CounterClockwise Comedy is Kansas City Entertainment.

Professional improvisors, movie-roasters and performers of all-around hysterical live entertainment in Kansas City.

BEST MOVIE CRITICS LIVE – PITCH WEEKLY

Filed under: Announcements, Entertainment, Kansas City, Live Shows, News, Photos, Uncategorized

We don’t know much about politics.  We  especially don’t know how one gets nominated for a slot in the much anticipated “Best Of” publication that the Kansas City Pitch Weekly newspaper prints.  But, we sure are excited to be amongst the finest of the finest in entertainment and culture.  Check out The Pitch this week.  Or, just click HERE to read what theatre critic Alan Sherstuhl had to say

“Catty and cutting masters of well-observed one- liners and in-the-dark timing”

Thanks, Kansas City.  You guys are the best friends a comedy troupe could ever have.

Even after we roasted Kristin Davis from Sex and The City, she’s still excited for us!  Thanks, Kristin!

CCC Gets Athletic

Filed under: Announcements, Photos

Alright, there’s been a big problem lately in the Kansas Improv scene and it has to do with too narrow a focus on the whole “performing improv” aspect of what we do. I think broadening our horizons a bit is the best way to combat this and by broadening our horizons I mean going to the target Portrait Studio (no affiliation) and getting portraits made of ourselves in sporting gear. Our athletic prowess in these photos is obvious. Enjoy…

Erik Johnson of CounterClockwise Comedy in Kansas City

Erik Johnson of CounterClockwise Comedy in Kansas City

Erik Johnson ready for the grid-iron-dojo.

Ashley Kirk of CounterClockwise Comedy in Kansas City

Ashley Kirk of CounterClockwise Comedy in Kansas City

Ashley Kirk showing off her no hands on the pig skin style.

Wade Meredith of CounterClockwise Comedy in Kansas City

Wade Meredith of CounterClockwise Comedy in Kansas City

Wade Meredith looking to serve somebody.

Bess Wallerstein of CounterClockwise Comedy in Kansas City

Bess Wallerstein of CounterClockwise Comedy in Kansas City

Bess Wallerstein is ready to ride hard.

Footloose, Round 2: SOLD OUT

Filed under: Live Shows, Movie Roasting, Pets, Photos

We finally sold out another show!!! (Something we hadn’t done since we roasted Hackers.) Wayath at Screenland said we actually turned people away. So, that’s too bad, but it’s definitely a high-quality problem. It was really fun performing for a packed house. If the comments from some of the crowd on the way out are any indication, they had a great time, too.

Hopefully this will encourage people to get tickets ahead of time for Karate Kid on Febuary 5th & 6th. Advance tix can be had by calling (816) 421.2900.

2 Cats and A Dog – No Escape

Filed under: Found Funny, Pets, Photos

2 cats and 1 dog freak out on owner.

2 cats and 1 dog freak out on owner.

No go back and look at the big one in the middle. You can see it in his eyes from the very first frame.

Found via CuteOverload.com

U P D A T E: 01/12/08

We’ve had some questions about this post…

  1. Is this guy going to be in the troupe?
  2. WTF is with the animal pics?
  3. Is the cat going to be in the troupe?

I bring you some answers…

  1. No, he’s not in the troupe.
  2. I like cats.
  3. No, the cat is not in the troupe, it lacks certain fundamental cognitive skills required to perform improvisation on a professional level.

This is just a humorous picture I found online. Or more accurately, that my wife found and then emailed me a link to online. I’ve posted it here for your enjoyment, which is something you’ll find I do from time to time with similar humorous items here on the CCC blog.

That is all.

The People at Target Portrait Studio Think We’re Nuts

Filed under: Holidays, Photos

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L-R: Tommy Todd, Bess Wallerstein, Ashley Kirk, Erik Johnson, Wade Meredith

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L-R: Erik Johnson, Tommy Todd, Bess Wallerstein, Ashley Kirk, Wade Meredith

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L-R: Erik Johnson, Bess Wallerstein, Wade Meredith, Tommy Todd, Ashley Kirk

Upcoming events...

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  • Movie Roast: Eclipse
    @Screenland Theater: The Armour
    9:30 PM - Friday, August 26th
    9:30 PM - Saturday, August 27th
    • Whiny teens everywhere! You're favorite sighing toilet paper roll is back in action. More vampire sparkles! More werewolf Fabio wannabes! We still hope that someone eats her - it might just have to be our audience!
      Advance Tix - $10 Online
      Box Office Tix - $12 at the door
      No one under 17 in the Theater, Please
      Full bar service available
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    • Movie Roast: Road House
      @Screenland Theater in The Crossroads
      7:00 PM - Friday September 9th
      9:30 PM - Friday September 9th

    • Being a bouncer is hard. It's almost as hard as being a gangster, brain surgeon, contortionist or the president.

      Advance Tix - $10 Online
      Box Office Tix - $12 at the door
      No one under 17 in the Theater, Please
      Full bar service available
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    • LEBOWSKI LIVE:The Big Lebowski
      @Screenland Theater: The Armour
      9:00 PM - Saturday, October 1st
        CounterClockwise Comedy will worship at the alter of one of the best comedies ever to grace the silver screen - but, we'll be making it even better. Join us and witness Lebowski Live - an interactive viewing of the Big Lebowski. Wear costumes. Drink white russians. Bowl. And, lay on our rug - it really does tie the room together.
        Advance Tix - $10 Online
        Box Office Tix - $12 at the door
        No one under 17 in the Theater, Please
        Full bar service available
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    • Movie Roast: Hook
      @Screenland Theater in The Crossroads
      9:30 PM - Friday October 7th
      9:30 PM - Saturday, October 8th

    • It's no stretch that Robin Williams plays a grown up Peter Pan. But, we are surprised that Julia Roberts jumped at the chance to play the smackable sprite, Tinkerbell. Robin Williams should be more afraid of our roasting team than his own shadow.

      Advance Tix - $10 Online
      Box Office Tix - $12 at the door
      No one under 17 in the Theater, Please
      Full bar service available
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    • Movie Roast: Mission Impossible
      @Screenland Theater: The Armour
      9:30 PM - Friday, November 18th
      9:30 PM - Saturday, November 19th
      • An American agent, under false suspicion of disloyalty, must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization or his ex-wife, Nicole Kidman. A far cry from Top Gun, Tom must rely on modern 90's technology to get him to survive CCC's roast!
        Advance Tix - $10 Online
        Box Office Tix - $12 at the door
        No one under 17 in the Theater, Please
        Full bar service available
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      • Movie Roast: You've Got Mail
        @Screenland Theater in The Crossroads
        9:30 PM - Friday, December 2nd
        9:30 PM - Saturday, December 3rd
        • Two business rivals hate each other at the office but fall in love over the internet. This movie would be about 20 minutes if they weren't using dial-up. Be sure to delete your Friendster account. For the holidays, CCC is taking on two of America's favorite AOL lovebirds and roasting them into the 21st Century with tweets, Facebook updates and Google+ quips./ul>
            Advance Tix - $10 Online
            Box Office Tix - $12 at the door
            No one under 17 in the Theater, Please
            Full bar service available
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  • Before you go!

    See what other live entertainment goers in Kansas City have to say...

    • "Providing continued evidence of Kansas City's improv renaissance..."
      -Alan Scherstuhl, The Pitch
    • "This is a troupe that works for their laughs. The improvisational games are fresh, hip, creative and hysterically funny."
      -Kate Egan, KC Stage
    • "Who assembled this team of SuperFriends!? It's too much I tell you! I can't breathe out my lungs no more!!"
      -Jill Bernard, Drum Machine
    • "...brings the funny like you wouldn't believe... strong, inventive performers."
      -Alan Scherstuhl, The Pitch
    • "That's got to be like, the funniest f!@#ing thing I've ever seen."
      -A LOUD Blonde Audience Member
      3rd row; 4th from the right
      Summer '08 Show