Time: Wed, 03-Apr-2002 01:45:18 GMT     IP: 134.161.71.116

so i've been avoiding my hw tonight by visiting other sites on 
the noshame org-y. most of the others have a logo or some form 
of no shame art, we have the lame-ass uni logo. is there 
somthing we can do about this?

the Qurious one

Time: Thu, 04-Apr-2002 06:06:35 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

hey, if anyone that is artistic (NVG comes to mind) wants to come 
up with something, we can send it to jeff and he would be happy 
to put it up. 
i agree, what we have now is not what the cool people would 
call "cool."

pingel-berry

Time: Thu, 04-Apr-2002 07:05:44 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.168

I have an idea for a logo...

Time: Fri, 05-Apr-2002 23:12:57 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

The No Shame Bored of Directors will be selecting the order for 
the Best Of No Shame very soon. We will announce the selections 
at the following show on April 19th. All pieces performed this 
semester and last are eligible. If you have ANY suggestions for 
what you would like to see one more time, this is your final 
chance to speak up. Your suggestions WILL be taken into 
consideration.

Luke

Time: Sat, 06-Apr-2002 17:43:39 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

1. It Began With a Nipple--by Bridget Eggers (Bridget E and B.J. 
Endelman)

2. Betrayal--by Courtney Clausen (Courtney C)

3. Q's Return to No Shame Theatre--by Q (Q)

4. Bruises and Scars--by Justin and Amber (Justin and Amber)

5. Random Symphony or You Bought it on Laserdisc--by Howard 
Zimmerle (a multitude of people conducted by Howard Z)

6. July 14, 2001--by Pete Feltman (Pete F)

7. Simply Josh--by Josh Fitkin (Josh F)

8. The Quirky Grandma--by Gretchen Carter (Gretchen C)

9. Playing With Tennis Jeff--by Jeff Lenhart (Jeff L)

10. Poem--by Katie Frederick-Schector (Katie F-S)

11. A New Low--by Howard Zimmerle (Howard Z, Jesse Wozniak, 
Bridget E, Jeff L, Jeff Dorothy)

12. If I Have Time--by Dave Murray (Dave M)

12.5 Polished Before and After--by Elysia Hansel (Elysia H)

13. An Ode to Beer and Other Life Affirming Substances--by Jesse 
Wozniak (Woz)

14. Poem--by Jess Rafoth (Jess R)

15. Henry Rollins Will Chew Off Your Testicles--by Luke Pingel 
(Luke P)

Time: Sat, 06-Apr-2002 18:34:39 GMT     IP: 24.149.21.150

:1. It Began With a Nipple--by Bridget Eggers 
Nice joke... quick punchline and out. 
2. Betrayal--by Courtney Clausen (Courtney C)
Try for more of a crescendo rather than just yelling out of 
nowhere.... otherwise good and angry.
3. Q's Return to No Shame Theatre--by Q (Q)
I think this was the funniest collection of Q material to date. 
The cockblocking song was very true...
4. Bruises and Scars--by Justin and Amber (Justin and Amber)
Was this the first song performed by more than one person? I 
think it was!
5. Random Symphony or You Bought it on Laserdisc--by Howard 
Zimmerle (a multitude of people conducted by Howard Z)
This didn't come out quite as I wanted it to. Oh, and what I can 
remember of the multitude of people were Goodrich, Luke P, Jeff 
L, Jeff Dorothy, Jeff Lestina, Becca Wagoner, Katie Hammitt, 
Jesse Severson and I think that was about it.
6. July 14, 2001--by Pete Feltman (Pete F)
I thought this was one of Pete's best songs. 
7. Simply Josh--by Josh Fitkin (Josh F)
Good to see him back, finally. Nice to know he's teaching the 
leaders of tomorrow.
8. The Quirky Grandma--by Gretchen Carter (Gretchen C)
This was hilarious. I can't believe it's true, but if it isn't, 
then this girl has a really wierd imagination.
9. Playing With Tennis Jeff--by Jeff Lenhart (Jeff L)
This wasn't as far in left field as other Jeff L stuff, but he 
still pulled through with a funny piece. I liked the music and 
action sequences.
10. Poem--by Katie Frederick-Schector (Katie F-S)
Deep religious connotations. Blew my mind.
11. A New Low--by Howard Zimmerle (Howard Z, Jesse Wozniak, 
A kid in a wheelchair actually did try to steal my mom's purse 
once, so that's where the idea came from. 
12. If I Have Time--by Dave Murray (Dave M)
I missed his and Elysia's... sorry.
12.5 Polished Before and After--by Elysia Hansel (Elysia H)
ditto
13. An Ode to Beer and Other Life Affirming Substances--by Jesse 
This is probably the least offensive poem I've seen from Jesse, 
and I believe in beer more than I believe in Bush or Democracy. 
Wierd.
14. Poem--by Jess Rafoth (Jess R)
Good, angry poetry. Had a good message.
15. Henry Rollins Will Chew Off Your Testicles--by Luke Pingel 
Best piece of the night. You can always tell what that piece was 
by seeing what people are quoting at my house later. People 
loved this whole thing, as well as my "no, you don't make a 
right" and "no, you're in jail". Crazy kids. Especially since I 
had to explain to some people that Henry Rollins is real.

Time: Sat, 06-Apr-2002 18:52:08 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

Missing in Action: Neil Van Gorder. Where you at, Neil? 


1. It Began With a Nipple--by Bridget Eggers (Bridget E and B.J. 
Endelman)

This was cute. I laughed.

2. Betrayal--by Courtney Clausen (Courtney C)

Nice performance. It actually seemed more like a personal essay-
type writing than poetry to me. The metaphors weren't as strong 
as they could have been to illustrate anger, rather than just 
using anger alone to get the point across. 

3. Q's Return to No Shame Theatre--by Q (Q)

It was worth it for the tap routine. God that was funny. Rest of 
it a bit slow, but the musical number gets the bull horns.

4. Bruises and Scars--by Justin and Amber (Justin and Amber)

They worked really well together. Nice song.

5. Random Symphony or You Bought it on Laserdisc--by Howard 
Zimmerle (a multitude of people conducted by Howard Z)

I humped two people in this. I did not know them.

6. July 14, 2001--by Pete Feltman (Pete F)

I'm really enjoying Pete's newer material. You're really growing 
musically, man.

7. Simply Josh--by Josh Fitkin (Josh F)

Good to see Josh back. He does a good job with clean stand up, 
which is great. Have you ever done sketch comedy before? I bet 
you would rock. Think about it.

8. The Quirky Grandma--by Gretchen Carter (Gretchen C)

Its all true. I remember hearing about this story. Funny shit.

9. Playing With Tennis Jeff--by Jeff Lenhart (Jeff L)

I fucked it up! Its true! It was so funny, and I fucked up the 
sound cue! ouch for me! forgive me, jeff lenhart! 

10. Poem--by Katie Frederick-Schector (Katie F-S)

So I know you don't like the microphone thing, but it added a 
completely new dimension to what you're doing. You were able to 
do a lot more with soundplay, and I totally dug it. example: 
whispering "screaming" into the mike gave me chills.

11. A New Low--by Howard Zimmerle (Howard Z, Jesse Wozniak, 
Bridget E, Jeff L, Jeff Dorothy)

What was the new low? Did I miss that? 

12. If I Have Time--by Dave Murray (Dave M)

I wanted more, but that was kind of the point, huh.

12.5 Polished Before and After--by Elysia Hansel (Elysia H)

I don't remember this very well. I wish I did.

13. An Ode to Beer and Other Life Affirming Substances--by Jesse 
Wozniak (Woz)

The only real problem I had with this was the apology before the 
piece started. It's No Shame! Who gives a fuck if you offend 
people? I'm generally not a big fan of intros at all, partly for 
this reason, and partly because they almost always take me away 
from what I want to focus on, which is the performance. This is 
simply my opinion, of course. I liked the rap-poem, and so did 
the crowd.


14. Poem--by Jess Rafoth (Jess R)

I missed your debut, so I was glad you came back. too bad we 
didn't spread these out more...

15. Henry Rollins Will Chew Off Your Testicles--by Luke Pingel 
(Luke P)

Time: Sat, 06-Apr-2002 20:09:45 GMT     IP: 134.161.105.126

1. It Began With a Nipple--by Bridget Eggers (Bridget E and B.J. 
Endelman)
this was really quite cute--a good way to kick off the night.  
sorry i made that one little comment that got others making other 
(less clever, of course) little comments.

2. Betrayal--by Courtney Clausen (Courtney C)
makes me wonder what happened to andrea.  also makes me want to 
call my little sister.

3. Q's Return to No Shame Theatre--by Q (Q)
good lord, q, *i* don't even shave my fucking pits.

4. Bruises and Scars--by Justin and Amber (Justin and Amber)
me likey.  me likey lots.  come back.  :)

5. Random Symphony or You Bought it on Laserdisc--by Howard 
Zimmerle (a multitude of people conducted by Howard Z)
you know, i think this is an awesome idea and could be just hands-
down incredible (not that it wasn't good-n-funny last night) if 
you ever did anything like it again--just prepare your people so 
they can keep a rhythm.

6. July 14, 2001--by Pete Feltman (Pete F)
yay, pete!  is there a list or something i can get on to get into 
the reverb free?  honest, man, the only reason i don't make it to 
your shows is cuz i can't afford the $5.  :(

7. Simply Josh--by Josh Fitkin (Josh F)
welcome back, kotter.  uh, josh.  uh, fitkin.  dammit.

8. The Quirky Grandma--by Gretchen Carter (Gretchen C)
funny shit.  speed up next time, maybe?  i just thought you were 
done about three different times.

9. Playing With Tennis Jeff--by Jeff Lenhart (Jeff L)
jeff, jeff, jeff.  how do i always end up following you?

10. Poem--by Katie Frederick-Schector (Katie F-S)
poems, plural.  sorry i wasn't clearer.

thanks for bearing with me as i stumbled with a technological 
break....down.  blah.  and thanks for the encouragement, luke; it 
makes me less afraid to face the mic on friday.  i'm just not 
used to this whole fucking not-being-loud-enough thing.

11. A New Low--by Howard Zimmerle (Howard Z, Jesse Wozniak, 
Bridget E, Jeff L, Jeff Dorothy)
i laughed harder because, when janie and i were perusing the hill 
for a place that would cut off 10" of her hair, we saw an empty 
rascal (as in one of those four-wheeled, motorized, bike-like-
looking things) outside the o.p.  uh, what???

12. If I Have Time--by Dave Murray (Dave M)
glib finish, but dave, i know that pain.  well-put.

12.5 Polished Before and After--by Elysia Hansel (Elysia H)
sweet poem.  wish i had been concentrating more on it than my 
stupid self (i was still angry about the mic).

13. An Ode to Beer and Other Life Affirming Substances--by Jesse 
Wozniak (Woz)
WOZ!  DON'T EVER STOP WRITING POETRY!

that was flashy and to the point; i'll write you a more eloquent 
plea and send it via email especially to you.

14. Poem--by Jess Rafoth (Jess R)
i plead the fifth.

15. Henry Rollins Will Chew Off Your Testicles--by Luke Pingel 
(Luke P)
THIS WAS BRILLIANT!!!  no, i mean BRILLIANT.  shining moment: 
this is my first (and perhaps only, although i *would* like to 
see woz up there) nomination for the best of show.  actual 
writing, performance style, all of it: just brilliant.  :)

Time: Sat, 06-Apr-2002 21:06:09 GMT     IP: 134.161.239.28

Jeff Lenhart - anything, but I especially like Bulbadie with the 
telly on/off

Katie - Anything, but I especially like the Dyke Corral

Howard - Some Mo Styles reincarnate

Jesse - Perhaps the Thong piece or maybe the life is a highway 
piece

Luke -  I still love the Dildo piece, but I also love Henry 
Rollins

Goodrich -  The papa Johns challenge, only this time actually 
accomplish it?  

Dave Murray - That Piece that incorporated the Chalk 
board...yeah.

Sara ZT - Her stand up piece

Q - HaiQ

Pete - Beyond or perhaps Untitled, whatever people like.  

I'm sure I'll think of more later....

Time: Sat, 06-Apr-2002 21:07:26 GMT     IP: 134.161.239.28

Whatever happened to the No Shame up all night extravaganza?  
I'm sure that me and band would be willing to do an entire set.  
pete

Time: Sat, 06-Apr-2002 22:44:47 GMT     IP: 134.161.73.112

1. It Began With a Nipple--by Bridget Eggers 
When this was over, I was just laughing and constantly 
saying "What the hell did this have to do with nipples?". A 
real think piece, and it was great.

2. Betrayal--by Courtney Clausen (Courtney C)
I didn't really catch this all for various reasons. sorry :(

3. Q's Return to No Shame Theatre--by Q (Q)
Shaved armpits...tap dancing...cock blocks...If I could have 
one friday night that didn't in some way incorporate all of 
these things! Good job.

4. Bruises and Scars--by Justin and Amber 
A good little song. Keep coming.

5. Random Symphony or You Bought it on Laserdisc--by 
Howard Zimmerle
I get the feeling this didn't happen exactly as it was 
supposed to. Still pretty good.

6. July 14, 2001--by Pete Feltman (Pete F)
I've already heard/played this song many a time. I like it, 
though

7. Simply Josh--by Josh Fitkin (Josh F)
Welcome back...with a vengence!

8. The Quirky Grandma--by Gretchen Carter (Gretchen C)
This was amazingly hilarious, and if indeed true, even more 
hilarious.

9. Playing With Tennis Jeff--by Jeff Lenhart (Jeff L)
Not quite as wacky as Jeff's stuff usually is, but that is in no 
way to disparage a play that had me laughing my ass off. 
Why were you playing tennis with hannibal lecter? The world 
may never know

10. Poem--by Katie Frederick-Schector (Katie F-S)
Nummy...I don't really know what else to say. The second 
poem was fucking awesome, and I agree with Luke that the 
mic does open up some cool vocal inflections for you.

11. A New Low--by Howard Zimmerle 
Classic Howard. It was a comforting experience to be back 
in one of those.

12. If I Have Time--by Dave Murray (Dave M)
I missed this because of several odd reasons. Sorry. What I 
caught of it was good, but my attention was divided.

12.5 Polished Before and After--by Elysia Hansel (Elysia H)
Grrrrr8

13. An Ode to Beer and Other Life Affirming Substances--by 
Just for the record, really there's only one more No Shame 
before Best Of, so really I'm taking a one show hiatus. I 
thought it was longer than that, but well...now I just look like 
a jackass.

14. Poem--by Jess Rafoth (Jess R)
Very good.

15. Henry Rollins Will Chew Off Your Testicles--by Luke 
I actually like Henry Rollins, but I have been quoting this 
endlessly. Especially the spitting part andf the testicle part. 
Ahh, Luke, you have an odd gift for finding the most random 
things, but yet making them make perfect sense in context. 
That's supposed to be a compliment.

Anyhoo, thanks for coming everyone. It was awesome to 
see us beyond full. The one night I'm late! Oh well, I was just 
glad to be there.

Time: Sun, 07-Apr-2002 05:29:07 GMT     IP: 134.161.81.74

my list for best of

1 an oratory by erica engle
2 my pet fish
3 life is a highway by woz
4 the stalker piece by howard
5 the old patrician by NVG
6 some katie fs poetry
7 zt's standup
8 dave murray's chackboard piece
9 one of pete's many beautiful songs
10 little titanic by jeff lenhart
11 the first piece tim piper did. ( with the kids)
12 the dildo piece or the one from this week by luke pingle
13 the papa jons challange by goodrich
14 poems by elisia hansel
15 the dyke coral by katie Fs

Time: Mon, 08-Apr-2002 02:17:25 GMT     IP: 134.161.73.39

Ok, so here's the deal... the UNI LGBTA (that's Lesbian, Gay, 
Bisexual, Transgender and Ally Organization) is kicking off 
PRIDE Week by putting on a show (I prefer not to call it 
a "talent show" because that sounds so middle school-ish, but 
that's kind of what it is) and we need "talent." And where 
better to find it than with the immensely talented No Shame 
crowd?! 
Anyway... the show is at The Metro in Waterloo. (Yes, the gay 
bar. And yes, normally you have to be 21, but they're being 
incredibly nice and lowering it to 18 for the night.) It is on 
Saturday, April 20, in the evening/night - I'm not exactly sure 
what time we'll start; it'll depend on how many people we get to 
perform. You can perform anything; it doesn't have to be 
original, it can be performance art, you can sing, dance, 
perform a monologue or do stand-up... just about anything you 
want to do would be great! If you would like to perform 
(pleasepleaseplease), email me and let me know! And if you don't 
have anything to perform, come and watch! (I think the cover is 
only $4 - hey, it's cheaper than seeing a movie - and much more 
amusing!)

Again, please think about performing, if you can - don't make me 
do the show all by myself!!
~Kelly

Time: Mon, 08-Apr-2002 22:00:47 GMT     IP: 67.250.226.130

I had to comment on the greatness of Luke's piece in the No 
Shame lineup from Friday.  Not only was it a crowd pleaser, but 
it was a smart crowd pleaser---a tough balance to maintain. 
Perfect delivery. 

Also, I saw Betty's Summer Vacation on Saturday, and I was very 
glad.  My favorite performers from the show were Buck, played by 
Aaron Ellsworth, Mrs. Siezmagraff, played by Sarah Noll, and 
Trudy, played by Lindsey Alena Schill.  I have been a fan of 
Lindsey since the Tale of the Red Dragon where I thought she did 
such a great job.  Also, I thought the Voices were great, 
especially Kristine Wellenstein-she had such great energy.  I 
guess I don't really know many of these people, but I named them 
from the fine program I received, so I am hopeful it is 
accurate. 

I look forward to the next No Shame, 
Jeff Lenhart 

Time: Thu, 11-Apr-2002 15:12:01 GMT     IP: 134.161.104.70

Howdy folks.
Tonight is the big night at the reverb so make sure you strap on 
you're go-go boots and come down to main street at 10pm.  It 
will be a bloody good time.  If it sucks, I will let you punch 
my sister in her balls.  

Thats right..balls.
pete

Time: Thu, 11-Apr-2002 16:20:07 GMT     IP: 134.161.73.112

Hey everybody,
                            I just wanted to post another Reverb related 
post so that people would see two posts and go "Hey, I 
should really go to that, since it did after all garner more than 
one post on the No Shame site". I will also let you punch 
testicles if it is not good. Not mine, of course, but I am 
working on securing a pair of punchable testicles for that 
purpose. Thanks.
Woz

Time: Fri, 12-Apr-2002 00:00:56 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

Dammit, i thought i was going to get to go to the reverb tonight 
and i am not. I am a bastard. I hope other people are cooler than 
me. Going to the reverb would prove it.

Luke

Time: Fri, 12-Apr-2002 20:27:17 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

hey! i know the order for best of! we just figured it out! is it 
going to be sweet? if you answered yes, you are correct!

Luke

Time: Fri, 12-Apr-2002 21:37:33 GMT     IP: 205.188.193.37

I'm that guy who started the first No Shame all those years ago, 
you know, the one with the pickup truck and the whiskey bottle?

Now I run the No Shame in Charlottesville, VA.  I'm currently 
working on an article about the history of No Shame.  The idea 
arose out of David Gothard's visit here and his enthusiasm when 
he discovered we were doing a very careful documentation of our 
No Shame with archives and photos.  He encouraged me to start 
collecting a short history of No Shame which might be suitable 
for submissions, either to theatre journals or grant writing.  
I'm not sure how far it will go, but I think if nothing else, 
those of us who were involved would appreciate it finally being 
put together in some form or another.  Sort of like the TDR 
article but nearly two decades later.

Since No Shame isn't any one voice or opinion, I'd like to get 
input from all of you out there.

I know that the Iowa No Shame was important to a lot of people, 
and that the various franchises which have popped up have also 
allowed many to gain some experiential learning and stage 
experience in a low risk environment that they might not have 
gotten anywhere else.

The angle of the article is going to be on how important that 
venue was to people on a personal and professional level. 

It would be a great help to me if you could send your thoughts, 
etc, on what No Shame meant to you, means to you, and so forth.  
Also how, if at all, you feel No Shame helped (or hindered) your 
professional advancement as theatre artists.

If you have a favorite no shame story you'd like to share, that 
would be great too, just send it to me off list and I'll start 
compiling.  Also, please forward this to people who have a No 
Shame connection (performers, writers, faculty, theatre owners, 
etc) but who don't check message boards.

If nothing else, I am sure that Jeff and I will find a way to 
feature the final article on the no shame web-hub, and we've got 
a few other ideas that this type of info would be useful for.  
Nothing will be shared or published or submitted or posted 
without passing the material by the contributor first for 
approval, so feel free to say whatever you like.

thanks in advance for all your help.

Todd

Time: Fri, 12-Apr-2002 21:46:52 GMT     IP: 205.188.193.37

I don't know if any of you do any cross reading of message 
boards, but while you have to be kind of careful when posting 
from "outside" to the "other" Iowa board, I'm hoping cooler 
heads prevail over here.

In Charlottesville we don't have the luxury that IC does in the 
gigantic stable of writers and performers.  Also, not being an 
academic no shame we go year round, every Friday.

Some fridays we come no where near having 15 pieces.  In fact, 
last week we were 11 pieces far away from 15 pieces.

We also have been doing some scripts submitted to us by out of 
town writers who want a venue and to participate in the "no 
shame experience" even though they can't go drink a beer with us 
afterwards.

This gave me an idea.  I have started to set up what I call the 
No Shame Emergency First Aid Script Box for nights when our 
order has less than 5 submissions.  It doesn't happen very 
often, but man it sucks when it does.

If you guys have no shame pieces that can be done by people 
other than yourselves--send them to me as text in an email with 
a note giving permission to perform them and I will print them 
out and keep them in the First Aid Box.  If we have a slow night 
I'll pull out a script (probably in a panic and at random) from 
the box and we will do it that night.  Afterwards you will be 
immortalized in our order here in Virginia, have a new and nifty 
production credit for your resume, and I'll send you an email to 
let you know that your piece was performed.

I don't think this violates the no shame spirit too much, the 
whole reason for the origninal pieces rule was "originally" to 
not have to worry about royalties.

The other thing that is nice about this idea is that it really 
does begin to do something about the fact that all us no shames 
are a network, but there doesn't seem to be anything connecting 
us except the name of the venue, and the website, and that's 
just wrong.

All us no shamers need to be doing whatever we can to support 
each other's work and venue, because doggone it, that is what No 
Shame is all about in the first place.  Why should a no shame 
script have to disappear forever once its been performed and not 
chosen for a Best Of?

Discuss here what you think of this idea, and if you want to 
send scripts to us and be part of not just Cedar Falls, but as 
we say in Virginia, "the global communications network that is 
NO SHAME" we are just dying to hear from you.

Thanks

Todd

Time: Sat, 13-Apr-2002 22:21:17 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

Not only do we now have a photo of the CAC on our site to look 
at, but we can get educated about the history of our home! can 
you say cacography?

how pleasing!

did you find that bob barker quote, Jeff Goode? that is 
priceless.

Time: Sat, 13-Apr-2002 22:50:37 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

I would personally be more than willing to help you guys out, 
Todd. In fact, I was just browsing through the scripts that I've 
posted to see what might be good for someone else to do. I was 
surprised to find how much of my older material that I posted for 
the world to read now smells like an old fart. Chances are, it 
always smelled like an old fart, though I was not aware at the 
time. Things that are not quite so bad..."Can You Tell Me How To 
Get", "The Excaliber," or "Vignettes Onboard" went over pretty 
well. You have my permission to toss those into your First Aid 
Kit.

I think it would be kind of cool as well to have some back-up 
scripts. Mainly because this would be a way to give some 
different people a chance to perform. Like other No Shames, we 
have a group of "regulars", and while that is a good thing, it 
draws comments like "Oh, it's just the same people getting up 
there every week," even though we only occasionally fill up the 
order. Also, we get a lot of "actors" who attend who enjoy the 
show, but don't perform because they are not "writers". This 
could give the actors some space as well, keeping the spontaneous 
spirit alive. For example during the announcements we could 
announce a script opening and hand it out, or something like 
that. Even though we haven't had less than 5 for awhile, it could 
still be a big advance in the whole No Shame experience.

What do other people think? If we did something like this, we 
probably wouldn't do it until next semester. Feed me back. 

Luke

Time: Sun, 14-Apr-2002 06:20:59 GMT     IP: 12.217.181.138

Howdy, folkses. Having already informed Herr Ristau that he can 
use my scripts in the dank jungles of the postbellum South, I 
would be remiss in not extending the same courtesy to those whose 
ancestors fought alongside mine in the 1st, 4th and 18th Iowa 
Regiments, burning fields, houses, and Southerners where now a 
beautiful Charlottesville No Shame stands. 

(Note: I do honestly like a lot of Southern people nowadays, as 
they didn't fight in the Civil War.) 

So. Should you decide to institute a "Break Glass In Case of No 
Scripts" thing, feel free to include my stuff. Same deal applies: 
let me know how it goes.

James "Erwin" Erwin

Time: Sun, 14-Apr-2002 20:06:35 GMT     IP: 134.161.73.112

Luke,
          I think that's a great idea. Just pull out an old script, and 
announce at the beggining that we need some actors, and 
then we could put that near the end to giev them time to look 
it over. I think that would be an awesome way to get some 
more people involved. What does everyone else think?

Time: Sun, 14-Apr-2002 22:31:11 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

At our most recent board meeting, it was brought up that there 
has been more dead time in between pieces, creating sometimes a 
painful lull in the flow of the show. This is just a reminder to 
be ready to go when it is your turn in the order, with props set 
before the show.
Also, while we have been fairly lenient with other people making 
announcements at the start of the show, that is also beginning 
to go long. Part of this is unavoidable, as we want to continue 
to support everything that our No Shamers are involved with. To 
cut down on time, we ask that you give the announcement to 
whoever is taking them, and they will make that announcement in 
a (hopefully) timely manner.

Thanks,

No Shame Bored of Directors

Luke Pingel
Neil Van Gorder
Jesse Wozniak
Howard Zimmerle
Josh Goodrich

Time: Mon, 15-Apr-2002 18:29:15 GMT     IP: 134.161.73.112

Attention!
The Waterloo Courier wants to do a story on No Shame for 
the Best Of show. A photographer would like as many board 
members and regulars there at 9 this friday for pictures. 
Also, a reporter would like to interview us board memebers, 
so board memebers, when would work best for you to get 
together and be interviewed? Let me know.
Woz

Time: Mon, 15-Apr-2002 19:23:29 GMT     IP: 134.161.73.39

Well, if I had any scripts, I would be more than willing to let 
other people use them... but, alas, I do not have any scripts for 
even myself. It naturally follows, then, that I think that using 
old scripts over again, with new actors, is a great idea! Not 
only does it get new performers up there, it allows writers to 
see possibly different interpretations of their work, which can 
be pretty cool.

~Kelly

Time: Tue, 16-Apr-2002 17:37:06 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.168

9pm friday?  you mean right in the middle of "angels in america" 
and "extracurricular" (the interp show, people, the interp 
show)?  wow!  what perfect timing!  i am so glad so many 
different people will be available!

aah, fuck it.  i'm just bitter.  recognition is nothing to me.

Time: Tue, 16-Apr-2002 18:10:52 GMT     IP: 134.161.227.11

I like it when Katie F.S. cusses and rants and raves. It makes me
feel better about drinking Gatorade. Okay, today is the last day I
smoke crack.

Time: Tue, 16-Apr-2002 20:50:58 GMT     IP: 152.163.207.214

Hey there!

Glad to see the modest proposals are generating some discussion.

First of all, please feel free to use any scripts in the Iowa 
City script library or by me in the Charlottesville Script 
Library as part of your first aid box, just let me know when you 
use them and how they went.


Second, one thing we started doing at Charlottesville (and we 
non-campus as opposed to on or off campus no shames need to 
stick together) is we have our Best Of No Shames Quarterly 
instead of twice a year like if we were all in school, which 
nearly none of us are, and we have what we call "Re-run amnesty" 
every February, so if you don't get picked for best of or want 
to do something over again without some board telling you they 
want to see it, you can do it during February.

We actually have larger audiences during No Shame Amnesty month 
because people are eager to see some things again or that they 
missed the first time around, all mixed in with new pieces.  

todd

Time: Wed, 17-Apr-2002 19:27:00 GMT     IP: 134.161.136.15

Hey folks, 

your favorite young friend, neil, will not be there on Friday for 
the show but he has written a piece for the show.  Luke can not 
deliver it so goodrich, woz, etcman...please be around to take my 
piece to the show.

Neil

Time: Wed, 17-Apr-2002 21:35:58 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.168

Okay, I will take care of it Neil but man, with Howie, Woz, and 
myself running the show, all hell will break loose. Literally! By 
the way, check out The Scorpion King this Friday in theatres 
everywhere.

GOODRICH

Time: Wed, 17-Apr-2002 21:50:36 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

Hey, Ron Sandvik (yall remember Ron?) talked to me today about a 
an opportuntiy for us to have a radio show. A guy he knows is 
starting some type of maverick radio station that wants to 
feature some live readings/audio performances from folks around 
the area. If you can't tell already, I know very little about 
the logistics of this thing, but let me know if you think this 
sounds cool or uncool. If there's enough interest, I'll get back 
to him and set something up.

Luke

"You can run, you can hide, but you can't escape my love"--latin 
sensation Enrique Iglesias

Time: Wed, 17-Apr-2002 22:00:16 GMT     IP: 134.161.73.112

Hey, I think this is an awesome idea, and I'd be first in line to 
read/perform.annoy whomever is working. Any one else?
Word to your mother.
Woz

Time: Thu, 18-Apr-2002 04:01:48 GMT     IP: 134.161.67.50

Yeah,
This is cool.
Speaking of Radio - I'll be playing a KUNI fundraising show on 
Saturday at 1pm.  Tune in and be happy
pete

Time: Sat, 20-Apr-2002 19:27:06 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

Here is the order for the Best Of No Shame, to be held on May 
3rd. Please confirm that you will be there, because if you can't 
we can plug another act into your vacant slot. 

Also, this was a really tough process to decide these pieces. 
Many things went into account when choosing the selections. If 
your piece was not selected, that does not mean necessarily that 
it was not "Best Of" material. There were many many close calls. 
Plus, remember that this is not meant to be an awards ceremony. 
The point of No Shame is simply to create theatre. Best Of is 
simply a night where we can draw non-regulars to see a good 
representation of what the buzz is about.

Okay, enough of that. Here is the order:

1.) A Non-Drinking PSA--by Howard Zimmerle

2.) Stand Up Comedy--by Robin Corsburg

3.)Fortune Cookies--by Q and Aaron Konigsmark

4.)Little Date Sestina and A Poem for Laura--by Elysia Hansel

5.)The Little Titanic--by Jeff Lenhart

6.)Dragonflies--by Grant Tracey

7.)4th Grade Memory # 27A--by Tim Piper

8.)Deconstruction--by Dave Murray

9.)Fresh Scents--by Josh Fitkin

10.)Untitled--by Pete Feltman

11.)Petra Pan--by Sarah Zwick-Tapley

12.)Open Synecdoche and Crazy, Stoopid--by Katie Frederick-
Schector

13.)A Seduction--by Jesse Wozniak

14.)Dominos Pizza Challenge--by Josh Goodrich

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

16.)Jerky for the Brain--by Luke Pingel

Time: Sat, 20-Apr-2002 22:52:43 GMT     IP: 134.161.105.158

i'll be there.

Time: Sun, 21-Apr-2002 01:54:30 GMT     IP: 24.149.21.150

1. The museum of toothbrushes and people, in that order by Jeff 
Lehnhart
2. What to do? By Joel Zummak
3. Howard's Final Skit by Howard Zimmerle
4. Mike's Encounter by Mike Collet
5. Ode on 456 by Pete Feltman
6. Poem by Matt Brema
7. Lies by Justin and Amber
8. Something Stupid (Plump) by Keith Badke w/Jon Anenson
9. Ultimate Weekend News by Josh Goodrich and Jesse Wozniak
10. Amigo Love by Hector Gonzalez-Martinez
11. Only a Play by Luke Pingel

Time: Sun, 21-Apr-2002 02:01:21 GMT     IP: 24.149.21.150

:1. The museum of toothbrushes and people, in that order by Jeff 
Typical, hilarious Jeff outburst. Liked the no talent hack thing
2. What to do? By Joel Zummak
Sometimes it can be a good idea to run your jokes in front of a 
small audience first to get ideas as to what works and what 
doesn't.
3. Howard's Final Skit by Howard Zimmerle
Holy shit, I'm actually done. I am sorry for taking up something 
like 12 minutes of your time, but it sounded like you all liked 
it a lot. It's been a pleasure.
4. Mike's Encounter by Mike Collet
This worked really well, but it would have been nice to have 
been able to read his stomach better
5. Ode on 456 by Pete Feltman
I found this to be one of Pete's catchier songs
6. Poem by Matt Brema
Matt Brems, not Brema... my bad typing. Anyway, this had some 
funny parts, but too many of the jokes followed the same format
7. Lies by Justin and Amber
Catchy hook, very pop-py.
8. Something Stupid (Plump) by Keith Badke w/Jon Anenson
Got a great crowd reaction. Chicks dig the falsetto.
9. Ultimate Weekend News by Josh Goodrich and Jesse Wozniak
This was great... I liked Josh leaving the best.
10. Amigo Love by Hector Gonzalez-Martinez
Great accent. Kind of like a latino Mo Styles. I would really 
like to see this character come back.
11. Only a Play by Luke Pingel
For some reason, I saw the end coming a mile away. Good writing 
though, and as a Fort Dodger, it was a lot funnier. 

Time: Sun, 21-Apr-2002 22:06:03 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

:1. The museum of toothbrushes and people, in that order by Jeff 
:
Lehnhart

Damn funny. The ending wasn't exactly what I hoped for on this 
one, I expected it to go somewhere way the fuck out there...like 
the people being plaque zombies or something. 

2. What to do? By Joel Zummak

Ahhh, something we really haven't had a problem with before: 
someone obviously unprepared with any material whatsoever. Its 
always nice to think that we can rely on spontaneity to be funny, 
but this leads to two problems 1.) the performer gets 
uncomfortable when there are people watching, and 2.) the 
audience gets even more uncomfortable watching. Both of which 
occurred here. 

3. Howard's Final Skit by Howard Zimmerle

A good way to go out, especially for those of us who have been 
there from the beginning and remember all those pieces. Like the 
Seinfeld finale in that regard. Damn Howard, I'm gonna miss you.

4. Mike's Encounter by Mike Collet

Good stuff...I knew (rather hoped and prayed furiously) that 
there was going to be an unexpected twist at the end. Clever 
staging.

5. Ode on 456 by Pete Feltman

Really nice idea for a song. Emily Dickinson turned rock and 
roll. I think she'd be proud. Actually she'd be too scared to 
come to No Shame.

6. Poem by Matt Brems

Didn't feel like a poem to me, which bothered me at first, but I 
liked the honesty of the piece, which is something we either 
abandon or mask too often.

7. Lies by Justin and Amber

Great stuff. Its way cool that we're getting more musical acts 
coming. These two seem to work really well together, my only 
complaint is that I couldn't understand the lyrics. Something the 
mic helped with last time. Where is Dave Murray when you need him?

8. Something Stupid (Plump) by Keith Badke w/Jon Anenson

Easily Keith's best performance yet. Funny song=Luke smiling. 

9. Ultimate Weekend News by Josh Goodrich and Jesse Wozniak

This was a good collaboration. Golden moment: Goodrich walking 
away crying saying "Fucka!"

10. Amigo Love by Hector Gonzalez-Martinez

Tim Manett is the man behind the disguise. This was so damn funny 
and hispanically sleazy that I thought I was going to hurt in the 
morning. Apparently, Hector is of no relation to Iago. Or so 
Hector says.

11. Only a Play by Luke Pingel

Time: Mon, 22-Apr-2002 00:41:17 GMT     IP: 67.250.226.234

This was a great song!!!!!

I have believed in the Tooth Fairy for a long time, and, to this 
day when I lose a tooth(which happens almost daily), I place my 
tooth under my pillow.  

I had wondered for awhile if there was a Fairy Full of Fat ever 
since my scale showed me the evidence, but I rarely believe my 
scale because it lied to me once(It was going out behind my back 
with a girl I was dating and then telling me it had been under 
my sink the whole time).  

I would believe my pants when they tell me that there is a Fairy 
Full of Fat by them not fitting; but, still, my pants are used 
car salespeople part-time, so I don't trust them completely, 
either. But I got a great deal on an 86' Ford Tempo from them! 

However, when I heard this song, I knew it to be true---Indeed!  
Indeed!  There is a Fairy Full of Fat!  

I was very glad to hear this song at the show!  It was great fun!
And it provided some long-needed answers!!!!
Jeff Lenhart

Time: Mon, 22-Apr-2002 04:23:27 GMT     IP: 24.149.24.26

What an honor a priv-o-lidge to be selected to be part of the 
Best of No Shame!  I now have an official sponcership from 
Febreese and will be giving out FREE samples after my bit... 
well, maybe.... My sister was getting married that night, but 
for no shame, fahgettaboutit!
Thanks!

Time: Mon, 22-Apr-2002 15:43:43 GMT     IP: 134.161.73.112

::1. The museum of toothbrushes and people, in that order
Genius, as usual. I laughed my ass. I think I found it funnier 
than most people, but maybe I was just high or something.

2. What to do? By Joel Zummak
Ouch

3. Howard's Final Skit by Howard Zimmerle
I had a big hand in writing this, as well as in writing most of 
the play involved. Honestly, I started to cry when I read it after I 
got home. I'll really miss that wacky man.

4. Mike's Encounter by Mike Collet
I giggled like no other. Wheee, it was fun.

5. Ode on 456 by Pete Feltman
I've always liked this song, so yeah, it was good.

6. Poem by Matt Brems
The line about being like a baby bouncing off the floor made 
me laugh so hard I had to make sure my pants were still dry.

7. Lies by Justin and Amber
Catchy tune, plus Amber is goinbg to burn me an 
International Noise Conspiracy CD, so I like her.

8. Something Stupid (Plump) by Keith Badke w/Jon Anenson
Loved it. It was funny with a capital Z.

9. Ultimate Weekend News by Josh Goodrich and Jesse 
Wozniak
I hope this went well.


10. Amigo Love by Hector Gonzalez-Martinez
This was my highlight of the night. I laughed so fucking hard. 
When he said he loved Keith and would kill his mother for 
him, I was crying I was luaghing so hard.

11. Only a Play by Luke Pingel
Damn, Luke, you just write good plays. I think I enjoyed it on a 
whole differnt level knowing who the people were, but it was 
still great.

"Funkadelic by-law number 427: Love your neighbor"
"Ain't no party like a P-Funk party 'cuase the P-Funk party 
don't stop"
"Shit. God Damn. get off your ass and Jam"
Word

Time: Mon, 22-Apr-2002 17:01:31 GMT     IP: 134.161.104.224

Spiderman opens on may 3.  SPIDERMAN EVERYBODY!  But I'll go to 
the early show, so I can be there at 10 to singy.  
byeyeye.
pet

Time: Tue, 23-Apr-2002 20:27:17 GMT     IP: 134.161.239.87


Last week I went to this shit-hole restaurant which name has 
slipped my memory.  They expect you to wear a TIE?!  What the 
fuck's up THEIR ass?! 

Anyway, I don't appreciate my work being voted a No Shame 
favorite--at least not behind my back.  You should, perhaps, ASK 
a writer before scheduling his/her piece in a Best Of show.  
That kind of honor is something sacred, not something to be 
thrown to the first homeless guy to come on stage with his two 
equally-homeless friends.  A pox on thee!

Bull-honky.  I was super-stoked to be considered for the Best of 
No Shame!  One might say I'm "excited as shit" to give another 
performance of '4th Grade Memory #27A' on May 3.  Unfortunately, 
the man that held the thing together, Sean Rohret, may not be 
able to attend the show.  If this is true, my friend Jud will do 
a smashing job in his place, I assume.  

Peace out, home-shoppers.

--Tim Pieper


                   Layne Staley--1967-2002
I am forever in your debt.  Your raw, beautiful art will be 
embraced until the end.  

Time: Wed, 24-Apr-2002 01:47:04 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

When did Layne Staley die? Damn it that sucks. And why have I 
been misspelling your name every time? that also sucks.

you are correct, tim. we on the no shame board are sneaky 
sonsabeetches who praise other people behind their backs while 
knitting ties (not many people knit their ties, but its important 
to us) and comparing our pock-marked asses. Woz has the best, 
though I am convinced I can catch a second strain from a pocked 
chicken within the week.

Luke 

Time: Wed, 24-Apr-2002 05:21:07 GMT     IP: 65.167.186.109

I will be there.  Nuff said...back to the homework.

Later

P.S. Don't sniff rotten, moldy, scrambled eggs...  It ruins your 
appetite.

Time: Wed, 24-Apr-2002 05:36:21 GMT     IP: 65.167.186.109

Hell yes!  Count me in if anything develops from this.


Sorry it takes so long for me to reply if time ran up on this 
already...

Later

Time: Sat, 27-Apr-2002 17:06:10 GMT     IP: 12.216.18.193

Thanks very much for the Mike's Encounter comments everybody! Oh 
and yeah, for those who couldn't read it my stomach said "No 
Shame Rocks." Sorry about that. I don't have much of a canvas to 
work with. Be sure to give Erin Williams props yo. She helped me 
write a lot of it while we were eating a diamond dave's an hour 
before. It has been awesome being involved in No Shame and I am 
really looking forward to next year. Thanks again everybody!

                           -Mike Collet

Time: Sat, 27-Apr-2002 17:08:09 GMT     IP: 12.216.18.193

LAST NO SHAME KICKED ASS BY THE WAY. GOOD JOB FUCKAS. J/K. OKAY, 
LIKE A FAT KID IN DODGE BALL I AM OUTTIE.

                        -Mike Collet.......again

Time: Sun, 28-Apr-2002 03:08:21 GMT     IP: 134.161.73.112

Hey, does anyone know what Justin of Justin and Amber's 
name is? The Courier has a picture of him and would like to 
know. If you know, e-mail me @ wozdog@hotmail.com. 
Word up. Peace. Other post-ending catch phrases.
Woz

Time: Mon, 29-Apr-2002 23:42:56 GMT     IP: 134.161.73.112

Hey everybody,

Awhile ago there seemed to be actual interest in the No 
Shame up all night deal. Well, here's a thought. Since it 
neevr materialized(sp?) this semester, maybe we should do 
it early next semester. Maybe early in the semester, more 
people would be able to do it since they wouldn't have as 
many obligations to worry about. just a thought. Oh yeah, 
advertise Best Of. Constantly. Word to your mother.
Woz

Time: Tue, 30-Apr-2002 16:53:40 GMT     IP: 134.161.140.168

what are the odds of a summer nst?
i'm gonna be in town for most of it.
Q

Time: Tue, 30-Apr-2002 20:12:42 GMT     IP: 24.149.25.102

Chances are, we would not be able to get an on-campus space 
during the summer...however, we could always look into other 
locations. im sure the local coffee shops would like some 
activity (eh, katie?). i dont know about a regular thing, but it 
could be cool to have, say, a once a month gathering somewhere.

any other takers?