Ben: Sorry I'm late. Wanted to get a soda. If we can all take our seats. Paul: Is this it? This is all of us? Ben: Yes it is. Time for roll-call. Paul: I thought there were supposed to be more of us. On TV, you usually see about- ...
Oscar Night Party
I produced some spots for Man Alone Productions' Oscar Night Party 2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epXCSoGWIjg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlz2wTTxCw8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-97wXsbTvAo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v ...
Born For Trouble
In 2006 I was in a show called "The Cowgirl Play," and a song was written for my character. To this day I don't know if the song was eventually cut from the final production because it didn't fit the show, or because I just flat out refused to sing it. ...
Buffy Trivia Night
I produced some spots for Man Alone Productions' Buffy Trivia Night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeJ8h0D8gWw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tydgeQBGBkA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIouAnvspoc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA ...
SketchFest Seattle 2011
SketchFest Seattle 2011 again took place at Theater Off Jackson in Seattle's International District. And again I programmed and hosted the Comedy Film Challenge. For a list of all finalists, head on over to the Film Challenge page at sketchfest.or ...
New Life Capital
Pony World Theatre had me make a promo for New Life Capital, the business inside their Chekov-inspired play "Suffering, Inc." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkbILIpGJb0
Empty Them Dreamcatchers
Challenge: Inexplicable physical spectacle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK6ADTwnQxg Special thanks to the Superego podcast.
Ava Adore
Paul and Ben are forced by the devil to cover the Smashing Pumpkins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqvLA6c-rGA
The Rocketmen Promote West of Lenin
The Rocketmen, with the help of the Fremont statue of Lenin, help open up the new West of Lenin performance venue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXsN5shlbo8
Let’s Hit John
Friend of GudeLaurance, John, wanted to be a part of a GudeLaurance performance. So they invited the audience to throw stuff at him.
Wolf Like Me
Paul and Ben cover TV On The Radio at Spin the Bottle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoEOxg1zU4w
The Murder Files, part 3: The Wrong Side of the Tracks
The two agents find themselves in a bit of a predicament. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQszQiiXcV4
Christmas Light Jump Rope
A jump rope is fashioned out of a string of Christmas lights, and Paul and Ben proceed to jump to "Double Dutch Bus" When suddenly they wrap themselves up in the lights and act as a Christmas three while Christmas music plays. Pamala and Val then c ...
Penguins 4: Nuns In A Cave
Two nuns find themselves trapped underground. Made for Annex Theatre's production of "Penguins, Episode 4." Two different actresses filled one role, so two films had to be made. The other is below.
The Crowded Shower
With the homicidal "Balboa Butcher" menacing the neighborhood, Sami and Clair need a man. What they get is Rex. But what of the suspicions of the good Reverend Fowler? https://vimeo.com/157516391 With the threat of the "Balboa Butcher" looming an ...
60 Seconds Max 2010
Once again at 60 Seconds Max, Paul and Ben have a plan, but Paul starts yelling at a disruptive audience member so Ben chugs a PBR.
Center-Cut Ham Dinner Night Slide Show
I stage managed David Nixon's one-man show. My first time in the booth for a show since 1999's "Bartleby." Click here for the show page at annextheatre.org.
SketchFest Seattle 2010
SketchFest Seattle 2010 was my first on staff as web editor and Comedy Film Challenge programmer. The comedy film challenge was the first half of the opening night gala. To view all films, head on over to sketchfest.org. I also created the pre- ...
The Mystery Hole
Ben, dressed as the Pig Janitor, roams the stage. He introduces to the stage a box with a hole cut into it - The Mystery Hole! Ben then explains what the Mystery Hole is, and asks for a volunteer from the audience. Fortunately, the volunteer tur ...
A Children’s Book of Revelations
Promo for Annex Theatre's upcoming production of "Penguins 3: The Bishop's Bastard." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfVVLkMFsLk
Cobrastyle
Paul and Ben cover Mad Cobra's "Cobrastyle" with an old-school tape recorder and various pieces of office equipment.
Expulsion From Paradise
Paul and Ben act as the Sgt. Rigsby Jr. Varsity Team and perform an original Rigsby piece at both Ukelooza 10 and Spin the Bottle.
When I Come To My Senses, I’m Alive
Promo trailer for Scotto Moore's "When I Come To My Senses, I'm Alive," playing at Annex Theatre April 23rd - May 22nd, 2010. https://vimeo.com/10760184
Garrett & Aviva Make A Movie
Paul and Ben were interviewed for this student-made mock-doc about comedy. The performance taped was "Table Read" from April 2nd, 2010. The video has since been taken down, sadly.
Mexican Radio
Paul and Ben cover Wall of Voodoo's "Mexican Radio," with a little bit of Die Antwoord thrown in. No video evidence exists, only this rehearsal recording. Listen at your own risk.
Highschool Stalker
Paul and Ben cover "Highschool Stalker" by Hello, Saferide. No video exists of the performance, but GudeLaurance did record themselves rehearsing the song just before they went on stage. Listen at your own risk.
Video Resume
Paul and Ben need a job. Can you help them? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6nteDcWJSY Thanks to Michael White Hayes and Gavin Cummins.
Paul Yells at the Audience
Paul and Ben had a bit planned for this edition of 60 Seconds Max But Paul went off script and just started yelling at the audience. So Ben, powerless to stop him, just started to chug a beer.
Comte’s First Annual Birthday Fundraiser
Paul: November 1, 1960! Ben: November 1, 1960! Paul: Let's look at the significant events that happened on that date. For instance, Baltimore Oriole shortstop Ron Hansen voted AL Rookie of the Year. Ben: Also, the Benelux Treaty went ...
Teensploitation
Over the past few years, Sgt Rigsby has brought you sweeping historical epics, tender and tearful romances, puzzling philosophical questions, hard hitting political/social drama; but never before has he tackled such an important theme: adolescence in ...
Name That Erotica
Paul and Ben debut a new game show where the audience has to guess which public figure wrote a piece of erotic fiction.
SketchFest Seattle 2009
This absurdist duo has been haunting the halls of Seattle's comedy and theater scenes for ages, leaving audiences in tears, or in, like, crying tears, or stunned, or all three, while they also do five or six other things to them that are intense and ...
Cereal Killer
A man sits down for his breakfast. Soon he's joined by his annoying roommate. Like, really annoying. Things escalate... Weapons are drawn from inside the cereal boxes, thematically linked to the names of the cereal. A duel ensues and a win ...
The Murder Files, part 2: The Wire
The two detectives tap into an awkward phone conversation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b253gmT4cg Special thanks to Pamala Mijatov, Lindsay Brandon Hunter, Chris Dietz, and Daniel Christensen.
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Paul and Ben cover Cyndi Lauper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPei8Sb4c4E This video was a good answer to the question: "Will you dance for me in slow motion?" Special thanks to Val Brunetto, Stacey Bush, Kendra Hayes, Beth Ann Hinkle, Pama ...
User Generated Art
Paul and Ben asked the audience member to contribute to a painting, and to write a random word on a card. Before the show started, they had a complete painting and about 20 words. They then said that the name of the painting would be chosen by a ra ...
Small Town Rumors and Chicken Tales
Three-piece Seattle alt-bluegrass band and tall-tale artisans The Half Brothers take the stage at Theatre Off Jackson for two nights in March to ply their storytelling trade, accompanied by some of the city's finest writers and musicians. SMALL TO ...
The Werehouse
Late-night television viewing uncovers and odd commercial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnMdTbHwbvc Pressed for time to finish "The Ransom," we decide to switch gears and film a smaller, more simple video instead.
A New Year’s Spectacle
Paul and Ben help ring in the New Year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sb0Qv9hcHA Bret, the curator of Spin the Bottle, gives us an "assignment" each month. For this particular month - January of 2009, he wanted "spectacle." Thanks to Ron Da ...
A Terrible Price For Whimsy
"Roscoe is a boy inventor straight out of an Encyclopedia Brown book. His dog Scampers can talk. The two of them upset history by drunkenly driving a Timecycle through the past, accidentally killing Abe Lincoln, and causing a randy zebra to bugger th ...
I Love A Rainy Night
Ben sings Eddie Rabbit's "I Love A Rainy Night" on ukulele while Paul pours water on his head. Part of the annual 60 Seconds Max edition of Spin the Bottle.
Woman Smoking a Cigarette in Slow Motion
Bret Fetzer read a story at the Northwest Film Forum for an evening of shorts dedicated to the seven deadly sins. His story was on sloth. He decided to augment his storytelling with this projected behind him. It's age restricted because YouTube viewers a ...
Turn-ons
An entry in the Northwest Film Forums 48 hour film challenge With Ben Laurance and Pamala Mijatov, directed and anmiated by Webster Crowell. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1t1OnEgRCc