Now a few pictures from our Company BBQ
Artistic Director Farrell Walsh with our New Company Manager Owen
Lina gets the Bago Ready for the Tournament
Jill and Owen Talk about Marketing Plans for our Upcoming Season
Looks Like Owen was born for this kind of fun!
I guess Mike Devine wasn’t grilling?
Pete is wondering if Farrell is gonna eat that chicken wing?
Cornwallis stops for a photo opp
And last but not least we have to Thank Elisabeth for opening up her home for this years BBQ.
I am having a hard time finding a blog for today so I am gonna do a bit of business.
The following is how you can Sponsor Snubfest.
Description and history of the event or activity to be sponsored.
Mission:
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy (CIC) is an organization of artists from the Chicago area and beyond, dedicated to providing performance opportunities for comedic artists. CIC supports the vision of talented writers, directors and performers, and is committed to producing new and previously produced works while also providing a venue for stand-up and improvisational comedy. Through the diversification of our projects and the cross-pollination of artists across multiple disciplines, we look to expand the horizons of our audiences and educate them in the various comedic styles.
History:
For seven years CIC has been a leader in the underground movement to cultivate Chicago comedy for the masses, creating a unique performance environment that includes every aspect of comedy. Throughout that time our weekly showcase has highlighted sketch, improvisation and stand-up comedy giving our audience the opportunity to experience multiple forms of comedy in one evening. The showcase also provides artists with a professional environment in which to perform that includes a production staff and promotions at no cost to the artist. CIC also produces and performs multiple comedic plays per season, both original and previously produced
It is this mixture of the various forms of comedy that makes CIC unique. Gaps between the various styles of comedy are bridged for performer and audience member alike. Performers from within CIC’s ranks and from the community at large have the rare opportunity to stretch their talents across multiple forms of entertainment in a nurturing environment while audiences are challenged to expand their horizons and educated in forms of comedy they may be less familiar with.
Event:
As part of our mission to create performance opportunities we initiated Snubfest, a new breed of comedy festival held in Chicago. In January 2008 the fourth annual Snubfest will continue to provide a venue for artists who have been rejected from other festivals. Sketch, improvisation and stand-up performers also have the chance to compete for performance slots in major comedy festivals throughout the country. Giving an entrance opportunity to up and coming artists who have talent but have not been able to connect with these larger institutions. This festival also empowers the performers to believe in their abilities and push forward to achieve their goals in comedy.
CIC partnered with New York Underground Comedy Festival, LA Improv Festival, Twincites Improv Festival, Phoenix Improv Festival, and Lowell Comedy Festival to provide performance opportunities in our annual Snubfest comedy festival. We also partnered with online content provider ComedyNet.com to produce and release performance clips from the festival on their website, providing greater exposure for participating artists. Press from TimeOut Chicago and the Chicago Reader participated in Snubfest and representatives from Zanies Comedy Club, The Improv Comedy Club and Lincoln Lodge scouted talent at the event, giving access to publications and talent bookers that many of the performers would not have had otherwise.
Why Your Company should sponsor this event or activity.
We feel this is a great opportunity to associate your brand with the exciting visceral experience only a live event like this can offer. People love to cheer for the underdog, and they love to laugh. Associating your brand with that feeling will keep your name on the front of your core demographics minds.
We are excited about our 2008 Festival because we are partnering with New Media Comedy (www.newmediacomedy.com) to be our online content producer. New Media Comedy is lead by the Producers of the New York Underground Comedy Festival. Set to launch in September there cornerstone productions will include the over 400 shows New York Underground Produces each year. We are very excited to be included in the mix of such National Talent that they attract. It also gives us a unique opportunity for our sponsors to hang a banner behind our performers to be seen in the online broadcast through out the year.
Sponsorship levels available (e.g., exclusive, presenting, etc.), including a list of title or other major partners if applicable.
Current Sponsors:
www.NewMediaComedy.com (Official Sponsor)online content Producers
New York Underground Comedy Festival (Sponsor) Performance Slot Provider
Phoenix Improv Festival (Sponsor) Performance Slot Provider
Seattle Improv Festival (Sponsor) Performance Slot Provider
Corn Productions (Sponsor) Location Provider
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy(Presenting Sponsor)
Sponsorship Levels Available:
$5,000 – Presenting Sponsor
As a Presenting Sponsor of SnubFest 2007, Chemically Imbalanced Comedy’s 3rd annual comedy festival, your company will receive the following benefits:
Sponsor Recognition and Publicity
• Attribution in all promotional materials and signage as Presenting Sponsor.
• Special live acknowledgements by host during the event.
• Rights to utilize SnubFest 2007 event name promoting your support of the event.
• Inclusion in all press releases and media alerts.
• Complimentary full-page advertisement in event program distributed to all attendees.
• Inclusion in direct mailing materials
• Complimentary full-page advertisement in CIC’s Season program distributed to all attendees at all CIC Main Stage Shows through out the year.
• Walk on Role in an Improv Scene with CIC performers during a Snubfest Timewaster to be given to person of Presenting Sponsors choice.
Tickets and Hospitality
• Ten (10) complimentary all Festival Passes SnubFest 2007.
• Ten (10) complimentary tickets to the SnubFest 2007 Party, which will be held on Friday, January
Web Site Presence
• Inclusion of your company’s logo and a link to your company’s site on the Chemically Imbalanced Comedy (www.cicomedy.com) and SnubFest (www.snubfest.com) web sites.
Onsite Exposure / Sampling & Display
• Opportunity to hang three (3) sponsor-provided banners on-site at event. Including banner on stage to be seen in online broadcast. Clips produced by www.NewMediaComedy.com and release through out the year.
• The opportunity to establish a corporate area during the event, dedicated to displaying and distributing product and literature.
$2,500 – Official Sponsor
As a Presenting Sponsor of SnubFest 2007, Chemically Imbalanced Comedy’s 3rd annual comedy festival, your company will receive the following benefits:
Sponsor Recognition and Publicity
• Attribution in all promotional materials and signage as Official Sponsor.
• Special live acknowledgements by host during the event.
• Rights to utilize SnubFest 2007 event name promoting your support of the event.
• Inclusion in all press releases and media alerts.
• Complimentary full-page advertisement in event program distributed to all attendees.
• Inclusion in direct mailing materials
• Complimentary full-page advertisement in CIC’s Season program distributed to all attendees at all CIC Main Stage Shows through out the year.
• Walk on Role in an Improv Scene with CIC performers during a Snubfest Timewaster to be given to person of Official Sponsors choice.
Tickets and Hospitality
• Ten (10) complimentary tickets to SnubFest 2007.
• Ten (10) complimentary tickets to the SnubFest 2007 Party, which will be held on Friday, January
Web Site Presence
• Inclusion of your company’s logo and a link to your company’s site on the Chemically Imbalanced Comedy (www.cicomedy.com) and SnubFest (www.snubfest.com) web sites.
Onsite Exposure / Sampling & Display
• Opportunity to hang one (1) sponsor-provided banners on-site at event (stage not included).
• The opportunity to establish a corporate area during the event, dedicated to displaying and distributing product and literature.
$1,000 – Lead Sponsor
As a Presenting Sponsor of SnubFest 2007, Chemically Imbalanced Comedy’s 3rd annual comedy festival, your company will receive the following benefits:
Sponsor Recognition and Publicity
• Attribution in all promotional materials and signage as Lead Sponsor.
• Special live acknowledgements by host during the event.
• Rights to utilize SnubFest 2007 event name promoting your support of the event.
• Inclusion in all press releases and media alerts.
• Complimentary full-page advertisement in event program distributed to all attendees.
Tickets and Hospitality
• Ten (10) complimentary tickets to SnubFest 2007.
• Ten (10) complimentary tickets to the SnubFest 2007 Party, which will be held on Friday, January
Web Site Presence
• Inclusion of your company’s logo and a link to your company’s site on the Chemically Imbalanced Comedy (www.cicomedy.com) and SnubFest (www.snubfest.com) web sites.
Onsite Exposure / Sampling & Display
• Opportunity to hang one (1) sponsor-provided banners on-site at event (stage not included).
• The opportunity to establish a corporate area during the event, dedicated to displaying and distributing product and literature.
$500 – Supporting Sponsor
As a Supporting Sponsor of SnubFest 2007, Chemically Imbalanced Comedy’s 3rd annual comedy festival, your company will receive the following benefits:
Publicity
• Inclusion in all press releases and media alerts.
• Special live acknowledgements by host during the event.
• Complimentary half-page advertisement in event program distributed to all attendees.
Tickets and Hospitality
• Four (4) complimentary tickets to SnubFest 2007.
• Four (4) complimentary tickets to the SnubFest 2007 Party, which will be held on Friday, January
Web Site Presence
• Inclusion of your company’s logo and a link to your company’s site on the Chemically Imbalanced Comedy (www.cicomedy.com) and SnubFest (www.snubfest.com) web sites.
Onsite Exposure / Sampling & Display
• The opportunity to establish a corporate area during the event, dedicated to displaying and distributing product and literature.
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy’s
SnubFest 2007
$250 – Participating Sponsor
As a Participating Sponsor of SnubFest 2007, Chemically Imbalanced Comedy’s 3rd annual comedy festival, your company will receive the following benefits:
Publicity
• Inclusion in all press releases and media alerts.
• Special live acknowledgements by host during the event.
• Company logo in event program distributed to all attendees.
Tickets and Hospitality
• Two (2) complimentary tickets to SnubFest 2007.
• Two (2) complimentary tickets to the SnubFest 2007 Pre-Party, which will be held on Friday, January
Web Site Presence
• Inclusion of your company’s logo and a link to your company’s site on the Chemically Imbalanced Comedy (www.cicomedy.com) and SnubFest (www.snubfest.com) web sites.
Sampling & Display
• The opportunity to establish a corporate area during the event, dedicated to displaying and distributing product and literature.
Under $250 – Sponsor
As a Sponsor of SnubFest 2007, Chemically Imbalanced Comedy’s 3rd annual comedy festival, your company will receive the following benefits:
• Inclusion in all press releases and media alerts.
• Special live acknowledgements by host during the event.
• Company name in event program distributed to all attendees.
• Inclusion of your company’s logo and a link to your company’s site on both Chemically Imbalanced Comedy (www.cicomedy.com) and SnubFest (www.snubfest.com) web sites.
In Kind – Donor
As a Donor of SnubFest 2007, Chemically Imbalanced Comedy’s 3rd annual comedy festival, your company will receive the following benefits:
• Special live acknowledgements by host during the event.
• Company name in event program distributed to all attendees.
• Inclusion of your company’s logo and a link to your company’s site on both Chemically Imbalanced Comedy (www.cicomedy.com) and SnubFest (www.snubfest.com) web sites.
Program Advertiser
As a Program of SnubFest 2007, Chemically Imbalanced Comedy’s 3rd annual comedy festival, your company will receive the following benefits:
• Company ad in event program distributed to all attendees.
Quarter Page ads available for $25
Half Page ads available for $50
Full Page ads available for $100
Deadline for sponsorship decision.
October 31, 2007
By Angie McMahon
When we last checked in I had never made it to the ever loving CALL BACK!
Well I am happy to report I have finally been called back. Here is kind of how it all went down. On a Tuesday I did an audition for Sizzler. I know right Sizzler. It was fine, it went like all the other ones. There was nothing more magical about this audition than any other one I did. Except I was having an AMAZING hair day. A hair day you just can’t fake. One of those hair days that you wake up looking like you were born, live, and die to be good looking.
To set the scene I am playing a Mom (because yet again this is the only thing anyone can see me as) with two 10 year old children (WTF) and my bumbling husband who eats ribs very sloppy. But as I was directed by still love each other. OK 10 seconds to get that all in and GO! Oh yeah, and yummy yummy ribs. Ok now go.
I actually know the guy I am auditioning with. We met at a workshop that we took on how to learn to find Corporate Sponsorship that I would recommend. Well he says to me “So Angie how do I know you?” and I say from CIC and he says (no shit he really said this) “Oh wow, you look so pretty, last time I saw you you looked so angry with your hair pulled back and all”
I said “um, thanks”
Flash forward to the following Monday. I get a call from my Agent at around 4pm. She is a little panicky. It is obvious she just got the call and is worried about getting a hold of me in time. She spouts out “I have an audition for you tomorrow for Sizzler”, I said I already did Sizzler last week. Her excitement starts to build “Oh shit I think its a callback. Let me call you back” not even 10 seconds later she calls me back “Its a callback, oh I am so happy” my agent says.
I felt like my mother finally told me she was proud of me. I just kept saying over and over kind of flustered. Oh a callback, I got a callback. Oh this is great a callback. How lovely I was called back.
Well needless to say my hair was in no way shape or form as amazing as it was the day of audition. I did my best but it wasn’t even close. You just can’t make that magic up when it happens. But my Corporate Workshop friend was late (he and I were called back together) cause of the Immigration Parade. So instead they pair me with the HOTTEST GUY in the entire world.
All I could think was. WOW me and this guy had make belive sex at least twice cause we got two kids. Giggle Giggle. I was so flustered I was suppose to deliver my kind of angry line to hubby about being a slob. Instead I turn with my best commercial fury and HAND TO GOD I GIGGLE! I Giggle like a school girl at my crazy hot husband.
I had a teacher at Columbia College who once said she couldn’t lie because she was an actor. I didn’t understand that idea. Cause at the time I had no problem lying. But you just can’t fake emotions like this.
Sigh, they are to shoot the commercial on Wednesday and/or Thursday. I am to assume I would have heard by now.
I guess it is back to the make em ups for the summer.
By Angie McMahon
So recently I had an audition for the Oxygen Network Reality TV show Shelarious. They liked me a little so they had me make a video for them but I didn’t make it to final callbacks. After that I didn’t think my agent would call me again for a long time. See I had a hellofatime getting an agent to begin with. This agent said she would rep me and at first called me a lot for mostly commercial auditions. But you see I have never made it to a callback for anything on television. So soon my picture came off of her website. I asked her about it and she said they were just making room for newer people and that she was still rep’ing me. The calls became once ever 6 months for commercial work. And I never sealed the deal for her. Then one day this past June she calls me and says she booked me to do an industrial site unseen and that it was an AFTRA gig. I did the gig and it was great, the client was very happy and I thought the calls would stream in again.
Nothing.
I was the one who saw the audition for Shelarious and called her about it. After once again not making it to the next level for her I thought for sure I wouldn’t hear from her again for 6 months. But low and behold I got a call yesterday for a KFC commercial audition. Knowing my track record I expect nothing will come of it. But I was glad she called.
See what I have found out about these auditions is that they have nothing to do with talent. They have to do with Marketing. It all comes down to a look. Would I buy chicken from this person. Would they make me remember this brand the next time I am in the market for chicken. Will I talk about this commercial and how funny or memorable it was with my friends at the office.
The more an actor gets booked on auditions for commercials the more they are sent out. Because (much like TV and Movies) they are proven to sell something specific. They have that salesman quality that makes me want to buy something. So said agent focus more on the talent that gets booked more and more because said agent does not get paid if the talent they rep does not get booked.
The frustrating thing is there is nothing I can do about this. There is nothing I can change about myself to make myself more sellable. I am the package God made me and short of trying to alter it with surgery and tanning salons there is not much to be done.
So it is a good thing that I got called again, but I fully expect not to hear from her till Sept.
I will keep you all updated on the developments.
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