The Obama Girls of Comedy Tour

Inauguration Events in DC

theobamagirlsofcomedy — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:34:54 +0000

The Obama Girls of Comedy + Comedy Against Evil

January 18 @ 7:30pm
DC ARTS CENTER
2438 18th Street NW
Washington, DC
202-462-7833
$15/$10 DCAC Members 
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/53044

The Obama Girls of Comedy return to DC to ring in the Inauguration. We will be teaming up with Comedy Against Evil to present one fabulous night of hilarity to hail to the new chief. Come celebrate a new era of hope and change as we all have a ball and bring sexy back to the Democrats.

A few months back, The Obama Girls of Comedy, a group of comedians hit the road to raise awareness that women were voting for Obama in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia and North Carolina. The group is made up of stellar women comedians who have appeared on Comedy Central, VH-1 and network TV. Throughout the pre-election season, we traveled to 5 states and raised a ruckus. We had our share of highs and lows and feast or famine as we ran out of gas, were mistaken for hookers, played at a few bars straight out of The Accused, volunteered for the campaign and witnessed the most awkward karaoke on earth. On November 4, victory was just particularly sweet when all the states we visited went blue. Yep that was us.

Meanwhile their friend and comedy cohort, Jeff Kreisler did his part to spread the word on Obama. Touring Red, Blue, and Purple states, Comedy Against Evil brought laughter to voters in cities from Seattle to Dallas, Cleveland to LA, Houston, Cincinatti, Dayton, Gainesville and more! Along the way, we made many friends, had countless laughs, and twice escaped lynching. We didn’t change the world, but we had fun. Now a new, ever-shifting group of concerned performers picks up the pieces and continues the fight. Award winners and accomplished professionals, today’s brightest satirists will share their “fair and balanced”* perspectives on the issues of the day.

On Sunday, January 18 the two shows join forces at DC Arts in Adams Morgan, featuring comedian and writer Jeff Kreisler (Comedy Central’s Indecision 2008, BBC & Bill Hicks Spirit Award Winner), The Goddess Perlman (Last Comic Standing, Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad), Hilary Schwartz (XM Radio) Elon James White (Sirius, This Week in Blackness) Scott Blakeman (Comedy Central, Letterman) and others. We are changing hearts and minds, one laugh at a time.
Comedy Against Evil 

Other places to catch the Obama Girls of Comedy
During MLK/Inauguration Weekend

Saturday, January 17- 8pm
The People’s Inaugural Ball
The Historical Society of Washington DC
801 K Street NW, DC
http://thepeoplesinaugural.com/premier

Monday, January 19 8:00 PM
The Official Ball of Prince George’s County
7963 Annapolis Rd.
Lanham, MD
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpthg3

Monday, January 19 @ 3pm
MyBarackObama Blogger Celebration
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
713 King St
Old Town
Alexandria, VA 22314

Oh, Yes We Did!!!!

theobamagirlsofcomedy — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:55:38 +0000

ELECTION NIGHT FLYER

theobamagirlsofcomedy — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:18:39 +0000

Please spread the word-promises to be a fun night

A Message to the South

theobamagirlsofcomedy — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:05:07 +0000

From Carol Hartsell, Producer of the Drink at Work show in NYC, contributor to Shoot the Messenger with Lizz Winstead and Southern Gal.

more about "A Message to the South", posted with vodpod

Giulia Rozzi on The Obama Girls of Comedy: Part 2

theobamagirlsofcomedy — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:54:16 +0000

The best rendition of Purple Rain ever. This is what could happen if you leave your Prince LPs behind at yo’ momma’s crib. Momma might get a hold of ‘em, momma goes to karaoke and this happens:

READ GIULIA’S BLOG

http://blogs.takepart.com/2008/10/28/more-from-the-obama-girls-of-comedy-tour-karaoke/

Giulia Rozzi on The Obama Girls of Comedy Tour: PART 1

theobamagirlsofcomedy — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:44:54 +0000

Giulia Rozzi hits the road with the Obama Girls and lives to tell about it.

READ GIULIA’S BLOG:

http://blogs.takepart.com/2008/10/22/taking-part-in-politics/

How did we do? Electoral Map Update 10-30-08

theobamagirlsofcomedy — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:56:15 +0000

The Obama Girls of Comedy went to Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, DC, North Carolina and Virginia. The shows were absolutely terrific. You are probably wondering if we made a difference. You Betcha! This project was about using our collective creativity to raise awareness. And if you look at this map, Pennsylvania is no longer a swing state, Obama is up 12 points. He’s ahead 4 points in Ohio, 1 point in Indiana, 9 points in Virginia and 6 points in North Carolina. You are so welcome America, not a problem at all. Florida even got off the Straight BS Express. Thanks Big Schlep!

At this point, things look good for Barack but I don’t trust those faulty machines, butterfly ballots and self-entitled Republicans. Please call up any relatives, friends from camp, old college roommates in Ohio, Indiana and Florida, tell them sincerely why you are voting for Obama and you too can make a difference. Join us in NYC on Nov. 4th as we watch the results. What’s next for the Obama Girls of Comedy? We’ll see… The Karl Rove Pink Ship Show, perhaps?

We made a difference

Pics from the second leg!

theobamagirlsofcomedy — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:42:24 +0000

Here we go!

CHIEF IKE’S MAMBO ROOM IN DC:

Pre-show.

Hometown girl Hilary Schwartz onstage.

Claudia joining the Canadian Club at the Chinese place post-show.

LINCOLN THEATRE IN RALEIGH:

Michelle Buteau and Claudia Cogan.

GRAVITY LOUNGE IN CHARLOTTESVILLE:

Carolyn Castiglia and Claudia Cogan with audience member Kate.

An audience member from Alaska with Obama buttons.

Carolyn Castiglia, Susannah “Goddess” Perlman and Claudia Cogan post-show.

NORFOLK IS TONIGHT! OUR LAST SHOW IN THE SOUTH! If you live in NYC, come see us at Le Poisson Rouge on Election Night. GOBAMA!

EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT

theobamagirlsofcomedy — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:27:06 +0000

The Obama Girls of Comedy is in the news and raising awareness just like they said they would. We are not quite the Pittsburgh nutcase who beat herself up and carve a “B” in her face to prove her devotion to McCain. Our creativity only goes so far…

RALEIGH NEWS OBSERVER
http://www.newsobserver.com/105/story/1266695.html

INDEPENDENT WEEKLY
http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A267409

CHARLOTTESVILLE
http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/entertainment/theatre_arts/article/obama_girls_of_comedy_swing_into_town/30029/

PHILADELPHIA CITY PAPER:
http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2008/10/09/just-do-it

WASHINGTON POST:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/09/AR2008100903588.html

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA
http://www.bloomingtonscene.com/blog/?p7

DAYTON, OH
http://www.activedayton.com/all/events2/etc/userEventDisplay.jspd?eventStatus=Approved&eventid 5006

PITTSBURGH
http://www.pittsburghcitypaper.ws/gyrobase/page?oid_047

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08290/920256-42.stm

ALLENTOWN
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/entertainment-general/index.ssf/2008/10/obama_girls_to_perform_tuesday.html

NORFOLK
Proof that no PR is bad PR, A Virginian-Pilot Douchebag, Malcolm Venable decided to review our press release. Everyone is entitled to their opinion until I found the article where he was unnecessarily hating on Terence Howard and his douche was clearly in the bag.

http://hamptonroads.com/2008/10/no-we-cant

ELECTION NIGHT SHOW IN NYC ADDED

theobamagirlsofcomedy — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:07:31 +0000

The Red Fish Turns Blue
An Election Night Extravaganza
featuring the Obama Girls of Comedy

Nov. 4th
Doors @7pm
Le Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker St
(212) 228-4854
FREE ADMISSION
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We will be returning to NYC on Election Day to watch the results, some the funniest NY female comics will be dropping by to share their two cents; Ophira Eisenberg (Comedy Central), Michelle Buteau (Comedy Central), Mindy Raf (VH-1), Irene Bremis (MTV), Calise Hawkins (NBC), Claudia Cogan (Sirius) and the queen of quick change Goddess Perlman (NBC) and many more. Sarah Palin might make an appearance plus our very own Hot Obama Mamas will be go-go dancing all night long and we might even sing the national anthem to top it all off. It will be an all-American event had by all. On November 4th, we will be turning the Red Fish, Blue. Come On Down!

Come drink like a fish til