MEDIA ALERT:
BAM AND IFC ANNOUNCE LINEUP FOR MAY INSTALLMENT OF MONTHLY COMEDY EVENT
BROOKLYN & NEW YORK, NY/April 24, 2013—BAM and IFC announce the May installment of Get It Out There: Comedy by BAM & IFC, the monthly comedy showcase that encourages comics to experiment recklessly with humor by testing out fresh material and probing the depths of their twisted souls for new forms of funny. Recent guests have included Sarah Silverman, Colin Quinn, Judah Friedlander, and Jon Glaser, with surprise guests dropping in at several events.
Get It Out There returns Thursday, May 9 at 9pm (bar opens at 8pm) in BAMcafé (30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY) and is free and open to the public. This month’s event will feature Ben Kronberg (Comedy Central’s The Half Hour), Jamie Lee (NBC’s Last Comic Standing, MTV’s Girl Code), and Seaton Smith (NBC’s The John Mulaney Show), with two other comics to be announced. Curated by Caroline Creaghead (Creaghead & Company), the night will be hosted by Jim Tews (HBO web series The Opener, blogger for MTV’s Guy Code). For more information, visit www.ifc.com/get-it-out-there.
Get It Out There will return throughout the year with a rotating roster of comedians to be announced.
BAM’s mission is to be the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas. America’s oldest performing arts institution, it is recognized internationally for innovative dance, music, and theater programming—including its 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. www.BAM.org
IFC creates and champions authentic, original comedies that are “Always On. Slightly Off,” which air alongside an extraordinary collection of films and comedic 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, IFC Free, gives viewers 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 70 million homes on every major cable, satellite and telco provider.
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IFC media contacts:
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