GIGGLETHROTTLE

"Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of..."

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:04:37 -0400

“Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of one another.”

- Eustace Budgell

I’ve been thinking about this quote a lot lately. It really resonates with me on a deep level. I don’t say it nearly enough, but I feel truly blessed and I am beyond thankful for those who promote the good and happiness in me and in my life. You, my friend, mean the world to me. Just sayin’.

Top five regrets of the dying

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:29:20 -0500

nevver:

I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.

I wish I hadn’t worked so hard.

I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings.

I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.

I wish that I had let myself be happier.

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Sneaky Double Feature

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:33:33 -0500

Yesterday I did something that I’ve never done before: I snuck into a movie.

I’d just paid for and watched The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, which was excellent by the way book fans, and then slipped into The Artist, which was as amazing as everyone says. Seeing as I’d paid $13.50 for a film that would have cost half as much in the ‘burbs to go see (or that would’ve been if I were SAG), I felt obliged to get my money’s worth.

My question is this: How common is sneaking into other films? Do you do it? And if you do, how often?

The Scene: Performing in The Scene on Thursday, February 23rd at 8:00 PM

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:08:33 -0500

The Scene: Performing in The Scene on Thursday, February 23rd at 8:00 PM :

thescenenyc:

Accompaniment by Rich Hollman

THE SCENE
Taylor Newhall (Beatloaf, ImprovBoston)
Sarah Nowak (The Baldwins, Majestic Sword)
Doug Stoley (Lights Out Shirley, Conan)
Rachel Wecht (Second City, Baby Wants Candy)
Micah Sherman (Second City, Baby Wants Candy)
Dan Hodapp (Beige, Someday The Cake)

…

Yep.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:52:54 -0500

Yep.

Dan Hodapp: Hodapp & Rothwell on Fridays at The PIT!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:43:21 -0500

Dan Hodapp: Hodapp & Rothwell on Fridays at The PIT!:

danhodapp:

I’m excited to announce that Hodapp & Rothwell will now appear with Taco Supreme on the PIT Mainstage on Fridays at 7pm!

Tonight is our preview show so swing by the PIT at 7pm to check out this the show. We can’t wait to get started.

Can’t make it tonight? Don’t fret because we’ll be back…

"Me: One ticket to Red Wings please. Clerk: Excuse me. Me: One for Red Wings Clerk: (smirking) You..."

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:50:31 -0500

“Me: One ticket to Red Wings please.
Clerk: Excuse me.
Me: One for Red Wings
Clerk: (smirking) You mean Red Tails?
Me: (whispering) That’s the black one, right?
Clerk: Yes.
Me: Do you take this coupon?”

This photo really resonated with me. (I wish I could take credit...

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:22:00 -0500

This photo really resonated with me. (I wish I could take credit for taking it). It accurately depicts the all too familiar post-show phenomenon comedians experience, the Superman-to-Clark Kent transformation that happens on the commute home. #realtalk

"What’s different about Radiolab (and what I think is changing about the web) is that it is a..."

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:29:36 -0500

“What’s different about Radiolab (and what I think is changing about the web) is that it *is* a production, just one of a very new kind. Radiolab is actually post-blog and post-livestream. It’s not aping the oratory of old or the raggedness of the new. It’s a hybrid that takes lessons from the past, recent and deep. That’s where I think web journalism is headed, too. “No one wants to read a 9,000-word treatise online,” reads a telling line from Sullivan piece. “On the Web, one-sentence links are as legitimate as thousand-word diatribes—in fact, they are often valued more.””

- How ‘Radiolab’ Is Changing the Sound of the Radio - Alexis Madrigal - Technology - The Atlantic (via thisistheverge)

Hello / Goodbye

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:31:19 -0500

After two and a half years I’m saying goodbye to my sofa bed.

…and hello to a bed-bed.

While my bed does not resemble this hamburger bed, it will be equally as delicious. Mazel tov to me!

The Peoples Improv Theater: NEW! PIT Musical House Teams!!

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:54:02 -0500

The Peoples Improv Theater: NEW! PIT Musical House Teams!!:

thepit-nyc:

We are proud to announce PIT Musical Improv House Teams! Performing every Thursday. Previews start in January - Full run start Feb 2nd!

Team Red- 7PM

Rich Hollman

Tom Lisi

Stephanie Griffith

Julie Katz

Jeff Scherer

Ruby Marez

Ross Taylor

Team…

kurtbraunohler: Edmond Hawkins made this sweet poster for Night...

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:17:15 -0500

kurtbraunohler:

Edmond Hawkins made this sweet poster for Night of the Living with Kurt Braunohler featuring David Cross and AC Newman - this Friday, 12/16, at 11pm. Although it is sold out online, there should be some tix available at the door. This one looks like it’s going to be the best one yet. You should come.

Listen to Naked Radio Live Now!

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:02:15 -0500

Listen to Naked Radio Live Now!:

thescenenyc:

cathleencarr:

Need something entertaining to listen to on the train? Download Naked Radio Live: Our December podcast, recorded live…in front of a studio audience.

Cathleens, Natashas and Lucases, oh my!

The Scene: Performing in The Scene on Thursday, December 15th @ 9:30 PM

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:33:57 -0500

The Scene: Performing in The Scene on Thursday, December 15th @ 9:30 PM:

thisawkwardpause:

thescenenyc:

The Scene Players
Leah Gotcsik (Second City, Somebody’s in the Doghouse)
Sarah Nowak (The Baldwins, Sid Viscous)
Ashley Ward (Big Black Car, Baby Wants Candy)
Dan Hodapp (Someday The Cake, Hodapp & Rothwell)
Alexis Saarela (Taco Supreme, Someday The Cake)

Act Two
Brigid Boyle (The…

Ashley is probably going to kiss somebody. (fingers crossed!!!!)

"Any dude that avoids you is scared because if you’re smart enough to be funny, you may be..."

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:29:04 -0500

“Any dude that avoids you is scared because if you’re smart enough to be funny, you may be smart enough to realize that he’s an idiot.”

- Catherine Deadman

thescenenyc: We love you! Do you love us? Or even just “Like”...

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:39:16 -0500

thescenenyc:

We love you! Do you love us? Or even just “Like” us?

We’re always trying new things to improve The Scene and build our community of performers and audience members. That’s why we’d love if you’d fill out our very brief survey to help us make the show even better:

TAKE THE SCENE SURVEY

It’s 5 questions, takes less than 5 minutes and is the direct route into our hearts.

Love,

Dan and Micah

What is for me, is for me.

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:56:16 -0500

I have a massive audition on Thursday. Massive. I found out about it yesterday and for the last 24 hours I’ve been freaking the f*ck out. For those that know me, it’s not my style. Rarely, if ever, do I let nerves get the best of me because in the core of my being I’ve resigned myself to the simple fact: what is for me, is for me. If it isn’t, it isn’t. But some how in the last 24 hours I convinced myself that this audition is something that I can lose. But thank god for family. I love my dad for reminding me of the truth tonight when I called him, laugh-crying about it all. Thursday will come and go, and what will be will be. All that’s left is an opportunity for me to enjoy doing what I do best.

textsfrombennett: Bennett and I discuss dog bites.

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:03:20 -0500

textsfrombennett:

Bennett and I discuss dog bites.

Teaching Artist Auditions - Story Pirates, LA

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:50:24 -0500

Teaching Artist Auditions - Story Pirates, LA

Story Pirates (www.storypirates.org) is an education and media company based in New York and Los Angeles, which pairs experienced teachers with talented artists to collaborate with schools and community organizations in creating exciting, dynamic classes covering a broad range of academic topics.

We are currently looking for new teaching artists to work in our Los Angeles-based after-school programs and in-school residencies. Prospective teachers should have at least 2 years of experience working with kids, either in a classroom or alternative educational setting, and should be VERY comfortable being dramatic, silly, and ready to think on their feet. Our teaching artists work as a team to engage kids using our curriculum, which is packed full of Viking costumes, giant plush monster attacks, secretive extra-terrestrial organizations, and evil monarchs bent on taking over your classroom.

Spanish speakers (and other dual language speakers) are especially encouraged to apply. Please make a special note of your language skills when e-mailing us.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to lateaching@storypirates.org by December 7th 2011 at the very latest

"The minute I heard my first love story I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was...."

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:39:02 -0500

“The minute I heard my first love story I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was. Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.”

- Rumi

GIGGLETHROTTLE

"Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of..."

Top five regrets of the dying

Sneaky Double Feature

The Scene: Performing in The Scene on Thursday, February 23rd at 8:00 PM

Yep.

Dan Hodapp: Hodapp & Rothwell on Fridays at The PIT!

"Me: One ticket to Red Wings please. Clerk: Excuse me. Me: One for Red Wings Clerk: (smirking) You..."

This photo really resonated with me. (I wish I could take credit...

"What’s different about Radiolab (and what I think is changing about the web) is that it *is* a..."

Hello / Goodbye

The Peoples Improv Theater: NEW! PIT Musical House Teams!!

kurtbraunohler: Edmond Hawkins made this sweet poster for Night...

Listen to Naked Radio Live Now!

The Scene: Performing in The Scene on Thursday, December 15th @ 9:30 PM

"Any dude that avoids you is scared because if you’re smart enough to be funny, you may be..."

thescenenyc: We love you! Do you love us? Or even just “Like”...

What is for me, is for me.

textsfrombennett: Bennett and I discuss dog bites.

Teaching Artist Auditions - Story Pirates, LA

"The minute I heard my first love story I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was...."

"What’s different about Radiolab (and what I think is changing about the web) is that it is a..."