Dec 24, 1998 14:18 from Dan
Old Brick is right out because of No Shame's long-standing alliance with Satan.
As for the Ballrooms, rent there is surprisingly pricey, and I believe we've
missed the deadline for reserving the space. MacBride is a definite
possibility, but the lighting in there is tricky, as is the logistics of
getting them to open the place up at 11pm. Plus, and this is purely a personal
bias, the room sucks.
Keeping it in the theatre building would be a definite plus, in my opinion,
just because it's easier to put a sign on the lobby doors and send people to
room 172 than it is to direct them all over campus. Outdoors, while it would be
a mighty fine nostalgia piece, is pretty risky in February.
Wheelroom isn't a bad idea, but I'm not sure if we can charge admission. Plus,
the content of No Shame (or rather the lack of any specified content in
advance) might be hard to get past the Union Programming Board.
Thoughts.
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Dec 24, 1998 23:41 from Thufir
I thought the reason for charging admission was to pay for the space.  No
charge for the space = no charge to the audience.  Am I right or am I missing
something here?
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Dec 25, 1998 10:49 from Professor Mom
Old Brick isn't a church anymore I don't believe.  They may have a fee though,
but it wouldn't hurt to ask around.
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Dec 25, 1998 11:23 from Babbling Wombat
Thufir>  You're missing the profit which the board members get to divide among
themselves..  Or as Okiishi would say while concealing the bulge in his hip
pocket, "Profit?  What profit?"
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Dec 25, 1998 13:50 from Quicheo
Bulge in my pocket, yes.  Wad of cash, no.  I'm just happy to see you,
Wombat...
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Dec 26, 1998 13:59 from Alethe
Don't worry.  The board will figure something out.
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Dec 26, 1998 14:51 from Professor Mom
Physics Building, The Sanctuary, Catholic Student Center, Shambaugh Auditorium,
Public Library, U-High.
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Dec 29, 1998 12:06 from Mose
I guess I'm the one who has to suggest the obvious, but: the Iowa River ?
Submerged? Check out how totally cool that would be, to shame underwater. If
not, I say it's high time to bring back the glory days of the back of a pickup,
screw the cold weather. Also: Donde esta el bano?
   Oh yeah! Check this out! If there is no No Shame for three weeks, that's
just about a hundred more young people that will be drinking away their Friday
nights. I happen to know that the University is just itching for ways to pour
money into alcohol free alternatives, and would think this could be a good
trend to latch onto.
   I was talking to this guy a couple weeks ago, and he was like, your cambus
sketch was awesome! I'm like, Dude, I didn't write that. He says, Aw, no way,
you guys actually *write* those things? Shit man, I'm holding a fucking piece
of paper in my hand and reading off the motherfucker. He says, Naw, they look
real spontaneatous (sic). And anyway, he says, I just thought your cambus
sketch was awesome.
   Hope you're all having happy holidays.
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Dec 30, 1998 10:40 from Patrick
 
Maybe someone could hit up the really low-fi intermedia performance space.
Again, no lighting (unless you bring your own special efx) to speak of other
than on/off fluorescents.  Same goes for any space at Halsey Hall.  Count
North-Hall/Space Place out, unless you manage to swing a good deal with Gary
Holmquist (a nice guy, if you get the chance to meet him). Gary's careful about
the space and the Dance Department has their head's up their asses for the most
part (They call this posturing 'Modern Dance').  There's also Shambaugh, but i
don't know the specifics on getting that one.  And last, but not least, there's
the 24-7 super-HyVee deli.  The seating's already built in with quaint little
tables; and refreshments are always nearby!!
 
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Dec 30, 1998 12:02 from John Boy
I know for lighting that you might be able to rent some for not too much...and
if you get a free space, then the lighting would be covered by
attendance...West Side Players has two light tree's and a small light board
that they do rent out to people....it's another thought.
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Dec 31, 1998 09:12 from Whitewolf
 
Actually, No Shame in the Wheelroom for a few weeks might be really
interesting -- probably wouldn't be able to seal the place off or charge
admission, but as Thufir points out, you wouldn't have to pay for the space
either. And it would certainly boost No Shame awareness.
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Dec 31, 1998 13:02 from Patrick
 
does the Wheelroom stay open that late?  I thought those IMU people were
finicky about that shit.  But if so, nice space, and a raised stage too.
 
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Dec 31, 1998 13:21 from Professor Mom
I don't know how late it stays open, but couldn't you have it earlier? What's
so sacred about 11 pm?
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Dec 31, 1998 13:34 from IdleMind
But the Wheelroom has all of those big view obstructing brick columns all over
the place...
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Dec 31, 1998 14:06 from Ender
 
No Shame was originally (as I understand it) held late so that actors
performing in other shows could attend/perform at No Shame as well.  And
there's something about starting "too late" that really makes it No Shame.  It
wouldn't feel right any earlier.
 
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Dec 31, 1998 14:14 from Professor Mom
So, hold it at 7 am and make it REALLY late.  I might even be able to come
then.
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Jan 2, 1999 21:02 from Quicheo
What is it with you and the 7:00 am thing.  Not that I don't like the idea...
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Jan 3, 1999 13:50 from Carolyn
What about the movement room in the Theater Building?  Or down in Rm. 41?
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Jan 3, 1999 14:57 from Ender
 
Well, it would certainly cut down on audience seating, but it'd be cheap.
Should be free, for a non-theatre space..
 
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Jan 3, 1999 18:43 from Professor Mom
Well, 11 pm is a really odd time to have a stage production, so I thought 7 am
would be an odd time too.
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Jan 4, 1999 02:57 from Evil Chick
The thing is that it's way easier to be up at 11 pm than at 7 am.
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Jan 4, 1999 08:29 from Ender
 
...except for those people who find it easier to be up at 7am than 11pm.  Ah,
diversity.  :)
 
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Jan 4, 1999 10:29 from Babbling Wombat
7am is too early to be drinking though.  11pm is just perfect.
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Jan 4, 1999 10:32 from Dan
Did you know that alcohol can
        a) Cause liver, kidney and brain damage?
        b) Impede your ability to drive a car, operate machinery or enjoy the
           theatre?
        c) Cure such maladies as depression, insomnia, ambition and marriage?
For more facts on alcohol, contact your pastor, parents or guidance conselor.
Until then, come to No Shame sober, goddammit!
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Jan 4, 1999 13:02 from Babbling Wombat
a)  I used to know this
b)  I don't drive or operate machinery while watching the theatre.  And many of
the skits I am convinced can only be appreciated with a BAC of .05 or greater.
c)  Didn't know this.  Maybe thats why I sleep well, don't get depressed, and
am not a greedy bastard(well, greedy anyway).
 
I see no problem with coming to No Shame without being sober.. provided one
doesn't toss their cookies.  heh
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Jan 4, 1999 13:25 from Lear
whoah, alcohol can cure the marriage problem.  Dude!  I'm going to be a
millionaire!  Men will flock to me for such sagely advice.  That explains why
my grandfather drank so much....
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Jan 4, 1999 13:28 from Babbling Wombat
And also explains the effect on his heirs.
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Jan 4, 1999 17:09 from Avenue Player
my grandfather, who was a bartender up until the age of 85, always said
"there's no such thing as a mean drunk, just mean people."  i think this is
true, and you can substitute almost any adjective for "mean."
 
most people can drink and still know how to behave.  others, who have bad
behavioral tendencies to begin with, will become even more
obnoxious/disrespectful/pukeful when drunk.
 
it's easy to blame people's bad behavior on liquor, though not really accurate,
i think.  the greek system is an example (except josh rubin, of course, who is
the friendly neighborhood exception to all bad things said about the greek
system).
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Jan 4, 1999 17:36 from Dan
Just joking, you know.
But I must throw my full support behind Josh Rubin. A good guy, despite the
white ball cap.
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Jan 6, 1999 18:16 from Ender
 
Hey, anyone know when No Shame starts up again?
 
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Jan 8, 1999 16:50 from Ender
 
No, seriously.  Does it start on the first Friday of the semester?  When IS the
first Friday of the semester?  I'm kind of out of the academic loop.  Thanks.
 
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Jan 8, 1999 18:08 from Patrick
 
Out of the loop?!  Why you nasty nasty... uh, ... ACT proletariat!
 
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Jan 9, 1999 13:38 from Avenue Player
the first friday of classes would be...um...friday the 22nd of january.  but i
thought it usually started the second friday of classes, which would be the
29th.  dunno, man.
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Jan 9, 1999 15:51 from Ender
 
Yeah, I just can't remember if the second-Friday thing was fall only, or spring
as well.
 
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Jan 9, 1999 16:02 from Carolyn
It's generally been the second week of both the fall and spring semesters.
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Jan 13, 1999 14:17 from Dan
Hey there, campers. No Shame will resume on the second Friday of the fall
semester. Dammit. Spring semester. That's Friday, January 22nd for those of you
playing along with our home game.
See you there.
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Jan 15, 1999 15:01 from Quicheo
Okay, to clarify Dan's message...The first No Shame of the spring semester will
indeed be on the second Friday, but the date is Jan. 29, not the 22nd...
 
sorry for the confusion.  Please tell your friends....
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Jan 18, 1999 12:49 from Dan
Oops.
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Jan 18, 1999 13:03 from Ender
 
Yeah!
 
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Jan 19, 1999 18:43 from John Boy
Just a "Shameful" Plug!
Interested in Musical Theatre?
Come and Audition for an Original Musical
THE SARSAPARILLA SHOWDOWN
written by Jesse Hyde, Ryan Greenlaw and John Olson
Where are these auditions you ask?
WHERE: Iowa City Public Library  Meeting Room A
WHEN:  Jan. 20th (wed--TOmorrow) and 21st (thurs)
       At 7PM
WHY:   'Cuz it's going to be fun!
 
any questions pertaining to auditions mail> John Boy or call 466-9148 and ask
for John.
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Jan 19, 1999 20:00 from Ender
 
Random curiosity---are any of the writers people we've seen at No Shame?  The
anmes aren't jumpin' out at me, but I've been known to forget names quicker
than faces..
 
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Jan 19, 1999 22:28 from John Boy
Not that I know of...I know a few people at no shame no who I am at least...but
for the others...I'm sure a few might know Ryan Greenlaw...but as far as I know
none of us are avid performers...we watch.  Guess that can't help much, huh?
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Jan 20, 1999 10:38 from Quicheo
Watching is just fine!  Some of us like to watch.  REALLY like to watch.....
    (Maybe this is too much information.)
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Jan 20, 1999 10:42 from Lear
I'd like to watch Avenue Player...
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Jan 20, 1999 10:45 from Babbling Wombat
I like to watch you receive horrifying and scathing glares from those you like
watching.
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Jan 20, 1999 10:49 from Buzz The Punman
 
That was indeed entertaining.  Almost as good as the show itself.
 
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Jan 20, 1999 10:58 from Thufir
You get what you pay for.
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Jan 20, 1999 10:58 from Lear
I dunno, I paid a dollar but didn't get breasts in my face.
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Jan 20, 1999 12:13 from Alethe
so.......who's excited about the first no shame of the semester?
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Jan 20, 1999 12:14 from Babbling Wombat
That depends.. is it going to be totally nude no shame, in honor of our new
governor?
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Jan 20, 1999 15:13 from Ender
 
Um...  probably not.  :)  But you never know for sure.
 
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Jan 20, 1999 19:00 from Prufrock
You know, I spend quite a few dollars, and it's not very often I get breasts in
my face for them. Milk, no breasts; bar soap, no breasts; stolen triggers for
Russian fuel-air bombs, no breasts. You know what? I'm willing to bet that at
least two times out of three, breasts would _detract_ from my enjoyment of
those goods and services. Do I want breasts in my face while I'm trying to eat
ziti with my significant other? Probably not. S'there.
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Jan 21, 1999 01:18 from Frogczar
Shouldn't these posts be directed towards another forum like Erotic Fetish>
Sexual Interest>, Breast Feeding and your Baby> or Current News>? Perhaps...for
some of you Youth Tension>, Your Mom>?
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Jan 21, 1999 07:14 from Carolyn
Profrock--you just have to know the code word, as with most over-the-counter
perks in this life.
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Jan 21, 1999 10:26 from Avenue Player
you are far, far more enlightened than average, james.  can i sit by you?
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Jan 21, 1999 15:47 from Alethe
Hey!  Here's some kickin theatre news:
 
The Way of Things
by Mandi Lee
 
is having a reading on
Jan 29 at 8 pm and
Saturday jan 30 at 3 pm
in rm 172 (movement rm) in the theatre building.
I hear her new play is really exciting. Everyone who is anyone is gonna be
there.  Come, bring a date, it is definietly a date play, or family drama, feel
free to bring your family.
Its free, its instant fame, who could turn that down?
 
 
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Jan 21, 1999 21:56 from Fanky Maloon
Hey!
so I hear that No Shame is gonna be at Space Place for the first show this
year.  Someone post about this who knows more details! 8)
Where's Space Place, how many weeks will No Shame be there, is the cover still
a buck I assume, etc?  Detailssssss
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Jan 22, 1999 05:07 from Trouble
 
   Hmmm.  Yeah, breasts in your face and theater don't really mix well.
(Unless you are talking about the Mt Joy Theater of the Performing Arts)
   I think it'd be really hard to see what was going on onstage.  Visual jokes
would be right out.
 
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Jan 22, 1999 07:14 from Carolyn
Honey, there would be no need to see the stage.  You would BE the stage.
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Jan 22, 1999 08:53 from Babbling Wombat
And of course, the performer would have the ability to see the fruits of their
work, with the "instant gratification" factor.
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Jan 22, 1999 12:58 from Dan
Okay, so, without diminishing the value of the current discussion, here's the
deal:
No Shame will indeed be in Space Place for the first four (count 'em, four!)
weeks of the spring season. Space Place is on the first floor of North Hall;
it's sort of a funky converted gymnasium with bleacher seating and a floor that
costs six million skillion dollars. Admission will still be one dollar, and
judging by the layout of North Hall will probably be taking pieces outside the
auditorium.
Note for performers: I'm not kidding about the floor thing. It's the dance
department's baby, and if we scratch it or breathe on it wrong the crows will
pick cockroaches from our bleached skulls. So odds are we're going to be asking
performers to remove their shoes. If this ruins your plan for a clogging piece,
I'm sorry.
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Jan 22, 1999 14:38 from Prufrock
Hey! You can have my shoes when you pry them from my cold, dead toes, you
dancer-coddling pinko!
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Jan 22, 1999 15:21 from Whitewolf
 
Actually, I think a scene where I pry the shoes from Prufrock's cold, dead toes
would be a good kickoff to the semester. Now if I can just come up with some
good background music. Maybe Annie Lennox.
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Jan 22, 1999 15:41 from Thufir
First we have to kill James, of course.
 
*blam*
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Jan 22, 1999 17:23 from Mortika
Quick!  Chill his toes!
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Jan 22, 1999 20:19 from Aggressive Gambler
Y'all need some liquid nitrogen.
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Jan 23, 1999 09:22 from Prufrock
I regret nothing.
Well, that one thing.
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Jan 23, 1999 10:16 from Carolyn
James, you promised you wouldn't bring that up again.
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Jan 23, 1999 15:00 from Prufrock
Dammit, Carolyn, I can't live this lie any longer.
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Jan 23, 1999 20:03 from Thufir
In fact, you aren't -- you're quite dead.
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Jan 24, 1999 10:06 from Babbling Wombat
But he's getting bettar!
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Jan 24, 1999 12:58 from Prufrock
I think that at this point I need to put a stop to this.
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Jan 24, 1999 19:39 from Jeff
I've changed the way ISCA discussions are stored on the No Shame web site to
(hopefully) make it more useful.  Lemme know.
http://www.noshame.org
...Jeff
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Jan 24, 1999 22:47 from Trouble
 
  Gee golly, Carolyn.  You always did have an insightful way of making me
think.  I can't believe I didn't see it before...I WOULD be the stage!  You're
so right.
  Of course, I don't know if that makes it any better...I'd still feel weird
going out for drinks later.
 
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Jan 25, 1999 15:19 from Quicheo
Just a quick reminder that No Shame will be at SPACE PLACE for the next four
weeks (Jan. 29--Feb. 19th).  SPACE PLACE is in North Hall.  North Hall is on
the east bank.  There will be signs from the theater building across the bridge
to the SPACE PLACE.  (Tell your friends.  Bring your foot de-oderizer...)
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Jan 25, 1999 16:58 from Avenue Player
is there other publicity going on about the change in venue?  the only place
i've heard anything about it is here...i didn't notice anything at the theater
building or anything.
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Jan 25, 1999 17:04 from Prufrock
Your ever-dutiful No Shame Board is owrking on this problem even as we speak.
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Jan 25, 1999 20:47 from Prufrock
And speaking of bold new initiatives, this forum itself will soon become
obsolete. If you're on here, chances are you've got e-mail. A great many No
Shame performers and audiencistas do as well and _aren't_ on ISCA. To rectify
this, we're putting together a mailing list which will serve most of this
room's functions with less of the background noise.
 
If you want in on the ground floor of No Shame's bold leap into the cutting
edge of 1980s communication technology, then drop me a note in Mail> and tell
me your e-mail address. And remind me to never write "leap into the cutting
edge" again.
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Jan 26, 1999 09:24 from Ender
 
Boy...  sure got quiet in here once it became obsolete..   ;)
 
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Jan 26, 1999 13:47 from Quicheo
Yes, posters are on their way, but as always, we would appreciate whatever word
of mouth help you can profer.  Thanks.  And, far be it from me to imagine a
world where isca were obsolete, but Prufrock is spearheading a nice alternative
messaging service.  Further developements en route!  ;)
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Jan 26, 1999 17:03 from Fanky Maloon
 
That's our boy Prufrock.  Spearheading his way into the cutting edge.
 
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Jan 26, 1999 20:14 from Prufrock
I remember when metaphor was my friend. Now metaphor has become a cancerous
blight upon all that I hold dear. But mainly this forum.
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Jan 29, 1999 17:40 from Ender
 
Hey!  Hope y'all are ready for No Shame Theatre's first out-of-the-Theatre-Bldg
show in a REALLY long time...  Tonight at 11pm at Space Place in North Hall!
 
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Jan 30, 1999 13:22 from Fanky Maloon
So???
Anyone wish to fill me in on how the evening went?
I have been deathly ill (okay okay, it's a cold and I'm a wuss) and could not
attend.  How wassit???
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Jan 30, 1999 13:46 from Avenue Player
it was very, very exciting indeed.
 
the venue change made things a little weird, but there was some good-quality
stuff going on.  good turnout, too, considering the unusual location.
 
there was this one piece that wasn't very good except for Kyle's influence...
and out-fluence...and in-fluence...and out-fluence...
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Jan 30, 1999 17:30 from Dan
The order for Jan 29, 1999:
1) What is Truth or A Fart That Makes a Sketch Come Out of Chris Stangl's Butt
by Kyle Lange, Mike Rothschild and Danger Brooks
2) Exposition Exercise #1 by Mose Hayward
3) Talk to Me, Summer by Bradley Harris
4) The Most Momentous Thing or A Midnight Serenade to Megan by Danger Brooks
5) A Brand New Sketch about Pee For a Brand New No Shame Season of Pee by Jamal
River
6) A Story and Two Love Poems by Dan Brooks
7) All I Wanna Do Is Zoom Zoom Zoom by Aprille Clarke
8) A Fairy Tale of Aspen or a Valet Named Mitch by Stephen Howard
9) Several Lies and a Truth by Brad Quinn
10) The Entertainer: An Introduction by Mike Rothschild
11) After Bar by Chris Okiishi
12) If Only This Piece Could Be Done in Black and White by Brad Smith
13) Give Me Some Lovin' by Bradley Harris and Brian Dailey
14) Poops and Farts and Pees! Poops and Farts and Pees! All I Like is Pooping
Farting Pees! The Funniest Sketch of the Night! by Chris Stangl
15) It Happened One Night or There's a Crawdad in My Urethra and He's Pointing
His Claws at You by James Erwin
I, for one, saw Kyle's dick.
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Jan 31, 1999 13:31 from Ender
 
Ahem.
 
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Jan 31, 1999 13:31 from Ender
 
I kind of liked Space Place.  Shakes up the status quo.  And I've always wanted
to perform there.  :)  (It's usually a dance venue for them's what don't know
that already; but I am hardly a trained dancer.)
 
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Jan 31, 1999 16:05 from Prufrock
Acoustics bad, though. We should see about maybe getting a curtain lowered or
something so the cavernous backstage doesn't eat up all the sound.
That space really affected the mood of  the evening. I mean, No Shame's usual
sense of humor plays one way in front of a curtain under bright lighting. It
plays another way under dim lighting when the performers are tiny dots
skittering around in a vast dark cave.
 
That having been said, the fare wasn't bad. But it certainly wasn't
spectacular, either...
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Feb 2, 1999 23:47 from Amaranth
I thought the juggler, although a little rough, was not bad and a nice change
of pace from what seems to be turning into roughly similar comedy sketches each
week. But then I always go for the juggler.
 
No doubt that Kyle's performance was the most memorable part of the evening.
However, I was flipping thru the news channels Monday night and caught the butt
end (so to speak) of a story on nudity in a performance at the university that
was causing a stir. I missed the beginning when they said what is was (the
strip-tease show at the union Saturday) and although I didn't *think* it was No
Shame, I did have to check the paper today. . .
 
And I would like to repeat what I told Kyle at The Mill afterwards: at least
everyone applauded and no one pointed and laughed.
 
(there's a reason I've never appeared _sans_ clothing on the No Shame stage)
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Feb 3, 1999 10:45 from Quicheo
Perhaps a good time to review the nuditiy laws--Anyone can be naked in a
"artistic performance," with the condition that the male not be...um...aroused
visably.   This was the problem with the dancers at the Wheelroom.  So, have at
it, just lay off the Viagra...
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Feb 3, 1999 13:47 from The Tick
I caught the story of the Male revuew dancers in a state paper in Arkansas.
 
Any chance (or whispers) of repercussions for No Shame?
 
Hope not.
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Feb 3, 1999 15:25 from Ender
 
One of the ever-true though rarely stated (since it's obvious) rules of No
Shame has always been "keep it legal."  Thus far nude performers have managed
to keep their arousal in check, and as long as they continue to do so, no
clothes at No Shame is no problem.
 
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Feb 3, 1999 15:52 from Patrick
 
maybe the only place where erectile dysfunction gets a standing ovation?
 
s
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Feb 4, 1999 10:58 from The Tick
So those dancers at the Wheelroom were erect?!
 
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Feb 4, 1999 11:10 from Celidhes
but dysfunctional
well
this is Iowa City after all.
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Feb 4, 1999 11:16 from Carolyn
Hey--has anyone reached out to the dance dept?  It seems like since NS is in
Space Place, there might be a good chance of getting some dancers to perform,
and maybe getting them hooked.  Any dance contacts out there?
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Feb 4, 1999 15:02 from Dan
That's a darned fine idea. Which is to say, we haven't touched it. When I
think of No Shamers and dance, I think of Patrick Deegan. And so I look
pointedly (in a text-based sort fo way) athim.
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Feb 5, 1999 01:05 from Amaranth
The idea of getting other departments involved is great. The more different
things that appear on the No Shame stage, the more people seem willing to
stretch their own boundaries and experiment (Adam's chant session, R. Skye's
assorted weirdness and -- especially -- Carolyn's wonderful monologues are good
examples). Poetry and song seem to engender more of the same. Dan, have you
thought of inviting the dance department for a special No Shame night?
 
If it works, maybe it would work with some of the writing departments or others
that don't come to mind at 1 am.
 
On the nudity: from what I hear thru sources, there was some problem with a few
of the dancers' attitudes, a sort of "let's show these college girls what
they're missing" despite warnings not to expose themselves. I feel sorry for
the group that brought them here. It will be branded as "that group" for a long
time.
 
No Shame has always been in a defensible position. It's intents are
artistic/educational. But  if you'll excuse the old reporter for being cynical,
even though No Shame can defend itself, having to defend itself would only do
harm. I didn't really think the complaint was about No Shame, but I was really
hoping that there wasn't someone who was offended by it or told their
born-again parents.
 
but enough of my paranoia. . .
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