Carlease's
 
Bits 'N Pieces
Free Comedy Showcase in Long Beach
December 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...we have been brewing up a packed house every month this year!!
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, a pastry and be sure to tip your baristas.
 
 
Laugh A Latte Comics
 
 
PAUL JACEK TO HOST
 
DECEMBER 15TH LAUGH A LATTE
 
Carlease is working again!!  This month she will be on location with Marlee Matlin and Jeff Daniels shooting a Hallmark Movie of the Week, Sweet Nothing In My Ear. Should she wrap early, she will come down to Hot Java to say hello. 
Yet, the show must go on and will be in the very capable hands of Paul Jacek.  Paul has been a huge supporter of Laugh A Latte and he deserves his own night!!  He's performed stand-up and solo shows all over the universe. He is working on his next piece that will go into production sometime in 2008.
 
Paul will be bringing these fabulous comedians to the stage this Saturday night:
 
Cordell Pace
DeeDee Flores
Larry Blum
Bridget Oberlin
Christy Eidson
  and back by popular demand...
Mary Kennedy
   and
Stephanie Blum
 
Want to know more about Paul Jacek?
In This Issue
How Do I Get A Spot?
Comedy Tip of the Month
When Are The 2008 Shows?
Where Is Hot Java?
Reality Solo Show
How Do I Get A Spot?
Booking now for 2008:
 
January 19th
February 16th
March 15th
April 19th
May 17th ?
June 21st
July 19th
August 16th
September 20th
October 18th
November 15th
December 20th
 
Call or email:
310-663-3044
Comedy Tip of the Month
 
My comedy tip this month is no joke. After an extremely exciting, enlighting, prosperous and busy year, I find myself now faced with numerous unexpected challenges.  So much so, I have decided to take it easy this month and care for myself like never before.  During this invigorating sometimes stressful holiday season, I urge you to do the same.  Whether you're a comic, an actor, a doctor or a plumber, your body and your mind can only take so much before needing a break. Those of us in show business are often working in environments where others are on vacation and by looking at us, you would think we were too.  Actually, we are doing double duty and need to give ourselves permission for some down time.  Do it now.  While the writers are on strike and offices are closed for the holidays, take an hour, a day or a weekend to do whatever you need to do for YOU.  No explanations necessary.  Hang a sign on your door that says DO NOT DISTURB.  I'll be wearing mine around my neck!!

When Are The 2008 Shows?

 
Every third Saturday of the month
 
SHOWTIME 8PM
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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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                          
 
      
POSTPONE A SHOW,
SAVE A KNEE

Some of you may already be aware that

L.A.'s first Reality Solo Show:

FIFTY!  It Doesn't Look This Good On Everybody
Created and Celebrated by Carlease Burke,

has been postponed.

Apparently Carlease's 50 year old knee wasn't getting enough attention and decided to throw a party of its own.
After a few months in rehab, they'll be back to celebrate its recovery. STAY TUNED... 

 

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I'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the comics that have taken that long drive down to Long Beach to bring so much laughter to Hot Java in 2007. 
 
Thank you to all our friends & family, peeps from the community and audience members from meetup.com.  Without you, we'd have no show!!
 
Thanks to Mikey, Hot Stuff and all the baristas for being there every third Sat., setting up the room and for whipping up those awesome coffee drinks!  Next year, we want to come up with a special drink just for the show.
 
Thank YOU for reading this ezine or supporting Bits 'N Pieces Productions in any way.
 
And a very special thank you to the owners of Hot Java, Vanessa, Ken and Sergio for giving Laugh A Latte a home.
 
We will be back in January with a very special one year anniversary show, but until then Happy Holidays.  Get ready for a great 2008.
 
Love always,
Carlease!