend any and all of the future writing classes at no extra cost.
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Improv Comedy Level One: Games
Mondays 4/30, 5/7 & 5/21
7:30-9:30 PM @ Zanies Nashville
The 3 session class fee is $200 total
Want to release the inner genius trapped inside you? Me too! In the meantime, why not sign up for the Intro to Improv Comedy Class?
I started my comedy career as part of Midwest Comedy Tool and Die – an incredible Improv group in Columbus, OH. We were one of the few traveling Improv troupes to conquer comedy clubs. Our approach was big on laughs with a respect for the art form of Improv. In this intro to Improv class we will do the same.
We will sample many of the games you have seen on “Whose Line is it Anyway?” as well as many you may have never seen. You’ll learn the ground rules that apply to Improvisational Comedy. You’ll be onstage a LOT and will learn to trust your instincts.
You’ll also benefit if you are pursuing stand-up comedy. All of the games in this course can be applied to writing and developing your material. Many students develop characters and bits that they integrate into their act.
A minimum of 8 students is necessary for this class to go forward.
If interested, send Rik an e-mail at comedyhomework AT aol DOT com with the following information:
Which class are you sign up for,
Writing or Improv? ___________________
Name: ____________________________
Cell#: ____________________________
Best E-Mail for class news: ______________
Preferred method of payment (Check, Credit or Cash) ___________________________
And feel free to tell me about any past performance or writing experiences. A link to any YouTube clips would also be cool.
