FILM & TELEVISIONBUSK!BUSK! is a character-driven documentary about how an emerging cultural center like Charlotte, NC can – (and should!) – encourage street art and performance. With an inquisitive and playful spirit, the film follows the lives of four local street performers to promote an understanding and appreciation for art that reaches beyond the walls of a gallery, theater, or concert hall.
This film project is made possible by the NC Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, the Blumenthal Endowment, and the arts council of Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Rutherford, and York (SC) counties. The project is also fiscally sponsored by Aubin Pictures, a not-for-profit (501c3) documentary media production company in New York City focused on arts, culture, and social justice issues. |
THEATER CLIPSTop Dog Under DogHere are some scenes from rehearsals of Top Dog Under Dog. We and our director were nominated for Metrolina Theater Awards.
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TELEVISIONNo Strings Attached - Episode 1. (First Air Date: July 3rd 2007) Puppet show on cable channel TV Access 21, Charlotte NC. The producers can be found at http://www.puppetaccess.com/ or email: [email protected]
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mitOsis Live!Colby Davis and James Lee Walker II are mitOsis, the dynamic comedy Improv Duo that has taken over Charlotte stages for two years. Their pure trademark style is simply mitOsis Live; no rules, no boundaries - A show of pure suggestion where YOU provide a word, sentence, or phrase, and the scene begins. Challenge them. Suggest something you don’t think could be portrayed on a stage, or just something you’d love to see. It’s all up to you. Let mitOsis Live surprise and delight you.
THEATERSThe Charlotte Comedy TheaterThe Charlotte Comedy Theater & Training Center is Charlotte's premiere improv comedy theater featuring high energy, interactive comedy shows every Sunday at Comedy Zone @ NC Music Factory. CCT was formed over a decade ago by Chicago comedy veteran and corporate trainer, Keli Semelsberger. Since then the CCT has established itself as the only professional improv comedy theater & training center in the area. Our highly trained ensemble performs interactive improvised shows every Sunday, teaches the art of improv comedy, conducts fun filled team building workshops, and offers a host of custom designed, one of a kind, comedic events for any type of gathering.
"Improv is the art of being children again, only with much weirder toys.." -- Keli Semelsberger, Founder Charlotte Comedy Theater. The Charlotte Comedy Theater has been Featured on MTV, NPR, WGN, TruTV, Fox Charlotte, and has had feature articles in many publications including; The Charlotte Observer,Creative Loafing, Skirt Magazine, Charlotte Business Magazine, US Air Magazine, The Hearald, Fort Mill Times, Eye Magazine, and Natural Awakenings. In addition to our weekly shows, CCT can be seen performing at corporate functions, charity events, Taste of Charlotte and Charlotte's First Night Celebration. CCT also partners with Paddle Sherpa to offer groups high adventure outings like white water rafting, kayaking and canopy tours. The Charlotte Comedy Theater provides high energy comedy for any occasion and pride itself in bringing edgy, intelligent humor into every event. Please explore our site for details on our services and let us bring our special brand of laughter to you. http://www.charlottecomedytheater.com/ Carolina Actors Studio TheaterMUSICCRACKERS & SNACKMEATFormed in January 2008 by the Habitual Ritual Sketch Comedy troupe, Crackers & Snackmeat is a throw-together of guitarist Phil Black and bassist Jayson French (formerly backups at The Perch), drummer Chris "SkeeZe" Slezak from a myspace bulletin, and singer/actor/improv comedian James Lee Walker II. Three weeks after forming, the quartet played their first show as the house band for the Habitual Ritual Comedy shows. There was an instant chemistry between the members that has continued to blossom into one of Charlotte's premier comedy bands.
Since their inception they have stretched the musical boundaries with pounding funk grooves, laid back blues, and hard hitting hooks. Fearless in exploring different genres, from jazz to rock they continue to grow as a musical team. Crackers & Snackmeat have gone on to play numerous shows all over Charlotte in and outside the comedy arena. Having developed a solid fanbase in the NoDa district of Charlotte the band started branching out into the other music venues in the city to further the growth of their fanbase. Playing with internationally touring comedian Doug Stanhope along with local and regional comedic talent such as Kerry White, Carlos Valencia, Joe Zimmerman, and Allegra Barnett, they have carved out a solid niche with other comedy acts as well. It doesn't stop there as they have shared the stage with The LRC, Satta Tribe, Eyes of the Elders, One Big Love, Red Letter Blue, a little ugly, The Side, cul-de-sac, 20 Past 4, The Thought Criminals, Andy Wood, Case Federal & The Agents, Roots Essential, Matthew Paul Butler, The Lights Fluorescent, Wicked Jones, Tater Famine, and Attila's Honey to name a few. Crackers & Snackmeat released "Down The Road", their debut album with Milkjug Records in August 2009. by: Dianna Augustine “Crackers & Snackmeat describe themselves as "Rock, Funk, Blues". Personally, I think that is selling them a bit short. There is a thing that makes a band special when the eclecticism is so evident; and the blends of so many backgrounds truly work out into something cohesive. This band is something for the music scene to pay attention to. The creamy vocals, soul, and creative vernacular are far beyond their years. Look forward to seeing their growth from here on out. “ by: The Funky GeezerGreat show at Crown Station James, You guys Melted our faces !!! Milk Jug RecordsMilk Jug Show Case :: About This Artist « Back to Profile Artist SummaryGenres: Folk / Bluegrass / Alternative Label: Milk Jug RecordsManagement: Zac McBee Milkjug Records formed in the fall of 2007 in the North Davidson (NoDa) neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. Founding members included prog roots-grassers Attila's Honey, Americana-fueled master craftsmen the Orsons and the folk-rocking Little District. Although seemingly more or less a circle of music-making friends than a record label, Milkjug's artist list flourishes as it continues to expand as an outlet for a plethora of acoustic-driven styles from some of the Carolina's most amazing musicians.
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