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Yum’s the Word 3-Year Anniversary Show Yum’s the Word 3-Year Anniversary Show

with Desiree Burch, John Flynn, Jim O’Grady & host Robin Gelfenbien

Wed February 20th, 2013

7:30PM

The Gallery

Minimum Age: 21+

Doors Open: 7:00PM

Show Time: 7:30PM

Event Ticket: $10

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20% off for February birthdays – must show ID at the door
 
This is a general admission event in The Gallery at LPR.

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Yum’s the Word 3-Year Anniversary Show

“Yum’s The Word” is a new show that blends old-fashioned birthday parties with modern- day storytelling. Each month comedian and storyteller, Robin Gelfenbien, throws a party for an audience member replete with Mad Libs, balloon animals and homemade ice cream cakes. Join Robin and some of New York City’s best storytellers for a sweet and decadent night of juicy stories and treats.

Desiree Burch

Desiree Burch is a writer, comedian, storyteller and actress, best known for her full-length solo shows, which have toured NY, L.A., San Francisco, Seattle, New Orleans, London, Amsterdam and Edinburgh. She is a performer in Young Jean Lee’s “Untitled Feminist Show” and the staged performances of “Welcome to Night Vale”. Stand-up and short-form performances have been featured at 59E59, Ars Nova, LaMama, P.S. 122, DR2, Dixon Place, Carolines, Joe’s Pub, the New Museum, and WNYC’s The Greene Space. She is a New York Neo-Futurist, an arts educator (American Place Theater), public speaker (TEDx), and a graduate of Yale University.
 

Desiree Burch official site
@destheray on Twitter

John Flynn

John Flynn has been performing, writing, and directing at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade since 2004. He’s a regular performer on Nights of Our Lives, and hosts the open mic storytelling show, Oh Hey Guys, every Thursday at the UCB’s East Village theater. He is the co-creator of Showgirls: The Best Movie Ever Made. Ever! His one man shows, Themepark Superstar and Dances With Pitchforks: Confessions of a Farm Boy, have been performed at Caroline’s Comedy Club, Joe’s Pub, the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater, and theaters in Los Angeles, Boston, and Key West, Florida. He is about to release his first comedy album, Faggot Munchkin. 
 
www.allthingsflynn.com

Jim O’Grady

Jim O’Grady is a reporter for WNYC and has told stories on This American Life, Studio 360 and The Moth Podcast.

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.

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