Things We Made 4/18/09 April 18, 2009

“Things We Made” is a comedy show that presents a salad of wit, characters, videos, illustrations, movement and music. It’s an atmosphere to share unconventional and often brilliant creations. Patrick Bulger and Jesse Fernandez host this monthly conduit of San Francisco’s original and delectable humor.

"Things We Made" was featured in the 2008 and 2009 San Francisco Sketchfests, The 2009 Sacramento AllSketch Festival, and its performers have been seen in The Boston Comedy Competition, Comedy Central's "Open Mic Fights," Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham," The San Francisco International Comedy Competition, The US Air Guitar National Championship, and Montreal's "Just for Laughs" comedy festival.

This month’s guests:

ALEX KOLL has been seen on Comedy Central’s “Open Mic Fights” and performed at The South By South West music, film, and interactive festival in 2009 as well as SF Sketchfest and The Bridgetown Comedy Fest. He was a third-place finisher in the National USAir Guitar Championships. He recently lost his voice, but got it back without even trying.

EDWIN, born in Boston, has been a working comedian since the age of 16. Performing producing and hosting various comedy shows in the Bay Area, Edwin’s comedy addresses issues ranging from dating to race, from education to finance. An avid fan and dedicated student of comedy from a young age, Edwin’s comedy incorporates his own life experiences relating to family, education, and culture.

RUSTY MAHAKIAN is an Oakland based comic who enlightens crowds in the small dinner theatres and laundry mats throughout the Bay Area. Rusty has written for Newsweek, the Guardian and Metro with a Masters from Stanford, fluent Chinese and a fetish for heavy equipment and gas powered tools, Rusty brings an energy and a lust for adventure few Americans can relate to or enjoy. Founder of the Book Burning Comedy Showcase at AK Press Rusty has performed at SF Sketchfest and with national headliners like Patton Oswalt, Arj Barker and others.

RACHEL MCDOWELL is a Pittsburgh Pennsylvania native and a regular at the Pittsburgh Improv. She has performed in states all over America. Rachel shares her unique and adorable perspectives on culture, relationships, and laughing in a way that both sexes and all ages enjoy.

When: 10:00pm, 4/18/09

What: A comedy show called "Things We Made"

Who: Alex Koll, Rusty Mahakian, Edwin, Rachel McDowell, and the Things We Made cast

Where: The Dark Room Theater on 2263 Mission Street (between 18th and 19th), San Francisco, CA 94110

Cost: $10

For more info: 415-401-7987, ThingsWeMade.com, DarkRoomSF.com

Official Website: http://ThingsWeMade.com