When last we saw our heroes, Antibiotica and Eel of the Deep had injured The Unseen Hand, The Legalizer and Single Gay Man had exposed Alderman Wilson as the evil villain now known as The Unfairy, and The Unfairy kidnapped Chernobyl Cherub by luring her to a fake Precious Moments exhibition!
Issue 3 introduces some new characters to the Rogue 8 family. First, it seems that Chernobyl Cherub has a sister named Maladroitress (played by Caitlin Savage) whose powers are also a result of the same collision with a meteor. Second, as The Unseen Hand recovers from his various injuries, The Unfairy hires a Ninja (played, along with other roles, by Fuzzy Gerdes) to help in his fight against our heroes. Finally, Rogue Theater’s Artistic Director Nate White joins the cast of Rogue 8 as Amalgam, who threatens the existence of Antibiotica.
Issue 1 was Highly Recommended by the Chicago Reader as “charming” and with “a delightfully off-kilter cast”. Issue .. 3, directed by Rogue Theater newcomer Christopher M. Walsh, will be fast-paced and silly, and audiences will again have the opportunity to vote on the course of the story.
WHAT: Rogue 8 - Issue .. 3
WHEN: February 9 – March 10, 2007
Fridays and Saturdays at 11:00 p.m, runs 45 minutes.
TICKETS: $8. Call 773-561-5893 for reservations.
Website
roguetheater.com/Rogue8-3.html
Influences
Robert Kirkman, Jack Kirby, Chris Claremont, Mark Silvestri, Alex Ross, Mike Mignola, Ben Edlund, Kurt Busiek, Neil Gaiman, Evan Dorkin, Alan Moore, Aaron Sorkin, Joss Whedon, Warren Ellis
Members
Creators: Nate White & Dan Telfer * Writer: Dan Telfer * Directors: Dan Telfer, Will Morgan, Chris Walsh * Gamma Raymond: Chip Aucoin * Unseen Hand: Nick Ward * Chernobyl Cherub: Jenifer Henry * Antibiotica: Elizabeth Hope Morgan * The Legalizer: Hayley Rice * Tilt: Amanda Lanier * Eel of the Deep: Scott Cupper * Single Gay Man: Ashland Thomas * Unnoticeable Girl: Leslie Frame * Cop, Ninja: Fuzzy Gerdes * Maladroitress: Caitlin Savage * Amalgam: Nate White * Dirk Hawkmeyer: Lloyd Young * The Unfairy: Dan Foss
About me: Here's one of our heroes, Gamma Raymond, at a dress rehearsal for Issue 3:
Chicago Reader Highly Recommended
Review by Kerry Reid
"Science, mutation, magic, and gadgets" make up the working arsenal of the superhero pantheon, according to Dan Telfer's toothsomely goofy new late-night show, and variants of all of those are on display in the octet of unlikely crime-fighters that make up the Rogue 8. The audience gets to vote (via handheld keypads) at crucial intervals on who will save the day. Like the legendary organic sci-fi opus Warp!, Rogue 8 is designed as a serial, with new episodes unfolding every month. Director Telfer has assembled a delightfully off-kilter cast, especially Amanda Lanier ass a cigar-smoking ass kicker, Tilt, whose talent is making people puke on contact. The concept may be a rip-off of the 1999 film Mystery Men, but the execution is so charming, it hardly matters."
Who I'd like to meet: Our Fans!
People who can shoot things out of their fingers, flying people, heroes, villains, and everyone else!
The cast of the Belmont Burlesque Revue has decided to offer a little something extra this year for our favorite festival, Halloween! In addition to our regularly scheduled show on October 27th, the Belmont Burlesque Revue will also be offering a special performance on Saturday, October 13th at Martyrs' Pub (3855 N. Lincoln Avenue).
Jack Midnight and Second Cousin Joe, along with the screamingly sexy Belmont Bombshells, will bring you a mix of sultry, scary and outright silly tricks and treats carefully crafted to summon shrieks of laughter and squeals of delight. Join us for an evening packed with special guest acts including the spooky striptease of Claire de Lune, the ghastly comedy of Jared Logan and Nick Vatterot, the otherworldly magic of the Amazing Tomas and the preternatural juggling of Brad French.
Ready to get the sexy shivers? Reservations can be made at http://www.martyrslive.com or call 1-800-594-TIXX. Reserve today!
THE BELMONT BURLESQUE REVUE HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR!
WHEN: Saturday, October 13th. Doors at 9pm, show at 10pm.
WHERE: Martyr's Pub, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
HOW MUCH: So much show for only $10!
TO RESERVE TICKETS: http://www.martyrslive.com or call (800) 594-TIXX
I WANT MORE MORE MORE!!!: Purchase your very own hand-made pasties or BBR gear at our Burlesque Booth. Have it signed by the Bombshells during our post-show autograph session!
You asked for an earlier show? You got it.
You want a fully stocked cash bar? Okay, that too.
You need enough room to bring 20 of your friends without feeling cramped? Done.
You want twice the bump 'n' grind for the same measly $10? Hmm.... that's a tall order... let me think about it...
Okay! Okay! We give! (Sheesh!)
Twice the twirl
Same hot price
Twice the girls
Lots of space
Big Cash Bar!
Early show.
There's no excuse,
You've got to go!
Not to mention, also, and additionally, the very best bit of all the wiggly and jiggly bits... we're bringing you the tastiest maple-flavored honeys from their home and native land straight to the windy city... The Steeltown Sirens will be joining us straight from their Ontario home! (http://www.myspace.com/steeltown_sirens)
Well? What are you waiting for? We've done what you asked, now reserve your tickets quick before you miss out on this juicy international Burlesque-stravaganza!
Beauties across Borders: Belmont Burlesque hosts the Steeltown Sirens
WHEN: Saturday, May 5th. Doors at 9pm, show at 10pm
WHERE: Martyr's Pub, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
HOW MUCH: Twice the girls for the same $10!
TO RESERVE TICKETS: http://www.martyrslive.com
or call (800) 594-TIXX
I STILL WANT MORE MORE MORE!!!: Purchase your very own hand-made pasties or BBR gear at our Burlesque Booth-- have it signed by the Bombshells during our post-show autograph session!
WHY? Don't be impudent! *spank!* Reserve your damn tickets already!
Hey ! Don't know if you'v checked out the MAYZ site yet !? but this band ARE the next big thing and well worth a listen. There music is real, Non of that artic monkeys, baby shabbles, bollox this is real rock how it should be. Check them out @ myspace.com/mayzrock. Enjoy. Nathan aka SATAN
Great show! Way to make me laugh. Though I realized that I should have gone back again to the 1st episode when I was fever-free, I'm sure that one was just as funny! Ah, well, there's no going back, just going forward. Superheroes, go!!
By the way, there is a show on the 21st, if you click another date on the calendar above you can see it's there. Myspace calendars just suck nuts, and for some reason it's not listed above.
So to those who have contacted me trying to correct me, it's not my fault Myspace sucks nuts.
