One more time hosting.
March 2019 Spin the Bottle
I again host the show for the March 2019 edition of Spin the Bottle.
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 ...
December 2018 Spin the Bottle – The Funeral
Spin the Bottle's reign of "longest running late night cabaret" came to a close in December of 2018 when market economics and audience apathy regarding the Capitol Hill neighborhood forced the Annex community to stop doing late night shows in its current ...
GudeLaurance in St. Louis!
Paul and Ben take a playful romp around the City Museum in St. Louis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bPGh-kdtDo
September 2018 Spin the Bottle
I host the show again, opening it up with a solo rendition of the GudeLaurance original song "Nana's Muff."
January 2018 Spin the Bottle
I host the show again, beginning my new tenure as the every-other-month regular host. Brett Love was the photographer this month, and took one of my favorite pictures of me.
December 2017 Spin the Bottle
I host the December edition of Seattle's longest running late night cabaret. Performances that night included Rose and Blake, Duncan Davenport, Stephen Hando, & Lesli Wood.
Panel Jumper Live Chapter IV Promo
Cole, Manager Mike and I take some time during the April 2017 Spin the Bottle to promote the upcoming Panel Jumper Live Chapter IV. I then invite the audience to vote on whether or not they think Manager Mike should live or die. Int ...
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, ...
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." ...
Full-Year In One Night
Paul and Ben produce a full year of performances in one night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9-44J-nziU
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 ...
Bret’s Last Show
Ben summons Paul from the mid-west to pay tribute to their friend Bret. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhOHU01Zs58 This is only Paul's side of the conversation. You'll have to guess what Ben said.
Extreme Trick or Treating
Paul and Ben have their final bow at Spin the Bottle, bringing to a close 14 years of collaborative performance art. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLNt3tvk5ew
Badminton Battle Royale
Paul and Ben invite two audience members to challenge them to a game of badminton. All wore masks. It was messy.
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 ...
Dinner In Hell
As the audience walks in, Paul eats an entire steak while Ben and Troy play the chorus of The Captain of her Heart over and over and over...
American Doctor Who Episode 2
The Doctor picks up another willing companion, only this time the excursion to a far off distant world doesn't end so well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XfVG2CqZ-w Click here to watch Episode Three! Find part one here.
The Big Sketch
We re-visit a sketch that Paul and Troy Lund wrote 19 years ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2D9m2_HWVY Starring Paul Gude, Ben Laurance, Troy Lund, Mike Gilson, and Meaghan Darling.
American Doctor Who
Some say the Americans might re-make Doctor Who. We think that's a bad idea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4KGoWOGka8 Click here to watch Episode Two!
Quite Contrary
Paul and Ben make a video for Matthew Morgan and the Lost Brigade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDNWcY9WGDE Visit Matthew Morgan and the Lost Brigade's website here.
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 ...
Two Headed Boy
Paul and Ben cover Neutral Milk Hotel's "Two Headed Boy." Fortunately, no record exists of this performance.
Acting vs. Punching
Paul and Ben try to answer that age-old question: Which is easier? Acting or punching your way out of a paper bag?
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.
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 ...
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- ...
Empty Them Dreamcatchers
Challenge: Inexplicable physical spectacle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK6ADTwnQxg Special thanks to the Superego podcast.
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.
Space Oddity
Paul and Ben pay tribute to the Bowie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfyCZbi4kcE
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Cobrastyle
Paul and Ben cover Mad Cobra's "Cobrastyle" with an old-school tape recorder and various pieces of office equipment.














































