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Toupydoops Live! brings the comic series to life
Wednesday March 1, 2006
Toupydoops LIVE!
Friday, March 17th @ 8pmI.O. West
6366 Hollywood Blvd.
Tickets $10 ($5 with book purchase) 323.962.7560 or http://www.iowest.com for reservations/information.
LOS ANGELES - Today, independent comic book publisher Lobrau Productions Inc. announced "Toupydoops Live" - a one-of-a-kind staged reading of the new, critically-acclaimed comic book series from writer/artist Kevin McShane. The show will take place Friday March 17th 2006 @ 8pm at Los Angeles' famous I.O. West comedy theatre.
ABOUT TOUPYDOOPS LIVE
Toupydoops Live! combines McShane's artwork with sound effects, music and live voice actors to bring the first issue of Toupydoops to life for a live audience. The show's cast includes such seasoned improvisers as Opus Moreschi (The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn), Dave Hill (Crime Scenes), Chris Tallman (Chris Tallman's Batman), Toby Wilson (Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down), Jill Alexander (Las Vegas), and Rory Ledbetter (The Sky Is Falling).
"As a performer at I.O. West myself, I'm really looking forward to working with my uber-talented peers to bring my book to life," said Toupydoops creator Kevin McShane.
"I also look forward to welcoming my fellow artists and comic fans in town for WizardWorld LA that weekend," McShane stated. "I realize there's not much to do in LA after dark on a Friday night, so hopefully this show will help stem people's boredom until the Con opens up again Saturday morning."
Tickets for Toupydoops Live are $10, or $5 with a purchase of Toupydoops #1. Reservations can by made by calling 323.962.7560 or online at http://www.iowest.com.
ABOUT TOUPYDOOPS
Toupydoops, the new ongoing comic book series by Schulz Nominated and Emmy Award winning creator Kevin McShane, tells the story of Toupydoops, an aspiring comic book actor in a Hollywood ruled not by movie studios, but comic book publishers. Together with his best friend Teetereater, Toupydoops navigates adventures in life, love and cartoon showbiz in his attempt to find a place where he truly belongs. "It's like Swingers meets Roger Rabbit," explains McShane.
ABOUT I.O. WEST
Located in the heart of Hollywood, I.O. West is the Los Angeles arm of Chicago's world famous I.O. theater. Offering shows seven nights a week, a full bar, and valet parking, I.O. West is the premiere venue for improv and sketch comedy in the greater Los Angeles area. With such SNL and MadTV cast members as Mike Meyers, Chris Farley, and Tina Fey among its alumni, I.O. & I.O. West offer classes in both improv and comedy writing for students of all levels. For more information about shows and classes, visit http://www.iowest.com or call 323.962.7560.
ABOUT LOBRAU PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Founded in 1995, Lobrau Productions, Inc. serves as the publishing umbrella for the works of cartoonist Kevin McShane. The company's flagship title - Toupydoops - can be found in finer comic book retail shops nationwide.
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