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Joe Tex is an actor, producer, and voice artist who proudly serves as Partner and Director of Operations for acclaimed comedy company Face Off Unlimited and co-creator of BATSU! (NYC, Chicago, 2023 Edinburgh fringe). Joe did a handful of TV appearances you maybe haven’t seen like Brianchild (NETFLIX) and Brain Games (NatGeo). His old favorite flex was being an international robot writer, but his new humblebrag is that he spent the pandemic beating cancer’s ass! A USMC veteran, a dad to Henry, and husband to soprano Linda Teixeira, Joe is very happy to still be here brining joy.

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BATSU! to Open at Underbelly Boulevard This Month

BATSU!, direct from Chicago and New York will now make its way to their new permanent space with a residency at Underbelly Boulevard from November 2023.
BATSU! Announces UK Premiere in 2023 Edinburgh Fringe

Get ready for an unforgettable night of cross-cultural comedy as BATSU! makes its UK debut at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe. Experience the fusion of Japanese batsu game with American humor, as comedy warriors face off in hilarious challenges with electrifying punishments. Don't miss this must-see event at the Cowgate, hosted by Underbelly.
Walter Trout Makes Anticipated Return To Vancouver in March

Walter Trout returns to Vancouver with an evening of blues-rock at the York Theatre on March 10, 2023 at 8pm. The concert marks the artist's first visit to the city since his sold-out, pre-pandemic performance at the Rio Theatre in 2019.
Blues Legends Walter Trout and Bobby Rush Announced At The Boch Center Shubert Theatre, September 8

Blues legends Walter Trout and Bobby Rush are bringing their incredible guitar skills to the Boch Center Shubert Theatre on September 8, 2022.
Interactive Dating Show Commissions Amy Hart & Paul Taylor-Mills For Three Part Mini-series Following Its Hugely Successful Debut Last Month

Following the success of the debut pilot of TAP THAT last month, the dynamic hosting duo Amy Hart and Paul Taylor-Mills have been commissioned to do a mini-series of the international hit dating show.
Interactive Dating Show TAP THAT Comes To The UK

Comedy and experiential production company Face Off Unlimited (BATSU!, Goon River)  announces the UK debut of TAP THAT - a new, technology driven dating show, where the voting audience makes the match in real time. The online show has been running successfully in the US and they are  now able to make matches for single Brits!
Face Off Unlimited Announces the Return of TAP THAT

Comedy and experiential production company Face Off Unlimited (BATSU!, Goon River) announced the return of TAP THAT - a new, technology driven dating show where the voting audience makes the match in real time.
Face Off Unlimited Sets Cast for Live Virtual Presentation of GOON RIVER

Back by popular demand, and with a 2020 virtual twist, Face Off Unlimited has announced its cast for the return of Goon River.
BATSU! NYC Suspends Performances Through End Of March

Though Face Off Unlimited, the producers of BATSU!, had expected to continue with performances through this weekend, today the official guidelines from the NY state government have changed. Governor Cuomo has put a ban on all crowds and events of 500 people or more, and a maximum capacity of 50% on houses less than 500. 
Marcus King Announces UK Headline Tour

Marcus King today announced his return to the UK / Ireland, embarking on a headline run of shows in February 2020. Tickets will go on sale on November 8th at 9am and can be purchased here.  
FOU Names Jin Kim Associate Artistic Director Of Batsu! Chicago

Face Off Unlimited, the creators of BATSU!, are known for finding and cultivating extraordinary talent and when BATSU! opened in Chicago in 2016, they awarded the critical role of Host to Chicagoland actor and veteran improviser, Jin Kim. "The show is celebrating its 3 year anniversary and its 300th performance this month, and has been enjoying sold out performances, so what better time to strengthen the creative team?" reasoned Joe Tex, FOU's Director of Operations.
BATSU! Celebrates 1000 Performances

On October 22, 2018 at 7 PM, the cast of BASTU! will take the stage in the lower level of Jebon Sushi and suffer punishments for the 1000th time. But this time, it will be in an effort to recreate their first performance which took place on Monday, December 9, 2010.
Photo Flash: Victory Gardens Theater presents BREACH

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 43rd season with BREACH: a manifesto on race in america through the eyes of a black girl recovering from self-hate, written by Antoinette Nwandu and directed by Lisa Portes. BREACH runs February 9 - March 11, 2018, with the press performance on Friday, February 16, 2018 at 7:30pm at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue.
Victory Gardens Theater Presents BREACH By Antoinette Nwandu

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 43rd season with BREACH: a manifesto on race in america through the eyes of a black girl recovering from self-hate, written by Antoinette Nwandu and directed by Lisa Portes. BREACH runs February 9 March 11, 2018, with the press performance on Friday, February 16, 2018 at 7:30pm at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue.
Kerry Butler to Guest Star with The Adam Levowitz Orchestra In The Tarantino Soundtrack - Live Concert at B.B. Kings Blues Club & Grill â€" September 18

Lovers of iconic films such as Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown and Reservoir Dogs have a very special event to look forward to. The Adam Levowitz Orchestra is bringing full, original renditions of the songs that gave Quentin Tarantino's films their lasting allure and cult status with very special guest star, Tony Nominee Kerry Butler (Xanadu, Little Shop of Horrors, Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can).
Kerry Butler, Charl Brown to Tribute Tarantino with The Adam Levowitz Orchestra at B.B. Kings

This coming Monday, The Adam Levowitz Orchestra is bringing full, original renditions of the songs that gave Quentin Tarantino's films their lasting allure and cult status with very special guest star, Tony nominee Kerry Butler (Xanadu, Little Shop of Horrors, Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can).
Kerry Butler to Guest with Adam Levowitz Orchestra in 'The Tarantino Soundtrack' Live Concert

Lovers of iconic films such as Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown and Reservoir Dogs have a very special event to look forward to. The Adam Levowitz Orchestra is bringing full, original renditions of the songs that gave Quentin Tarantino's films their lasting allure and cult status with very special guest star, Tony Nominee Kerry Butler
Photo Flash: BEYOND CARING Comes to Lookingglass Theatre Company

Lookingglass Theatre Company, in association with Dark Harbor Stories, present the U.S. Premiere of Beyond Caring, written and directed by Alexander Zeldin. Beyond Caring runs March 22 - May 7, 2017 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. 
Alexander Zeldin's BEYOND CARING to Make U.S. Premiere at Lookingglass Theatre Company

Lookingglass Theatre Company, in association with Dark Harbor Stories, present the U.S. Premiere of Beyond Caring, written and directed by Alexander Zeldin.
Cast Set for U.S. Premiere of BEYOND CARING, Return of MOBY DICK at Lookingglass Theatre

Lookingglass Theatre Company announces casting for the final two shows of its 2016-2017 season, including the U.S. Premiere of Beyond Caring, written and directed by Alexander Zeldin in association with Dark Harbor Stories, a company led by Ensemble Member David Schwimmer and Tom Hodges, as well as the remount of the Jeff Award-winning Moby Dick, adapted from the novel by Herman Melville and directed by Ensemble Member David Catlin.

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