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Laughing Gas
Improv / Sketch Comedy / Political Humor
"South Florida’s Longest-Running Improvisational Theatre Company"

Male
51 years old
MIAMI LAKES, FL
United States



Last Login:8/20/2008
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   Laughing Gas's Comedian Bio
BioNow Miami’s longest-running improvisational theatre troupe, The Laughing Gas Comedy Improv Theatre Company was founded in November, 1992 by former members of Mental Floss, Coconut Grove’s once-legendary troupe, which lost its theatre after Hurricane Andrew devastated the Miami area. The actors formed a new company, which became Laughing Gas. After a ten-year run at the New Theatre in Coral Gables, they have made their home for the last four years at The Main Street Playhouse, located at 6766 Main Street, in Miami Lakes. January marked the beginning of their 16th season, and they are now appearing every Friday and Saturday at 11 PM. Admission is $10, no age restriction, no minimums (this is an alcohol-free event). 305-461-1161
Websitelaughinggasimprov.com
InfluencesDel Close, Keith Johnstone, Sandy Mielke, Second City, Mental Floss, The LA Connection, Upright Citizens Brigade, Improv Olympic
MembersCurrent cast members include producer/director Gerald Owens, Nicole Areu, Wing Armstrong, Gene Ballard, Marilyn Brito, Anthony Camilo, James Carrey, Valerie Carrey, Kimberly Cox, L. A. Edwards, Mark Ginzo, Denden Girmay, Jessica Gross, Carl Guerra, Linda Jarvis-Guerra, Erika Johnson, Kimberly Jones, Michael Joseph, Heather Kashick, Damian Lang, Aniela McGuinness, Eric Mullins, Keldrick Mobley, A. J. Navarrete, Todd Rice, Rita Ritvin, Benjamin Shahoulian, Fawad Siddiqui, Ethan S. Smith, Andrew Sottilare, and Susanne Kreitman Taylor. For pictures, resumes and biographies of the cast, visit our bios page.
TV ShowsHere is a short documentary segment on the troupe from WLRN TV:
FilmsFor film and television resumes of the individual cast members, cast, visit our bios page.

    Laughing Gas's Interests
GeneralImprovisational theatre, both short and long form. We also offer INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS in improvisational acting at Peaches School of Dance, 2018 NE 155 Street, in North Miami Beach. Class meets every Thursday from 8:00 to 10:30 PM, and the cost is $15 per session. Just shoot us an e-mail to register. For travel directions and a list of frequently asked questions, go to: http://members.aol.com/lafimprov/class.html
TelevisionWhose Line Is It, Anyway? SCTV
BooksClick on any title--the links are active. Impro, by Keith Johnstone. An innovator in his own right, Johnstone devised an approach to improvisation in the UK, working independently of Spolin and the Chicago school of improvisors. Includes much useful information on status relationships; Guru: My Days With Del Close, by Jeff Griggs. Del Close may not have been the father of American improvisational theatre, but he was certainly its crazy uncle. He was mentor to many improv greats, including Bill Murray, John Belushi, John Candy, Tim Farley and Mike Myers; Truth in Comedy, by Charna Halpern and Del Close. This book by the founders of Chicago's "Improv Olympic" (now simply "IO"), offers a foundation for all improvisational technique, as well as the structure and strategies of long-form improvisation; Improvisation for the Theater, by Viola Spolin. Spolin was the pioneer in the field, and the formats she created at the University of Chicago in the 1930's and 40's provided the groundwork for nearly all improvisational theatre since. Her students founded the "Compass Players," which eventually evolved into "The Second City"; The Second City Almanac of Improvisation, by Anne Libera. Chicago's improvisation and sketch comedy theatre, "The Second City," is legendary as the launching pad for hundreds of actors, including many who became famous on Saturday Night Live.
HeroesDel Close, Keith Johnstone

     Laughing Gas's Details
Status:Single
Here for:Networking
Body type:0' 0"
Religion:Other
Zodiac Sign:Gemini
Education:Post grad
Occupation:Producer/Director
Income:$30,000 to $45,000

   Laughing Gas's Networking
Theatre - Drama - Acting
Improvisational Theatre


   Upcoming Gigs
Aug 21 2008 8:00P
Peaches School of Dance North Miami Beach FL
Aug 22 2008 11:00P
Main Street Playhouse Miami Lakes FL
Aug 23 2008 11:00P
Main Street Playhouse Miami Lakes FL
Aug 28 2008 8:00P
Peaches School of Dance North Miami Beach FL
Aug 29 2008 11:00P
Main Street Playhouse Miami Lakes FL
Aug 30 2008 11:00P
Main Street Playhouse Miami Lakes FL
Sep 4 2008 8:00P
Peaches School of Dance North Miami Beach FL
Sep 5 2008 11:00P
Main Street Playhouse Miami Lakes FL
Sep 6 2008 7:00P
Main Street Playhouse Miami Lakes FL
Sep 11 2008 8:00P
Peaches School of Dance North Miami Beach FL
Sep 12 2008 11:00P
Main Street Playhouse Miami Lakes FL
Sep 13 2008 11:00P
Main Street Playhouse Miami Lakes FL

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   Laughing Gas's Blurbs
About me:
The Laughing Gas Comedy Improv Theatre Company is the longest-running professional improvisational theatre troupe in South Florida. We present a 90-minute, interactive show combining music, sketches, and improvised comedy based on your suggestions from the audience. And we've been doing it since 1992! Laughing Gas is a leader in satirical and politically relevant comedy, often taking on social issues and pop culture. Here is a selection of show clips, improvised in front of live audiences. First, we have an ensemble piece, "The Six Degrees," with Gerald Owens, Fawad Siddiqui,Todd Rice, Anthony Camilo, Andy Sottilare, and featuring Kimberly Ann Jones as Courtney Love. Next is Valerie Carrey and Andy Sottilare as a dysfunctional couple in "Pick a Line." Benny Shahoulian and Keldrick Mobley as two unlikely rafters in "Emotions." Here are Andy Sottilare, Gerald Owens, Todd Rice, Benny Shahoulian, Anthony Camilo and AJ Navarrete in "The Six Degrees." Fawad Siddiqui and Keldrick Mobley as Muslim astronauts during Eid ul-Fitr in "Pick a Line." "Mating Game," featuring Gerald Owens, Keldrick Mobley, Andy Sottilare, AJ Navarrete. An unsuspecting audience member participates in an improvised dating show. Andy Sottilare and Gerald Owens provide dubbed voices for Wing Armstrong and AJ Navarrete in "Foreign Film." Gerald Owens, Michael Joseph, Keldrick Mobley and Benny Shahoulian in "Double Jeopardy." Here we have Andy Sottilare and AJ Navarrete as a scoutmaster and boy scout in the untamed Florida Everglades in "Pick a Line."
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Aug 18 2008 7:36 AM

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Aug 14 2008 6:33 PM

Hi there!! hope all's good wit ya!!Thanx so much for the request!!! Your support is much appreciated, please check out my music and let me know what you think :-)
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Aug 14 2008 4:37 PM

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Aug 11 2008 7:21 PM

Valerie's character in the mating game on Saturday night was sOOO good! You rock chicK!
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