Wednesday, August 24, 2005


Coxen and Johnson Sketch Comedy Show this Saturday in Davis Square



My cat Winnie implores you to check out the Coxen and Johnson Sketch Comedy Show with Chris Coxen and Nate Johnson this Saturday August 27- Jimmy Tingle's Off Broadway Theater
*starts at 7:30 pm
*tickets: $12, $6 w/student ID

Also appearing will be local comics the Walsh Brothers and Dan Sally.
They're pretty hilarious.


Below are some exciting FAQs people may have. [reprinted from their e-mail]
>
> FAQs
>
> Q: Is this the type of show where you ask for suggestions from the
> audience then act them out? Like you say give me the name of a US
> president and a type of dog and someone says Calvin Coolidge and a
> poodle and then you do a little skit about Calvin Coolidge having
> lunch with a poodle?
>
> A: No- that would be "improv" comedy. This will be a sketch comedy
> show- we don't want your suggestions, we wrote the sketches already.
> "Improv" will only be required when we forget our lines. So, yes,
> there will be some "improv".
>
> Q: Will the sketches on this show have anyone wearing a fake moustache?
>
> A: YES!
>
> Q: So, are you gonna do that impression of that guy that we both know
> from [insert name of high school or place of employment] that you used
> to do?
>
> A: Definitely.
>
> Q: Why are Camaros so fast?
>
> A:We think you have the wrong FAQ but we believe the Camaro's speed
> has something to do with its engine and its loud radio.
>
> Q: I don't really like you guys...will there be anyone else on the
> show?
>
> A: Yes there will be, jerk. The show will also contain performances by
> local comics Dan Sally and The Walsh Brothers.
>
> Q: What's your style of humor like?
>
> A: I don't understand the question.
>
> Q: Well, what would TV show could I compare this show to? Is it like
> Saturday Night Live or MAD TV?
>
> A: I guess kinda like Saturday Night Live.... but closer to Mr. Show
> or The State. If you never heard of those 2 shows, then go with
> Saturday Night Live.

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