My pix of Factory Theater's "Mop Top Festival," April 12, 2009

My pix from Ben Lerman's show at Mary's Attic, April 10, 2009

Matt Johnston from OutWorld.tv gets set up to film:


Your host, Cameron Esposito:




The divine and delicious Aunt Joanna:






And the star of the show, Mr. Ben Lerman:

My pix of Sylvie Sadarnac

Heavy Metal Baby

heavy metal drummer
Originally uploaded by brantastic

I'm super busy, settling into my new place and all. Please enjoy more Brandi Ediss cute baby photography. This is Cloelle, who got drums for her birthday. Also, she got a cupcake, the remnants of which are slathered on her mouth and chin. Rock it, Cloelle!

Chicago Underground Comedy Promo Video!

Less than two minutes, and this represents the most complicated editing project I've done so far. Starring ALL of our current cast members. It took me untold hours, searching through hours and hours of footage.

Featuring Jeff Hansen, Carrie Callahan, Prescott Tolk, Dan Telfer, Brendan McGowan, Robert Buscemi, Bryan Bowden, Beth Stelling, Nick Vatterott, Adam Burke, Allison Leber, Dan Polydoris, Paul Thomas, Ricky Carmona, James Fritz, Chad Briggs, Steve O'Brien, Sean Flannery, and Mike & Duane.

Might as well jump

might as well jump
Originally uploaded by brantastic

Brandi Ediss strikes again! Her photos are just pure magic. This is how I felt today, with the sunshine on my face for the first time in weeks, and a day warm enough for a little jaunt down Clark Street.

ChUC Promo Experiment

Goin' crazy experimenting with the Final Cutzz. Also, I wrote new, unnecessarily dramatic music! Featuring some of your favorite Chicago Underground Comedy stars! Version 2.0 to come. I LOVE editing and music but they are turning me into a zombie. Must sleep now.

Connor del Rio at a teen stand up show at Pressure April 3, 2009

Another one of Bryan's students, Connor del Rio, performing at Pressure night before last. The rest of the kids' videos from that night are here.

Drew Landry at Second City Training Center Teen Stand-up Student Show April 2009

Last video for tonight! 16 year old Drew Landry already runs an open mic, and liked Bryan's class so much he took it twice!

Tony Grayson at the Second City Training Center's teen stand up student show April 2, 2009

Two more videos ...Tony Grayson, who is only 17 but already published jokes in Time Out Chicago!

Lou Engleman at Second City Training Center Teen Stand-up Student Show April 2009

Bryan's student Lou Engleman, who is all over the kids' classes at Second City, from improv to stand-up. Pretty great.

Sydney Davis at Second City Training Center Teen Stand-up Student Show April 2009

Another new vid I just finished for Bryan - 16 year old Sydney Davis' sassy and sharp stand-up at Second City.

Kristan Williams at Second City Training Center Teen Stand-up Student Show April 2009

One of Bryan's stand-up students tells a true tale of sneaking into the alligator cage at the zoo. So cute!

Second City Training Center Teen Stand-up Student Show April 2, 2009

All pix by me, full set here. SO CUTE.

Teacher Bryan Bowden:


Tim Holland:


Kristan Williams:


Lou Engleman:


Sydney Davis:


Tony Grayson:


Drew Landry:

Chicago Underground Comedy March 31, 2009

Pix by me, full set here:

Carrie Callahan:


Sean Flannery:


Dan Telfer:


Jeff Hansen:


Robert Buscemi:


Allison Leber: