photo by Brett Love

January 2019 Spin the Bottle

photo by Brett Love January 2019 marked the first Prime-Time Spin the Bottle. Acts that performed that night included sketch comedy group Crackfics Live, solo performer Brian McGuigan, musician Jesse Calixto, and films by Good Game and "The Art of the ...

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Book Report

Robin and I had an agreement to read a series of books. She had to read Lord of the Rings and I had to read Harry Potter. See my post on my "Weird and Awesome" performance for a little backstory. On May 3rd, 2017, roughly a year after making the deal, ...

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April 2016 Spin the Bottle

I hosted the April 1st edition of Spin the Bottle at Annex Theatre. Dangerpants Photography Acts included an excerpt of the upcoming late night "Eat Cake," Philip Geurin, Andrew Shanks, Kate Farrell, and "The Seattle Files with Chris Allen." ...

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August 2015 Spin the Bottle

Got another chance to host the show I've been performing in since 1999. It was a hot day, so I wore appropriate clothing. Acts included an excerpt from the upcoming mainstage show "Is She Dead Yet?", drag from Randy Littleman, puppets from Vox Fab ...

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7 Minutes in Heaven

GudeLaurance took part in a performance called "7 Minutes in Heaven," where an audience member went on a speed dating round. The Pig Janitor did not impress. Paul made a good showing as he tried to sell his new book. Ultimately, Paul was picked and ...

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Debrief

Ben: First of all, I ordered a monkey. This is OBVIOUSLY an ape. Not only that, but the only thing it seems trained to do is set up METH LABS! I'm very disappointed. Ben: Welcome back to your monthly debrief. Under you chairs you'l ...

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Based On A True Story

Paul and Ben do a performance so weird it defies explanation. Ben wheels out a recycling bin. Looks inside, finds nothing. Paul jumps out wearing only a jock strap. Ben chases him around with a baseball bat. Paul runs away and Ben pushes the ...

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Unanswered Questions

Paul and Ben welcome friend Lindsay to officiate the debate: What is greater? Answering an unanswerable math hypothesis, or hugging the audience while only wearing an athletic supporter? No conclusion was reached.

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Location

Paul and Ben scout locations for a new film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkAgiBLqHU8 Special thanks to all of the business that allowed us to pester them, and to Rachel Jackson for holding the camera.

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The Ransom

Two kidnappers abduct the child of who they think is a wealthy billionaire. Hilarity ensues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSXEcTRHIwQ Premiered at Annex Theatre's Spin the Bottle - Friday March 2nd, 2012. Raul Allen - Tom Wiseley Jody Allen ...

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12 Angry Ninjas

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- ...

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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 ...

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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 ...