Nuvediq

Nuvediq

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Tryst Lingerie

Tryst Lingerie

Bohemian Palace

Bohemian Palace

Lilliput Hats

Lilliput Hats

Lilliput Hats is generously donating a one of a kind vintage inspired cocktail hat with a retail value of $225

Guest: Sandra Battaglini

In 2005, Battaglini was nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award for her solo show, A Small Battalion of Soldiers, directed by Mark Andrada. It first debuted in Toronto in 2003 and to rave revues in Chicago in 2004. Battaglini’s latest tour de force, Hard Headed Woman, also directed by Andrada, premiered at the Diesel Playhouse in October 2006 to sold out houses and will travel to the LA Comedy Festival this October. Sandra won a Canadian Comedy Award in 2007 for Hard Headed Woman in the category of best solo show.

Past performances include, The Upside Down Widow, 2005 Chicago Improv Festival and Hangin with Jesus, Toronto Festival of Clowns 2007. She is one-half of the comedy prank duo, the drug and alcohol awareness task force, was part of the 2005 Toronto production of the Vagina Monologues with Shirley Douglas and Rachel McAdams and Bellweather’s 2007 production of Mambo Italiano.

CNW Group

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Crumpler

Crumpler

Special Guest: Martha O’Neill

Martha O’Neill’s wry, often edgy comedy is at odds with her laid-back, likeable stage presence; a combination which has made her an audience favourite wherever she performs.

This Toronto native spent the first 10 years of her comedy career performing improv and sketch. She is a graduate of the Second City’s Conservatory programme and is a former mainstage cast member at the Bad Dog Theatre. Shifting her focus to stand up six years ago, however, Martha has found her true calling.

She has performed all over Canada and as far away as Dublin and London. Television appearances include “The Mom Show” and “’Til Debt Do Us Part”, both on the Slice Network. On radio, she has been heard doing voice-overs for CBC News and contributing to BBC World Service.

In 2007, Martha was a semi-finalist in Q-107’s “Funniest Person with a Day Job” competition. Most recently, she was nominated for a 2009 Canadian Comedy Award for “Best Stand Up Newcomer” and competed in the 2010 “World Series of Comedy” in Las Vegas.

On a personal note, she is proud to announce that she has recently mastered revolving doors. Through years of practice and trial and error she can now exit malls with virtually no problem. Like comedy, it’s all about the timing. Escalators are next! Wish her luck.

Rhiannon Archer

Although Rhiannon Archer hasn’t been on the scene long, she is quickly becoming a favorite at venues across the country. She was born near a river and was raised by a family of trout, who she insists has not influenced her comedy in any way. Dreaming of the bright lights of show business, she packed her bags very young in life, said goodbye to her parents, and made the long swim down river (she’s wasn’t raised by filthy salmon) to the big city.  Rhiannon has already established herself to the point where she has appeared in many of the hugely successful Nerdgasm shows, preformed in the very popular Bitch Salad shows, is a part of comedy collective, StandUp For Your Sisters, and recently performed in the Brantford Comedy Festival.

For more information go to www.rhiannonarcher.com

CN Tower

CN Tower

Becky Bays

In addition to possessing the best name in show business, Becky Bays has an acerbic comedic style that has left Toronto audiences in stitches. Becky’s quirky observations of life are not only dead on, but fun and hilarious.

Great for corporate events, clubs or anything in between, her clean, smart humour wows every audience. She has also appeared in numerous theatrical productions, including Beauty and the Beast, Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding and the one-woman show See Bob Run. From Vancouver to Toronto, Becky has made audiences sit up and take notice. She is definitely one to watch! You can see Becky next at Absolute Comedy Ottawa from February 24 to 27.

Zabrina Chevannes

Zabrina Chevannes is a nurse and mother of two. Her extremely energetic and honest comedy landed her a nomination for the Tim Sims Encouragement Award in 2008. Zabrina has been featured on The Comedy Network, and she has been performing regularly at Yuk Yuks clubs, coporate functions and open mics around the GTA and the US. Zabrina is a regular on the Nubian Show (a popular night of urban comedy hosted by Kenny Robinson). Zabrina has also played a major character on a cartoon pilot that aired on the Teletoon network.

Mrs. Huizenga

Mrs. Huizenga

Bead Junction

Bead Junction

Lianne Mauladin

Lianne is an Aquarius who loves rock stars and old people. Although a relative newcomer to the stand-up scene, she has performed at the Diesel Playhouse, Second City, Yuk Yuk’s, Absolute Comedy, The Rivoli and several other comedy clubs in and around the City. She has also performed in Tampa, San Francisco, Monterey, Santa Cruz and at the Comedy Store in West Hollywood. Lianne came second in both Hamilton and Barrie in the Great Canadian Laugh off and held the title of Stand up Show down champion at the Comedy Bar. Her performance has also been recorded for broadcast on XM Satellite Radio’s Laugh Attack and also televised on Bite TV. Lianne has studied Improv and Stand-up at the Second City Training Centre under the instruction of such comics as Dawn Whitwell, and Elvira Kurt.

The Little Video Shop

The Little Video Shop

Heidi Mole

Heidi’s largest accomplishment in life thus far has been acquiring self-esteem and “Brady Bunch” memorabilia.

After surviving life in a small village with a highly dysfunctional family Heidi turned to stand-up comedy as a form of therapy.

When not performing, Heidi enjoys swing dance, hula-hooping, and judging people.

Muniza Rauf

In 2008, Muniza took a standup class and unknowingly got herself mixed up with some pretty die hard broads!  She doesn’t regret a thing and thanks her standup sisters for all the encouragement and support while she travels down the funny road.

Daniela Saioni

Daniela is the shyest extrovert you’ll ever meet.  In high school her nickname was Brainiac, but her IQ never stopped her from making incredibly unwise and impulsive decisions.  Her distinct blend of smart and subversive writing is directly inspired by the ridiculous twists and turns her life has taken.

Daniela is a gifted character actress who has appeared in several films and tv series, and is a burgeoning television writer.  She earned a film degree and a post-grad diploma in comedy screenwriting before training as an improviser at Second City, then turned to stand-up in 2008.  She has since performed all over Eastern Canada,  San Francisco and New York and was recorded for XM radio.  She produces this and other comedy events, including West End Girls, Best of West End Girls and Bocche Fresche: a festival of new Italian Canadian comedy.

Shelley Kidwell

Shelley has made people laugh her whole life. She grew up in Houston,Texas and got her BA in theatre/communications. In Canada, Shelley has been seen on the Slice Network’s show Party Mamas. She has also been seen performing with The Oakville Players, The Hamilton Player’s Guild, and Theatre Burlington. She will soon be a graduate of Second City’s conservatory program and looks forward to making as many people laugh as possible. Laughter is what brings people together in love! So laugh and love!

Marilla Wex

Marilla Wex has been doing stand-up for over a year and is apparently getting quite good at it since she seems to have graduated to hosting some shows which is even harder than just doing stand-up. She’s even got paid for doing it, which is nice.

When she’s not writing jokes she builds websites for other people that write jokes. And other actors (she’s also quite good at acting and gets paid for that too).

You can see what else she gets up to (writing, voice work, movie appearances) on her personal website.

Laura Salvas

Laura Salvas is pretty effing wonderful so please read carefully. Laura’s been doing standup for, like, a year now. So far, career highlights include her spot as a finalist in the 2009 Toronto Comedy Brawl and this thing you’re at tonight. Laura also does lots of sketch comedy as part of her troupe Warm Summer Hotness and is currently training as part of The Second City conservatory program and through Impatient Theatre Co. Laura has been part of various improv show casts, including (currently) Vanguard School of Comedy’s Jenkins Syndrome and (previously) Kingston’s Saturday Night at the Improv and The Improv Show. She directed the improv troupe at Ryerson University, where she earned her journalism degree, and has been involved with the Canadian Improv Games national high school tournament for more than a decade as a player, trainer and judge. Don’t let the third person fool you – Laura wrote this bio herself. Thank my $40,000 Ryerson journalism degree for the impeccable grammar.

Becky Bays, CSEC

Contact: becky.bays@mac.com

Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto

Imagine A PLACE…

Where you and your family and friends can gather to explore the journey of cancer in a relaxed, home-like setting.

That place is Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto.

Together, members SHARE their experiences, FEEL the empowerment of social interaction, and REJOICE in the renewed energy that community brings.

Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto is a place where women, men, teens and children with cancer, their families and friends, can join with others to build social and emotional support as a supplement to one’s treatment of choice.

Whether you’re looking for an understanding ear, a chance to laugh, or an informational resource, Gilda’s Club is the place to learn how to live with cancer, whatever the outcome.

Gilda’s Club also welcomes long-term cancer survivors and those who have lost someone to cancer. Our philosophy is based on the belief that a diagnosis of cancer affects the whole family, as well as friends, and that no one should have to face cancer alone.

Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto is a non-profit, registered charitable organization. We are funded by donations from individuals, foundations and corporations.

There are many ways to give. You can make a donation online, be part of our monthly giving program, donate a single sum in celebration or in memory of a loved one, or leave a bequest in your will – every gift helps.

You may also wish to donate your time, participate in one of our fundraising events, or organize your own fundraiser for us. Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto provides many meaningful ways for you to get involved.

Gilda Radner

Gilda’s Club, named for comedienne Gilda Radner of Saturday Night Live fame, was created because of Gilda’s wish that no one should face cancer alone. After Gilda’s death from ovarian cancer in 1989, co-founders Joanna Bull and Gene Wilder began the process of launching the first Gilda’s Club in New York City in 1995. Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto opened its doors in October 2001.

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For more information about Gilda’s Club, or to make a donation, please call
Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto : (416)214-9898 x 504
http://www.gildasclubtoronto.org/

StandUp For Your Sisters Benefit

For Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto

The show will take place on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at HUGH’S room.

A silent auction will be held in conjunction with the show where
audience members will have the opportunity to bid on several beauty,
entertainment and luxury items provided by our generous donors. All
proceeds from the silent auction and ticket sales will
go to Gilda’s Club.

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
HUGH’S room

2261 Dundas St. W
(1/2 Block South of Bloor)
416-531-6604 : www.hughsroom.com

Dinner Reservations and pre-show Silent Auction begin at 6:00 pm.  Show starts at 8:30 pm.
(Ticket price covers show only)

For dinner reservations or concert tickets please call the club during regular business hours at
416-531-6604 or use the reservations form.

http://www.hughsroom.com

Credits

Producer: Daniela Saioni
Producer: Heidi Mole
Silent Auction Producer: Becky Bays
Webmaster: Mark Pollard
Media Relations: Bonnie Dean
Original photos: Cylla Von Tiedemann