Hello Got Jokes? family and friends,

For those who have grown accustomed to keeping up with the Got Jokes? crew through our newsletter, I apologize for the brief absence.  We've done quite a bit of restructuring in the Got Jokes? organization to insure that we are able to better respond to the needs of our fan base. Make no mistake we've been busier than ever and continue to work hard making history with your help as the premiere improv group in the country.

We are happy to announce that we will be making our return to the Tampa Improv on June 24th and July 22nd! These are shows that you really can't afford to miss. Got Jokes? on the most prolific comedic stage in Tampa can't help but be magical. Stay tuned for more details.

If you happened to miss our last couple of shows, I will fill you in quickly. Our Hip Hop Soda Shop audience was treated to a performance by one of the more accredited poets in the nation with Michael Guinn. A couple days later, we were honored to be a part of the Marshall Center Celebration at USF. This past Saturday, we had an emcee free for all with background beats courtesy of one of our audience members. That all culminated in a performance by Lioness who showed why she has made her mark in the underground scene in Tampa as a femcee, and thought provoking reggae artist.

There is truly never a dull moment at a Got Jokes? show!

This Saturday will be no different as we bring you another installment of our Who Got Jokes? segment. Watch as we hold live auditions during the show working out some of the best talent in the Tampa Bay area. You, the audience determines the winner! If you think you have what it takes, come out and flex your improv muscles! The only requirement is that you have a good sense of a humor, quick wit and a desire to help grow Tampa Bay’s premiere improv comedy troupe! Only three lucky hopefuls will get a shot at a private audition for Got Jokes? and a feature spot during one of our shows.

But that's not all....

Each week Got Jokes? brings you a special guest showcasing the best underground talent in the country from every genre. They join in the Got Jokes? mayhem in what always transforms into rare magical moments that only our fans get to experience.

Our special guest this weekend will be local activist and talented Spoken Word Artist...

Adrienne Nadeau

www.myspace.com/spittingfyre

www.TheWarriorWoman.org

Adrienne Nadeau was born with ink running through her veins and it is rumored that her first words were poetry. In June 2004 she went to her first spoken word show and hasn’t gotten off the stage since. She uses her creative talents to explore her religious background, speak about women’s rights and vent about her ex boyfriends.

Now, you can find her as a regular performer at many diverse poetry venues around Tampa, including Resurrection @ the Lobby, Straight Loca Presents & Lyrical Aspirations. Adrienne has been honored as a feature at several events, including Say What? A Spoken Word Event, Poetic Mayhem: Fall Fury, Oktoberfest @ USF, Black on Black's All*Star Poetry Slam, Tampa Museum of Art “Art After Dark”, Gecko Fest, Poetry Izand has won many slams and competitions including the annual Quilt Poetry Slam two years in a row, University of Tampa’s Apollo Night, Bombshell Gallery’s Poetry Slam & placed 2nd in the Tampa Bay Writer's Alliance Poetry Contest.

March 5, 2008 was the official release date of THE WARRIOR WOMAN. With over 23 tracks and a full hour of spoken word, this collection is the result of 3 years of growth as a poet and a performer.

Adrienne is available for performances, you can contact her at Chantress [AT] Gmail.com!

See you there!

- Daniel "Motown Pride"

Got Jokes? at the Hip Hop Soda Shop is a weekly event that is free of charge compliments of the Hip Hop Soda Shop. It is our way of giving back to our fans for their tremendous support. It’s the only venue where you get to see Got Jokes? newest games and a smorgasbord of new cast members providing you with an engaging experience, unique to the improv world and Tampa’s nightlife.

Comedy Open Mic: 7pm – 8pm

Improv Show: 8:00pm – 9:30pm

Show starts promptly so please come as early as possible to insure premium seating!

Many of you have inquired about sponsorship and communicating  your products and services to our Got Jokes? audience. This year we are providing an exciting set of options to allow you or your company to spread your message with our fan base. Please contact our team at (813)393-7725 to discuss how you can partner up with Got Jokes? as we continue to expand our presence throughout the Tampa Bay Area and nationwide.

   Coming Soon!

May 2nd

Comedian

Catherine Larson

May 9th

R&B Singer

ISIS

May 16th

Family Night

June 24th

Got Jokes? @ The Tampa Improv

July 22nd

Got Jokes? @ The Tampa Improv