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Grin and Tonic
The turnout of local media personalities at The Pick & Grin was impressive. Erin Donovan, Jamie Lynn Drohan, Sarah Herron, Tyler Ivens, Ashley Johnston, Whitney Kent, Michele Silva and Tearsa Smith all briefly put their credibility on hold so they could get laughs to benefit Guitars Not Guns. They had all responded to Taz Cable’s invitation to participate in the event on Thursday night at Latitude 35.
I helped organize the comedy portion of the evening. Rather than leave the local celebrities hanging out to dry, I invited some experienced improvisers to help. Brad Bumgardner, Todd Covert, Dave Fennell, Greg Huff, James Newport and Krisha Newport all donated their time and talent.
I found myself in the role of emcee, although I would have loved to perform with the newscasters. At least I did get to do one scene with Ashley Johnston while Todd and Krisha provided our Inner Thoughts. Earlier, as the leader of the Conducted Story, I accidentally hit Michele Silva’s face when she leaned too far forward.
Tearsa Smith killed when she danced like MC Hammer in a game of Lassie. She played a dog who could only bark and pantomime to explain who was with Little Timmy and what they were doing. The suggestion was that Hammer and Timmy had somehow lost his famous harem pants.
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[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Star 102.1 FM and Star 102.1 FM, Frank Murphy. Frank Murphy said: Blog: improv w/ @TearsaSmith @JamieLynnDrohan @erronious @niftykrisha @niftyjames & more http://awe.sm/5A0eR Those @6News gals can bring it! [...]
Frank Murphy you were amazing for a wonderful cause. Thank you for your support in the event, and help The Pick and Grin kick off to a wonderful start. I hope to have you guys come and participate with future The Pick and Grin Shows as we (Big Something and Myself) tour the country. You were awesome for stepping up and knocking it out of the park! Thank You and Guitars not Guns thanks you as well. Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend.
[...] Lynn Drohan was a surprise guest-star at The Pick & Grin fundraiser last month. She had been at another event and then came by to support her colleague Tearsa Smith. [...]