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my favourite shot from last night’s premiere of “Live @ Lolita’s”—Red Carpet Comedy’s new comedy room in YYC.
This is from a campaign I’m coordinating with which I’m having a lot of fun (pun definitely intended). All the videos make me laugh, so I’m going to post them here. And post the new ones here every week. Hope you laugh a little too.
Simple Fun Ep. 1: JOKES! with Cory Wilson
Today marks one year of roommateship with Donovan Deschner. To honor this joyous occasion, we took a bath.
Red Carpet Comedy. Tonight. Season Finale.
…come give Donovan birthday beats.
You know that weird feeling you get when you can’t contain your innards? This show will give you that.
Professional comedians trying out completely new material each month. It’s like Russian Roulette, but with laughter.
There’s one show left this season, so I’m giving it a plug (also because I photographize it, and it’s run by my multi-talented roommate (who is also one of the professional comedians on the show)).
Prepare your innards at RedCarpetComedy.com or the FBook.
My first published photo
It’s nice when somebody randomly calls you up to do some work—actually, that’s how I get the majority of my jobs. It’s how I’ve gotten into acting, travel, writing, school; basically all of the things that now define what I do with all of my days.
Well, this photo follows in line. I was phoned up by friend and comedian, Derek Sweet, to photograph for his new comedy room, Going to Hell Sundays. Luckily enough, there was an author there (Ian Doig) from Fast Forward Magazine. Check out the link for the story. And check out the comedy room for some good laughs.
This is my first stand-up set ever. Why not try it in my underwear?
The Jesters of Our Time
My good friend, Donovan Deschner, is one of the many people with whom I have forged a lasting friendship based largely on the ability to debate. I single him out not because he is particularly more intelligent or passionate than any other of my dueling friends, but because he explores ideas for a living. And that living is comedy.
In his most recent blog post, entitled, “Entertainment is Never Enough”, he explores the poignant saying of our mutual mentor and high school drama teacher, Karen Goerzen. Donovan is right now at a crossroads attempting to carefully ramp up the dialectic power of his stand-up comedy without alienating audiences. He knows he must be delicate; but, he also knows, as Goerzen said, every true performer must. The efficacy of art, particularly comedy, lies in its ability to create thought.
Last night’s Comedy Network (Comedy Central) duo, Stewart and Colbert, each gave a rousing example of the true power of humour. In their individual ways they explored two emotional issues that are at the heart of our contemporary political, economic, personal, and global landscapes. Just as in our daily navigation of these big issues no clear winner is decided. But the points are raised well on both / all sides for contemplation. I am not a fan of Marc Thiessen’s stance on a whole, but in part three of his un-cut interview with Jon Stewart he makes a very good point: should terrorists be given the right to remain silent?
Check them out. And, if you like, pass back your thoughts.
Jon Stewart and Marc Thiessen: Iraq / Al Qaeda / Gitmo / Torture
http://www.thecomedynetwork.ca/Displayblog.aspx?bpid=e18d08ca-8621-4322-bbe6-f860dbee413d
Stephen Colbert and Annie Leonard: Consumption / Environment / Economy
The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GorqroigqM
The Story of Stuff Critique by some guy who was provoked into thought by Annie Leonard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5uJgG05xUY
