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December 4, 2009 - Friday
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Current mood:  sad
Just a reminder, tonight is the LAST Lo-Ball ever at Live Girls Theater in Ballard. After four years (two at Live Girls) of late-night comedy hi-jinx, the show is finally saying goodbye due to its theater space closing.
Hosted as always by the People's Republic of Komedy's Paul Merrill, the final show will feature some of Seattle's favorite comedians including Lizzy Pilcher, Derek Sheen, Dartanion London, Jessica Strauss and several surprise guests. There will also be a full bar, which will surely be in high demand.
Tickets are $5 at the door. All-ages. Doors open at 8:30pm / Show starts at 9pm.
Lo-Ball @ Live Girls Theater
2220 NW Market St, Ballard
For more info, go to www.ballardcomedy.com
Official Press Release:
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Paul Merrill
People's Republic of Komedy
206.380-6571
mr.paulmerrill@gmail.com
http://www.ballardcomedy.com
Ballard Comedy Show's last hurrah on Dec 4th
Seattle, WA –Nov 23, 2009 – Lo-Ball, the Local Ballard Comedy show, will be ending its remarkable four year run on December 4th.
Produced by Paul Merrill and Jessica Strauss of the People's Republic of Komedy, the popular alt-comedy show has been a staple of the Ballard arts scene for years, showcasing Seattle's emerging comedy talent and occasionally welcoming big-name comedians like SNL's Hannibal Buress and Chelsea Lately regular T.J. Miller.
Starting as a humble open mic at a coffee shop, Lo-Ball moved into Live Girls Theater in 2008 and quickly evolved into a late-night cult hit, offering comedians a chance to try out new material in a quirky, unpredictable fringe theater experience.
When Live Girls decided not to renew the lease on their Market Street theater space, Merrill decided it was as good a time as any to end the show.
"We've been doing Lo-Ball, in one form or another, for four years," said Merrill. "That's a pretty good run for a no-budget comedy show. Also, it's a great excuse to throw a party."
Lo-Ball has been through this before, of course. After a falling out with their first venue, the show was homeless for several months in 2008. Instead of packing it in, the producers decided to perform for free at Bergen Place Park, before finally finding a home at Live Girls Theater. Could history repeat itself?
"I'm not going back to the park." says Merrill. "At least not during the winter. It's cold! If the right situation came up where a venue in Ballard offered us a space, I certainly would consider it. Right now, I'm looking forward to taking a little break."
The final Lo-Ball show (at least for now) will be on Friday December 4th at 9pm at Live Girls Theater in Ballard. The show will feature many favorite comedians from over the years, including Dartanion London, Lizzy Pilcher, and Derek Sheen and several surprise guests.
For more information, go to www.ballardcomedy.com
Links:
Promo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6VpdVHnY6Y
People's Republic of Komedy: http://www.prokomedy.org
(Lo-Ball @ Live Girls Theater, 2220 NW Market St, (206) 783-1698, 9pm, All-Ages, $5)
HI-RES PHOTOS AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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October 2, 2009 - Friday
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Check out this video: House of Creeps - Trailer HALLOWEEN comes early this year as horror legend and part-time Life Coach SYLVESTER MCSTAIN presents a night of terrifying comedy and horrifying Pop Rock, TONIGHT at 9pm at Live Girls Theater in Ballard. Guests include TRAVIS VOGT, KEVIN CLARKE, JESSICA STRAUSS, ROSS PARSONS and more! With live music from indie-pop darlings CAN YOU IMAGINE? featuring PETER BAGGE and STEVE FISK! For more info, go to www.ballardcomedy.com and www.myspace.com/canyouimagine2 
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September 4, 2009 - Friday
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Comedy fans will get a sneak peak at some of the performers coming to Bumbershoot this year, as Lo-Ball (The Local Ballard Comedy Show) presents their annual “Pre-Bumbershoot Blow-out” this Friday at 9pm at Live Girls Theater in Ballard. For more info, go to www.ballardcomedy.com(Lo-Ball takes place the first Friday of the month @ Live Girls Theater, 2220 NW Market St, (206) 783-1698, 11pm, All-Ages, $5)
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May 1, 2009 - Friday
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UPDATE: If you're going to "Quickies" (a showcase of short plays at Live Girls Theater tonight at 8pm) you can get in to Lo-Ball for FREE at 11pm! Just show your "Quickies" ticket at the door! For more infoz, go to http://www.livegirlstheater.org/onstage/now-showing/FRIDAY MAY 1st, Join us at Live Girls Theater in Ballard (2220 NW Market st) for the first annual LO-BALL SPRING FLING featuring some of Seattle's top comedy acts including: Scott Moran (back from New York!) Danniel Linn (back from Chicago!) Nicole Lucas (back from Portland!) Derek Sheen (back from the brink!) Jessica Strauss Seth Lazear Paul Merrill and just added: sketch comedy from Ubiquitous They! We'll also be debuting a new segment on Lo-Ball this week: "Star Wars Characters You Didn't Know You Hated!" so be sure to check it out! Lo-Ball, The Local Ballard Comedy Show Every FIRST FRIDAY of the month! Live Girls Theater, Ballard 2220 NW Market st. 11pm / $5 / All-ages / $2 Pabst! http://www.ballardcomedy.com 
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March 25, 2009 - Wednesday
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http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids....
March 27th, Lo-Ball salutes crappy video games. For more info, go to www.ballardcomedy.com
Hope you can make it!
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February 27, 2009 - Friday
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Come for the Cake, Stay for the ComedyCake! Pinatas! A creepy guy with balloons! In January, a local Ballard woman contacted the producers of Lo-Ball (the odd-ball monthly comedy show produced by the People's Republic of Komedy) and asked if she could host her friend's birthday party at an upcoming show. The producers, not ones to turn down wishes (or money) granted the request. On Friday February 27th, the dream comes true: Lo-Ball is hosting a giant birthday party and you're invited. Birthday hi-jinx and stand-up from Seattle's finest young comedians, including Kevin Hyder, Lizzy Pilcher, Dartanion London and Derek Sheen. Lo-Ball: the Local Ballard Comedy Birthday Show
Friday Feb 27th / Live Girls! Theater in Ballard
Doors open at 10:30 pm. Show starts at 11pm / $5 / $2 PabstCome for the cake, stay for the comedy. *For more info, go to www. ballardcomedy. com or www. prokomedy. org* 
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January 30, 2009 - Friday
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Ballard's best comedy show, Lo-Ball, presents a special event: The Lo-Ball Super Powers Show! See Seattle's finest young comedians reveal their secret powers. Singing, dancing, crying . . . you name it! Last week SOLD OUT, so get their early for seats! Doors open at 10pm. Lo-Ball @ Live Girls! Theater
2220 NW Market St.
Doors open at 10 / Show starts at 11 sharp!
$5 at door / All-Ages / $2 Pabst
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January 23, 2009 - Friday
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Sketch comedy at 9pm / stand-up at 11pm. $5 for both! Read about it in The Stranger!
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December 18, 2008 - Thursday
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Lo-Ball, the Local Ballard Comedy Show has been cancelled this week, but will be back NEXT FRIDAY, Dec 26th @ 11pm for our special "PRISON BREAK 2008" show, with Jessica Strauss and special guests DANNIEL LINN and TED TREMPER! Lo-Ball, the Local Ballard Comedy Show
Live Girls Theater
Friday, Dec 26th / Doors open at 10:30pm
$5 / All-Ages / $2 Pabst
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November 22, 2008 - Saturday
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Current mood:  adventurous
Category: Dreams and the Supernatural
Lo-Ball has been postponed tonight so that may be prepare for our HUGE HOLIDAY FREAK OUT SHOW next week at Live Girls Theater! Scheduled to appear: Paul Merrill Nicole Lucas Solomon Georgio Jessica Strauss Dan Carroll Ian Shemp and the return of Danniel Linn! And many more perverted surprises! Plus toys! LO-BALL HOLIDAY FREAK OUT!
Live Girls Theater / 2220 NW Market st / Ballard
Friday Nov 29th / 11pm / $5 at the door
All-ages / $2 Pabst / Prizes and Contests!
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