Queer Queens of Qomedy March 10, 2007

The Queer Queens of Qomedy are coming! This all lesbian comedy revue is taking the country by storm. From Alexandria, Virginia to Downtown Chicago and now Santa Cruz, this comedy show is getting mad applause. Starring; Poppy Champlin, who hosts/and produces the show and can be seen on HBO's Documentary All Aboard Rosie's Family Vacation as well as Jennie McNulty, who is making her comedic presence known from the dunes of P-Town to the deserts in Iraq. Also featuring; Dana Goldberg, who is one of the fastest rising comedy stars on the circuit today and finally rounding out this queenly court is Karen Williams whose comedic reign is legendary; from the Gay Games in NYC, to women fests in every neck of the woods, to P-town and now her own laughter institute in Cleveland. Whatever your sexual, religious or political persuasion, the Queer Queens of Qomedy are sure to bring you to your feet with laughter. All hail the Queens.

Queer Queens of Qomedy will be at the Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 on March 10, 2007 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets available in advance at Streetlight Records 939 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA or by emailing Taylor at [email protected]. Service charges may apply for advance tickets.
Poppy Champlin www.poppycockprod.com If one were to cross the sweet grooving persona of Ellen Degeneres with Denis Leary’s raunchy sarcasm, the result would be Poppy Champlin. Poppy erupts onto the stage without fanfare, but with enough energy to take down the house in her first minute of comedy. Rapid-fire jokes interspersed with comedic songs keep her audiences laughing and coming back. Poppy just recently returned from performing at the closing ceremonies for the Chicago Gay Games.

Her stand-up pedigree is flawless; from VH-1, to A&E, Oprah Winfrey and Joan Rivers to her newest gig on Atlantis cruises she has earned a reputation of being one of the fastest witted female comediennes on either coast.

Dana Goldberg www.danagoldberg.com Dana Goldberg is one of the fastest rising stars on the comedy circuit today. Her quick wit and hilarious comedy have audiences from Edinburgh, Scotland to New York City rolling in the aisles. Dana’s routine captures audiences, gay and straight alike, and keeps them coming back for more. Dana is coming to Santa Cruz after recently performing for Olivia Cruises and Resorts and headlining at Lake Tahoe Winterfest.

Dana was featured as one of Curve magazines hottest up and coming comics in the nation. “She’s smart, cute, and seriously funny – what more could you ask for?” – CURVE Magazine

Jennie McNulty www.myspace.com/jenniemcnulty Jennie’s playful comedic style and hard-hitting wit have earned her rave reviews. In addition to touring all over the country, Jennie performs stand-up regularly at The Improv at Harrah's in Las Vegas and all the Los Angeles comedy clubs. She has been seen on A & E, appeared in several short films and was a regular on KDUS's Sports/Talk radio and also was the trainer on the NBC's hit show "Starting Over." Jennie also plays strong safety for the California Quake, a women's professional tackle football team,

Karen Williams www.hahainstitute.com CURVE magazine calls Karen Williams “…a laugh riot!” The Sydney Morning Herald proclaims that Karen Williams is “ferociously funny, with perfect pace, timing and structure.” Known for her quick repartee, insightful commentary and audience rapport, Williams is a comic craft master, a gifted actor, a multitalented writer, and an inspirational lecturer. Armed with her “healing with humor” philosophy, Karen is a modern-day alchemist, whose audiences appreciate her cathartic laughter, and whose peers consider her a comic’s comic!

Currently, Karen stars in the award-winning comedy documentary, “Laughing Matters.”

Don’t miss the Queer Queens of Qomedy show at the Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 on March 10, 2007 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets available in advance at Streetlight Records 939 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA or by emailing Taylor at [email protected]. Service charges may apply for advance tickets.

Official Website: http://www.riotheatre.com