Time: Sat, 01-Dec-2001 05:26:20 GMT     IP: 134.161.104.177

Dear anyone who went to the last no shame,
Hi! My name is Erica and I am writing a paper about No Shame 
Theater and I need some help. I would like a few other people's 
opinions/reactions to the last performance and no shame theater 
overall. Thanks for any help you can give me.

Time: Sat, 01-Dec-2001 17:47:09 GMT     IP: 134.161.106.78

1. Poems by Elysia Hansel (perrfomed by Elysia H.)

2. Ode to Goodwill by Bridgett Eggers (performed by Bridgett E.)

3. Live from No Shame Theatre by Jesse Wozniak (peformed by 
Jesse W.)

4. A Couple Songs by Q (perf. by Q)

5. Philosophical Cancer by Howard Zimmerlee (perf. by Howard Z. 
and Jesse W.)

6. Something by Courtney Clausien (perf. by Courtney C.)

7. Bulbadie with the Television On by Jeff Lindhart (perf. by 
Jeff L.)

8. Luke's Assignment by Elysia Hansel (performed by Elysia H.)

9. The Pitch by Grant Tracey and Ron Sandvich (perf. by Grant T. 
Ron s. and Nick Schmitz)

10. Beyond Heaven by Pete Feltman (perf. by Pete F.)

11. 2 Poems by Katie Frederich-Schector (perf. by Katie F.S.)

12. Uncomfortable Silence by Nick Castor (perf. by Nick C. and 
Luke P.)

13. Why God Why? or Oww, This Hurts by Jesse Wozniak (perf. by 
Jesse W. and Howard Z.)

14. The Most Sophisticated Play in the Whole Damn World by Luke 
Pingle ( perf. by Luke P. and Elysia H.)

15. Escape Attempts by Neil Van Gorder (perf. by Neil Van Gorder) 

Time: Sat, 01-Dec-2001 19:16:43 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.168

:1. Poems by Elysia Hansel (perrfomed by Elysia H.)
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good poems, but not what i'd choose to start with
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2. Ode to Goodwill by Bridgett Eggers (performed by Bridgett E.)
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hehe. a fun one
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3. Live from No Shame Theatre by Jesse Wozniak (peformed by 
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Jesse W.)
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wow. simply wow.
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4. A Couple Songs by Q (perf. by Q)
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i plead the 5th
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5. Philosophical Cancer by Howard Zimmerlee (perf. by Howard Z. 
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and Jesse W.)
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a random funny skit
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6. Something by Courtney Clausien (perf. by Courtney C.)
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ehh ok
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7. Bulbadie with the Television On by Jeff Lindhart (perf. by 
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Jeff L.)
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this guy is amazing. this was my favorite song of the night
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8. Luke's Assignment by Elysia Hansel (performed by Elysia H.)
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yeah! good way to wrap around a lightly depressing concept
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9. The Pitch by Grant Tracey and Ron Sandvich (perf. by Grant T. 
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Ron s. and Nick Schmitz)
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i really need to see apoclipse now redux. clever.
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10. Beyond Heaven by Pete Feltman (perf. by Pete F.)
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beautiful song pete
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11. 2 Poems by Katie Frederich-Schector (perf. by Katie F.S.)
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good images. i like the rhyme and rythem on some of your outher 
work better. (the haircut piece in general)
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12. Uncomfortable Silence by Nick Castor (perf. by Nick C. and 
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Luke P.)
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hads me fooled. the poem was pretty too.
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13. Why God Why? or Oww, This Hurts by Jesse Wozniak (perf. by 
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Jesse W. and Howard Z.)
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*picks a random apple* that took guts. 
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14. The Most Sophisticated Play in the Whole Damn World by Luke 
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Pingle ( perf. by Luke P. and Elysia H.)
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i liked the forum of the open scene on this one
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15. Escape Attempts by Neil Van Gorder (perf. by Neil Van Gorder) 
to be honest i cant remember what this was about.... 


all in all the best no shame i've been to. i'd like to see more 
skits and monolouges though. yes i know i'm guilty of this 
too.the problem is the storys poems and songs are soooooo good. 
might i sugest a noshame literary hour to go opposit of nst? 

Time: Sat, 01-Dec-2001 19:24:11 GMT     IP: 134.161.72.231

hey you know what would be cool? if next no shame we had more 
than 30% skits and monologues. keep it up with the cool poetry 
and music, but please, more theater!! 

Time: Sat, 01-Dec-2001 20:49:29 GMT     IP: 24.149.21.150

::1. Poems by Elysia Hansel (perrfomed by Elysia H.)
Poetry night begins... she has started to take on some serious 
issues and I like that
:2. Ode to Goodwill by Bridgett Eggers (performed by Bridgett E.)
Cute and quick... I like that
:3. Live from No Shame Theatre by Jesse Wozniak (peformed by 
This was done really well for a white boy rapper. The problem with 
Mumia is that it's hard to find actual facts about his case that 
aren't on freemumia.com or something.
:4. A Couple Songs by Q (perf. by Q)
Interesting style. The Jackie Chan one was really funny.
:5. Philosophical Cancer by Howard Zimmerlee (perf. by Howard Z. 
This is probably the skit I've been proudest of. It was a little 
heavy handed near the end, but I was proud because it wasn't all 
dick and fart jokes. 
:6. Something by Courtney Clausien (perf. by Courtney C.)
Grrrl power.
:7. Bulbadie with the Television On by Jeff Lindhart (perf. by 
I like this guy. He and the Josh's have made three hilarious 
newcomers this year. Someone said that he saw the "we don't even 
own a television" thing somewhere else but that Jeff's was 
different and better. 
:8. Luke's Assignment by Elysia Hansel (performed by Elysia H.)
I like Funny Elysia better than Poet Elysia.
:9. The Pitch by Grant Tracey and Ron Sandvich (perf. by Grant T. 
Good concept... I think my favorite part was Ron's singing/guitar 
playing and the ongoing helicopter/ceiling fan thing.
:10. Beyond Heaven by Pete Feltman (perf. by Pete F.)
This built to a great crescendo. Someone asked me after the show 
if Pete had a CD, so if you do, now is your chance to plug the 
hell out of it.
:11. 2 Poems by Katie Frederich-Schector (perf. by Katie F.S.)
Katie is probably the best poet we have at NST, but I think 
Jesse's creeping up on her heels.
:12. Uncomfortable Silence by Nick Castor (perf. by Nick C. and 
I would have liked to have seen more happen than just Luke yelling 
at him. Maybe a fight or something... that way the audience didn't 
have to be debriefed right away.
:13. Why God Why? or Oww, This Hurts by Jesse Wozniak (perf. by 
I loved this. This may have been the gutsiest skit so far in the 
short history of NST. It redeemed what I thought was a mostly 
boring NST.
:14. The Most Sophisticated Play in the Whole Damn World by Luke 
I like skits that are concepts and do something different than 
normal. This was a good example of that.
:15. Escape Attempts by Neil Van Gorder (perf. by Neil Van Gorder) 
I think this was pretty much the only serious piece from Neil that 
I remember, and I think it was the best NVG piece I've seen. I 
liked all of the analogies he had for relationships.

Time: Sat, 01-Dec-2001 20:50:58 GMT     IP: 24.149.21.150

I love the poetry too, but the bunny on the rag is right...

Time: Sat, 01-Dec-2001 21:06:44 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

being the anal retentive turd (ponder that one!) that I am, 
Jeff's last name is spelled "Lenhart", Ron "Sandvik", 
Howard "Zimmerle", Katie "Frederick"-Schector, and finally 
Luke "Pingel". 

This constitutes one-third of the performers last night who are 
completely humiliated by your misspelling, Neil.

I'd like you to sit in a corner and think about what you've done.

Lukebitch Pingel




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4. A Couple Songs by Q (perf. by Q)
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6. Something by Courtney Clausien (perf. by Courtney C.)
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7. Bulbadie with the Television On by Jeff Lindhart (perf. by 
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9. The Pitch by Grant Tracey and Ron Sandvich (perf. by Grant T. 
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10. Beyond Heaven by Pete Feltman (perf. by Pete F.)
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11. 2 Poems by Katie Frederich-Schector (perf. by Katie F.S.)
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12. Uncomfortable Silence by Nick Castor (perf. by Nick C. and 
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13. Why God Why? or Oww, This Hurts by Jesse Wozniak (perf. by 
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14. The Most Sophisticated Play in the Whole Damn World by Luke 
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Pingle ( perf. by Luke P. and Elysia H.)
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15. Escape Attempts by Neil Van Gorder (perf. by Neil Van Gorder) 

Time: Sun, 02-Dec-2001 00:16:51 GMT     IP: 152.163.197.78

No Shame Theatre provides one of the best forums for fresh 
creative ideas I have ever seen.  I especially enjoyed the show 
on Friday, November 30, 2001, and I look forward to future 
shows.  One great truth about No Shame Theatre is that the 
audience is extremely supportive and welcomes risk.  Risk breeds 
creativity, and I hope I never hear Bob Barker say, "Have your 
risk spayed or neutered!"(Although I am not sure why he would be 
prone to saying such a thing.)  Jeff Lenhart, Dec 1, 2001

Time: Sun, 02-Dec-2001 04:25:39 GMT     IP: 134.161.68.100

God has smiled on us by granting us No Shame Theatre.  And it's 
not one of those forced grins--he's showing us his glorious 
pearly whites.  Kind of makes up for for that whole exile-from-
Paradise thing...


:1. Poems by Elysia Hansel (perrfomed by Elysia H.)
I feel horrible, because for the life of me I can't remember what 
either of her poems were about.  Sorry, Elysia.

:2. Ode to Goodwill by Bridgett Eggers (performed by Bridgett E.)
This one was a fun one.  Find me a college student who doesn't 
owe gratitude to Goodwill, and I'll call you a liar. 

:3. Live from No Shame Theatre by Jesse Wozniak (peformed by 
:Jesse W.)
It's amazing what one can learn from a forum like NST.  It felt 
like Humanities class for a second.  The poem takes it's 
usual "rap-esque" style which lends well to the subject matter he 
chooses.

:4. A Couple Songs by Q (perf. by Q)
To be brutally honest, Q is a much better lyricist than he is a 
vocalist.  

:5. Philosophical Cancer by Howard Zimmerlee (perf. by Howard Z. 
:and Jesse W.)
Quasi-philosophical, but even so, the elements, as Dr. Watson 
told Sherlock, came together.

:6. Something by Courtney Clausien (perf. by Courtney C.)
I don't like these type of poems because they are gorged with 
hateful, male-bashing rhetoric.

:7. Bulbadie with the Television On by Jeff Lindhart (perf. by 
:Jeff L.)
Bravo!  When it started I had no idea where it was going, and 
when it stopped I didn't know where I was, but it was a hell of a 
ride along the way.  This was mind-blowing.  I can't rave 
enough.  This is definitely "Best of" material.

:8. Luke's Assignment by Elysia Hansel (performed by Elysia H.)
This was a great twist on a subject that could have been serious 
and rather mondane.  I really like Elysia's funny stuff.  I've 
told her to resurrect her stand-up.  I'd enjoy it.

:9. The Pitch by Grant Tracey and Ron Sandvich (perf. by Grant T. 
:Ron s. and Nick Schmitz)
I must admit, I've never seen Apocalypse Now.  The audience and I 
probably would have understood this skit better if we had the 
film knowledge that Grant does.  Good job all the same.

:10. Beyond Heaven by Pete Feltman (perf. by Pete F.)
I have this thing where when I listen to music for the first 
time, I phase out the lyrics and pay attention to the music.  
With that said, I believe this is Pete's best work I've heard to 
date.  If it hasn't been done yet, I urge you to put together a 
CD.

:11. 2 Poems by Katie Frederich-Schector (perf. by Katie F.S.)
I don't remember these peoms, perhaps because there was so many 
other poems to try to sort out.  I assume they were good, though.

:12. Uncomfortable Silence by Nick Castor (perf. by Nick C. and 
:Luke P.)
This was interesting, because I didn't experience the emotions 
this skit was supposed to elicit.  I felt sorry for Nick; I 
didn't hope for his failure.  In the same breathe, I didn't feel 
that Luke was really bastardly.  Maybe I'm just a cold, 
emotionless shell of a man.

:13. Why God Why? or Oww, This Hurts by Jesse Wozniak (perf. by 
:Jesse W. and Howard Z.)
This was the gutsiest skit to date.  I applaud you.

:14. The Most Sophisticated Play in the Whole Damn World by Luke 
:Pingle ( perf. by Luke P. and Elysia H.)
Very nice.  I like this concept of one person fleshing out 
another's idea.  It allows for some interesting material.

:15. Escape Attempts by Neil Van Gorder (perf. by Neil Van 
:Gorder) 
I must have been dozing on this one, I don't recall most of it.

Time: Sun, 02-Dec-2001 21:16:22 GMT     IP: 134.161.228.101

:6. Something by Courtney Clausien (perf. by Courtney C.)
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I don't like these type of poems because they are gorged with 
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hateful, male-bashing rhetoric.
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i'm calling you on this one.  how you can say that this poem was 
gorged with hate without condemn my work--or jesse's--is beyond 
me.  just because courtney didn't work so entirely metaphorically 
doesn't mean that we're not all talking about the same thing.  
she simply didn't make it as easy for you to hear.  so bullshit.

Time: Sun, 02-Dec-2001 22:10:31 GMT     IP: 134.161.68.132

hey kids,
it's bridget here.  wow.  this is my first time posting on here 
but i thought i'd join the little cult. it was good to be back 
at NST this week since i haven't been in quite some time.  
again, it was a good show.   I just wanted to say that Pete was 
outstanding and i want to put him in my pocket and play me 
little guitar songs all day.   very passionate performance.

Luke/Alicia    you get props too.   very kick ass ideas/styles 
for your pieces... loved it!   

Jesse    kick ass poem.  I honestly didn't know you had it in
         in you.   i guess there really is more to you than   
         blue thongs and bad pick up lines   hehe!!  

thanks kids and i'm looking forward to another great show!

Time: Mon, 03-Dec-2001 04:19:50 GMT     IP: 134.161.73.112

1. Poems by Elysia Hansel (perrfomed by Elysia H.)
She's good.

2. Ode to Goodwill by Bridgett Eggers (performed by Bridgett 
E.)
Bridget is a funny girl. I just love Goodwill, so I loved the 
poem. Good work

3. Live from No Shame Theatre by Jesse Wozniak 
(peformed by 
Jesse W.)
I always try to make my stuff intelligent. I like the comment 
about how one kid thought he was in Humanities, I think it 
means he learned something. If one person walked away 
from there pissed off about Mumia being in jail, then I am 
extremely happy. I think it's best summed up in a bumper 
sticker I saw once-"If you're not outraged, you're not paying 
attention". Exactly

4. A Couple Songs by Q (perf. by Q)
The Jackie Chan one was awesome. I didn't quite get the 
other one. an explanation?

5. Philosophical Cancer by Howard Zimmerlee (perf. by 
Howard Z. 
and Jesse W.)
Howie has come out with some great shit this year, and I 
think this was one of his best

6. Something by Courtney Clausien (perf. by Courtney C.)
Good job. I liked this very much. I think I'm a feminist, but 
this girl has me beat. Kudos.

7. Bulbadie with the Television On by Jeff Lindhart (perf. by 
Jeff L.)
Jeff, may I be another one to say you are my hero. The 
genius-ness of this piece still has me amazed. I wish I had 
half the talent of you, not to mention still be as nice and 
humble. You rock like no other.

8. Luke's Assignment by Elysia Hansel (performed by Elysia 
H.)
This assignement idea was great. I would love to do it with 
anyone who wants to do it with me. Sorry, that sounded dirty. 
And Elysia did a great job making what I thought could only 
be sad actually very funny

9. The Pitch by Grant Tracey and Ron Sandvich (perf. by 
Grant T. 
Ron s. and Nick Schmitz)
This was awesome beyond words! The problem is, I liked it 
because A.N. is my most favorite movie of all time. However, 
I don't think much of the audience has seen it, ergo, they 
didn't get it. It was genius, though, trust me.

10. Beyond Heaven by Pete Feltman (perf. by Pete F.)
Keep on rocking

11. 2 Poems by Katie Frederich-Schector (perf. by Katie F.S.)
As always, my poetic idol keeps on impressing me. 
Seriously, Katie, you were the one person who inspired me 
the most to get up there and do my poems. Even though I 
agree this No Shame got a little too poetic, you please never 
stop doing yours. Also, don't apologize for the angry ones, 
those are the best!

12. Uncomfortable Silence by Nick Castor (perf. by Nick C. 
and 
Luke P.)
You got the audience going so good. I was thinking of ways 
to try to not make you feel so bad. Bravo!

13. Why God Why? or Oww, This Hurts by Jesse Wozniak 
(perf. by 
Jesse W. and Howard Z.)
I think the title might say it all. This reminds me of this kid 
Bob I knew in high school. everyday I'd say to him "Hey, Bob, 
I fucked your mom last night" even though I knew full well 
that his mom dies of cancer in middle school. I mean it was 
hilarious, but on some deep level, it almost felt wrong, much 
like this play

14. The Most Sophisticated Play in the Whole Damn World 
by Luke 
Pingle ( perf. by Luke P. and Elysia H.)
The whole only saying two words thing was genius. Luke, 
how do you consistently write such great plays? Tell me. 
Please.

15. Escape Attempts by Neil Van Gorder (perf. by Neil Van 
Gorder) 
This was beautiful for many reasons. Vipers-possibly the 
funniest line ever, but also, this was the only serioous Neil 
piece I can thikn of. And it was great

Hey everyone, No Shame just keeps on improving. This one 
may have been abit heavy on the poetry, but I suppose I'm 
just as guilty as anyone else, so I can't complain.

P.S. I didn't make fun of any one in high school. I would 
never joke about someone's dead relative. I just wanted to 
put this warning on before I got hate mail. Thanks!

Time: Mon, 03-Dec-2001 05:53:42 GMT     IP: 134.161.68.100

I need to clarify my comment.  The subject of this poem--as I 
perceived it--was what I characterize as radical feminism.  Make 
no mistake, I'm all for femisim; what I don't like is feminism 
that protrays men as complete, horrible bastards and makes 
masculinity a crime against humanity.  This was the vibe I picked 
up from this poem.  And that's why I didn't exactly love this 
poem.  Maybe I missed something.

I've never denied that Jesse's poems are hateful.  They are.  As 
for some of your poetry, perhaps I haven't fully understood its 
meaning.

Thanks for pointing that out and allowing me to explain myself.

Time: Mon, 03-Dec-2001 08:41:40 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.8

4. A Couple Songs by Q (perf. by Q)
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The Jackie Chan one was awesome. I didn't quite get the 
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other one. an explanation?
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sure. 
the other didn't make much sense probably because i was really 
nervous so heres the back story.
a teenager swears to protect the girl he loves till they die. 
then she dumps him. he still keeps his promise but does it 
without her knowing about him.(if it were a video there's be 
shots of him slipping money under her door, taking out a couple 
thugs that were going to mug her ect.)he watchers her live a long 
healthy(unknowing) life and after she dies he confesses. this is 
that confession. it's basicly a story of "heroic obsession; but 
creepy and sweet. if you want the lyrics posted i can do that.  

Time: Mon, 03-Dec-2001 20:36:54 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.168

you misunderstand radical feminism--which by no means trumps you 
out of your opinion, but you are using a specific term in a very 
not specific, negative, and *wrong* way.  it would be like me 
pointing at a triangle and saying, "wow!  it's so geometric!"  
well.........yes, but no.

and of course, you are free to like or dislike any poetry you 
choose (i wasn't highly affirming of this particular point 
before).  i think, however, that art that intends to disturb, 
offend, or pull people out of our prescribed places has its own 
value, and i wonder if courtney's poem has been considered as 
such.

Time: Mon, 03-Dec-2001 20:46:39 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.168

1. Poems by Elysia Hansel (perrfomed by Elysia H.)
what always impresses me is how honestly you take risks every 
single time.  and your snatch-saver before you even began was my 
favorite.

2. Ode to Goodwill by Bridgett Eggers (performed by Bridgett E.)
i'm glad for the poets.

3. Live from No Shame Theatre by Jesse Wozniak (peformed by Jesse 
W.)
if i had to share the BEST ANGRY POET OF NST crown with anyone, i 
would be honored to share it with you, jesse.  i *love* hearing 
your work, and i *love* that you think about the world and spin 
your anger into masterpieces.  brilliant.

4. A Couple Songs by Q (perf. by Q)
goddammit, q, why do you freak me out so damn much?  puke bucket 
seranades?  my head is spinning.

5. Philosophical Cancer by Howard Zimmerlee (perf. by Howard Z. 
and Jesse W.)
you've not started the nvg 20-minutes-of-writing-the-afternoon-
before-nst plan, have you?

6. Something by Courtney Clausien (perf. by Courtney C.)
*this* is why i'm glad to hear new poetry.

7. Bulbadie with the Television On by Jeff Lindhart (perf. by 
Jeff L.)
THIS WAS FLIPPIN AWESOME.  YOU RULE.

8. Luke's Assignment by Elysia Hansel (performed by Elysia H.)
THIS WAS EVEN COOOOOOOOOOLER!!

9. The Pitch by Grant Tracey and Ron Sandvich (perf. by Grant T. 
Ron s. and Nick Schmitz)
i giggled.  i admit it.

10. Beyond Heaven by Pete Feltman (perf. by Pete F.)
thank you for not using a puke bucket.

11. 2 Poems by Katie Frederich-Schector (perf. by Katie F.S.)
i wish i hadn't read the loooooooove poem.  dammit.  or that i 
actually *had* read it in a funny voice.

12. Uncomfortable Silence by Nick Castor (perf. by Nick C. and 
Luke P.)
i should have known when you got up there without any paper.

13. Why God Why? or Oww, This Hurts by Jesse Wozniak (perf. by 
Jesse W. and Howard Z.)
if you hadn't used jim carrey, i would have been entirely 
fooled.  regardless, nice underwear.

14. The Most Sophisticated Play in the Whole Damn World by Luke 
Pingle ( perf. by Luke P. and Elysia H.)
would that all creative assignments between friends resulted in 
such work.

15. Escape Attempts by Neil Van Gorder (perf. by Neil Van Gorder) 
i dug.  you know it.

Time: Mon, 03-Dec-2001 22:30:39 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

first of all, i thought Courtney's poem was a total success. it 
was well written, and conveyed her message effectively. it was a 
very bitter poem...that is not meant to be taken as criticism or 
acclaim. i can relate to Seth... it does get frustrating when you 
are a member of the gender under fire when I consider my own 
personal character to be above the stereotype of those being 
attacked, yet this very odd-looking piece of genetalia tells me I 
am a member of a group of wrong-doers.

i have experienced this same phenomenon in my multicultural 
literature class. much of the work that we read describe all-too-
uncomfortably all of the horrors the white race (which i am also 
a member of) have committed. why is it uncomfortable? because i 
have white skin just like those oppressors who came from europe 
to fuck up what was at that time a perfectly good piece of land, 
and a lot of people who were just fine beforehand, therefore i am 
put into a classification system with them.

is it fun to read works such as these? no

is it worth reading works such as these? yes

can we still learn from works such as these? by god, we better


I would like to congratulate Courtney, not only for a very 
powerful debut, but actually leaving an impression worthy of this 
much thought and discussion. That's really what art is all about, 
when you get right down to it.

Luke

Time: Tue, 04-Dec-2001 00:16:15 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.173

"If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention"

have you heard ani difranco?  something tells me you would 
dig her music........................i'll burn you a copy and hand it 
over at the next nst if you're interested.  just let me know.

Time: Tue, 04-Dec-2001 15:46:19 GMT     IP: 134.161.73.112

No, I've never heard of Ani D. That would be awesome if you 
got me copy. Thanks :)

Time: Tue, 04-Dec-2001 16:37:48 GMT     IP: 134.161.68.100

Well stated, Luke.  I whole-heartedly agree.

I will never say that Courtney should not have performed her 
work.  I'm glad she did.  I will never say it was not artistic.  
It absolutely was. I won't say that it wasn't thought-provoking; 
it obviously was.  What I will say is that I felt uncomfortable 
because I do not see myself as representative of the group under 
fire.  Thus I felt uncomfortable.  I failed to choose the words 
to properly convey this in the first place.

You're right, Katie.  I am ignorant of the true meaning of the 
term "radical feminism."  I do not know nearly as much about 
feminism in general as I want or should.  If you are willing, I 
hope you could help explain such things to me to set me straight.

Time: Tue, 04-Dec-2001 22:07:14 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

Just wanted to let everyone know that Jazz Band One, will be 
playing at Bourbon Street this Thursday starting around 9. Were 
doing most of the stuff we'll be performing at the IAJE 
convention in LA next month. All the cool kids will be there. 
Guaranteed.

Luke

Time: Tue, 04-Dec-2001 22:11:41 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.8

the short version (which is still pretty long):

feminism is, like all -isms, a collection of thoughts that 
constructs our worldview.  "feminism" is a broad (no pun 
intended) heading that includes many different subheadings.  if 
we separate these headings by *what* different feminists think 
(instead of, for instance, *when* different feminists 
think/thought), we can list these subheadings: liberal feminism, 
radical feminism, marxist/materialist feminism, lesbian feminism, 
womanism/womynism, ecofeminism, etc.  here are some quick, far-
from-complete, easy-to-digest definitions:

LIBERAL FEMINISM: what you're used to.  gloria steinem (did i 
spell that right?) is a liberal feminist, and now (the natl 
organization for women) is a liberal feminist organization.  
liberal feminists think the way the world works is okay, but 
women should have equal access to that way.

RADICAL FEMINISM: isn't at all radical, gnarly, or rad.  ;)  
radical feminists think the way the world works is *not* okay; 
instead, we think the way the world works is inherently biased 
against people who are not men.  a rather lengthy example:

consider that most positions of power in this culture are biased 
toward people whose first priority is their work. consider also 
that most positions of womanhood in this culture do not 
prioritize work first. consider that if one wants a high-paying, 
high-status, high-power position in her or his career, one must 
first educate oneself until one is at least twenty-five or 
thirty, then devote massive amounts of time and energy to one's 
job for at least five or ten years to climb the corporate ladder.

perhaps all these requirements are fair. when we consider 
further, however, that women have traditionally borne (sp?) and 
bred children, and that an unmarried, child-free woman is still 
something of an oddity, and that a woman who wants it all can 
either climb that corporate ladder with a child swaddled to her 
hip or put off child-rearing until she is over thirty-five and in 
a position that does not afford her much time to devote to her 
family..............i find it difficult to not realize the unique 
bind women face.

radical feminists (such as myself, so prepare yourself for pure 
katie opinion) might say the system is rotten because it forces 
people to choose between family and career, because it places 
more status and power with the people who choose career, and 
because it still expects women to choose a family in some 
capacity. radical feminists might say that a system that makes 
people bad parents is a system with wonky priorities, and that 
said system poisons the culture that contains it. radical 
feminists might expect a greater revolution.

MARXIST/MATERIALIST FEMINISM: says that women are most severely 
manipulated because we are expected to contribute massive amounts 
of work to society (through child-rearing and housekeeping) 
without compensation.  i think.  i don't know much about this.

LESBIAN FEMINISM: deeply resents the assumption that women must 
love men to find complete love, and considers this to be the crux 
of subordination.  i think this is an awesome argument, although 
it's not without its faults (for instance, it is as unfair to 
closet a straight woman as a lesbian for the sake of feminism as 
it is to closet a lesbian woman as straight for the sake of 
catholicism).  my favorite argument is from andrea dworkin, who 
insists that, until power differences between men and women 
disappear, all heterosexual sex is rape.  again, not without 
faults (for instance, andrea dworkin herself has sex with men and 
women alike), but hella fascinating all the same.  a couple 
notes: not all lesbian feminists are seperatists, and "political 
lesbian" is pretty much another term for "active lesbian 
feminist."

WOMANISM/WOMYNISM: rejects feminism as primarily concerned with 
middle-class, middle-age wasp women (who are as close to the 
powerful class as one can get without a penis).  led by alice 
walker (who wrote "the color purple" and whose daughter, rebecca 
walker, leads the third-wave feminist movement and spoke here 
when i was a freshman), womanism/womynism tries to expand the 
scope of feminism to women/womyn of color and......others.  
again, i don't know everything.

ECOFEMINISM: claims that the subordination of women mimicks our 
subordination of mother earth.

if you're still reading this, it really is the short version.  
sorry.  i don't think any of us are really in disagreement over 
courtney's poem, but i do think you must understand that our 
intent in writing art that criticizes powerful people is not to 
make you recognize that your penis or our skin is *wrong*, but 
that it is *powerful.*  i hear both luke and seth acknowledging 
some confused guilt about their sex and race, but neither of you 
can help that you're white men.  what i don't think you realize 
is the power your sex and race afford you--and when courtney 
writes about woman-love usurping the power of the dick, and i 
write about cutting off all my hair, we are both writing about 
some power men are afforded that women aren't necessarily.

Time: Tue, 04-Dec-2001 22:14:51 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.8

i saw you on campus today and whistled at you from my car.  i 
hope you weren't offended.  :)

Time: Wed, 05-Dec-2001 05:45:36 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.168

Hi everybody! Please make sure you all check out Luke and his 
Jazz business. It should be awesome!!! In addition, I am 
currently stage managing a show called THE TALE OF THE RED 
DRAGON (Hence, why I was not at the last No Shame). Anyway, it 
is running at 2 and 7 on Friday and Saturday, and 2 on Sunday. 
Tickets are only a couple of bucks so please check it out...plus 
Katie F.S. is designing lights and Q is designing props for it 
and I am really stunning and sexy...well 2 out of 3 ain't bad, 
sorry Katie. :) Later everyone!!!

Josh 

Time: Wed, 05-Dec-2001 19:43:36 GMT     IP: 134.161.105.155

i am designing lights for red dragon.  you folks will have to 
figure out for yourselves which of the other statements is a load 
of dragon doo.  :)

Time: Thu, 06-Dec-2001 16:27:39 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.168

Hey- Josh is right. Tale of the Red Dragon is a great show---PLUS-
 there are a lot of "No-Shamers" involved.  Including Myque 
Franz, Josh Goodrich, Katie F-S, Erica Engel, John Cochran, Jeff 
Johnson, Andrea Goergen, Dana Baranowski, Holly Richey, and ME! 
It is a great show and is a lot of fun!  EVERYONE COME! Support 
the theatre!

See ya there! 

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 2 and 7 SUNDAY 2

Time: Thu, 06-Dec-2001 23:42:13 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

you know i was just thinking about this...weve been pretty 
flexible in the past about submissions that dont have a title. 
but come springtime when neil, howard, woz, goodrich, and myself 
have to pick the order for BEST OF, its going to get pretty 
sticky trying to sift through our brains clouded with memories 
and/or drugs. so if you could attach a distinguishing title to 
each of your pieces, it would make things easier. plus we dont 
have to say "hey, remember that one poem about the girl with 
teeth? could you find that one and do it again?" you catch my 
drift.

Lukey Pukey

Time: Fri, 07-Dec-2001 19:33:57 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.168

do you want us to go back and title the stuff we've done?

Time: Fri, 07-Dec-2001 22:16:11 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

oh, no. no need to go to that trouble. if you could just title 
them from here on out, that would be easiest.

Time: Fri, 07-Dec-2001 22:22:30 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

Hey, everybody go see Corpus Christi next weekend. December 13-
15 at 7pm in the CAC. It will be so good...my son Joshua is the 
star. He makes me so proud, even though i wish he'd quit fooling 
around with that slimeball Judas. That kid is no good I tell 
you. God bless!

Mary

Time: Sat, 08-Dec-2001 03:26:43 GMT     IP: 205.188.193.162

As I am writing this response, My TOYS Soundtrack is making 
errors in play, which, of course, may mean scratches.  And, of 
course, I was hoping to write a response according to this 
Soundtrack.  I think I scratched it while walking one windy 
day.  I only blame myself, and, perhaps, the weather( I have 
some difficulty attributing blame to an inanimate object, 
though.)

Yes, I ordinarily do not like to respond to everything, because 
I am somewhat reserved in normal life, but I must say that I 
enjoy all acts of creativity, and, in particular, I enjoyed 
seeing "The Tale of the Red Dragon" if I may enjoy such a show 
on this "No Shame" website.  I did find, however, that the fact 
that some performers also perform at "No Shame" that it rendered 
my concern invalid.  

I hope that people who read this response find the time to 
attend: I especially found the performance of the Nightingale to 
be exceptional.  Wow.  I have to say that she was truly 
exceptional!  Keep in mind, I do not underestimate the 
performance of the other actors, additionally!  

I liked seeing Jeff Johnson in many varied roles, and, of 
course, I enjoyed the humor.  

I look forward to the play next weekend, which the title 
suggests involves TEXAS.

Time: Sun, 09-Dec-2001 21:11:18 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

Mary is right. Please come see me take down that arrogant bastard 
Joshua. Go Romans!!

Pontius

Time: Tue, 11-Dec-2001 00:43:36 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

All who go tell this play will definitely go to hell. Guaranteed. 
The actors will go to hell squared. What is hell squared you ask? 
Something I made up. When you're the Pope, you are entitled to 
invent new and exciting afterlifes.

PJP2

Time: Wed, 12-Dec-2001 02:40:55 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.175

I am not planning on taking any souls this weekend so I will 
see you at Corpus Christi this weekend. 

Satan

P.S. Q, I will be taking your soul this Monday as planned.

Time: Wed, 12-Dec-2001 19:48:11 GMT     IP: 24.183.172.47

So, heres the deal. I work at the PAC box office, and because we 
have the word "theater" in our title, everyone assumes we know 
everything about theaters. Seriously, people call us for tickets 
to the Oster Regent, Strayer Wood, Hancher etc... Anyways, this 
week we have gotten a TON of calls about that "disgraceful piece 
of crap that would dare to portray our Savior as a faggot". 
And "I cant beleive UNI and the Gallaghers would support such 
disrespect" and "expect a large angry mob protesting this 
performance"... The list goes on and on! I have explained to each 
caller that its not at the GBPAC, UNI does not have ay religious 
affiliation, art is art, blah blah blah... I just wanted to let 
y'all know, so you can go and support this are. While you may not 
agree with homosexuality, beleive in Jesus or just don't like 
Luke Pingel, go! It is just another form of art and lets show 
those old bastards that they cant invade our campus just to tell 
us what to watch, perform or beleive! Sorry if none of this makes 
sense... Hope to see you there this weekend!

Time: Wed, 12-Dec-2001 20:03:41 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.168

for those of you who are worried, corpus christi is not--let me 
repeat, IS NOT--funded even a little bit by theatre uni, the 
gbpac, or any of those other lovely state-run organizations.

(that, btw, might have been the most brilliant decision the 
production team made about this lovely show.)

corpus christi is presented for your enjoyment by unista, the 
uni student theatre association (get it?  it's an acronym).  
unista's shows are wholly produced using past profits from 
ticket sales.  this means that no student fees, no taxes, and no 
goddam anything out of your pocket that you didn't give 
willingly went into this production.  this means that the 
separation of church and state is upheld.  this means you can 
bitch, you can picket, and you can boycott, but you cannot--let 
me repeat, CANNOT--deny us our right to present this 
breathtaking script to you in the cac thursday through saturday 
nights at 7pm (for $4 at the door).

spread the word.  :)

Time: Thu, 13-Dec-2001 07:34:04 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

okay, ive had my silly fun with impersonating religious 
personalities. (yes it was me.) seriously, everyone who reads 
this board, i strongly urge you to come see corpus christi this 
weekend. this show means a hell of a lot to those of us who have 
spent time on it, and i believe it will mean a lot to you as 
audience members, regardless of your religious beliefs. there 
are a lot of people who are trying to prevent this play from 
going up. the show will go on, and i truly hope you come support 
it. thursday, friday, saturday...CAC 108...7pm

Luke

Time: Fri, 14-Dec-2001 19:36:20 GMT     IP: 134.161.239.35

I was wondering about Salsa Band - Is it true they are 
performing some time this weekend? Also, I wanted to know if the 
rumor that they are breaking up is true? I hope not. I also hope 
you know the answer to my questions - I know you aren't in Salsa 
band but you do know jazz people and music people and you 
definitly know your self so one of those people might know the 
answer...

adios, see ya tonight at no shame - I've got really good stuff 
planned.
Elysia

Time: Sun, 16-Dec-2001 19:15:26 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.172

great show everyone, great show.

goodrich has the order, it will be posted any time now. i just 
want to point out some of the things that i thought were 
noteworthy about friday's show.

robin corsburg, you are totally hilarious. weve had some 
okay standup in the past, and now the bar has been raised. 
awesome debut.

the jeff lenhart piece about digging up "friend" was fantastic. 
i love the fact that nobody ever has any clue what to expect 
from this guy. my new favorite writer.

pete feltman's tune really came across powerfully especially 
on the heels of corpus christi. the blood was nice too.

howard's experimental piece with the 4 girls was really cool. 
theres really nothing i enjoy more is when we see 
something completely different from what were used to from 
a regular.

woz, did you write that first piece? all i remember is a bunch 
of nonsense and laughing my ass off. kudos.

well done to everyone else who performed also. have a 
good finals week.

Time: Sun, 16-Dec-2001 22:14:31 GMT     IP: 24.11.44.3

Hello Everyone in No Shame Land. Finally, I am posting the order 
to 12/14 edition of No Shame Theatre after one hell of a weekend 
of Corpus Christi. Nuff Said. Here is the order!


1.  A NO SHAME EXPERIMENT (performed by Jesse Wozniak)
2.  MEDITATIONS ON LOVE  (performed by Justin Hossle)
3.  22   (performed by Katie Fredrick-Schector)
4.  THE SPEECH  (performed by Howard Zimmerle)
5.  LACK (performed by Pete Feltman)
6.  GEORGE WASHINGTON (performed by Jeff Lenhart)
7.  RAPE (performed by Courtney Clausen)
8.  BIN LADEN GONE WILD!!! THE NEW VIDEO AT BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
    (performed by Justin Hossle and Josh Goodrich)
9.  INTERMISSION (performed by Q)
10. METAPHONIC TOY (Bridget Eggers)
11. STAND-UP (performed by Robin Corsburg)
12. JOIN ME IN THE FIGHT (peformed by Jesse Wozniak)
13. PROTEST (performed by Elysia Hansel and Justin Hossle)
14. A SYMPHONY OF SORTE (performed by Neil Van Gorder and about 
    8 other dudes)
15. JERKY FOR YOUR BRAIN (performed by Luke Pingle)

Time: Sun, 16-Dec-2001 22:17:39 GMT     IP: 24.11.44.3

SORRY GUYS! I ACCIDENTALLY ATE THE (1) THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE 
BELOW ON THE MESSAGE. IT IS SUPPOSED TO READ 12/14 NOT 12/4.

LATER!!!!

GOODRICH

Time: Sun, 16-Dec-2001 22:39:15 GMT     IP: 134.161.71.116

:Hello Everyone in No Shame Land. Finally, I am posting the order 
:
to 12/14 edition of No Shame Theatre after one hell of a weekend 
:
of Corpus Christi. Nuff Said. Here is the order!
:

:

:
1.  A NO SHAME EXPERIMENT (performed by Jesse Wozniak)
:funny and random. i had a hard time keeping a strait face
2.  MEDITATIONS ON LOVE  (performed by Justin Hossle)
:the cat thing was great
3.  22   (performed by Katie Fredrick-Schector)
:hellz yeah, angry and poetic! this i think is my favorite k-f-s 
piece
4.  THE SPEECH  (performed by Howard Zimmerle)
:yep. i been there. clever way of doing it
5.  LACK (performed by Pete Feltman)
:beautiful.
6.  GEORGE WASHINGTON (performed by Jeff Lenhart)
:the king of random apples. keep it comming jeff:)
7.  RAPE (performed by Courtney Clausen)
:i would liketo see you to try somthing less 
man hatefull next time...
8.  BIN LADEN GONE WILD!!! THE NEW VIDEO AT BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
:
    (performed by Justin Hossle and Josh Goodrich)
:nice improv. a lo0ng step from employees only
9.  INTERMISSION (performed by Q)
:n/c. 
10. METAPHONIC TOY (Bridget Eggers)
:i like your work brigdet. it's short and sweet
11. STAND-UP (performed by Robin Corsburg)
:i was hard to stop laughing.
12. JOIN ME IN THE FIGHT (peformed by Jesse Wozniak)
:nice. 
13. PROTEST (performed by Elysia Hansel and Justin Hossle)
:the cat was a nice touch. however i'd like to have read the poem
14. A SYMPHONY OF SORTE (performed by Neil Van Gorder and about 
:
    8 other dudes)
uhh i think that's symphony of scrote... i dont know how well it 
worked.
:
15. JERKY FOR YOUR BRAIN (performed by Luke Pingle)
i liked it espically how it all tied together


all and all a fun but different noshame, kudos for all you risk 
takers. i cant wait for the next semester.

Time: Sun, 16-Dec-2001 22:45:33 GMT     IP: 134.161.73.112

Hey everybody! This was a groin grabbingly great No Shame 
and I wanted to be the first to review it, so I did!

1. ÊA NO SHAME EXPERIMENT (performed by Jesse 
Wozniak) Also performed by howie, Jeff and Q
This got a much better reaction than I originally anticipated. 
The idea came to me when I was simultaneously washing 
my hair and relieving myself in th showers at about noon on 
Friday. I hadn't written anything yet, and I was wishing I 
owned a million monkeys to do it for me...and welll, one 
thing led to another


2. ÊMEDITATIONS ON LOVE Ê(performed by Justin Hossle)
Anything in which a cat gets smashed by a chair is buttah in 
my book

3. Ê22 Ê (performed by Katie Fredrick-Schector)
Katie has always been my poetic hero and continues to be. 
Katie, if you ever put out a CD, I'll be the first one to buy it

4. ÊTHE SPEECH Ê(performed by Howard Zimmerle)
Any person that has ever even tried to exclusively date 
another human being has heard this. I thought it was 
fucking great, and a great stylystic departure

5. ÊLACK (performed by Pete Feltman)
In my mind, I don't think there's a better Pete Feltman song. I 
like this one because he sounded mad ;) and the subject 
matterial was so amazingly applicable that evening

6. ÊGEORGE WASHINGTON (performed by Jeff Lenhart)
Damn! I was honored just to be a part of this. how does he 
do it? I would give $20 dollars and my left testicle to be able 
to know how he writes those plays. Jeff, never, ever stop 
writing! Also, he's a really nice guy, folks.

7. ÊRAPE (performed by Courtney Clausen)
Ouch. This one hurt to hear, but in the good way. I like the 
way it ended with the glimmer of hope.

8. ÊBIN LADEN GONE WILD!!! THE NEW VIDEO AT 
BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
Ê Ê(performed by Justin Hossle and Josh Goodrich)
The improve was...well...odd, but it didn't stop me from 
laughing my ass off! It wasn't just that they got an excellent 
set of lines from the audience, but also that they were able 
to incorporate them so well

9. ÊINTERMISSION (performed by Q)
I'd just like to say that I (and the others this was most likely 
targeted at) don't hate all white males, it's just that most of 
the harm done in America is done by white males. I like to 
be able to think I can laugh at myself, though, and I did 
laugh at this, so maybe I can

10. METAPHONIC TOY (Bridget Eggers)
I don't believe Bridget has done anything serious before-I 
liked this

11. STAND-UP (performed by Robin Corsburg)
This was the best stand up we've ever had there, with the 
only real contender being Josh Fitkin's first stand up. by the 
way, where the hell is that guy?

12. JOIN ME IN THE FIGHT (peformed by Jesse Wozniak)
Just remember, I did at leas point out that I'm a cracker. This 
poem was a little rushed to get it done in ime for the show, 
so I think it could've been better, but I still liked it

13. PROTEST (performed by Elysia Hansel and Justin 
Hossle)
That cta guy had me so totally going on this. Iw as actually 
about to turn around and tell him to shut the hell up and that 
it wasn't funny to ruin someone's hard work. good job 
selling this you two.

14. A SYMPHONY OF SORTE (performed by Neil Van Gorder 
and about 
A) It's a Symphony of Scrot, but who's counting? Funny, in an 
existential/esoteric/projectile vomit kind of way

15. JERKY FOR YOUR BRAIN (performed by Luke Pingle)
Once again, Luke punds out something not only artistically 
rendered well, but defiant and through provoking. Keep it up.

Hey, I'll miss you all over break. If any No Shamers wander 
through Fort Dodge, call me! I'm the only Wozniak in the 
entire county phone book. Bye!

Time: Sun, 16-Dec-2001 22:55:27 GMT     IP: 134.161.105.135

get it?  get it?  $.50 = two bits??  shee-yit.  math humor = no 
humor.  dammit.

1.  A NO SHAME EXPERIMENT (performed by Jesse Wozniak)
woz, i love you.  i've said it many different times, many 
different ways.  however, i can't for the life of me remember 
this skit.  maybe i was drunk.

2.  MEDITATIONS ON LOVE  (performed by Justin Hossle)
justin, justin, justin.  the creation of a monster.

3.  22   (performed by Katie Fredrick-Schector)
um........you missed the second "e" in FREDERICK--which is 
slightly ironic, since the poem talked about my name.  hm.  ;)

4.  THE SPEECH  (performed by Howard Zimmerle)
it was good--no, i mean, really--but i wanted something more.  i 
wanted one of the chicks to just go nuts and say something 
like, "so can i shave your head now and save your hair for my 
voodoo doll?"

expect a full response in a poem.

(apologies, btw, to all voodoo practitioners reading this post.)

5.  LACK (performed by Pete Feltman)
i think what i love most about your music is how much you 
obviously love performing it.  i'm not sure that a cd could 
measure up to the real thing (which is a compliment, i hope).

6.  GEORGE WASHINGTON (performed by Jeff Lenhart)
good good good good good apples.  damn.

7.  RAPE (performed by Courtney Clausen)
i'll go to the matt for this one too--i don't have half the 
courage this grrl does, and fuck anyone who wants a poem about 
rape to be a little more man-loving.

8.  BIN LADEN GONE WILD!!! THE NEW VIDEO AT BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO 
(performed by Justin Hossle and Josh Goodrich)
okay, again.  can't remember a thing........maybe i was still 
drunk.  or maybe it was another cat incident kind of thing, and 
i'm repressing.

9.  INTERMISSION (performed by Q)
i think the act is almost better without the puke-bucket.  :)

10. METAPHONIC TOY (Bridget Eggers)
i like the word "metaphonic," and i'm glad you're using it in 
your title.  really.

11. STAND-UP (performed by Robin Corsburg)
robin, someone told me you were performing friday, and i was way 
excited.  i always knew you were brilliant.

12. JOIN ME IN THE FIGHT (peformed by Jesse Wozniak)
i want to have a battle of the angry poets some day.  at the end, 
we might not have a winner or a loser, but the audience would 
definitely be a helluva lot more informed (and probably ten times 
more liberal, unless they're unthinking bastards).

(apologies to all the unthinking bastards reading this post.)

13. PROTEST (performed by Elysia Hansel and Justin Hossle)
hey, elysia?  i know it was a joke and all, but would you write a 
poem someday about whatever you were writing about?  cuz i dug 
it.  lots.  :)

hey, justin?  the bloody demise of a moster.  let it lie.

14. A SYMPHONY OF SORTE (performed by Neil Van Gorder and about 8 
other dudes)
the title i'm reading here is not the title i heard friday 
night.  and those somersaults...................is that how you 
spell somersault??

15. JERKY FOR YOUR BRAIN (performed by Luke Pingle)
very, very, very well-written.  nice.

Time: Sun, 16-Dec-2001 23:02:10 GMT     IP: 134.161.105.135

duh.  i remembered them.

1.  A NO SHAME EXPERIMENT (performed by Jesse Wozniak)
funny, funny, FUNNY!!!!!!  i had some friends with me who had 
never been to no shame before, and this was a fucking AWESOME 
first skit for them to see.

8.  BIN LADEN GONE WILD!!! THE NEW VIDEO AT BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO 
it wasn't a cat thing at all.  but it was good.

there, now.  everyone happy?  good.

Time: Sun, 16-Dec-2001 23:21:54 GMT     IP: 134.161.136.14

 I'm gonna review 3 pieces and talk about another thing.

first off I was in exctasy.  My body never felt so high from 
laughing.  I love nonsense pieces.

Katie's piece was fucking great. Here's why.  word play, 
delivery, thought -raisn in the sun-, character, and down right 
sexiness.  Yes, Sexiness.

Luke's piece hit a few things that I personally identified with. 
I want a career in the ARTs too damn it!
Plus I see a real stylistic process happening in his work and a 
few others.  Putting pieces together then bringing these pieces 
together in an unexpected way. Sexy.

I liked Howard's piece for the elements of truth that it 
contained.  If he's good enough to write this, then he's good 
enough to be the next gospel writer.  The Book of John, Matthew 
and ....Howie?

Time: Sun, 16-Dec-2001 23:37:35 GMT     IP: 134.161.105.132

Where the hell is Josh Fitkin??

:1. ÊA NO SHAME EXPERIMENT (performed by Jesse 
I thought this was really random and really funny. Some people 
apparently didn't get it, as they asked me stuff like "Why did you 
start eating your shoelace", or "why did you hump me". Ignorant, 
all of them.
:
:2. ÊMEDITATIONS ON LOVE Ê(performed by Justin Hossle)
Cats don't have feelings anyway, right? I thought this guy was 
funny, but I hope when he comes back he does so sans cat.
:3. Ê22 Ê (performed by Katie Fredrick-Schector)
I think Katie is not a big fan of my work, to put it lightly, but 
I'm certainly a fan of hers. I like to think that deep down we 
both do the same things: write about what upsets us and angers 
us, it's just talent and medium that make the difference. If I was 
talented enough to write and perform angry poetry I would do it 
too. I just choose comedy.
:4. ÊTHE SPEECH Ê(performed by Howard Zimmerle)
I've only been given this speech about 100 times in my life. I 
think girls are just born with this already ingrained in them. 
Note that this was the first piece that I wrote but wasn't in. I 
was glad to hear from a lot of guys that this play really hit 
home.
:5. ÊLACK (performed by Pete Feltman)
There are some people who I believe are better writers than me, 
and some of them are so good at what they do that I don't think I 
COULD ever be that good... Pete is one of those. I can't write 
songs for crap and Pete seems to have a natural talent for it. I'm 
sure he won't have too much trouble selling his CD.
:6. ÊGEORGE WASHINGTON (performed by Jeff Lenhart)
One of the nicest, most humble guys to do no shame in CF. When you 
talk to him, you have no idea what is actually going on in this 
man's head. This was like a plane flying out of control, going 
nowhere, but leaving a jet trail that made a beautiful painting on 
the night sky. I don't know how he does it, but he's making a 
serious challenge for newcomer of the year.
:7. ÊRAPE (performed by Courtney Clausen)
Angry, angry girl. Of course, it's not like she can write a happy 
poem about rape that praises those who commit such acts. I would 
like to see her do something a little more uplifting, but this is 
still good as is. 
:8. ÊBIN LADEN GONE WILD!!! THE NEW VIDEO AT 
:BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
Not the best improv ever, but better than I could do. Audience 
participation and running gags are two of my favorite things...
:9. ÊINTERMISSION (performed by Q)
This guy is one of a kind. 
:10. METAPHONIC TOY (Bridget Eggers)
Always short, and I think it hit home for a lot of people in the 
audience,male and female. 
:11. STAND-UP (performed by Robin Corsburg)
Excellent material, and I think her delivery made it funnier. Keep 
em comin.
:12. JOIN ME IN THE FIGHT (peformed by Jesse Wozniak)
Woz, you're a good poet, and you're liberal. Two good pluses. 
However, sometimes I question what you write about (which is good, 
at least you have me thinking instead of watching TV or 
something). You criticized the shit in Afghanistan, but you also 
criticized putting sanctions on Iraq. Basically, a country has 
three choices... do nothing, sanctions, or attack. I challenge 
Jesse and others to find better solutions before criticizing what 
has been done. Just because Bush does something doesn't mean it's 
wrong. If it is, think of something better.
:13. PROTEST (performed by Elysia Hansel and Justin 
:Hossle)
I still wonder if this was planned or not. I think it was just for 
the fact that Elysia didn't grab him by his scrote and throw him 
offstage, plus the fact that it completed teh rule of comedy 
threes.
:14. A SYMPHONY OF SORTE (performed by Neil Van Gorder 
This whole thing was hit by a bag of WhatTheFuck.
:15. JERKY FOR YOUR BRAIN (performed by Luke Pingle)
I always appreciate how Luke doesn't do straight-forward pieces. 
This was an excellent way to get your ideas out there. Good 
treatment, and excellent material within.

Time: Sun, 16-Dec-2001 23:58:15 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

this is just so we can get it straight for the archives 
(performers-slash-writers), and for Jeff Goode's clarity on 
posting it. I might not remember exactly all the performers, so 
if i screw up, anybody correct me.
:

:
1.  A NO SHAME EXPERIMENT by Jesse Wozniak (performed by Woz, 
Howard Zimmerle, Jeff Lenhart)
:
2.  MEDITATIONS ON LOVE by Justin Hossle (performed by Justin H)
:
3.  22 or THE JEWISH POEM by Katie Frederick-Schector (Katie F-S)
:
4.  THE SPEECH by Howard Zimmerle (performed by Samantha Dean and 
3 other girls I don't know)
:
5.  LACK by Pete Feltman(performed by Pete Feltman)
:
6.  GEORGE WASHINGTON by Jeff Lenhart(performed by Jeff Lenhart, 
Woz, Q, Neil Van Gorder, Elysia Hansel)
:
7.  RAPE by Courtney Clausen (performed by Courtney Clausen)
:
8.  BIN LADEN GONE WILD!!! THE NEW VIDEO AT BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO by 
Justin Hossle and Josh Goodrich(performed by Justin Hossle and 
Josh Goodrich)
:
9.  INTERMISSION by Q(performed by Q)
:
10. METAPHONIC TOY by Bridget Eggers (performed by Bridget E.)
:
11. STAND-UP by Robin Corsburg(performed by Robin Corsburg)
:
12. JOIN ME IN THE FIGHT by Jesse Wozniak (peformed by Jesse 
Wozniak)
:
13. PROTEST by Elysia Hansel(performed by Elysia Hansel and 
Justin Hossle)
:
14. A SYMPHONY OF SCROTE by Neil Van Gorder(performed by NVG, 
Luke Pingel, Woz, Howard Z, Josh G, Q, Justin H, Pete F)
:
15. JERKY FOR YOUR BRAIN by Luke Pingel(performed by Luke Pingel)

Time: Mon, 17-Dec-2001 00:12:39 GMT     IP: 134.161.106.84

I recently checked the message board only about 2 hours since I 
posted the order to find out that I suck. I misspelled 
everyone's names, I fucked up the writer/performer thingy, and 
not to mention I am screwing up dates. 

Perhaps I don't deserve to be part of the No Shame Board. I 
thought I had quite the debut with the lights the other night 
and I think the other board members. 

But when it comes right down it, I don't deserve to be a member 
of the No Shame Board. We should probably take a vote to see if 
I need to be impeached from my chair. 

Sincerely,

Joshua James Goodrich I

Time: Mon, 17-Dec-2001 00:46:37 GMT     IP: 134.161.73.112


:12. JOIN ME IN THE FIGHT (peformed by Jesse Wozniak)
:Woz, you're a good poet, and you're liberal. Two good 
pluses. :However, sometimes I question what you write 
about (which is good, at least you have me thinking instead 
of watching TV or something). You criticized the shit in 
Afghanistan, but you also criticized putting sanctions on Iraq. 
Basically, a country has three choices... do nothing, 
sanctions, or attack. I challenge Jesse and others to find 
better solutions before criticizing what has been done. Just 
because Bush does something doesn't mean it's wrong. If it 
is, think of something better.
 
Howard wrote this, but I get it from many people, so I thought 
I'd address it. The best example I ever read on how to 
respond to this argument is this. Suppose there's too much 
crime in a city, so the police force decides it will shoot 
anybody that goes outside. Now this does result in a drop in 
crime. Would it be wrong of me to criticise it even though I 
don't know any other way to stop crime? I don't think so. Also, 
you are never limited to only 3 actions. There are a wealth of 
things our government could do other than cluster bomb 
innocent civilians

Time: Mon, 17-Dec-2001 01:36:45 GMT     IP: 24.149.21.150

Yeah Josh, you are the most worthless person in the entire 
universe and I hope you die... oh, wait, I got you confused with 
Mark Wahlberg. Happens all the time. Josh, you are more than 
worth being on the board... it was unanimous to put you on it, 
and everyone screws up. If you want to resign, go for it, but 
don't think we hate you. We'll tell you if we do...

Time: Mon, 17-Dec-2001 01:44:37 GMT     IP: 134.161.105.166

i was simply correcting it for the Jeff's sake. i wasnt pissed or 
anything. but i think the logical thing to do would be to crucify 
you. 

Looook

Time: Mon, 17-Dec-2001 02:03:04 GMT     IP: 134.161.105.125

josh, it was just one e in my name.  i'm not angry.  you spelled 
schector right.  :)

Time: Mon, 17-Dec-2001 02:06:01 GMT     IP: 134.161.105.125

oh my god, howard, i *love* your work.  you make my brain roll, 
so i go with it.  please please *please* don't think i'm pissing 
on you.  i'd only do that if you asked.  nicely.  and brought me 
some chocolate or something.

ha ha.......ha?

Time: Mon, 17-Dec-2001 02:29:20 GMT     IP: 134.161.105.125

let me analyze this limited list of three choices (do we sense 
subheadings here?  oh, yes we do!):

1. SANCTIONS.  hm.  let me think.  take a country--any country--
that pisses us off, and let's cut off the populace's access to 
food and medicine.  bullshit, i cheerily say, bullshit.  the 
obvious effect of such action is the starvation of poor people in 
said country, the continued affluence of powerful people in said 
country, and the elevated status of said powerful people in said 
country by the said poor people who do not starve ("castro's a 
good guy--those fuckhead americans starved everyone else in the 
village, but he shelters me, protects me, and makes a good life 
for me as long as i cooperate").

of course, i only apply the bullshit theory to food and medicine 
sanctions.

2. ATTACK.  short of genocide, i can't imagine a world situation 
where i would advocate american intervention.  however, since 
america tends to not give a shit about genocide *at all* (oh, 
yes, even hitler's holocaust didn't faze us--you did know that 
jews were in camps until the 60s, didn't you?), i can't imagine a 
world situation warranting american intervention that i would 
support.

3. DO NOTHING.  like we did when we first heard of the taliban 
takeover?  like we did when we learned of the forced 
powerlessness of afghani women?  like we do when we daily ignore 
the direct connection between our ceaseless overconsumption of 
fossil fuels and our entanglement in the middle east??  the 
nothing we have already done points toward the changes americans 
need to make.

we need to develop alternative energy sources.  we need to use 
less energy.  we need to ride more bikes, watch less television, 
take shorter showers, and both make and waste less food.  we need 
to simplify, and we need to thoroughly investigate the companies 
that produce the shit we consume--because there is a 
responsibility that accompanies consuming, and we are taught to 
ignore that.

we need to ignore cnn, the new york times, and most other 
american-based news media.  any news source that reported on 
jennifer lopez's marriage AT ALL needs to be discounted 
completely.  american news is another capitalist organization, 
and until the masses cease to be sold by entertainment, the news 
will cater to that demand with crappy, entertaining, unimportant 
supply.  we must dirty ourselves with the mud of the world 
instead of the shit of america.

we must realize that bush might be our president, but he does not 
control our lives.  what federal action has actually changed how 
you live in the past year?  the past five years?  ever???  so 
figure out what the hell you care about, what the hell you want 
to do about it, and fucking start.  if it means dropping out of 
college and camping on capitol hill until someone up there 
finally realizes that YOU MEAN IT, GODDAMMIT, do it!  every 
single thought in your head is useless until you're somehow 
screaming with every movement.

you say we can sanction, attack, or do nothing.  i say we can 
refuse to stupidly punish this act of terrorism, change our 
lives, and prevent to a high degree further american ignorance.

(ps: you've heard that bush is about to back out of the nuclear 
arms agreement, yes?  i'll go out on a limb: that is WRONG, and 
bush is STUPID.  makes you wonder who's really in control.)

Time: Mon, 17-Dec-2001 03:19:44 GMT     IP: 24.4.252.116

Hey guys. Look, my following messages were meant to be taken as 
a minor apology and a joke. I was apologizing for the messups 
but it wasn't like I was crying and all that other stuff. 
Besides crying is for girls and Vice President Cheney...anyway 
yeah no hard feelings and I won't be quitting the board anytime 
soon. That is under the assumption Neil stops sexually harassing 
me. It makes me feel cheap. Please stop it Neil. Later guys!

Time: Mon, 17-Dec-2001 04:16:22 GMT     IP: 134.161.69.120

Josh Josh Josh- you only wish he was sexually harrassing you. 
Nice work Friday night at No Shame. You are one funny bastard.

Time: Mon, 17-Dec-2001 05:38:38 GMT     IP: 134.161.68.100

No Shame is my heroin.  Luckily, No Shame is sort of legal.


:1. A NO SHAME EXPERIMENT by Jesse Wozniak (performed by Woz, 
:Howard Zimmerle, Jeff Lenhart)
Maybe it's just me and I'm loopy, but I seem to remember seeing 
an SNL skit with a similar premise.  If so, I enjoyed this one 
all the same, and it probably didn't really violate any 
copyright laws....

:2. MEDITATIONS ON LOVE by Justin Hossle (performed by Justin H)
This "skit" (for a lack of a better word to discribe whatever 
the hell this really was) first happened on a four-hour car ride 
from home to school.  I was probably recounting a story without 
an ending or really even a point when Justin started meowing.  
He produced an imaginary cat from under the dashboard and 
commanded me to pet it; when I reluctantly did so, he rolled 
down the window and threw it out.  This continued--with 
variations on the cat's demise--the whole trip home.  
Occasionally, I still laugh at it.

:3. 22 or THE JEWISH POEM by Katie Frederick-Schector (Katie F-S)
I don't really recall the jist of the poem because I got caught 
up in the alliteration and assonance and sheer poetic quality.  
A hardcopy of the poem would be appreciated.

:4. THE SPEECH by Howard Zimmerle (performed by Samantha Dean 
:and 3 other girls I don't know)
If I ever had a girlfriend, I'm sure I would have heard this 
speech.  Good job conveying its "universality" by having four 
girls perform it.

:5. LACK by Pete Feltman(performed by Pete Feltman)
Sometimes I can't hear the lyrics over the music.  I can't wait 
to pick up a CD.

:6. GEORGE WASHINGTON by Jeff Lenhart(performed by Jeff 
:Lenhart, Woz, Q, Neil Van Gorder, Elysia Hansel)
I don't know how he does it, but Jeff continually comes from 
left field with new and fresh material.  Rookie of the year.

:7. RAPE by Courtney Clausen (performed by Courtney Clausen)
The problem I had with this poem was the apparent lack of 
metaphor, simile, or any kind of poety imagery.

:8. BIN LADEN GONE WILD!!! THE NEW VIDEO AT BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO 
:by Justin Hossle and Josh Goodrich(performed by Justin Hossle 
:and Josh Goodrich)
Maybe it's just me and I'm loopy, but I seem to remember seeing 
a Whose Line? skit with a similar premise....  This was a good 
effort and it can only get better if they decide to make this a 
regular or quasi-regular feature.  It reminds me of the days of 
improv at high school speech contests, which were always fun.  
And, if I may be so arrogant, several of my lines were used.

:9. INTERMISSION by Q(performed by Q)
I just didn't get the message of the first song, and the second 
was fun, in a dorky sort of way.

:10. METAPHONIC TOY by Bridget Eggers (performed by Bridget E.)
I don't remember this poem, because, unlike Katie F-S, I had 
been drinking hot chocolate and peppermint schnapps earlier in 
the evening, and it must have caught up with me.

:11. STAND-UP by Robin Corsburg(performed by Robin Corsburg)
Has she performed once before?  She has, hasn't she?  Maybe I 
was really drunk.  Good, classic stand-up.  Someone told me 
afterward that she had been offered to go professional.  I 
understand why.

:12. JOIN ME IN THE FIGHT by Jesse Wozniak (peformed by Jesse 
:Wozniak)
I honestly don't recall the actual subject of the poem.

:13. PROTEST by Elysia Hansel(performed by Elysia Hansel and 
:Justin Hossle)
I knew this was a set-up beforehand, but I would really like to 
hear Elysia's poem in its entirely.

:14. A SYMPHONY OF SCROTE by Neil Van Gorder(performed by NVG, 
:Luke Pingel, Woz, Howard Z, Josh G, Q, Justin H, Pete F)
Nice experiment; however, an experiment in what I know not.

:15. JERKY FOR YOUR BRAIN by Luke Pingel(performed by Luke 
:Pingel)
Well-written.  Very cohesive.  I'd go as far to say "Best of" 
material.


Great show Friday night.  Is there is a cap on the number of 
skits performed?  Or is there a limit on the number of skits 
performed by each individual?  Justin told me that he and Elysia 
couldn't do a skit because all the slots were full.  Just 
curious.

Everybody have a good break, and see you in a few weeks.

Time: Mon, 17-Dec-2001 18:30:03 GMT     IP: 134.161.136.14


Katie, 
I agree with pretty much everything that you said. 
However I don't think that foreign policy and domestic policy are 
simple matters at all.  
The one thing in history that has always defined foreign policy is 
the question "What is best for our country?"  
In the U.S. this means "What is the best for our economy, i.e. 
what is best for the corporations that run America, what is best 
for capitalism?"

Never does that mean what is best for individuals, cause 
nationalism is, sadly in many ways and not so sad in others, the 
most powerful force in world politics today.  

The world is a dirtyuglybagofshit in many ways and Americans are 
often fatlazycuntwhores in their habits and desires.  
Has history changed any of these things?

Neil     

Time: Mon, 17-Dec-2001 19:05:27 GMT     IP: 134.161.105.155

i didn't mean to imply that foreign policy and domestic policy 
are easily unwound puzzles.....................instead, i want to 
argue that there are better ways of making sense of the world as 
individuals than supporting the policy decisions our leaders 
without scrutiny.  i guess i didn't directly address howard's 
demand for better solutions, but i can't recommend a thorough 
alternative for the president because i don't know enough about 
the position and its limitations to say much more than, "hey, 
bush and dick, i think you're both cheating assholes and i don't 
agree with how you 'represent' me now."

what i can recommend is a thorough alternative for changing the 
world as an individual american citizen--because, given our 
current leadership, i believe a grassroots revolution is the only 
way this world's gonna change.  and blah blah blah.

Time: Tue, 18-Dec-2001 01:56:04 GMT     IP: 134.161.105.123

I think I just heard one of the funniest responses to Neil's 
piece from the last No Shame. I was talking to a girl who claimed 
to "get it." 
"Get what?" I asked.
"I get what you were doing."
"Oh really? What was that exactly?"
"You were imitating sperm."
"That's one theory... it's wrong, but it's one theory."
Just thought you'd all like that...

Howard
"My grandma always said the money is in dick and fart jokes." 
Banky Edwards from Chasing Amy

Time: Tue, 18-Dec-2001 05:24:35 GMT     IP: 24.4.252.116

Hello everyone! I just thought I would post my top 10 favorable 
moments of NST this past fall. This is NO WAY reflects what the 
rest of the NST Board will have for the BEST OF NO SHAME THEATRE 
in late spring of next semester. This is solely my opinions and 
away we go!!!


10. SIMPLY JOSH EPISODES 
Too bad he is leaving us next semester. I always loved his new 
and creative lines..."I have put on the equivalent of a ten year-
old child!"

9. LUKE PINGLE PUTTING A DILDO IN HIS EAR
This speaks for itself.

8. KATIE F.S.'s MAD, MAD POETRY
Katie calls her poems mad but I think they are beautiful. I 
watch the reactions from the crowd during all of NST sketches 
and the crowd always seems to be tuned in right to every last 
breath of Katie's poems. 

7. NEIL'S BALL ROLLING CONTEST
Don't ask me what it meant and why I did it. It was fun and 
thinking back it makes me laugh out loud in my bed at 3 a.m. 
Plus it stresses that NO SHAME should be an experimental forum.

6. ROBIN CORSBURG'S STAND-UP COMEDY
I think sometimes many of us forget that NO SHAME Comedy can be 
completely free of sexual innuendos, weed, beer, and camels. 
Robin did say the f-word once. OH MY GOD! But it always nice to 
see a spice of cleanliness in NO SHAME forum. But no more Robin. 
For now on dirty jokes only:)

5. Q = AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
If it is one thing I love most, it is audience participation. 
The ability to feel like you have control while the audience is 
still guiding you through. Ever since stump leg man, the crowd 
looks forward to participation in Q's sketches.

4. PETE FELTMAN
I always feel inspired after hearing music from Pete and he is 
always great!!! Most performers, including myself, have off 
nights but Pete you have yet to fail. Pete teach me how to sing.

3. SEDUCTION BY WOZMAN
If I have any pull, I want to see this at Best of NST. I don't 
think I have every laughed all the way through an entire sketch 
until seeing this. Oh it was fucking hilarious! And then Becca 
at the end rejecting you for Howard...I mean...well it was a 
really good sketch.

2. DEBUT OF JEFF LENHART
I have seen Jeff at many NO SHAMES before and he even talked to 
me about my performance in Picasso at the Lapin Agile. In my 
mind, this was one of the strongest debuts in No Shame history 
and his stuff gets better and better.

AND #1 

ERICA ENGEL TALKING ABOUT HER BOYFRIENDS YOU KNOW WHAT.
I don't think I have ever seen someone take as big as risk as 
her before and that is respectable. In addition, I think this 
may be the most SHAMEFUL presentation ever at least here in 
Cedar Falls.



I would like to end that I feel everyone who performs at No 
Shame deserves a round of applause. Many people put their necks 
on the line and sometimes they win, sometimes they lose. 

Also thank you to the fans who keep this going strong. You guys 
have made this one of the best NO SHAME charters in the world!!!
I love all of you, except Justin Hossle:)

Please feel free to comment on my selections and if you want to 
add on, then  feel free to go ahead. Later everybody!

GOODRICH

Time: Tue, 18-Dec-2001 18:01:31 GMT     IP: 134.161.136.14

True a grassroots revolution is the only way things will change.

Remember one thing Katie.

The way we think, in Luke's words is "so minority"

But all one can do is try.  And I'm gonna do that.

Time: Tue, 18-Dec-2001 18:04:56 GMT     IP: 134.161.136.14

Who know's Howard, she might be right.  

Maybe I need an interpreter for my piece cause god damn I didn't 
understand it!

but yeah she was kinda wrong.

Neil

Time: Tue, 18-Dec-2001 19:16:57 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

i cant take it anymore!! there have been so many fucking awesome 
pieces this semester, that i thought i would make my own 
personal list of favorites. besides, i need a study break. If 
best of were right now, here would be my order:

1. A Non-Drinking PSA- by Howard Zimmerle

2. Simply Josh- by Josh Fitkin

3. Stump Leg Man/Jackie Chan- by Q

4. Something- by Courtney Clausien

5. Hang Ten- by Ron Sandvik

6. Bulbadie With the Television On- by Jeff Lenhart

7. Sestina/ A Poem For Laura- by Elysia Hansel

8. Domino's Pizza Challenge- by Josh Goodrich

9. Stand-Up Comedy- by Robin Corsburg

10. Dragonflies- by Grant Tracey

11. Why God, Why, or Ouch This Hurts- by Jesse Wozniak

12. The Hair Poem or the Jewish Poem (i cant decide which)-by 
Katie Frederick-Schector

13. Lack- by Pete Feltman

14. The Greatest Treasure of the Whole Fair- by Neil Van Gorder

15. Jerky For the Brain- by Luke Pingel


Anybody feel free to add their contributions. Its easier to 
remember them now than in 4 months. We do take your opinions 
into consideration when we pick the final Best Of in April.

Time: Tue, 18-Dec-2001 19:58:33 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.168

check it out:

http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20011218/ts/crime_abujamal_dc_2.h
tml

it's not perfect, but it's something.  here's to hope, 
compassion, and a satiating break.  :)

Time: Tue, 18-Dec-2001 21:02:54 GMT     IP: 134.161.73.112

It's a break. He's not free, and there's so much more work to 
be done, but hey, he's alive. I'm not saying it's my poem that 
did it, but hey, you never do know ;)

Time: Tue, 18-Dec-2001 22:14:55 GMT     IP: 134.161.73.112

I want to join in the midsemester bandwagon, and put down 
my best of picks

1)The True Meaning of Love-Josh Fitkin
2)True Love, Lobsters, and a Bear-Howard Zimmerle
3)The Little Tittanic-Jeff L
4)Jackie Chan Song-Q
5)Dragon Flies-Grant Tracy
6) Blowin' Through the Changes, A Mime Like Me, To Frank 
O'Hara-Luke Pingel
7)Escape Attempts-Neil VG
8)Anything by Kayie F-S
9)A Peter Song
10) Hopefully something I've done that people thought 
warrented being seen again

Those are the top 10 that jumped out at me and said "Hey, 
I'm best of material" Actually, many more did, but I didn't 
want to list every play done, so I limited to these 10, which I 
think is a pretty gosh darn good list
Woz

Time: Thu, 20-Dec-2001 21:32:10 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

Hey, if you are cool enough to check this message board, then by 
god, you are cool enough to come to my New Years Eve party. My 
address is 815 W 23rd for those of you who dont know. It will be 
cool. I am asking people to BYOB if that is your thing. we'll 
probably start the shenanigans around 10 or so. have a good 
break everyone!

Luke

Time: Thu, 20-Dec-2001 22:56:49 GMT     IP: 134.161.106.75

Hey Luke, does that mean I can come as well? Is it okay if I 
bring my grandfather as well?

GOODRICH

Time: Fri, 21-Dec-2001 01:23:49 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

yes, goodrich you too are invited. and i should have specified 
that it is a BYO-grandparents party as well as a BYO beer party.

Luke

Time: Sun, 23-Dec-2001 02:45:50 GMT     IP: 209.130.184.165

Did anyone go to the main NST homepage and check out the new 
Shame-O-Meter? We're second behind Iowa City. More importantly 
though, what the hell does that mean??

Time: Mon, 24-Dec-2001 22:18:55 GMT     IP: 63.24.13.201

Hey all,
Sounds like I have missed some classic NST. IT seems like I was 
ALWAYS busy on the Fridays of NS and free on the off weeks. I 
checked the website after being busy the past couple No shames, 
and saw such a bevy of postings.  I must be honest and tell you 
that seeing that I was humbly sellected by some for Best Of made 
me cry and was the best Christmas Present EVER!  I hope and plan 
to make no shame part of my life again next semester.  Believe 
it or not, but I have actually be touring around Iowa doing the 
entertainment at Church christmas banqs this last month.  I've 
got the Febreeze bit completly streamlined and nailed.  Although 
I couldn't do ALL of my bits at the churchs, No Shame has 
deffinatly gotten me off to a great start.  It is as if No Shame 
is a giant nurchering mother that young amature playrights, 
poets, comedians, songwriters and the like, can come suckle off 
her giant, inspirational tiets. Let Freedom ring from the bowels 
of No Shame Theater, and all that other stuff.
Un-Shamefully yours,
Josh

Time: Fri, 28-Dec-2001 00:00:08 GMT     IP: 64.209.57.194

OK... been doin some thinkin. And my head hurts. Slight hunger 
twinge in my lower abdomen. It is currently snowing. For all 
these reasons and more, you should consider a career in nuclear 
power. 

OK, I don't know what the hell I just wrote, but here are some 
ideas for best of no shame (in no particular order, just like the 
CDs at Co-op Records):
1. A seduction by Woz... OK, so the idea was a little borrowed, 
but where else can I hear pimp music AND get hit on by Becca 
Wagoner?? No, that was an honest question...
2. Jerky for the soul, by Luke. Read my review from last time...
3. The Penis Play by Erica... I hated it, but you gotta admit, it 
sparked more controversy than anything else in the history of 
NST.
4. The hair poem by KFS. This was touching, and for a nice change 
I could actually understand what the hell she was talking about.
5. So the Vibrator Shorted Out by Elysia... it wasn't textbook 
Elysia angry, but i liked it better, so fuck off.
6. Tie between the day at the fair monologue and the trapped 
boxer/python monologue by NVG. If we had enough spaces I'd love 
to see them both, but it will depend on whether we need funny or 
serious in the real Best of.
7. The first Simply Josh- this showed us that thsi guy was 
something special. To date it was probably his funniest material, 
short of the stalker thing. I'm still bitter about the stalker 
thing because I had finally convinced a girl to go there on a 
date with me, and she was freaked out by the first piece and 
almost left crying. Well, she found another guy, so fuck her :-)
8. Tie between the pizza challenge and Weekend News by Goodrich. 
I'm leaning towards pizza, but that could be because dinner is on 
the table...

More to follow!

Time: Fri, 28-Dec-2001 06:03:03 GMT     IP: 209.130.184.57

Insomnia has kicked in... I'm stuck in Fort Dodge, so I'm not 
sure why the town hasn't bored me to sleep yet. Anyway, here's 
more of my vote for best of:

10: (or whatever number I was up to) Some song, by Pete. Not sure 
which... personally I liked the acid rain one, but who knows. 
11: Bulbadie with the television on by Jeff L. While this may not 
be representative of Jeff in general, it will be a great change 
of pace for the best of show. I would also like to express my 
support for either the Titanic one or the fat DJ one from the 
last show.
12: Something by me. Hopefully someone out there found a favorite 
among some of my work somewhere. I might suggest A Non-Drinking 
PSA, or possibly True Love, Lobsters, and a Bear. Oh, and for the 
record, I saw the girl who the Amy character in True Love was 
based on, and yep, I still want her. (dejected sigh)

You know, there's still room here. Maybe a poem by Courtney 
Clausen... maybe Grant Tracey's story, maybe that other prof's 
story (it seemed to be a little better than Grant's anyway), 
maybe Q... maybe someone who I'm completely forgetting about. Or 
maybe we need more plays about large penises. How about more 
nudity? Woz and I were the only ones doing any of that crap this 
year... where's the nudity? I wanna see buns, damnit!! Oh, I just 
thought of one:

13: That standup from that girl in the last no shame, by that 
girl who did standup at the last no shame. I can't remember her 
name... Robin Corsberg is popping into my head, but I'm not sure 
if that's right or if my right brain has kicked in...

Time to go to bed, I'm rambling.
Howard

Time: Fri, 28-Dec-2001 23:07:20 GMT     IP: 152.163.205.76

Hello No Shamers! I hope everyone had a great a safe, fulfilled 
holiday and blah, blah, blah...it's time to party!!! I hope you 
are all coming to Luke's for New Years Eve. Hell I am because 
Luke is really cool and...luke is...yeah anyway it will be 
awesome!!!

Hey Howard I read your last message and I think it is a bummer 
about the whole Amy thing. This might make you feel awesome. I 
recently showed a bunch of pictures of my college career. One 
that popped up was of you freshman year in Dancer. My sister, 
who is an ISU cheerleader as well as her sorority sisters think 
you are hot. So I definitely think it is Amy with the problem 
and not you my brother from another mother!

Take care all!

GOODRICH

p.s. Please Neil, stop sexual harassing me!

Time: Sat, 29-Dec-2001 22:57:25 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

does anybody know the show dates of Angels in America? Just 
wondering.

Time: Sun, 30-Dec-2001 05:30:36 GMT     IP: 205.188.199.43

:does anybody know the show dates of Angels in America? Just 
:
wondering.


Hey Loook, the dates are April 18-28th.

GOODRICH

Time: Sun, 30-Dec-2001 06:53:49 GMT     IP: 209.130.184.23

Thanks Josh...

Oh, and for all those in Josh's sister's sorority, my number is 
859-0390. I like brunettes, puppy-dogs, and long walks on the 
beach.

Howard

Time: Mon, 31-Dec-2001 19:54:09 GMT     IP: 134.161.228.96

you like brunettes???!!  dammit......................