It’s here! The official video for the song “Bangers and Yos” by Dope Body. This video is also the centerpiece for Showbeast’s first full-length episode, “Something Big” coming Fall 2012.

For more info on Dope Body:
http://dopebody.tumblr.com

Song: Bangers and Yos
Artist: Dope Body
Album: Nupping
Label: Hoss (2011)

Full Credits:
SHOWBEAST
Ben O’Brien
Erin Gleeson
Stefani Levin
Mason Ross

WRITTEN AND EDITED
Ben O’Brien

COSTUMES/MAKE UP
Monica Mirabile

DANCERS
Caroline Marcantoni
Monica Mirabile
Stefani Levin
Erin Gleeson
Heather McNally

DOPE BODY
Andrew Laumann (Vocals)
David Jacober (Drums)
Zachary Utz (Guitar)

SPECIAL THANKS
Monica Lopossay
Kelsey Jo Mae Gocio
Whole Gallery
Evan Moritz
Keith Lea
Copy Cat Theater
Chester Gwazda
Chris Peters

http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/arts/2012/01/kickstarting-the-arts-scene

Check it out!!
Dope Body video coming SOOOON!!!

So as a part of our larger project (Something Big) we are making a music video for Dope Body’s song “Banger’s and Yo’s”
Here are some tests I’ve been doing in After Effects:

For the nerds:
I’ve been having getting some great chroma keys by using the Magic Bullet Denoiser filter followed by Keylight. You can see it retains an amazing amount of detail around the hair.

Thanks to our man Alan Resnick for the hot tip.

Hey guys!
Showbeast has a kickstarter and it’s only got a few days left!
We need your $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ to help us make the awesomest episode of anything you have ever seen before in your life.
It’s gonna be better than either Seinfeld or Lost I promise!

To read more about our project and to donate, go to:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/showbeast/showbeasts-first-full-length-episode-something-big

THANK YOU

We will be playing at the Windup space in Baltimore tonight with:
David Jacober
STEPS
Alexis Gideon
and Sinbad the comedian!!
5$ - 10PM

We will be performing our short play called “Ice Cream Sociopath” and then screening a video.

On January 15th, Showbeast will be performing a new skit in Puppet Slamwich, an evening of performance at Black Cherry Puppet Theater.  There will be lots to see from talented writers and puppeteers, so come out and have fun.

Tickets are $7, and doors open at 7:30 pm.

Black Cherry Puppet Theater is at 1115 Hollins St., Baltimore, MD 21223

Check out Baltimas!!!!!!, the yearly Baltimore Christmas album put together by everybody’s favorite, Dina Kelberman!

With tracks by your favorite Showbeasters and Showbeast cousins:
“Mom Please Stop” by Ben O’Brien
“Carolbells” by Drew Swinburne
“You’ve Got a Christmas Tree” by Dina Kelberman

Check it out here and have a Merry Christmas!!

The comedy tour has been getting some press. Spin called Alan Resnick’s performance “frankly brilliant” and Ben O’Brien’s play “smart, witty, and pit-dark.” If your body happens to be near an upcoming performance, put your eyes and ears right in front of it. Your heart will thank you.

Spin article
Baltimore City Paper Article

Wham City is about to embark upon a 9 day all-laughs-all-the-time tour including performances by Showbeast members Alan Resnick, Ben O’Brien, and Mason Ross. Check our event page for updated tour dates.

WHAM CITY COMEDY TOUR NOV 2010!
11-11 Baltimore, MD @ the Bell Foundry
11-12 Pittsburgh, PA @ TBA
11-13 Cleveland, OH @ the Boo Box
11-14 Chicago, IL @ the Hideout
11-15 Detroit, MI @ the Burton Theater
11-16 Toronto, ON @ Double Double Land
11-17 Troy, NY @ 51 3rd St.
11-18 Worcester, MA @ The Fire House
11-19 Providence, RI @ Soft Approach (in building 13)
11-20 New York, NY @ Showpaper Gallery

Full Roster:
DINA KELBERMAN
ED SCHRADER as DAVID BOWIE
DAN DEACON
ALAN RESNICK –
BEN O’BRIEN –
ROBBY RACKLEFF
MASON ROSS
APRIL CAMLIN
CONNOR KIZER
PETE O’CONNELL
ADAM ENDRES