New York teens are a breed apart. They eat bagels, ride the subway by themselves and know every bubble tea joint on St. Mark's Place. While other kids complain about the music in the mall, New York kids complain about the MTA. They even write and perform their own comedy routines. Is it hard being an urban icon before you get your learner's permit? Find out in "The New York Show" by Kids 'N Comedy, featuring teen comics Ryan Drum, Leo Frampton, Eric Kurn, Jake Sidransky, Lee Wolfowitz and more, March 25 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street.
Kids 'N Comedy presents monthly shows at Gotham Comedy Club with a turntable of talented teens and 'tweens from the tri-state area. In the company's shows, each comic performs his/her own material, which is screened to be free of profanity and abrasive or cheap "low" humor (like fart jokes). They do, however, venture into edgy comic terrain: politics, getting old, even death.
The show is at 1:00 PM; the reservations number is
212-877-6115 and online ticketing is available on the Kids 'N Comedy website,
www.kidsncomedy.com.
LINEUP FOR "THE NEW YORK SHOW"
Ryan Drum, a junior from Montvale, NJ, whose hobbies are Finance and Social Work, is a songwriter, band member and comedian. He's got three siblings, one's his twin. He's played in Kids 'N Comedy shows at the Gotham and at charity events for Ronald McDonald House and the Boy Scouts of America. He's also done voice overs and gigs with The Sightseers. He opened for "Ratatouille," the Disney movie, at the Ziegfeld Theater in 2007. English texting is his primary language. His two dogs are Rosie and Holly. He swims, plays golf, coaches The Fireballs (a soccer team for little kids in his town) and helps out with The Sharks, who are a Special Olympics Swim Team at the JCC.
Leo Frampton, an eleventh grader at Winston Prep in Manhattan, is the son of a teacher and a director of Art Therapy. His hobbies are video games, comedy and school. His siblings are two cats ("Not much words are exchanged, but the peer-pressure is palpable.") He has starred in a few school plays, but mostly it's comedy for him. His passion is comedy. His only sport is comedy.
Eric Kurn, of Jericho, NY, is the only child of a Creative Director and a Kitchen/Bath/Closet Designer. He's a tenth grader at Jericho High School and his hobbies include Xbox and Volunteer Community Service Programs. He has a beagle named Buddy and no allergies. His passions are comedy and hanging out with girls. His only sport is watching the Yankees.
Jake Sidransky, a native New Yorker, is a senior at Stuyvesant High School. His mother is in publishing and his father is a personal trainer. An only child and football player, he says he's pasisonate about the Yankees, the Giants, XBox, News and Politics, good food and travel. He has been with Kids 'N Comedy since 2005.
Lee Wolfowitz, of Manhattan, is an eleventh grader at Bronx Science; his parents are an investment banker and a full time Mother. His hobbies are video games, TV and music. He has a younger sister. He makes money by babysitting and giving computer assistance. His passions are material possessions and his adorable dog, Charlie.
SUBSEQUENT SHOWS
April 22: "When We Were Young Show" -- Who said you had to wait till you were old to start complaining about change? Our nostalgic teenagers long for a simpler time. With Angela Citrola, Joe O'Hare, Zach Rosenfeld, David Thompson and more.
May 20: "The Horrible History Show" -- Charles I of England sent someone else to marry his wife for him. Need we say more? This show is devoted to the lighter side of history. With Ryan Drum, Daniel Laitman, Jake Sidransky, David Thompson, Andrew Vatier and more.
MORE INFO AND PHOTOS
Complete info on all shows (including lineups) will be available on the Kids 'N Comedy website,
www.kidsncomedy.com.
