For tickets go to: http://studio5-holidayparty.bpt.me
A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
For tickets go to: http://studio5-holidayparty.bpt.me
A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
Comedy lovers in the Chicago area looking for a way to shake off the madness of this wild and crazy year can ring in 2017 with a raucous good time at Mr. Olsen’s Holiday Party.
Mr. Olsen’s Holiday Party is a classic holiday variety show featuring grown-up sketch comedy, live music, standup comedy, adult beverages — and The Mr. Olsen Dancers! It’s happening at Studio5, Evanston’s newest, classiest performance venue at 1934 Dempster Street (the SW corner of Dempster & Dodge).
Practical Theatre Company veterans Victoria Zielinski, Paul Barrosse and Dana Olsen will perform improvisational comedy sketches and topical songs from “The Vic & Paul & Dana Show”, accompanied by keyboard wizard Steve Rashid, drummer Rockin’ Ronny Crawford — and Don Stiernberg playing every stringed instrument imaginable.
The PTC’s next generation is also adding to the fun: standup comedienne Emilia Barrosse and Giggle Break’s own Daniel Rashid, plus singer-songwriter Eva B. Ross (whom North Siders have seen at venues like Katerina’s Jazz Club, The Beauty Bar and The Whiskey Lounge at 27 Live) and drummer Robert Rashid.
Mr. Olsen’s Holiday Party runs for two shows: a performance of the comedy-variety show on December 30 — and a New Year’s Eve party on December 31st featuring the comedy-variety show (including light food) followed by live music by the Studio5 All-Stars, who will keep the dance floor grooving into 2017!
Studio 5 has acres of free parking – and there will be a cash bar on both evenings.
For Tickets go to: http://studio5-holidayparty.bpt.me
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Tagged as Dana Olsen, Don Stiernberg, Eva B Ross, improvisational comedy, Mr Olsen's Holiday Party, Mr. Olsen's Neighborhood, New Year's Eve, Paul Barrosse, Rockin' Ronny Crawford, Steve Rashid, Studio5, The Practical Theatre, The Vic & Paul & Dana Show, Victoria Zielinski
If you’re in the Chicago area – and you’re looking for a great way to shake off the madness of a truly wild and crazy year – then ring in 2017 by having a raucous good time at Mr. Olsen’s Holiday Party.
Mr. Olsen’s Holiday Party is a classic holiday variety special featuring grown-up comedy, live music, standup comedy, adult beverages, and The Mr. Olsen Dancers! It’s all happening at Evanston’s newest and classiest performance venue, Studio5.
Practical Theatre Company veterans Victoria Zielinski, Paul Barrosse and Dana Olsen will perform improvisational comedy sketches from “The Vic & Paul & Dana Show” — joined by the PTC’s longtime musical director and keyboard wizard, Steve Rashid, plus Rockin’ Ronny Crawford on the skins and Don Stiernberg on every stringed instrument imaginable.
The PTC’s next generation is also adding to the fun: standup comedienne Emilia Barrosse and Giggle Break’s own Daniel Rashid, along with songs by Eva B. Ross (whom you may have seen at The Whiskey Lounge) and drummer Robert Rashid. Did I already mention the Mr. Olsen Dancers?
It’s a family affair — and you’re all family!
Mr. Olsen’s Holiday Party runs for two shows: There’s a performance of the comedy-variety show on December 30 — and a full-blown New Year’s Eve party on December 31st, featuring the comedy-variety show (including light food) followed by live music by the Studio5 All-Stars, who will keep the dance floor swinging, rocking and grooving into the New Year!
Two more good things: Studio5 enjoys acres of free parking – and there’s a cash bar for both evenings.
Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets. http://studio5-holidayparty.bpt.me
This will be a holiday party to remember. See you there for all the fun!
Filed under Art, Comedy, Improvisation, Music, rock & roll
Tagged as Dana Olsen, Dance Center Evanston, Daniel Rashid, Don Stiernberg, Emilia Barrosse, Eva B Ross, Evanston, Giggle Break, improvisational comedy, Mr. Olsen's Neighborhood, New Year, New Year's Eve, Paul Barrosse, Rockin' Ronny Crawford, Steve Rashid, Studio5, The Practical Theatre, The Vic & Paul & Dana Show, Victoria Zielinski
Okay. everybody — sing along with us!
We love him, we love him,
He make our hearts go thump
Nos encanta el grande
Y macho Donald Trump
(We love the great and masculine Donald Trump)
He pulls the string that makes everybody Jump
Amamos a los testículos
Gigantes de Donald Trump
(We love the giant testicles of Donald Trump)
Trump es rico y loco
When he is on the stump
On his competition
He likes to take a dump
The primary process for trump is a speed bump
Amamos a los testículos
Gigantes de Donald Trump
Sure he’s got a big ego
And to us he’s no amigo.
But, hey, what do we care?
He’s the GOP’S nightmare
He wants to build walls
Even bigger than his balls
But he’s muy bold and funny
And his cabelo’s the color of honey.
His huevos enorme
His cojones grande
He takes on each crisis
From Iran to isis
With answers he pulls out the hole in his rump
Amamos a los testículos
Gigantes de Donald Trump
TRUMP: SURE, I’VE GOT A BIG EGO
And to us he’s no amigo.
TRUMP: BUT, HEY, WHAT DO I CARE?
He’s the GOP’S nightmare
TRUMP: I’M GONNA BUILD WALLS
Even bigger than his balls
TRUMP: I’VE GOT STYLE — I’VE GOT CLASS
He’s an estupendo ass
Trump’s leading the polls
Though they nip at his heel
TRUMP: NO BOOK BUT THE BIBLE BEATS “ART OF THE DEAL”
He’s a rich racist fuck
TRUMP: BUT MY NUMBERS DON’t SLUMP!
Amamos a los testículos
Gigantes de Donald Trump
Amamos a los testículos
Gigantes de Donald Trump
Amamos a los testículos
Gigantes de Donald Trump
Filed under Art, Comedy, Music, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged as Dana Olsen, Donald Trump, improvisational comedy, iO West, Paul Barrosse, Presidential Election, Rockin' Ronny Crawford, satire, Steve Rashid, The Vic & Paul & Dana Show, Vick
The first performance of “The Vic & Paul & Dana Show” is TONIGHT.
This comic toast to grown up fun amid the craziness of contemporary life runs Thursday thru Saturday, November 19-21 at 7:30 pm at iO West on Hollywood Boulevard.
See you at the show! And if you’re going, please let us know.
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Tagged as cabaret, Dana Olsen, Hollywood, improvisational comedy, iO West Theatre, Paul Barrosse, Rockin' Ronny Crawford, Steve Rashid, The Practical Theatre, Victoria Zielinski
“The Vic & Paul & Dana Show” opens tomorrow. This comic toast to grown up fun amid the craziness of contemporary life opens runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday November 19-21 at 7:30 pm at iO West on Hollywood Boulevard.
See you at the show! And if you’re going, please let us know.
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Tagged as cabaret, Dana Olsen, Hollywood, improvisational comedy, iO West Theatre, Paul Barrosse, Rockin' Ronny Crawford, Steve Rashid, The Practical Theatre, Victoria Zielinski
The first performance of “The Vic & Paul & Dana Show” is 3 days away — opening Thursday, November 19 at iO West on Hollywood Boulevard.
See you at the show! And if you’re going, please let us know.
Filed under Art, Comedy, Improvisation, Music
Tagged as cabaret, Dana Olsen, Hollywood, improvisational comedy, iO West Theatre, Paul Barrosse, Rockin' Ronny Crawford, Steve Rashid, The Practical Theatre, Victoria Zielinski
The first performance of “The Vic & Paul & Dana Show” is only a week away. This comic toast to grown up fun amid the craziness of contemporary life opens on Thursday, November 19 at iO West on Hollywood Boulevard.
Thursday, Friday (11/20) and Saturday (11/21) at 7:30 pm.
The iO West Main Stage is an intimate theatre — so reserve your tickets now!
See you at the show! And if you’re going, please let us know.
Filed under Art, Comedy, Improvisation, Music
Tagged as cabaret, Dana Olsen, Hollywood, improvisational comedy, iO West Theatre, Paul Barrosse, Rockin' Ronny Crawford, Steve Rashid, The Practical Theatre, Victoria Zielinski


The first performance of “The Vic & Paul & Dana Show” is just 10 short days away — on Thursday, November 19 at iO West on Hollywood Boulevard. Three shows only, Thursday, Friday (11/20) & Saturday (11/21) @ 7:30 PM.
See you at the show! And if you’re going, please let us know.
Filed under Art, Comedy, Improvisation, Music
Tagged as cabaret, Dana Olsen, Hollywood, improvisational comedy, iO West Theatre, Paul Barrosse, Rockin' Ronny Crawford, Steve Rashid, The Practical Theatre, Victoria Zielinski
The first performance of “The Vic & Paul & Dana Show” is two weeks away. This comic toast to grown up fun amid the craziness of contemporary life opens on Thursday, November 19 at iO West on Hollywood Boulevard.
See you at the show! And if you’re going, please let us know.
Filed under Art, Comedy, Improvisation, Music
Tagged as cabaret, Dana Olsen, Hollywood, improvisational comedy, iO West Theatre, Paul Barrosse, Rockin' Ronny Crawford, Steve Rashid, The Practical Theatre, Victoria Zielinski


