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Start Trekkin
Is the premier long-form improv comedy troupe in New York City,  performing improvised
shows based on the original Series of Star Trek. A must see!
RISK!
RISK! is a live stage show in New York City AND an audio podcast that can be heard around the world. RISK!
is where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to tell in public.
Gwendolyn Glover
Gwendolyn looks for the fantastic in the everyday and revels in sharing the magic of
story with her community. Her first novel,
Cast the First Stone, is dedicated to the many
shining star-people that light her way, including her mother, her husband, and her
closest friends.
Funny Not Slutty
Features comedy for women created by female producers, writers, humorists and
comedians. When you get a number of females together who want to show off their stuff to
get attention, they are usually slutty chicks. But not here. These are
funny chicks! Their
content may be a little smarter and a little deeper than your average web humor but that's
what makes them so awesome!!
DeROSAart
Using sublime observations and a limited palette of two or three colors at a time, artist
David DeRosa creates incisive paintings that linger long in a viewers mind. The essence of
the subjects and ideas he presents are clearly visible, and quite striking.
UCB
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is the home for all things comedy in Los Angeles and New York City.
They have affordable, high quality shows seven nights a week and also run one of the largest and most
respected improv schools in the country. Check out the full schedule or get more info on improv and
sketch classes.
The Liar Show
Every Liar Show performance is unique. A constantly changing cast of writers and comics
tell four short, extremely personal stories that will make you laugh, possibly make you
think, and almost certainly make you glad you don't live with them. But listen closely,
because only three of these people are telling the truth. The fourth is making it all up.
Comix Comedy Club
Comix is New York’s hottest new comedy nightclub featuring headline comedians and
established New York-area comics, the best of cutting edge alternative comedy, improv
and sketch comedy as well as music and variety programming.
Ochi's Lounge
Ochi's Lounge is the next level of Comix and is sure to change the way you think about
underground comedy. Say goodbye to smelly co-ed bathrooms and run-down, musty
venues that are the standard alternative comedy experience. Everything you love about
independent shows produced by some of the MVPs of the comedy scene is now in a
comfortable lounge with a dedicated staff serving delicious food and beverages.
Craig Ruttle
For the past 25 years, Craig has worked as a dedicated photojournalist covering the
smallest of community events to the largest of disasters.
Tom Shillue
A hilarious, seasoned comedian and all-around great guy who helped the Sideshow get
started in the NY comedy scene.
Facebook & Myspace
Catch the sideshow at one of these fine online locations...
The PIT
The Peoples Improv Theater is dedicated to the instruction, performance, and development of original
comedy and strives to entertain and educate the community about the comedic arts in a safe and nurturing
environment that offers team building, leadership, and business training.
Hyreviews
Writer and comedy reviewer, Hy Bender, highlights and directs you to the top comedy
shows in NYC.
Manhattan Monologue Slam
Is a monthly event where actors perform 3 minute theatrical monologues in front of a panel of industry
experts and a packed house... With cash, prizes and notoriety on the line. It's "Masterpiece Theater meets
American Idol!"
Speakeasy Stories
A new twist on the ancient tradition of oral history.
SpeakEasy is people telling stories-- true stories. Period. No scripts. No crib notes. No rehearsals.
Blair Fell
Writer, producer for television, stage and internet. Can you dig it?!?
Bargains and Blood
What happens when a trailer park Cinderella becomes a messianic home shopping hostess during an
economic crisis?  There’s blood on the floor and bargains galore!
Ethan David Kent
Creative director. Photographer. New yorker.
Cathryn Lundgren
Cathryn is a NY photographer whose photos cover headshots, performance, advertising, and much much
more!
The BTK Band
The BTK Band is NYC's hardest-drinking improvised storytelling rock band. Raconteurs regale the audience
with true stories from their lives while music and lyrics are improvised to turn their stories into songs.
Goshko plays the keyboard.