Tag Archives: Julia Louis-Dreyfus
30 Years Ago…
We measure our lives in years, but we experience life moment to moment. Some moments in time are more memorable than others. Some are unforgettable. And yet, even our most remarkable moments become generalized in our memories. Years later, we … Continue reading →
Filed under Art, History, Music
Tagged as Brad Hall, Golden 50th Jubilee, John Lennon Auditorium, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Maura Murphy-Barrosse, Ms. Maura, Paul Barrosse, Riffmaster & The Rockme Foundation, rock n' roll, Rockin' Ronny Crawford, Rockme, Rush Pearson, Saturday Night Live, The Practical Theatre
Picture Paris…
Our good friends Brad Hall and Julia Louis-Dreyfus have made a wonderful short film that will make its debut this weekend at The Santa Barbara International Film Festival. “Picture Paris” will be shown on Saturday, January 28th at 7:40 pm … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Brad Hall, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, movies, Picture Paris, Santa Barbara Film Festival, short film, Steve Rashid
And Now A Word From Our Friends…
Thank you, Julia, Brad, Lewis, Alan and Suzie!
Filed under Art, Comedy, Improvisation
Tagged as Alan Ruck, Brad Hall, cabaret, Chicago, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lewis Black, Mayne Stage, Suzie Plakson, Vic & Paul Show
Just One Week Until the Fun Begins!
Filed under Art, Comedy, Improvisation
Tagged as Brad Hall, cabaret, Chicago Theatre, improvisational comedy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lewis Black, Mayne Stage, Nicholas & May, PTC, Suzy Plakson, The Practical Theatre, The Vic & Paul Show
The Holiday Season Has Begun — And that means “The Vic & Paul Show”!
Here’s what our friends Brad Hall, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Suzie Plakson and Lewis Black have to say about “The Vic & Paul Show“… Join the holiday happening at Mayne Stage. Click here for tickets, or call the Mayne Stage box office: … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Brad Hall, cabaret, Chicago Theatre, improvisational comedy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lewis Black, Mayne Stage, Rogers Park, Steve Rashid, Suzie Plakson, The Vic & Paul Show
Just One Fleeting Month Until “The Vic & Paul Show” opens in Chicago…
There’s just one month until “The Vic & Paul Show” opens at Mayne Stage in Chicago – and here’s what a few of our very good friends have to say… If you don’t have your tickets yet – you can … Continue reading →
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Tagged as cabaret, Chicago, comedy, improvisational comedy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lewis Black, Mayne Stage, Rogers Park, Suzie Plakson, The Vic & Paul Show
Practical Theatre: The Last Laugh
I’ve finally wrapped up my four-part personal history of The Practical Theatre Co. To read the final chapter of the Practical Theatre story click here — or click on the graphic above. You can also find a link to all … Continue reading →
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More Thrills & Glory…
THRILLS & GLORY: THE BRIEF, BLESSED HISTORY OF THE PRACTICAL THEATRE CO. Part Three: A Tale of Two Spaces To read the latest chapter in my personal history of The Practical Theatre Company, click here. After you’ve read our ancient … Continue reading →
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The Practical Theatre Co. Part Two
THRILLS & GLORY: THE BRIEF, BLESSED HISTORY OF THE PRACTICAL THEATRE CO. Part Two: Saturday Night Live Comes to Piper’s Alley When my wife Victoria and I take the stage on June 10th at PUSH Lounge in Woodland Hills for … Continue reading →








