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I can answer questions about The Capitol Steps, a political (mostly musical) satire group based in Washington, DC which performs in Washington, around the U.S., and four times a year on public radio. I can answer questions about who is performing which role in Capitol Steps sketches and songs on albumns and can help identify a routine (and which albumn or radio show includes it) based on partial lyrics. I can also provide tips and suggestions for those interested in writing and performing spoonerism-based comedy similar to the Steps` "Lirty Dies."
Experience in the area
I have been a Capitol Steps fan since about 1995. I own all the albumns and have listened to each dozens of times. I have particularly studied (and particularly admire) the "Lirty Dies" routines and I have written and performed material of this sort. Despite the fact that I live halfway across the U.S. from Washington, I've attended many live Capitol Steps performances, including several at their permanent locations in the DC area.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| seth | 05/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I think either my jokes are to ..... |
| Nolan | 04/21/09 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Tom was very polite and helpful. |
| matt | 03/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| matt | 03/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Ed | 01/17/09 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Tom
2009-11-06 sarcasm:
Chris -- This is an interesting question, because I think that, for most people, sarcasm doesn't require a lot of brainpower. You do need to have reasonable powers of observation. For example, if you
2009-10-19 Why don’t some comedians laugh about their jokes?:
Anthony -- I'm thinking that you are referring to the fact that some stage comedians deliver their jokes so that the audience laughs, but the comedian does not laugh along with them, instead keeping
2009-10-07 Joke Writing:
Evan -- Sure, this makes sense. I think it's great that you're thinking about these practical matters. I should preface my response by saying that I have not done material that's structured into separate
2009-10-01 about writing and performing:
Chris -- Yes! In fact, I think everyone who works effectively with groups (comedians, teachers, public speakers, managers) has something in common with an actor -- not always in the sense that a prewritten
2009-09-27 more specifically about writing:
Chris -- I think the most important part of what you write in your question is that you have some sort of a plan for how you're going to approach your writing. I haven't thought of the particular plan
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