The Free Speech Comedy Art Series The brain-child of Tricklock Company Co-Artistic Director Joe Peracchio and Filmmaker and Comedian Paul Provenza (The Aristocrats), FSCAS was founded in 2006 as part of the Revolutions International Theatre Festival. Comprised of progressive, thought-provoking comedians that have chosen to use the medium of stand-up to make change in the world around them, FSCAS is designed to give an edifying, entertaining and provocative stage to some of the world’s best comics. This years Free Speech Comedy Art Series features 4 comics on 2 bills in 2 cities...you won't want to miss the laughs! **UPDATE 01/07/08: Rick Overton will no longer be appearing in the Free Speech Comedy Art Series. In his place, Revolutions welcomes the outrageous talents of television and film star John Fugelsang, internationally renowned comic and TV personality, as seen on Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, CSI, and America's Funniest Home Videos. ................................................................................................................................... First Bill: Puccini's Golden West Saloon (21+ only)
(Tickets: General $18, Students & Seniors $12, Available at NHCC Box Office 505.724.4771)
Nile Séguin joins the FSCAS fresh from the tour of his solo show Fear of a Brown Planet. Having been praised by critics for his “...razor-sharp wit... perceptive, confrontational and...unabashedly gutsy comedy...” (The Hour Magazine, Montreal) Séguin’s work explores his response to the overly simplified racial categories that are grossly prominent in the entertainment industry. "...Seguin has laughing audiences in the palm of his hand...has a comic ease with an audience...delivers more laughs and entertainment than most comedy clubs." - Eye Magazine "...razor-sharp wit...perceptive, confrontational and...unabashedly gutsy... one of the best comedic sets you will see in Montreal or anywhere." - The Hour Magazine (Montréal)
Whether on stage or in front of the camera, John Fugelsang's intelligent humor and versatility have earned him critical acclaim and audience recognition across multiple entertainment mediums. Credits include CSI:Crime Scene Investigation, co-hosting America’s Funniest Home Videos, and appearing on Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher more than 20 times. His stand-up has been seen in festivals including Montreal's Just for Laughs Festival and HBO's US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen. His one man show Junk Male earned him rave reviews and a variety of awards, including “New York Monologist of the Year” at Lincoln Center from the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, as well as “Comedian of the Year” from Backstage. Drama League Award Nominee for "Distinguished Performance 2007" "One of my favorite Comedians." "Entertaining and hilarious." - NY POST "The jokes are worthy of Leno or Letterman." THE NEW YORK TIMES “Fugelsang has the soul of an iconoclast." - THE NEW YORKER ................................................................................................................................... Second Bill: Puccini's Golden West Saloon (21+ only) Santa Fe Armory for the Arts
(Tickets: General $18, Students & Seniors $12, Available at NHCC Box Office 505.724.4771)
Rick Shapiro is a staple of the NYC and LA Underground Comedy Scene. His life story is featured in "Getting It Right," a book by award-winning author Adrian LeBlanc, which will be published by Random House this summer. Rick has been a featured performer on Conan O'Brien, Tough Crowd and Howard Stern. For Conan, he created Richard Black and appeared as himself doing angry rant poetry and sketches. Rick has also performed on Law and Order, Deadline and Saturday Night Live. Most recently he performed as the regular character Jerry on HBO’s Lucky Louie. He also performs live regularly at many NYC comedy venues. "If Iggy Pop did stand-up, he would be Rick Shapiro... his electric, untamed energy should appeal to any hardcore stand-up fan seeking an extreme hit... raw, honest and uncompromising." -Chortle "Some of the most inventive filth you’ll ever hear." -Metro
Smart enough for HBO, dumb enough for middle America, Troy Conrad, otherwise known as Comedy Jesus, brings his biting, satirical comedy to the series, addressing theological, political, and socio-spiritual issues. His performance is a one-of-a-kind comedy show where Jesus has returned as a stand-up comic. Conrad has worked with Second City, Improv Olympic and Upright Citizens Brigade. "A must-see show!" - St. Paul Pioneer Press |
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About Nile Seguin
About John Fugelsang
About Rick Shapiro
About Comedy Jesus
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