MEDIA ALERT:

BAM AND IFC ANNOUNCE LINEUP FOR APRIL INSTALLMENT OF COMEDY SERIES

BROOKLYN & , NY/April 15, 2014—BAM and IFC announce the lineup for the April installment of Get It Out There: Comedy by BAM & IFC. Beginning at 9pm (bar opens at 8pm) on Thursday, April 24 in BAMcafé (30 Lafayette Ave, , NY) the event features Michelle Buteau (VH1’s Best Week Ever), Adrienne Iapalucci (Late Show with David Letterman), and Mike Drucker (writer for Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon). Curated by Caroline Creaghead (Creaghead & Company), the night will be hosted by Greg Johnson (named one of “The 50 Funniest People in Brooklyn” by Brooklyn Magazine).

This monthly comedy showcase—free and open to the public—encourages comics to experiment with humor by testing out fresh material and probing the depths of their twisted souls for new forms of funny. Past guests have included Sarah Silverrman, Reggie Watts, Judah Friedlander, and Jon Glaser, with surprise guests droopping in at several events. For more information, visit www.ifc.com/get-it-out-there.

Get It Out There returns on May 29 and June 12 with a rotating rosteer of comedians.

BAM’s mission is to be the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas. It is America’s oldest performing arts institution, and is recognized internationally for innovative dance, music, and theater programming—including the renowned Next Wave Festival. BAM also features an acclaimed repertory film program, literary and visual art events, and extensive educational programs. The institution is led by President Karen Brooks Hopkins and Executive Producer Joseph V. Melillo. For more information, visit BAM.org.

IFC creates and champions authentic, original comedies that are “Always On. Slightly Off,” which air alongside an extraordinary collection of films and comeedic cult TV shows. IFC.com features exclusive video, web series, podcasts, blogs and additional content that engages fans with IFC originals. The network's On Demand offering,, gives viewwers the opportunity to watch select content from IFC whenever they want. Established in 1994, IFC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and is available in over 72 million homes on every major cable, satellite and telco provider. # # #

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IFC media contacts:

Trade & business press: Jaime Saberito, [email protected] Consumer press: Hallie Goldfarb, [email protected]

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Your tax dollars make BAM programs possible through funding from the City of New York Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts. The BAM facilities are owned by the City of New York and benefit from public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs with support from Mayor ; the including Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Finance Committee Chair Julissa Ferreras, Cultural Affairs Committee Chair , the Brooklyn Delegation of the Council, and Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo; and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. BAM would like to thank the Brooklyn Delegations of the New York State Assembly, Joseph R. Lentol, Delegation Leader; and New York Senate, Senator Velmanette Montgomery, Delegation Leader.