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The Marsh Berkeley (formerly Gaia Arts Center) 2120 Allston Way (just off Shattuck), Berkeley
Musical opening at 7pm / Stories start at 7:30

January 24, 2012

STORIES

• Nina G, "Learning To Stutter"
• Kenny Yun, “The Dream” excerpt
• Michael Meehan, "Hey Monster, Hands off my City"
• Joya Cory, “The Dalai Lama Doesn’t Need a Facelift”

MUSIC: Harry Richard Hall (guitar and vocals) Blends Blues, Jazz and R&B with Audience Participation

A B O U T   T H E   P E R F O R M E R S

Harry Richard Hall is a guitarist, singer, and emerging playwright/actor from the Bay Area. He blends a variety of Blues, Jazz, and R & B with an emphasis on audience participation. For 7 years he hosted Evening Jazz on KCSM Jazz 91.1 FM. He now serves as a fill DJ when called upon.

Nina G is the world’s only female stuttering stand up comedian (or at least until she finds another). She is also a storyteller and educator who has presented to countless audiences. She brings her humor to help people confront and understand social justice issues such as disability, diversity and equity.

Kenny Yun is developing his second full-length solo show The Dream in collaboration with Charlie Varon.

Michael Meehan is a SF comedian who has appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. A semi Finalist with his two brothers, as the Meehan Brothers on Last Comic Standing, Michael Meehan brings a good surreal zany brand of humor to whatever location he may be spotted at.

Joya Cory, improviser, actor, director, teacher, has been performing since 1971. She founded the Improvisation troupes, Motion: The Womens’ Performance Collective & Lucky Dog Theatre. Her work has been recognized with grants from the California Arts Council, in addition to other grants and awards, most recently winning Best of SF Fringe 2010 for her solo work. She teaches Full Spectrum Improvisation and Solo Performance. www.joyacory.com

February 28, 2012

STORIES

• Tim Ereneta,   "Of Miracles, and Treachery"
• Michael O'Brien, "TED"
• Genevieve Jessee, "Girl in, but not of, the 'Hood"
• Patricia Savitsky, "The Secret of the Rose Star Revealed"

MUSIC: Laura Wiley Trio: Laura Wiley on flute/vocals, John Dennis on guitar and Bruce Barrett on bass.

A B O U T   T H E   P E R F O R M E R S

With years of training in playwriting and theatrical improvisation, storyteller Tim Ereneta of Berkeley was as surprised as anyone to discover that his greatest inspiration came from sharing forgotten fairy tales with adult audiences, which he has done at museums, Fringe Festivals, and stages like this one.

Michael O'Brien is a San Fransisco-based writer, performer, and improviser, original original member of The National Theatre of the Deranged, and co-creator of “Tips on Travel with Karl & Carl” heard frequently on NPR.

Genevieve Jessee received a B.A. degree in Theatre Arts from Dillard University of New Orleans, and an M.F.A. in Playwriting from Boston University. Her work has been presented at the Source Festival, Boston Playwright's Theater, and The Bay Area Playwright's Festival. She is a company member of PlayGround, the Bay Area’s leading playwright incubator. Most recently, her one-woman show Girl in, but not of, the ‘Hood, which she penned and performed, garnered Best of 2011 San Francisco Fringe Festival, and “Sold Out” awards.

Patricia Savitsky has been working for the last four years with David Ford and has worked with Ann Randolf and Joya Cory as well, to tell her personal story; her coming of age story, about growing up in Hollywood in a show-business family.

Laura Wiley Trio performs instrumentals and vocals out of the Great American Songbook. We are usually joined by a drummer, and play the third Friday of every month at Cioccolata di Vino on Shattuck Avenue.

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