JOKING ENVELOPE'S
2011 - 2012 SEASON
OBSESSED
(WITH JOSEPH SCRIMSHAW)
A live comedy podcast about liking things a little too much. Join critically acclaimed comedian Joseph Scrimshaw ("the Cirque Du Soleil of Minneapolis Comedy" – The Onion) for the live recording of his new podcast, OBSESSED. Thrill to tales of Scrimshaw's own obsessions—squirrels, whiskey, Star Wars, watching his wife knit--and dive into the obsessions of two special guests plus one lucky audience volunteer!
OBSESSED is a new ongoing live show and a podcast!
Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.
MAY'S GUESTS
Star Wars Special!
Joseph tackles his largest obsession with help from:
Writer/Comedian Sam Landman!
Actress Zoe Benston!
Writer/Performer/Riffmaster Bill Corbett!
JUNE'S GUESTS
Writer/Comedian Lauren Anderson discusses her obsession with ELEPHANTS!
Musician Jeremy Messersmith discusses his obsession with MUSHROOM HUNTING!
A Random Audience Volunteer discusses their obsession with WHO KNOWS WHAT!
PODCASTS
OBSESSED Episode One: Virginia Corbett on STAND BY ME.
OBSESSED Episode Two: Andy Kraft on PUPPETS.
OBSESSED Episode Three: Brach Twizzler (random audience volunteer) on ILLEGAL SIGNAGE.
OBSESSED Episode Four: Ari Hoptman on PRESIDENTIAL TRIVIA.
PREVIOUS PRAISE
City Pages named Joking Envelope Best Original Comedy Company 2011 saying, "Innovative and irreverent, Joking Envelope demonstrates that comedy and intelligence need not be mutually exclusive."
Joseph has been called:
"The King of Comedy" - MN Monthly
"Artist of the Year" - City Pages
"Clever and inventive" - Star Tribune
"Hilarious with a whiff of danger" – Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"Geek Flavored." - Some person on Twitter
TICKETS
$12
$2 off with a Minnesota Fringe Festival Button
or a 2011 CONvergence badge.
For discounted tickets call 612-825-8949
Click the links to buy normal priced tickets online!
May Star Wars Special!
June Show!
WHERE
The Bryant Lake Bowl Cabaret Theater
810 W Lake St in South Minneapolis
May show at 10 PM, doors open at 9:30 PM. June show at 7 PM, doors open at 6 PM. Dinner and drinks are available for purchase in the theater before or during the show.
WHEN
| Friday, May 18th | @ | 10:00 p.m. |
| Friday, June 8th | @ | 7:00 p.m. |
| More dates to come! |
PAST SHOWS
THE SAD
VAMPIRE
COMEDY HOUR
Written and performed by Joseph Scrimshaw
Critically acclaimed comedian Joseph Scrimshaw attempts to perform stand-up comedy while pretending to be an emo vampire for an entire hour. How long will he make it? Will he sparkle?
Why do we like vampires so damn much, anyway?
A comedy about giving the audience what they want.
FEATURING THE TALENTS OF:
Written and performed by Joseph Scrimshaw
"King of Comedy" - MN Monthly
"Inventive & Insightful Wit" -City Pages
"Scrimshaw knows how to please a crowd." -TC Daily Planet
PREVIOUS PRAISE
City Pages named Joking Envelope Best Original Comedy Company 2011 saying, "Innovative and irreverent, Joking Envelope demonstrates that comedy and intelligence need not be mutually exclusive."
BUY TICKETS NOW
WHERE
The Bryant Lake Bowl Cabaret Theater
810 W Lake St in South Minneapolis
All shows at 7 PM, doors open at 6 PM. Dinner and drinks are available for purchase in the theater before or during the show.
WHEN
| Friday, April 13th | @ | 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, April 14th | @ | 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday, April 20th | @ | 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, April 21st | @ | 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday, April 27th | @ | 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, April 28th | @ | 7:00 p.m. |
TICKETS
$14 with reservations in advance
$16 day of show
$2 off either ticket price with a 2011 Minnesota Fringe Festival Button or a 2011 CONvergence badge
For tickets call 612-825-8949
or visit bryantlakebowl.com.
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CINEMADNESS
Written by Bill Corbett and Joseph Scrimshaw
A comedy/variety show about the movies--live on stage! Bill Corbett (Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Rifftrax) and Joseph Scrimshaw ("King of Comedy"-MN Monthly) obsess over every aspect of the movie experience! Featuring comedy, music, an audience quiz, special guests, and ironically, no actual movies whatsoever!
FEATURING THE TALENTS OF:
Written and performed by Bill Corbett and Joseph Scrimshaw
PREVIOUS PRAISE
City Pages named Joking Envelope Best Original Comedy Company 2011 saying, "Innovative and irreverent, Joking Envelope demonstrates that comedy and intelligence need not be mutually exclusive."
Previously, Joseph and Bill co-wrote MY MONSTER, a comic play that has performed in Minneapolis, San Francisco, Orlando, and the middle of the Caribbean Sea. The Orlando Sentinel called it a "laugh monster of don't miss status" and Orlando Weekly said the show was "hilariously hyperbolic crackling comedy!"
Joking Envelope also produced SUPER-POWERED REVENGE CHRISTMAS #1 written by Bill and starring Joseph. Critics called the show "amazing, sterling, funny, and brilliant." A person on twitter said the show was, indeed, "awesomesauce."
WHERE
The Bryant Lake Bowl Cabaret Theater
810 W Lake St in South Minneapolis
All shows at 7 PM, doors open at 6 PM. Dinner and drinks are available for purchase in the theater before or during the show.
WHEN
| Saturday, November 5th | @ | 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday, November 11th | @ | 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, November 12th | @ | 7:00 p.m. |
| Monday, November 14th | @ | 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, November 19th | @ | 7:00 p.m. |
TICKETS
$14 with reservations in advance
$18 day of show
$2 off either ticket price with a 2011 Minnesota Fringe Festival Button
For tickets call 612-825-8949
or visit bryantlakebowl.com.
Download Photos
Download the Press Release
MORE SHOWS COMING SOON!
MORE PERFORMANCES
Joseph, Sara and other frequent collaborators perform often across the Twin Cities and the country. Sign up for our Twitter Feed or newsletter (top of page) for updates on more performances!
