No Shame Theatre Archives (Summer 2004)

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SUMMER 2004 - NO SHAME AT PICCOLO SPOLETO
All performances are at 10:30 p.m.

Chapel Theatre
172 Calhoun Street (in downtown Charleston)


Friday, May 28, 2004 - [Chapel Theatre]

Well, the festival opened last night with a bang!
The show was great, very strong pieces and good to see so many people from all over the country.

Host: Todd Ristau
Order Taker: Todd Ristau/Jeff Goode
Show dedicated to Jeri Lynn Schulke, who just got the staples out of her head.

1) Sean Nitchmann (Charlottesville), DAVE, THE ANGRY SUBURBAN POET - MY LAWN, poem, performed by Robb Rouse (Roanoke)
2) Brian Rochlin (LA), ALL BY MYSELF, performance piece with puppet, booze, and pills, performed by the author
3) John Shirley (Charlottesville), WHIPPING BOY, monologue, performed by the author
4) Nelson Oliver (Roanoke), NEEDLE THROUGH ARM, silent illusion with music, performed by the author
5) Mike Rothschild (LA), BLIND LEMON JEFFERSON, comic scene, performed by Trent Westbrook (Harrisonburg) and Brian Rochlin
6) Shannon McCormick (Austin), LEGLESS CHEETAH, short monologue, performed by Charlie Boswell (Roanoke)
7) Meghan Sullivan(Charleston), DAYS AND NIGHTS, song, performed by the author
8) Trent Westbrook, POEM FOR ANNE, poem, performed by the author
9) Adam Hahn (Iowa City), ACCORDING TO DAVID HARMAN, THIS MONOLOGUE IS ALL ABOUT SEX, monologue, performed by the author
10) Robert Murdoch (Charleston), ZOO STORY, scene, performed by Trent Westbrook and Meghan Sullivan
11) Jeff Goode, SO ALL ALONE, scene of overlapping monologues, performed by the author, most of the No Shame company, and several audience members
12) Matt Wilson (walk-in), SKETCHES OF A NUDE, performed by the author, Meghan Sullivan, and Matt's currently nameless friend.
13) Todd Ristau (Roanoke), $80 A WEEK, monologue, performed byh the author
14) Robb Rouse, GOD'S SALVATION PROGRAM, poem, performed by the author
NOTES: John Bryant of Roanoke was delayed on the road and arrived just in time to miss the show, he'll be on the bill tomorrow.


Saturday, May 29, 2004 - [Chapel Theatre]

Host: Jeff Goode
Order Setting: Jeff Goode and Todd Ristau
Dedicated to Stan Ruth, whose finger in the chest of many an inflated ego kept it real.
Board Op: Boogie

No Shame Theatre Song, by Jonathan Price, performed by Meghan Sullivan on Piano, Mike Rothschild singing, Adam Hahn and Brian Rochlin as backup cowboy crooners

1. Todd Ristau (Roanoke), THE GREEN MAN, monologue, performed by the author
2. Mike Rothschild (Los Angeles), SEPARATE THE MAN FROM HIS HEAD, monologue performed by the author
3. Just Shane Johns (walk-in), WELCOME, song with acoustic guitar, performed by the author
4. Trent Westbrook (Harrisonburg), GOLF PIECE, performed by the author
5. Meghan Sullivan (Charleston), ANGELS, song, performed by the author
6. Robb Rouse (Roanoke), BACK IN MY DAY, comic monologue performed by the author
7. Robert Murdoch (Charleston), COME BACK, serious monologue, performed by the author
8. Todd Ristau (Roanoke), A PICTURE TELLS A THOUSAND WORDS, monologue, performed by John Bryant
9. Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), MOVIE REVIEW: THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST, scene, performed by the author and Mike Rothschild (Los Angeles)
10. Amy Jordan (Charlottesville), THE PRINCESS AND THE PP, performed by the author
11. James Montjoy, WORDS, THOUGHTS, AND ACTIONS, poem performed by the author with his currently unnamed friend on piano
12. Brian Rochlin (Los Angeles), KUNG FU JEW, performed by the author, Todd Ristau, Robb Rouse, John Shirley, Nelson Oliver, and Mike Rothschild
13. Shannon McCormick (Austin), LEGLESS CHEETAH, monologue performed as a scene by Robb Rouse and Trent Westbrook
14. Adam Hahn (Iowa City), BUSINESS CASUAL, monologue, performed by the author
15. John Shirley ( Charlottesville), FAST LOVE, monologue, performed by the author
16. Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), ANGER BOX, performed by the author, Todd Ristau, and Jan Gilbert
17. John Bryant (Roanoke), GIRL #11, song, performed by the author
18. Nelson Oliver (Roanoke), SNOWFLAKE, illusion, performed by the author.
A very very strong night, though, with 18 pieces it did run long, and we started late due to some technical difficulties. Better audience attendance, very responsive throughout. Retired to The Living Room, where Ashe served us drinks and we celebrated a successful 2nd show.


Sunday, May 30, 2004 - [Chapel Theatre]

Host: Brian Rochlin
Order Setting: Todd Ristau and Brian Rochlin
Lights by Chad Hedgecock
Evening dedicated to James Finney-Pot, whose advocacy in the early days helped lead to these latter days.

No Shame Theatre Song (Charleston Sunburn version), by Jonathan Price, lyrics & vocals by Jeff Goode, performed by Meghan Sullivan on Piano

1. Todd Ristau (Roanoke), I AM GOD, serious monologue, performed by the author
2. Mike Rothschild (Los Angeles), SPEED DATING, scene, performed by the author, Trent Westbrook, Adam Hahn, and Amy Jordan
3. Jan Gilbert, GETTING TO KNOW JEWS, monologue performed by the author
4. Meghan Sullivan (Charleston), ANGRY BOYFRIEND SONG, performed by the author
5. Trent Westbrook (Harrisonburg), THIS IS WHY, scene, performed by the author and Amy Jordan
6. Robb Rouse (Roanoke), IDIOSYNCRATIC LOVE (PASSION THROUGH COMPARISSON), poem, performed by the author
7. Mike Rothschild, Movie Review with Mike and Jeff: MONSTER, scene, performed by Mike Rothschild and Jeff Goode
8. Amy Jordan (Charlottesville), GO OUTSIDE, poem
9. Just Shane Johns, DISEASE, song, performed by the author
10. Caroline O'Conner (Charleston), BOUND, scene, performed by the author and Robert Murdoch
11. Brian E. Rochlin (Los Angeles), THAT WAS A PARTY, monologue, performed by the author
12. Shannon McCormick (Austin), LEGLESS CHEETAH, monologue, performed by Todd Ristau
13. Lily Slay (walk-in), UNTITLED, song with guitar, performed by the author
14. Nelson Oliver (Roanoke), TRIBUTE TO HOUDINI #1, performed by the author and two audience participants (Jan Gilbert and Aaron Francis)
15. John Shirley (Charlottesville), WORN-OUT CHICKEN BLUES, comic song, performed by the author
16. Nell Grantham (Charlottesville), WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A RANT AND A PRAYER, monologue, performed by Joan Ruelle
17. Adam Hahn (Iowa City), ALTARBOY, scene, performed by the author and Joan Ruelle
18. Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), FAIRY TALE FOR BOY AND GIRL, scene, performed by Ursula Hull, Jan Gilbert, and Robert Murdoch
Great evening o' theatre. Also, interestingly enough, there is strong agreement that our light guy, Chad, looks like a Boys From Brazil clone of Stan Ruth in his early 20's.


Monday, May 31, 2004 - [Chapel Theatre]

Host: Mike Rothschild
Order Setting: Mike Rothschild and Todd Ristau
Board Op: Boogie
Dedicated to Gary Frank, who came and tried, and did, and was one of the people No Shame was invented for...
He left when he wanted to, but it was too soon.

No Shame Theatre Song by Jonathan Price, new lyrics and vocals by Meghan Sullivan, piano by Meghan Sullivan

1. Lee Moyer (Portland), THE WM. S. BURROUGHS PUPPET SHOW, comic monologue, performed by Todd
2. Just Shane Johns (walk-in), WILL YOU LOOK MY WAY, song, performed by the author
3. Trent Westbrook (Harrisonburg), LIGHTNING, scene, performed by the author and Meghan Sullivan
4. Brian E. Rochlin (Los Angeles), THE FACE LICKERS, comic scene, performed by the author, Meghan Sullivan, Adam Hahn, Mike Rothschild, and Amy Jordan
5. Meghan Sullivan (Charleston), TOASTER SONG, song, performed by the author
6. John Shirley (Verona), ROMEO REDUX, comic scnene, performed by the author and Amy Jordan
7. Chad Hedgecock, TRUE LOVE, scene, performed by Robert Murdoch and Jan Gilbert
8. Mike Rothschild (Los Angeles), ANGRY SCOTSMAN, comic scene, performed by the author and Brian Rochlin
9. Robb Rouse (Roanoke), WE ARE POETS, poem, performed by the author
10. Jan Gilbert (Charleston), MUSTARD, monologue, performed by the author
11. Adam Hahn (Iowa City), MATERNITY LEAVES, scene, performed by the author and random female audience participant
12. Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), DOGLOVER, monologue, performed by the author
13. Robert Murdoch (Charleston), OH, YEAH, THIS FERRY IS FULL, comic scene performed by the author and (?)
14. Shannon McCormick (Austin), LEGLESS CHEETAH, monologue, performed by Brian Rochlin
15. Todd Wm. Ristau (Roanoke), A PICTURE TELLS A THOUSAND WORDS, monologue, performed by Todd Ristau
16. Clinton Johnston (Charlottesville), UNTITLED POEM, poem, performed by Joan Ruelle
17. Margaret DuBé and Jennifer Shepard (Iowa City), THE VASE, comic scene, performed by Caroline O'Conner and Amy Jordan
18. Nelson Oliver (Roanoke), VOODOO CHILD, illusion, performed by the author
The best show so far, slightly smaller audience, but everyone thought it was bigger because they were so with it and responsive.


Tuesday, June 1, 2004 - [Chapel Theatre]

Host: Robert Murdoch (Charleston)
Board Op: Chad Hedgecock
Show dedicated to Megan Gogerty, who kept the heart beating when the pulse nearly stopped.

No Shame Theatre Song (A Rabbi and a Priest and Jesus Christ version) by Jonathan Price, lyrics and vocals by Jeff Goode

1) Clinton Johnston, EVERYTHING YOU FEEL IS WRONG, comic scene, performed by Devon Chandler (Charleston), Todd Ristau, Adam Hahn, and Mike Rothschild
2) Trent Westbrook (Harrisonburg), CHILE, scene, performed by Trent Westbrook and Robb Rouse
3) John Shirley (Charlottesville), JOHN HENRY, serious monologue, performed by the author
4) Adam Hahn (Iowa City), BUSINESS CASUAL, monologue, performed by the author
5) Jan Gilbert, PAGING DR. FREUD, monologue, performed by the author
6) Brian Rochlin (Los Angeles), REGRETS, monologue, performed by the author
7) Mike Rothschild (Los Angeles), 911 IS A JOKE, scene, performed by the author, Trent Westbrook, and Devon Chandler
8) Jonathan Price (Los Angeles) and Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), HAIKU SONG, performed by Jeff Goode, Jonathan Price on tape, and Chad Hedgecock on lights
9) Robert Murdoch (Charleston), HELP ME DECIDE, monologue, performed by the author
10) Shannon McCormick (Austin), LEGLESS CHEETAH, monologue, performed by Adam Hahn
11) Todd Ristau, TABLE TAPPING SEX MAGICIANS, monologue, performed by the author
12) Nelson Oliver (Roanoke), NEEDLE THROUGH ARM, illusion, performed by the author
13) Caroline O'Conner (Charleston), DOCUMENTARY, scene, performed by the Charleston No Shame cast
14) Brian E. Rochlin, PSYCHIC CAT, monologue, performed by Jeff Goode
15) Robb Rouse (Roanoke), GOD'S SALVATION PROGRAM, poem, performed by the author


Thursday, June 3, 2004 - [Chapel Theatre]

Host: Jeff Goode
Order Setter: Todd Ristau and Jeff Goode
Board Op: Boogie
Performance dedicated to Jack Halstead, the first faculty advisor to No Shame, the first Faculty Member to perform at No Shame.

No Shame Theatre Song (The Memorial Day Weekend Version), music by Jonathan Price, new lyrics by Joan Ruelle, Ursula Hull, and Amy Jordan, Piano by Meghan Sullivan, vocals by Jeff Goode,

1) Todd Ristau (Roanoke), HOW I DIDN'T LOSE MY VIRGINITY, comic monologue, performed by the author
2) Caleb Usry of The Bottom Line (walk-in), POETRY SESSION, stand up, performed by the author
3) Bill Davis (walk-in), SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY HOTLINE, monologue, performed by the author
4) Caroline O'Conner, COMING OUT, comic scene, performed by ???
5) Jeff Goode, SNYX THE DRAGON, scene, performed by the author and Trent Westbrook
6) N. David Philips (Charlottesville), MY FIRST TIME, monologue, performed by the author
7) Meghan Sullivan, HEART'S JOURNEY, song with piano, performed by the author
8) Trent Westbrook (Harrisonburg), TIME SERVED, scene, performed by the author and Robert Murdoch
9) Todd Ristau, A REALLY CLEVER IDEA, scene, performed by the author and John Shirley
10) Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), FUCKING SATAN, performed by Devon Chandler
11) Brian E. Rochlin, PSYCHIC CAT, short piece performed by Nelson Oliver
12) Robert Murdoch (Charleston), SLEEP WELL, comic scene (one person speaking with one person tied up and gagged), performed by Caroline O'Conner and gagged author
13) Todd Ristau, $80 A WEEK, serious monologue, performed by the author
14) Shannon McCormick (Austin), LEGLESS CHEETAH, monologue, performed by Meghan Sullivan
15) Bill Davis (walk-in), NEW PAVAROTTI, scene, performed by the author and members of The Bottom Line
16) Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), THIS ROCK, monologue, performed by the author
17) Nelson Oliver (Roanoke), SNOWFLAKE, illusion, performed by the author


Friday, June 4, 2004 - [Chapel Theatre]

6/4 10:30PM - 11:30PM
Host: Trent Westbrook
Order Setter: Todd Ristau and Jeff Goode
Board Op: Boogie
Dedicated to Rob Mills and Bronwyn Mills, without whom Miami might still know shame, having never had No Shame at all.

No Shame Theatre Song, music and lyrics by Jonathan Price, vocals by: Jan Gilbert, piano by Meghan Sullivan

1. Sean Nitchmann (Charlottesville), THE LIGHTS CAME UP, monologue, performed by John Shirley
2. Jonathan Price (Los Angeles) and Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), HAIKU SONG
3. Hans Chew (walk-in), MAGNET MAN, song with guitar, performed by the author
4. Todd Ristau (Roanoke), FIREBUG, serious monologue, performed by the author
5. Robert Murdoch (Charleston), A GLIMPSE INSIDE, monologue, performed by the author
6. Shannon McCormick (Austin), LEGLESS CHEETAH, monologue, performed by Todd Ristau's Head
7. Trent Westbrook (Harrisonburg), FROM INVITATION TO THE GAME, monologue, performed by the author
8. Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), MUSE, scene, performed by John Shirley, Jan Gilbert, and Chad Hedgecock
9. Jan Gilbert, THERE IS NO SANTA CLAUS, monologue, performed by the author
10. Lee Moyer (Portland), THE WM. S. BURROUGHS PUPPET SHOW, performed by Todd Ristau
11. Rachel Isley (Charleston), TO BE AN AMERICAN WOMAN, poem, performed by the author
12. John Shirley (Charlottesville), SCREAM, rant, performed by the author
13. Nelson Oliver (Roanoke), VOODOO CHILD, illusion, performed by the author
14. Meghan Sullivan (Charleston), THE HOURGLASS OF DECEPTION, scene, performed by the author, Trent Westbrook, John Shirley, Caroline O'Conner, Robert Murdoch, and Jan Gilbert
15. Todd Ristau (Roanoke), LOU, poem, performed by the author
16. Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), THE SPIDER-MAN MONOLOGUE, monologue, performed by the author, Caroline O'Conner


Saturday, June 5, 2004 - [Chapel Theatre]

Host: Meghan Sullivan
Order Setter: Todd Ristau and Jeff Goode
Board Op: Boogie
Performance dedicated to Cheryl Snodgrass, the Stage Manager who had the loudest voice, the most organized clipboard, and the biggest heart of all. Wish she'd been able to be here-her knack for getting people to do things (like buy tickets) would have come in mighty handy.

No Shame Theatre Song (made up version) by Jonathan Price, improvised lyrics and vocals by Jeff Goode, Piano by Meghan Sullivan

1. Todd Ristau (Roanoke), I AM GOD, serious monologue, performed by the author
2. Jan Gilbert (Charleston), SAMANTHA MONOLOGUE II, monologue, performed by the author
3. Professor A.G. Gertsacov (walk-in), HOW I LEARNED TO JUGGLE, monologue with juggling, performed by the author
4. Robb Rouse and Mary Snow, A DAY IN A TAILORED HELL, poem, performed by Robb Rouse
5. Caroline O'Conner (Charleston), LATELY THERE SEEMS TO BE SOME CONFUSION, monologue, performed by the author
6. Trent Westbrook (Harrisonburg), FUTURE IMPERFECT III, monologue, performed by the author
7. John Shirley (Charlottesville), CHEETOS ENVY, monologue, performed by Meghan Sullivan
8. Nelson Oliver (Roanoke), THE VANISHING BANDANA, comedy illusion, performed by the author
9. Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), EVERY AMERICAN'S A CRITIC, scene, performed by the author, Robert Murdoch, Meghan Sullivan, Chad Hedgecock, and Jan Gilbert
10. Meghan Sullivan (Charleston), UNTITLED, monologue, performed by the author
11. Shannon McCormick (Austin), LEGLESS CHEETAH, monologue, performed by Nelson Oliver
12. Robert Murdoch (Charleston), SOMETIMES, monologue, performed by the author
13. Robb Rouse (Roanoke), BACK IN MY DAY, comic monologue, performed by the author
14. Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), DOGLOVER II, monologue, performed by the author
15. Todd Ristau (Roanoke), A PICTURE TELLS A THOUSAND WORDS, monologue, performed by the author
16. Margaret DuBé and Jennifer Shepard, THE VASE, performed by Caroline O'Conner and Meghan Sullivan


Sunday, June 6, 2004 - [Chapel Theatre]

Host: John Shirley
Order Setter: Todd Ristau and Jeff Goode
Board Op: Chad Hedgecock
Performance dedicated to Todd McNerney, who is the reason we're in Charleston in the first place...him and his "interesting proposition."

No Shame Theatre Song by Jonathan Price, vocals by Jan Gilbert, piano by Meghan Sullivan

1) Nelson Oliver (Roanoke) and Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), CARD TRICK, illusion, performed by the authors and one audience participant
2) Matt Wilson (walk-in), CHRONICLES OF THE VAMPIRE, poem, performed by the author
3) Todd Ristau (Roanoke), RABBIT, monologue, by the author
4) Robert Murdoch (Charleston), UNTITLED, rant, performed by the author
5) John Shirley (Charlottesville), GOLGOTHA, monologue, performed by the author
6) Shannon McCormick (Austin), LEGLESS CHEETAH, monologue, performed by Trent Westbrook
7) Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), GODBURGER, monologue, performed by Jan Gilbert
8) Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), BUTEONINE, scene, performed by the author and Todd Ristau
9) Trent Westbrook (Harrisonburg), FUTURE IMPERFECT II, monologue, performed by the author
10) Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), NANTUCKET, monologue, performed by Todd Ristau
11) Trent Westbrook (Harrisonburg), FUTURE IMPERFECT IV, monologue, performed by the author
12) Jan Gilbert (Charleston), SAMANTHA III, monologue, performed by the author
13) Clinton Johnston (Charlottesville), UNTITLED, poem, performed by Todd Ristau
14) Jonathan Price (Los Angeles) and Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), HAIKU SONG, haiku with dance, performed by Jeff Goode with Jonathan Price on CD


Tuesday, June 8, 2004 - [Chapel Theatre]

Host: Trent Westbrook
Order taking and setting: Todd Ristau
Board op: Boogie
Dedicated to Rob Rotman, who is a Chiquita Banana and he's here to stay...thank God. And, no, Rob, we haven't seen that girl, but Spring's Awakening was a hell of a show.

No Shame Theatre Song by Jonathan Price, (new lyrics by Robert Murdoch), piano by Caroline O'Conner, vocals by Robert Murdoch

1. Todd Ristau (Roanoke), THE GREEN MAN, monologue, performed by the author
2. Laura Tuggle Anderson (Roanoke), HALF FULL, monologue, performed by the author
3. N. David Philips (Charlottesville), MY FIRST TIME, monologue, performed by the author
4. Nell Grantham (Charlottesville), TAKE BACK THE CLASSROOM, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson
5. Trent Westbrook (Harrisonburg), POEM FOR ANN, monologue, performed by the author
6. Chad Hedgecock (Charleston), THE FUNERAL, performed by the author, Todd Ristau, Jan Gilbert, Caroline O'Conner, and Robert Murdoch
7. Todd Ristau (Roanoke), RABBIT, monologue, performed by the author
8. Caroline O'Conner (Charleston), UNTITLED, monologue, performed by the author
9. John Shirley (Charlottesville), TULIPS IN THE RAIN, monologue, performed by Trent Westbrook
10. Jan Gilbert (Charleston), SAMANTHA I (There is no Santa Claus), monologue, performed by the author
11. Todd Ristau, LOU, peom, performed by Todd Ristau
12. Nelson Oliver (Roanoke), THE DISAPPEARING BANDANA, illusion, performed by the author and Trent Westbrook
13. Robert Murdoch (Charleston), ZOO STORY, scene, performed by the author and Caroline O'Conner
14. Shannon McCormick (Austin), LEGLESS CHEETAH, monologue, performed by Todd Ristau
15. Jeff Goode, MUSE, performed by John Shirley, Jan Gilbert, and Chad Hedgecock
Special Notes: The founders of the Theatre Movement Bazaar (creators of Cirque Picnique and personal friends of Katreen Hardt were there, also a reviewer who loved the show and stayed for about 45 minutes doing interviews...pity the review won't run until our last two days, but you take what you can get.)


Wednesday, June 9, 2004 - [Chapel Theatre]

Host: Todd Ristau
Order Setting: Todd Ristau
Dedicated to Tony Trout and Toby Huss, two of the old Truck Dogs who kept that bed rocking.

No Shame Theatre Song by Jonathan Price, (new lyrics by Robert Murdoch), piano by Caroline O'Conner, Vocals by Robert Murdoch

1) Trent Westbrook (Harrisonburg), A SHORT PIECE ABOUT CONSOLING OTHERS, scene, performed by the author, Nelson Oliver and Jan Gilbert
2) Matt Wilson (walk-in), CHRONICLES OF THE VAMPIRE, poem, performed by the author
3) Todd Ristau (Roanoke), CHICKEN SUNDAY, monologue, performed by the author
4) Bill Davis (walk-in), MARTYR-DOME 2004, scene, performed by the author, Todd Ristau, Trent Westbrook, Laura Tuggle Anderson, and mystery Jesus
5) Robert Murdoch (Charleston), ON THE STAND, monologue, performed by the author
6) John Shirley (Verona), THE STRANGER, dialogue, performed by the author and Laura Tuggle Anderson
7) Matt Wilson (walk-in), I HATE NEGATIVE POETRY, poem, performed by the author
8) Dwayne Yancey (Roanoke), REMEMBERING RONALD REAGAN, scene, performed by John Shirley and Todd Ristau
9) Bill Davis (walk-in), PAPAL KISS OFF, scene, performed by the author, Nelson Oliver, and Mystery Cardinal
10) Nell Grantham (Charlottesville), THE BOX, performed by Larua Tuggle Anderson and Trent Westbrook
11) Sean Nitchmann (Charlottesville), DAVE, THE ANGRY SUBURBAN POET - MY LAWN, performed by Todd Ristau
12) Chad Hedgecock (Charleston), TRUE LOVE, scene, performed by Robert Murdoch and Jan Gilbert
13) Jan Gilbert (Charleston), DADDY, monologue, performed by the author
14) Todd Ristau , FIREBUG, monologue, performed by the author
15) Shannon McCormick (Austin), LEGLESS CHEETAH, monologue, performed by Robert Murdoch
16) Laura Tuggle Anderson (Roanoke), THE CAPE, scene, performed by the author and Todd Ristau
17) Oliver (Roanoke), NEEDLE THROUGH ARM, illusion, performed by the author


Thursday, June 10, 2004 - [Chapel Theatre]

Host: John Shirley
Order Setting: John Shirley and Todd Ristau
Dedicated to Robert Hedley, Cosmo Catalano, and Randy Rollison who all said YES to No Shame, and that word was important. A lot that is wouldn't be without it.

No Shame Theatre Song by Jonathan Price, lyrics by Caroline O'Conner & Robert Murdoch, piano by Caroline O'Conner, vocals by Robert Murdoch

1) Professor A.G. Gertsacov (walk-in), BARBIE OEDIPUS PART I, table top dramatization, performed by the author
2) Simon Adkins, JOHNNY REBOUND, scene, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson, Jan Gilbert, Trent Westbrook, and John Shirley
3) Amy Russell (walk-in), CUTTING FROM "KILLING LINCOLN", monologue with puppets, performed by Terry Weber
4) Todd Ristau, COUNTY PICK UP, monologue, performed by the author
5) Shannon McCormick (Austin), LEGLESS CHEETAH, monologue, performed by Jan Gilbert
6) Trent Westbrook (Harrisonburg), THREE SHORT POEMS, poem, performed by the author and Jan Gilbert
7) Dwayne Yancey (Roanoke), PI OF MAGGIE, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson, Jan Gilbert, and Trent Westbrook
8) Todd Ristau (Roanoke), I WAS THERE, shout, performed by the author
9) Jan Gilbert (Charleston), SUNSHINE, monologue, performed by the author
10) N. David Philips (Charlottesville), MY FIRST TIME, monologue, performed by the author
11) Robert Murdoch (Charleston), OH, YEAH, THIS IS FERRY FAIR, scene, performed by the author and Caroline O'Conner
12) Todd Ristau (Roanoke), $80 A WEEK, poem, performed by the author
13) Professor A.G. Gertsacov (walk-in), BARBIE OEDIPUS PART II, table top dramatization, performed by the author
14) Nelson Oliver (Roanoke), VOODOO CHILD, illusion, performed by the author
15) Todd Ristau (Roanoke), ARE YOU A ZOMBIE?, monologue, performed by the author
16) Jonathan Price (Los Angeles) and Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), HAIKU SONG, performed by John Shirley


Friday, June 11, 2004 - [Chapel Theatre]

Host: Trent Westbrook
Order Setters: John Shirley and Todd Ristau
Dedicated to Amy Pigott, who boldly forged a place for the director in what had been for far too long solely a writer/actor driven theatre.

No Shame Theatre Song by Jonathan Price, sung sans piano by Trent Westbrook

1. Todd Ristau (Roanoke), RABBIT, monologue, performed by the author
2. Jan Gilbert (Charleston), SAMANTHA, monologue, performed by the author
3. Sean Nitchmann, THE LIGHTS CAME UP, monologue, performed by Robb Rouse
4. Trent Westbrook (Harrisonburg), FROM INVITATION TO THE GAME, monologue, performed by the author
5. Todd Ristau (Roanoke), I FEEL FINE, monologue, performed by Robb Rouse
6. Dwayne Yancey (Roanoke), LEMMINGS, scene, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson, Jan Gilbert, and Robert Murdoch
7. John Shirley (Charlottesville), CHILD'S PLAY, monologue, performed by the author
8. Shannon McCormick (Austin), LEGLESS CHEETAH, monologue, performed by Robb Rouse, Todd Ristau, and the rest of the No Shame cast
9. Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), MUSE, scene, performed by John Shirley, Jan Gilbert, and Chad Hedgecock
10. Robert Murdoch (Charleston), COME BACK, monologue, performed by the author
11. Dwayne Yancey (Roanoke), REMEMBERING RONALD REAGAN, scene, performed by John Shirley and Todd Ristau
12. Jonathan Banish (walk-in), THE ASS OF LOVE, monologue, performed by the author
13. Chad Hedgecock (Charleston), THE FUNERAL, scene, performed by the author, Todd Ristau, Jan Gilbert, Laura Tuggle Anderson, and Robert Murdoch
14. Laura Tuggle Anderson (Roanoke), HALF FULL, monologue, performed by the author
15. Todd Ristau (Roanoke), LOU, monologue, performed by the author
16. Nelson Oliver (Roanoke), SNOWFLAKE, illusion, performed by the author


Saturday, June 12, 2004 - [Chapel Theatre]

Host: Robert Murdoch
Order Setting: Todd Ristau and Robert Murdoch
Dedicated to Ursula Hull, who started out just wanting to force people to listen to her music every Friday, but wound up the backbone of the only No Shame in history to miss not one single weekly performance for three solid years of Fridays-One hell of an Iron Man streak!

No Shame Theatre Song by Jonathan Price, vocals by Robert Murdoch, piano by Meghan Sullivan

1. Todd Ristau (Roanoke), RABBIT, monologue, performed by the author
2. Robert Murdoch (Charleston), OH, YEAH, THIS IS FERRY FAIR, scene, performed by the author and Meghan Sullivan
3. Clinton Johnston (Charlottesville), UNTITLED POEM, poem, performed by Joan Ruelle
4. Todd Ristau (Roanoke), ARE YOU A ZOMBIE?, quiz, performed by the author
5. Trent Westbrook (Harrisonburg), GOLF, monologue, performed by the author
6. Jan Gilbert, SAMANTHA, monologue, performed by the author
7. John Shirley (Charlottesville), GRATITUDED DEFERRED, dramatic monologue, performed by the author
8. Meghan Sullivan (Charleston), LIFE, monologue, performed by the author
9. Shannon McCormick (Austin), LEGLESS CHEETAH, monologue, performed by Laura Tuggle Anderson
10. Todd Ristau (Roanoke), I FEEL FINE, monologue, performed by Robb Rouse
11. Laura Tuggle Anderson (Roanoke), HALF FULL, monologue, performed by the author
12. Nelson Oliver (Roanoke), NEEDLE THROUGH THE ARM, illusion, performed by the author
13. Todd Ristau (Roanoke), TODD'S ELVIS TRIBUTE, scene, performed by the author, Robb Rouse, Ursula Hull, and Trent Westbrook
14. Jonathan Price (Los Angeles) and Jeff Goode (Los Angeles), HAIKU SONG, performed by Trent Westbrook


No Shame Showcase Extravaganza
Thursday, July 1, 2004
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