Aug
12
with Andy Christie, Katina Corrao, Catie Lazarus, T.J. Mannix & host Robin Gelfenbien
Wed August 12th, 2015
7:30PM
The Gallery
Minimum Age: 21+
Doors Open: 7:00PM
Show Time: 7:30PM
Event Ticket: $15/$20
free for members
This is a general admission event in The Gallery at LPR.
Yum’s the Word
Yum’s The Word” is the only show that blends old-school fun with modern-day storytelling. Each month comedic storyteller Robin Gelfenbien hosts this unique event replete with Mad Libs, nostalgic candy and her homemade ice cream cakes.*
Join Robin and some of the country’s best storytellers, comedians and writers for a decadent night of stories and treats.
PRESS
– Critic’s Pick – The New York Times
– Critics’ Pick – Time Out New York Comedy
– “Things We Love” – Time Out New York
– One of “5 Best Storytelling Series in NYC” – CBS New York
– “We love Yum’s the Word” – BonAppetit.com
– “It’s like your 9-year-old birthday party with booze and funnier friends” – Flavorpill
*Lactaid pills available at every show. Seriously.
Andy Christie
Liar Show official site | Andy Christie on Facebook | Andy Christie on Twitter
Andy Christie’s writing has appeared in The Moth storytelling anthology, The New York Times and in the Thomas Beller anthology “Lost And Found: Stories From New York.” He has told his autobiographical stories on Peabody Award winning The Moth Radio Hour and on WFUV’s Cityscape. His humor book, “I Wasn’t Kidding” was published by Random House in the United States and the United Kingdom. Consequently his work can be found on remainder shelves spanning two continents. He is creative director of Slim Films, a NYC-based animation and illustration studio and creator & host of The Liar Show.
Katina Corrao
Katina Corrao is a beloved stand up comedian, writer, and producer in New York. She has appeared on Broad City, The Pete Holmes Show, Big Morning Buzz Live and VH1’s Best Night Ever. She was a question writer on The Newlywed Game and has warmed up many TV shows including The Jenny McCarthy Show. Katina has been featured in Time Out New York, The Huffington Post, Reader’s Digest, The NY Post, Broadway World, and Vulture Magazine. Currently, Katina is co-host of Lasers in the Jungle at UCB Theatre East Village. She’s been described by her Mom as “the best entertainer out there.” For more please visit: www.katinacorrao.com
Catie Lazarus
Catie Lazarus is a writer and hosts the podcast and monthly live talk show show EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH at Joe’s Pub, where she is an Artist-in-Residence.
Catie Lazarus official site
T.J. Mannix
T.J. has toured with Chicago’s The Second City/NCL. He was an original cast member in “BLANK! the Musical,” improvising 90-minute musicals every night based solely on audience suggestions. T.J. has appeared in 85 commercials, flown 50 feet in the air in a fat suit in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, scored the Law and Order Trifecta (Law and Order, L&O:SVU, and L&O:Criminal Intent), and recurred on most of the NYC soaps that no longer exist.
He is the founder/producer of the 7th annual New York Musical Improv Festival (www.NYMIF.com) and admits to spending a very dark year as a Mouseketeer.
T.J. Mannix official site
host Robin Gelfenbien
Robin Gelfenbien Official Website | Robin Gelfenbien on Twitter | Robin Gelfenbien on Instagram | Yum’s the Word on Twitter | Yum’s the Word on Instagram
Robin Gelfenbien is the self-proclaimed Ambassador of Fun and an NYC-based storyteller, writer and comedian. She’s a three-time Moth Story SLAM winner who has performed on PBS, RISK!, Mortified and countless other shows. She’s also shared the stage with Hannah Gadsby, Trevor Noah and more.
Robin is the Creator and Host of the storytelling series and podcast, “Yum’s the Word,” that features her homemade ice cream cakes. The show has been named a New York Times and Time Out New York Critic’s Pick. Guests have included Tim Gunn, Jason Biggs, Joy Behar and stars from “Orange is the New Black.”
New York Magazine called her solo show, “My Salvation Has a First Name: A Wienermobile Journey,” “the highlight of the Fringe” and Time Out New York gave it 4 stars.
She’s performed her original comedy songs at The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center and on Sirius Radio. She’s also been featured in Marie Claire magazine and she starred in a commercial directed by Spike Lee.