Stories
- Bruce Pachtman, Half a House in Malibu
- Lashon Daley, How the Body Can Ache
- Lisa Barber and Cheryl Kann, Denouement
- Neshama Franklin, It’s Not Really So Bad
Music
Joshua Raoul Brody and Dave Tilton, Piano, Strings and Vocals
About the Performers
Bruce Pachtman: Tonight, you’ll be seeing an excerpt from Bruce’s new show which was co-written with W. Kamau Bell and developed in the Solo Performance Workshop. Bruce’s first solo show, Don’t Make Me Look Too Psychotic, ran for 300 performances. It was developed with Club Solo and directed by W. Kamau Bell.
Lashon Daley was born and raised in Miami, Florida and enjoys listening to Will Smith’s song about her hometown. She received her M.F.A in Writing from Sarah Lawrence College in 2008 and plans to be an author when she grows up. She came to Berkeley to pursue an M.A. in Folklore because she believes that everyone has a story to tell.
Cheryl Kann and Lisa Barber have been studying and performing improv for over 20 years combined. They’ve performed with BATS Improv and Leela Theater, studied with Charna Halpern, Bob Dasse, Armando Diaz, and Keith Johnstone. Recently, they have found their groove with the keen eye and direction of David Ford at The Marsh, Berkeley. Lisa and Cheryl are committed to substantive theater that encourages the truth… and we all know there is comedy in truth!
Neshama Franklin lives to tell stories and her life provides rich material. She performs at libraries, around campfires, and at the Moth (won all 4 times). She works at the Fairfax Library (blog and TV show available on Marin County Library website) and has a biweekly radio show on KWMR. She’s utterly delighted to be back at TIOT for her 9th appearance.
Joshua Raoul Brody presents Plays His Favorite Beatles Songs AND Accompanies YOU On YOURS! the first Monday of every month (except October) at Cafe Royale, and the first stupid bloody Tuesday of every month at the Rite Spot. Both in San Francisco, 8:00 to 10:00 p.mm, and free. Joining Mr. Brody will be the esteemed Dave Tilton, master of many strings and some non-stringed instruments. Tilton and Brody will be doing their level best to confound each other.