Did you know that two of the staff members of the Mark Twain
House & Museum are firmly ensconced in the comedy world?
Jacques Lamarre, the Director of Communication and Special
Projects, is not only a playwright, but co-writes sketches, plays, and movies
with the hilarious Varla Jean Merman. Here's a sample of one of his
co-creations.
Not only that, but Communications Associate Julia Pistell is
a founding member of Sea Tea Improv, a professional theatrical company that
focuses mainly on improv comedy. With other members of Sea Tea, Julia was
featured in a Funny or Die video (written by Sea Tea Improv member Kate
Sidley).
You'll have a chance to see more from Jacques, Julia, and many
others this upcoming weekend. From Friday, February 24th through Sunday,
February 26th,The Connecticut Film Festival presents three days of short, funny
films, workshops, and parties.
When the festival was looking for a place to screen the best
comic short films, the home of America
Join us Feb 24 through 26 for the funniest, naughtiest and
downright crazy short comedies.
Tickets for this East Coast Encore of the LA Comedy Shorts
Film Festival, supported in part by FunnyOrDie.com, are on sale now.
Purchase an all-access festival pass, day passes or
individual screenings or workshops. Rub elbows at our industry mixer or be
there when we honor Mike Reiss, the Peabody and Emmy Award-winning writer for
The Simpsons. Friday night will also feature local filmmakers, including Hartford
Visit ctfilmfest.com for the complete schedule, tickets and
info. See you this weekend!
-- The Mark Twain House & Museum
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