Carlease's
 
Bits 'N Pieces
Free Comedy Showcase in Long Beach
October 2007
Dear  
 
Welcome to Carlease's Bits N Pieces. 
This ezine is for comics and fans of stand-up comedy. 
I host a comedy room at Hot Java Coffee House in Long Beach every third Saturday of the month at 8PM.  The show is called Laugh-A-Latte and features a versatile blend of your favorite gourmet stand ups.  Some are seasoned comics working out new material, some are new going up for the first time, and others are returning to the stage cause they just can't stay away. Let's not forget the fans...the audience has been growing since January 2007. 
I have been interviewed by several local publications and appeared on The Paula McColm show on UTV/Charter Communications.
 
There is no cover charge, just buy a cup of coffee or two and be sure to tip your baristas.
 
 
Laugh A Latte Comics
 
 
JOURNEY LIGHT TO HOST OCTOBER 20TH LAUGH A LATTE
 
While Carlease is out on the Mexican Riveria entertaining on an Olivia cruise, the show at Hot Java must go on.  Comic Journey Light (pictured above, yellow shirt) has agreed to host this month's show.  This fresh new face has been performing all over town and blowing up every room she plays in.  Journey is a Laugh A Latte favorite and will be bringing these fabulous comedians to the stage:
 
Lang Parker
Roy Cruz
Faith Choyce
Georgia Jean
Kathy Lewis
Chris Reese
Chris Florence
David Rosenberg
 
Want to know more about Journey Light?
In This Issue
Comedy Tip of the Month
Just Wrapped
Where Is Hot Java?
SAVE THE DATES
How Do I Get A Spot?
When Are The 2007 Shows?
Comedy Tip of the Month
 
 
One of my clients new to the business asks:  "When do I get paid?!"
 
At some point on your path, either someone will ask you how much you charge or you will start to seek out paying gigs.  This usually doesn't happen right away.  First I would suggest you have some time, experience and a good, strong 15-20 minute set.  Since there is no comics union and you probably wouldn't have a booking agent at the beginning of your career, you will have to decide your worth.  Ask other comics what they got paid for their first gig.  Factor in gas money and any other expenses then go for it. 
For me, my first paying gigs were contests that I won with cash prizes.  It wasn't alot of money but once producers started asking me what my fee was, I knew it couldn't be less than my winnings.  If I remember correctly, my first paycheck was for $100 and my set was about 15 minutes long in a Mexican Restaurant on Olvera Street near downtown Los Angeles.  That was many years ago.  Today I get checks with commas after the dollar sign and include all expense paid trips to fabulous locations around the world. 
We all have to start somewhere!  You'll know when the time is right to set your price.
 
"Find something that you enjoy doing so much that you'd gladly do it for nothing.  When you get good enough at it, you'll actually get paid for it."
                                         ~ Cavett Robert
 
 
 
 
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Just Wrapped

 
 
 Carlease Guests Stars in two new projects:
 
BONES
Episode title: "The Knight on the Grid"
Scheduled to air on FOX mid Nov. - early Dec.
 
FAMILY MAN
A pilot created, written and starring William H. Macy
Carlease!
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Car - lease' (n.) - talent built to last; option to buy
 
Bits N Picees Productions
310-663-3044
 
 
***COMING SOON***

Where Is Hot Java?

2101 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803
562-433-0688
 
Myra & Jeff
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                          
 
      
SAVE THE DATES

Be the first to experience L.A.'s first Reality Solo Show:

FIFTY!  It Doesn't Look This Good On Everybody
Created and Celebrated by Carlease Burke
Dec. 9, 16, 23 and 30th, 2007
6PM
Lucy Florence Cultural Center
Leimert Park, CA
Tickets $25.00
 
For Reservations call:  323.769.5294

 

How Do I Get A Spot?
Looking for comics for the last 2 months of 2007:
 
Nov. 17th
Dec. 15th
 
Call or email:
310-663-3044

When Are The 2007 Shows?

 
Oct. 20th
Nov. 17th
Dec. 15th
 
Every third Saturday of the month
 
SHOWTIME 8PM
I look forward to seeing you at Hot Java.
 
Be prepared to LAUGH-A-LATTE !!!
 
Carlease!