Greetings!
LAUGH-A-LATTE
at Hot Java Coffeehouse
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 October 17th, 2009.
Owner - Ken Davis Mikey
HOT JAVA COFFEEHOUSE 2101 E. Broadway Long Beach, CA 90803 562-433-0688 Showtime 8:00 PM
Featured comics this month: Tom O'Malley Justina Burks Marti Kay Marilyn Lopez Sunshine Daye TC Krentz Roz Esposito and special guest, Betsy Salkind "The Squirrel Lady" with guest sign language interpreter, Laura B.!
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Comic of the Month |
Seven fabulous comics are honored this month. They are the first graduates of the Laugh-A-Latte Comedy Workshop. Come out to Hot Java on Saturday Oct. 17th to show your love for: Tom O'Malley, Justina Burks, Marti Kay, Sunshine Daye, TC Krentz, Marilyn Lopez and Roz Esposito.
(Their photos will appear in the November issue of Carlease's Bits N Pieces.)
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Current Projects
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CARLEASE BURKE
Recurring on the hit NBC Show HEROES as Nurse Hammer in "Tabula Rasa" Airing Monday October 19, 2009
and
"Shadowboxing" Airdate TBD
Guest Starring in FOX's DOLLHOUSE "Belonging" Airing Friday October 23, 2009 (opening shot so tune in at the top of the show!)
NATIONAL GRID commercial currently airing in the Northeast region of the United States "Hi Mom!"
Recently wrapped on the feature film THE BACK-UP PLAN starring Jennifer Lopez Release date January 2010
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Celebrity Sightings |
Here I am with one of the original Dreamgirls, Loretta Devine, at the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards earlier this year.
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Carlease! |
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Car - lease' (n.) - talent built to last; option to buy
Bits 'N Pieces Productions
310-663-3044
MY NEW WEBPAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
THANK YOU, BARB GOTTLIEB!
CLICK HERE FOR A SNEAK PREVIEW:
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When Are The 2009 Shows? |
Every third Saturday of the month
October 17 November 21 December 19
SHOWTIME 8:00 PM |
Show Biz Tip of the Month |
I have been having so much fun in your stand-up comedy workshop, but as it gets closer to my showcase, I'm worried about how I'm going to feel that night before I take the stage. Will I be nervous? Will I fall apart? What should I do? ~ A bundle of nerves
Dear Bundle, I'm going to pass on advice that was given to me by my teacher and mentor, Judy Carter.
First of all, I have no idea how you're going to feel before you take the stage but it's perfectly normal to be nervous before a performance of any kind. Even seasoned comics get the jitters for any number of reasons. Sometimes it's because they are trying new material or maybe an industry person has come to see them that night. The bottom line is, there's no point in fighting it. The best thing to do is to be as prepared as possible. This is my regular routine the day of any show I do: I write out my set list early in the day, then I rehearse my act once or twice, then I play my favorite song...loud! Then I go on with my day. I may run through a couple of bits in the car driving to the gig, but I again play something upbeat before I get there. Once at the venue I try to relax, breathe and stay focused. I remember Judy Carter's words, "It's not nerves, it's contained excitement." After the emcee calls your name and you are standing in front of the mic, it magically all goes away. There's no turning back so you might as well have fun!
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.
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Looking forward to seeing you at Hot Java.
Be prepared to Laugh-A-Latte !!
Carlease!
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