Carlease's
 
Bits N Pieces
Free Comedy Showcase in Long Beach
September 2009

Greetings! 
 

LAUGH-A-LATTE
at Hot Java Coffeehouse

Anniversary cake

Laugh-A-Latte celebrated its 2nd anniversary in January 2009. The show takes place every third Saturday of the month and includes a line-up of comics from first-timers to stand-up veterans from LOGO and Comedy Central. An always versatile gourmet blend of comedians perform to standing room only audiences for the price of a cup of coffee, a pastry or a sandwich. Laugh-A-Latte is produced and hosted by Carlease! a comic and an actress seen in commercials, TV shows and films such as The Terminal and In Her Shoes.  She travels and hosts on Olivia Cruises as well as Pride Festivals all over the country. 

The owners of the Hot Java Coffeehouse, Ken Davis and Sergio Macias, say the locals look forward to the monthly comedy show and have started arriving an hour early to get a seat.

Come on down and LAUGH-A-LATTE on September 19th, 2009.

Owner - Ken Davis
Ken Davis                Mikey   Mikey

 
 
HOT JAVA COFFEEHOUSE
2101 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803
562-433-0688
Showtime 8:00 PM

Featured comics this month:
Dex Graham
Richard Weiss
Norma Jean
Marc Marini
Leo Flowers
Stogie Kenyatta
Henrietta

Laugh-A-Latte has a sign language interpreter,
Tom "HOT FINGERS" O'Malley

You may want to shoot him an email at [email protected] to make sure he's on for the show you'd like to attend. 

Pictured below: 
Tom O'Malley (left) and Tony (a very special Laugh-A-Latte fan!!)


Tom O'Malley and Tony

Comic of the Month


STOGIE KENYATTA

Stogie Kenyatta


Actor, writer and stand-up comic Stogie Kenyatta takes the stage once again at Hot Java this weekend. This is his second time performing in the Laugh-A-Latte show.  He is the author and star of the critically acclaimed one man show, The World Is My Home - The Life of Paul Robeson which tours throughout the United States and the Caribbean.  His TV credits include The Bernie Mac Show, ER and The Bold & The Beautiful. As a stand-up comic, he has headlined all over the country as well as internationally.  Visit his website: www.stogiekenyatta.com
 
Current Projects


CARLEASE BURKE


Recurring on
the new season of
HEROES
as Nurse Hammer 
Episode #406, "Tabula Rasa"
and
Episode #409, "Shadowboxing"
Stay tuned for more details.


Guest Starring in
DOLLHOUSE
Episode #204, "Belonging"
(opening shot so tune in at the top of the show!)



Recently wrapped on the feature film
THE BACK-UP PLAN
starring Jennifer Lopez
Release date January 2010




The ongoing Laugh-A-Latte Comedy Workshop is in full swing! Eight amazing and very funny new comics will take the Laugh-A-Latte stage on October 17th with a special guest interpreter.
More details in the October issue of Carlease's Bits N Pieces.



Celebrity Sightings


Jazmine Sullivan


  j records recording artist
Jazmine Sullivan and I backstage at Long Beach Pride!!

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When Are The 2009 Shows?
Show Biz Tip of the Month
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When Are The 2009 Shows?

 
Every third Saturday of the month

September 19
October 17
November 21
December 19
 
SHOWTIME
8:00 PM
Show Biz Tip of the Month
 
I am learning so much in your comedy workshop and I'm anxious to take the stage but I'm afraid to do any material about my partner.  I don't want to hurt his feelings or offend anyone in his family.
~ Concerned student

Dear Concerned,

This is a very normal concern for beginning comics as well as seasoned performers and writers. 

I started doing stand-up when I was married and my first 5 minutes was all about my husband.  I was in a comedy class just like you and we both assumed he would be in the audience when I did my showcase.  But as that night approached and I realized my funniest material was about my failing marriage, I asked him not to come and he complied. Whew!

Throughout the years, I have written material about exes and dates from hell and have never really felt comfortable with them in the room so sometimes I will alter material.  Some of the jokes were so personal, that no one else in the room would know who I was talking about so if the subject of my humor didn't draw attention to themselves no one would know. But then there was the ride home...

Currently my solo show deals heavily with my relationship with my mother and some sensitive issues she would prefer to keep secret.  She knows about the show but doesn't really know what it's about. She also lives 3,000 miles away.  If there ever came a time when she wanted to see it, we would have to have a little chat. 

I suggest you courageously speak your truth, especially if it's funny then choose:
1) Ask your partner not to attend your showcase (tell him why)
2) Express your concerns then let him decide
3) Encourage him to attend. He may actually enjoy being a part of your act.  If not, be prepared to sleep on the couch.

IT'S YOUR TIME TO SHINE IN '09!!

Email your questions about acting, comedy, or solo show production to [email protected] and I'll answer them in the next Show Biz Tip of the Month.

THE TRUTH IS IN THE JOKE
Looking forward to seeing you at Hot Java. 
Be prepared to Laugh-A-Latte !!
 
Carlease!