 Greetings!
It's been four years since the brewing of the first cup of Laugh-A-Latte. Every third Saturday of the month (except May), comics and audience members have gathered at Hot Java Coffeehouse to share the gift of laughter.
An always versatile gourmet blend of comedians, from first timers to veterans from LOGO and Comedy Central, perform to a robust standing room only crowd. There's never a cover charge, fans are just asked to support the venue by purchasing a cup of coffee, a pastry or a sandwich.
One of the highlights of Laugh-A-Latte is Tom "Hot Fingers" O'Malley, our resident sign language interpreter. Our faithful Deaf fans are a welcomed addition to one of the most diverse comedy rooms in town. Rumor has it some hearing audience members come just to watch Hot Fingers in action!
Laugh-A-Latte is produced and hosted by Carlease! an actress/comic who has been seen in commercials, TV shows and films such as GEICO A Bird In The Hand, Shameless, In Her Shoes and The Back Up Plan. She travels and hosts on cruise ships and Pride Festivals all over the country.
ADORABLE ADORING FANS
Laugh-A-Latte regulars look forward to the monthly comedy show and have started arriving an hour early to get a seat.
Come see for yourself!
HOT JAVA COFFEEHOUSE
2101 E. Broadway Long Beach, CA 90803
562-433-0688
Showtime 8PM
October's featured comics:
Renee Santos
Keith Michael Ashton
Henrietta
Mikey Scott
Jason Love
Nico Santos
Paul Case
Rolyn Lewis
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Current Projects
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Upcoming Projects
Stand Up Comedy:
Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011
Laugh Factory (Hollywood, CA)
2PM - 5PM
Motion Picture & Television Fund charity event
Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011
Art Theatre (Long Beach, CA)
2PM
opening for Alec Mapa
Human Rights Campaign Fundraiser
TV:
work it (ABC) FILM:
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Comic of the Month
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NICO SANTOS You've seen him on Showtime and in comedy clubs all over the country. On Saturday, Oct. 15th, you'll see him headline Laugh-A-Latte in Long Beach, CA. Come on down for a happy ending!!
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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 Sightings
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TEAM We Take Care Of Our Own - Actors Unite to Fight Alzheimer's with SAG President Ken Howard (The White Shadow, Grey Gardens, In Her Shoes) Collectively we raised over $10,000 for the Alzheimer's Association.
Thank you to all of my sponsors who contributed to my portion of $1500.!!
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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
October 15 November 19
December 17
SHOWTIME
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Ask Stage Mom
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Dear Stage Mom,
I had the weirdest experience this week. I got an email from an actress whose work I admire that simply read, "Please do not use my name to try and get representation from my managers." I have performed stand up with this actress once and all I did was call her managers, tell them we were comedy buddies and asked them to represent me. They said they weren't taking on any new clients at the moment and I said, "But I can make you money. Don't you want to make money?" At that time they were a bit abrupt and the conversation ended. Everyone was rude as far as I'm concerned. Don't you agree?
~Show Them The Money Dear Money ,
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to share about show biz etiquette this month.
If you're seeking representation with a company who is working for someone you know, the proper procedure is to ask the talent if he or she can recommend you first and take it from there. You can't just do that with anyone, it should be someone you know well. Performing with someone one time does not make you "buddies". It is not polite to call agents and managers and just use people's name to try to get a meeting with them. Remember, people talk in this industry and it sounds like they told their client about your call. And then to tell them that you can make them money? Believe me, they already know who they can bank on. When you get to the point where you are a big money maker they'll be calling you!
So no, I don't agree. I think it's you who needs to check your rude meter and then turn it down several notches. That's what your "comedy buddy" was trying to tell you in her email.
BE A STAR
WHERE YOU ARE!
COMING SOON!
Ask Stage Mom
goes viral.
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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New Media Specialist
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Ron Gilmore is the creator of the Rawman and Green Girl animation series, producer of The Uncooking Show and well versed in editing content for all social media. If you have need of his services click on the above logo and tell him Bits N Pieces Productions sent you!
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Looking forward to seeing you at Hot Java.
Be prepared to Laugh-A-Latte !!
Carlease!
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