May
26
with Elna Baker, Steven Berkowitz, Sandi Marx, Morgan Pielli & host Robin Gelfenbien
Tue May 26th, 2015
7:30PM
The Gallery
Minimum Age: 21+
Doors Open: 7:00PM
Show Time: 7:30PM
Event Ticket: $15/$20
free for members
$15 advance, $20 at the door
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, Pin the Hose on the Fireman 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.
Yum’s The Word official site
Time Out New York Critics’ Pick
“We love Yum’s the Word”
BonAppetit.com
One of “5 Comedy Shows to Watch”
Time Out New York Comedy
One of “5 Top Storytelling Series in NYC”
CBS New York
One of “5 Best Comedy Shows Hosted by Women in NYC”
CBS New York
*Lactaid pills available at every show. Seriously.
Elna Baker
Elna Baker is a writer & performer of humorous stories. Her stories have been featured on radio programs such as This American Life, Prairie Home Companion, The Moth, BBC Radio 4 & Studio 360. Elna is the author of The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance: A Memoir.
Elna Baker official site
Steven Berkowitz
Steven Berkowitz is a MothSLAM winner who teaches storytelling, both for the Moth’s Community Education program and in his corporate life. He has told stories at And I Am Not Lying, Real Characters, The Liar Show, and more, and he has appeared on Scientific American’s Science Talk podcast.
Sandi Marx
Sandi Marx official site | Sandi Marx on Twitter | Sandi Marx on Instagram
Sandi Marx, a 7-time Moth slam champ has been telling stories all of the country for the last three years. She will be featured this fall on the WGBH tv pilot, “Stories From the Stage” and will be appearing at the Cinderblock Comedy festival in September. Sandi can also be heard on a multitude of podcasts including RISK!, HotMic and her favorite “Yum’s the Word.”
Morgan Pielli
Morgan Pielli is co-host of RELATIONSHiT and host of THIS ONE TIME. He’s appeared on Tales from the Cosmos, The Soundtrack Series, Honey and Poison, and Tale. Follow him at IndestructibleUniverse.com and @UltraMorgnus.
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.