Carlease's
 
Bits N Pieces
Free Comedy Showcase in Long Beach
July 2010

Greetings! 

LAUGH-A-LATTE CELEBRATES 3 YEARS!!

Anniversary cake

Laugh-A-Latte celebrated its 3rd anniversary at the Hot Java Coffeehouse in Long Beach, CA on January 16th, 2010.  Pictured above is the cake with a photo of last year's cake on it. It's a cake within a cake on a cake. Ken and Sergio (owners of Hot Java) are even wearing the same color shirts.  Let's see how long we can keep that traditional going.

Hot Java owners and baristas, Ripples owner John, and the bakery went all out for this momentous occasion. The place was packed and we had a star studded line-up of comics.  You're always guaranteed a full of evening of fun at Laugh-A-Latte.

The show takes place every third Saturday of the month and includes first-time comics as well as 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. 

Ken and Sergio 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 July 17, 2010.

Comics with Ken & Sergio

Ken Davis             Laugh-A-Latte audience

Mikey

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

Our line up this month includes:
Jeff Mitroka
Laurie McDermott
Andy Kern
Chrisanne Eastwood
Sarah Taylor
Grace Fraga
Hank Garrett
Jackie Monahan
S. Rachel Lovey
Sign Language Interpreter: Tom "Hot Fingers" O'Malley
and
Special Guest Host: Jason Dudey!!!



Current Projects


Look for Carlease's upcoming
National GEICO commercial
due to begin airing in July 2010
and in and episode of
Hawthorne
entitled
"Picture Perfect"
scheduled to air in August 2010


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Comic of the Month


JASON DUDEY


Jason Dudey

JASON DUDEY TO HOST LAUGH-A-LATTE
This hysterically funny comic and all round nice guy is everywhere.  He produces & hosts two comedy shows of his own, performs in an improv group, is an author and travels all over the country with Craig Shoemaker, Kathleen Madigan and other road comics. This man is in demand!
Come check him out as he hosts Laugh-A-Latte this Saturday, July 17th and/or visit his website www.jasondudey.com
You're never too old to have a
STAGE MOM!!!
(and I don't mean the scary kind)




Bits N Pieces Productions introduces Stage Mom

A one-to-one coaching/consulting service for actors, comics and solo show artists of all ages and skill levels. You tell me where you are where you want to go, then let me guide your star. One hour sessions are on the phone, via email or in person if necessary.  Whether you need help with getting into show business, navigating within the business, or staying in the business, allow me to be your Stage Mom. I'll work around your schedule and I promise not to nag.  Let's accelerate your career to the next level.

"No matter where you are in the world,
Be A Star Where You Are"

Individual sessions $50.
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Click here for special price of $200. for 5 sessions.

For more information or to schedule your appointment
call 310.663.3044
In This Issue
Current Projects
Comic of the Month
Introducing Stage Mom
2010 Show Dates
Ask Stage Mom
Carlease!
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Bits 'N Pieces Productions
310-663-3044
 

 2010 Shows

 
Every third Saturday of the month

July 17
August 21
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
 
SHOWTIME
8:00 PM


Ask Stage Mom
 Dear Stage Mom,
I once had a promising theatrical career but got sidetracked with work and taking care of my family.  Now I feel I'm too old to get back in the game.  As a mature woman making it in this business, what are your thoughts?
~ Is it too late baby?

Dear Too Late,

To quote the title of one of my favorite childhood movies, It's Never Too Late. The motto of Ask Stage Mom is: Be A Star Where You Are.  I know for a fact you are still keeping those creative juices flowing because I see (and hear) you singing in the choir at church, but as far as your professional acting career, it's there waiting for you whenever you decide to make that move. There are roles out there for everyone in all mediums of this business.  If you have time, maybe do a play to start working those acting muscles again.  Since you've been away for a while make sure you are current on how things are done now as far as electronic submissions, promoting yourself on the web, social networking, color photos, etc.

Within the past two months, I have been placed in a caregiver situation for my mother due to her involvement in a car accident. One of my biggest concerns is how to care for her 3,000 miles away from my career in California.  I may have to take a little break from the industry and that makes me feel quite uneasy.  My career is going quite well right now.  I just got accepted into ATAS, got a new voice over agent, and am building my star list of clients for Ask Stage Mom. It feels like this is the worst time for something like this to happen, but I know my Mom's care has to come first. As my agents and managers have told me, we'll be right here when you get back.

"How can we miss you if you never go away?" ~Unknown

Email your questions about acting, comedy, solo show production or any aspect of show business to [email protected] and I'll answer them in the next months's Ask Stage Mom.

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Looking forward to seeing you at Hot Java. 
Be prepared to Laugh-A-Latte !!
 
Carlease!