August 09, 2006
Militant Bingo Propaganda Machine
I've been to this show, during its two-year run at the Hi-Pointe. Four times, methinks. On a good night - which is as dependent on the audience as the performers - it's a pretty entertaining gig. This weekend's is a fundraiser, so the ticket price has a little extra starch, but that could be offset by the cast and crew blasting into the material for the first time in a while, along with newly-written bits.
Here's the info:
Hello there,
This is a reminder that the NonProphets have a special show coming up this Saturday. The show is a fundraiser to help raise money for our inaugural season of plays that will begin next weekend (August 17) with AMERICAN BUFFALO by David Mamet.
THE MILITANT PROPAGANDA BINGO MACHINE returns to the Hi Pointe with a show on Saturday, August 12 at 9:00 pm. Doors open at 8:00 pm. The show, if you're not familiar with it by now, is comprised of 24 original sketches played out by audience demand. Throw into the mix a few drinks and some BINGO, and you have yourself an evening of fun you won't soon forget.
Tickets are $10, and all proceeds and donations during the show go to help us produce our first season of plays. Tickets are available at the box office and reservations can be made by calling 314-752-5075 or emailing reservations@nptco.org.
We have a new cast in place for this special show, and they will be starring in the BINGO MACHINE throughout the rest of the season. They are Sarajane Alverson, Arron Orion Baker, Tyson Blanquart, Paula Dean, Theresa Masters, Cary Miller, Ben Ritchie, Suzanne Roussin, Corey Stulce & Gary Wells. Other cast members for the season include Alice Kinsella, Bob Mitchell, Jim Ousley, and B. Weller. The show was written by the cast, in addition to Byron Kerman, Jill Barrett, and Mike Orr.
The Hi Pointe is located at 1001 McCausland, at the intersection of Clayton, Oakland, Skinker, McCausland and Highway 40. The venue is 21+. The Hi Pointe now serves food! Wolf down a Bison Burger or "The Cardiac" (a hot dog with bacon, cheese and chili) during the show, and wash it down with your favorite suds. The Hi Pointe boasts the city's best bartenders, who are guaranteed to treat you right.
So, if you're jonesin' for some great sketch comedy, come check us out this Saturday. Seating is limited, so arrive early, then stay late and party with the NonProphets after the show.