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Greetings!
LAUGH-A-LATTE CELEBRATES 3 YEARS!!
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, In Her Shoes and The Back Up Plan. 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 December 18, 2010.
Comics with Ken & Sergio
 Laugh-A-Latte audience
HOT JAVA COFFEEHOUSE
2101 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803
562-433-0688
Showtime 8PM
Our line up includes:
Cate Gary
Jeff Leon
Erin Shauer
Taylor Ketchum
Marilyn "MLo" Lopez
Amy Ashton
Amy Dresner
Sandra Valls
with
Sign Language Interpretation by Tom "Hot Fingers" O'Malley
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Current Projects
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To view the sizzle reel for Carlease's solo show,
FIFTY! It Doesn't Look This Good On Everybody
and her
National GEICO commercial
"A Bird in the Hand"
Click here
Upcoming Projects:
SHAMELESS (Showtime - 2 episodes)
PROM (Disney Film - tentative release date April 2011)
HOP (Film - Release date TBD)
Check out the Bits N Pieces blog:
http://carleaseburke.blogspot.com
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Comic of the Month
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SANDRA VALLS
Laugh-A-Latte is thrilled to close out this year with our headliner, the hilarious Sandra Valls. How she ever made time in her busy touring schedule to fit us in is a miracle but that's what this season is all about.
Get your butts down to Hot Java this Saturday. You don't want to miss this show!!!
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ASK STAGE MOM
Career guidance for the adult performer
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Ask Stage Mom, the
coaching arm of Bits N Pieces Productions, provides
one-to-one coaching and consulting for actors, comics and solo show artists of all ages and skill levels. You tell me where you are and where you want to go, then let me guide your star. Your tailor made one hour sessions are on the phone, via email or in person. 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.
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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| Celebrity Corner | 
Los Angeles, California
Me and Russell Simmons at some awards show back in the '80's!!
We're both from Hollis, Queens, went to City College of New York together...all grown up now.
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Car - lease' (n.) - talent built to last; option to buy
Bits 'N Pieces Productions
310-663-3044
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2011 Shows
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Every third Saturday of the month
January 15
February 19
March19
April 16
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
SHOWTIME
8:00 PM
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Ask Stage Mom
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Dear Stage Mom,
I can't seem to get an agent to save my life! Oh sure I get meetings but one tells me to cut my hair, one tells me to grow my hair, one tells me to dye my hair, one tells me I'm too "out there." I came to Los Angeles to be writer. Now I'm working at L.A. Eyeworks. I know I'm talented and funny but what do I have to do to get someone to represent me?
~ Not 20/20 vision
Dear 20/20,
You shouldn't have to do anything. I suggest you continue to be the best YOU. Short hair, long hair, no hair...it doesn't matter. You can't change who you are. The agents you've met so far are not the right fit for you but there is an agent out there who is looking for exactly what you have to offer. The one thing you don't want to do is try to be something or someone you're not. It comes off as disingenuous. Also just the fact that the agent met with you is a good thing. It's a place to start building a relationship. Ask them if they can recommend someone else. If not, you never know, timing could be a factor. They may not need your type at this time, but when they do you want them to call you. They won't remember you if you don't keep in touch. You know the saying, "out of sight, out of mind." Take that to L.A. Eyeworks and work on some new material. You said you were a writer. Maybe it's time you write yourself into your next project. BE A STAR WHERE YOU ARE! Email your questions about acting, comedy, solo show production or any aspect of show business to bitsnpieces@verizon.net and I'll answer them in the next month's Ask Stage Mom.
THE TRUTH IS IN THE JOKE
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| Introducing.... |
Bits N Pieces Productions is proud to announce our New Media Specialist, Ron Gilmore at Gilmo Media. In addition to creating the Rawman and Green Girl animation series, he is the producer of The Uncooking Show and well versed in editing content for all social media.
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Looking forward to seeing you at Hot Java.
Be prepared to Laugh-A-Latte !!
Carlease!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
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