Barry Smith - Kirkland Productions

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Family Programming
David Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Shana Banana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Variety & Special Events
Issues & Ideas
“All Roads Lead to Your Own Path” – Barry Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Anna David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Barry Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Barry Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
“Be the Change You Want to Be” – Jessica Pettitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
“Becoming the Subject of Your Own Story” – Kimberly Dark . . . 8
Chase Whiteside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cindy Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Deanna Latson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Dr. John Corvino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
“Eat Right. Look Good. Feel Great!” – Deanna Latson . . . . . . . . . . 5
“Every Job I’ve Ever Had” – Barry Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
“Haters, Sinners, & the Rest of Us” – Dr. John Corvino . . . . . . . . . . 5
If Not Us, Then Who? Let’s Rise!” – Jessica Pettitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Jessica Pettitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Jonathan Rauch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Kenny Carnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Kimberly Dark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
“Last Words” Death Penalty Debate – Kenny Carnes . . . . . . . . . . . 7
“Me, My Stuff, and I” – Barry Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
“Nailing the Job Interview” – Victor Antonio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
“Newstainment: Journalism and Discourse
in the Information Age” – Chase Whiteside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
“Pieces of War” Veteran’s Awareness – Kenny Carnes . . . . . . . . . . 7
“Rebellion for Dummies” – Barry Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
“Respect This: Safer Saner Sex in College” – Cindy Pierce . . . . . . 4
“Same Sex Marriage: A Civil Debate” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Stacey Lannert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
“Surviving and Thriving in an Addictive Society”– Anna David . . 2
“Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” – Barry Scott . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Victor Antonio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Performing Arts
The Afro-Latin Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
An Dóchas and the Haran Irish Dancers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Charles Phoenix – “Big Retro Slide Show” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Kungfu Theatre: Tales from the Beijing Opera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Richard Hight’s Visual Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Concert Management
& Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Campus Flix: Drive-in Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Carte Blanche Casino Nights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Comedy Killers: Murder Mysteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Frank DeVille: Comedy Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
High Flying Adventures – Hot Air Balloons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hypnotist – The Incredible BORIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mr. Cool – The Ice Cream Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Product-only Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Bear Creations • Lucky Bamboo • Plant a Tree Kits • Zen Gardens
Novelties
Over 60 Novelties to choose from! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 –23
Comedy
Ron Babcock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ian Bagg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ben Bailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Arj Barker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Todd Barry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Trevor Boris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Guy Branum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Bo Burnham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Adam Cayton-Holland . . . . 24
Kimberly Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Kendra Corrie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Joe DeVito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Jon Dore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Dean Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fortune Feimster . . . . . . . . . 32
Adam Ferrara . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Christian Finnegan . . . . . . . . 32
Mark Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Garfunkel & Oates . . . . . . . . 32
Steve Gillespie . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Josh Gondelman . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ace Guillen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ryan Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
John Heffron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Karl Hess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Helen Hong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Rahn Hortman . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Anjelah Johnson . . . . . . . . . . 33
Kyle Kinane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Ben Kronberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Rodney Laney . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Carmen Lynch . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Norm MacDonald . . . . . . . . . 33
Mo Mandel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Shane Mauss . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Julian McCullough . . . . . . . . 26
Heather McDonald . . . . . . . . 31
Tim Minchin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
John Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Patton Oswalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Mary Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Sean Patton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chris Porter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Brian Posehn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Jon Reep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Barry Rothbart . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Kevin Shea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Anton Shuford . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Marianne Sierk . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sklar Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Christopher Titus . . . . . . . . . 31
C.J. Toledano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Johnny Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Jason Weems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Greg Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Mike E. Winfield . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Todd Womack . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ali Wong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Joe Wong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Michael Yo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Victor Antonio
Anna David • Cindy Pierce • Deanna Latson
Anna David • Cindy Pierce • Deanna Latson • Jessica Pettitt • Kimberly Dark
Barry Scott • Jessica Pettitt • Richard Hight
Cindy Pierce • Deanna Latson • Kimberly Dark
Barry Smith • Victor Antonio
Barry Smith • Cindy Pierce • Dr. John Corvino • Jonathan Rauch • Kimberly Dark • Victor Antonio
Barry Scott • Jessica Pettitt • Kenny Carnes
Barry Smith • Cindy Pierce
Barry Scott • Dr. John Corvino • Jessica Pettitt • Jonathan Rauch • Kimberly Dark • Victor Antonio
Stacey Lannert
Deanna Latson
Cindy Pierce • Kimberly Dark • Stacey Lannert
Barry Scott • Jessica Pettitt • Kimberly Dark • Victor Antonio
Chase Whiteside • Dr. John Corvino • Jessica Pettitt • Kimberly Dark • Same Sex Marriage Debate
Chase Whiteside • Jonathan Rauch
Barry Smith
Several of our programs
Deanna Latson • Jessica Pettitt • Kimberly Dark
and speakers are eligible
Last Words • Pieces of War • Stacey Lannert
for grants through the NCAA.
Deanna Latson
If you are including athletics
Barry Smith • Cindy Pierce • Jessica Pettitt
in your program, ask for
Chase Whiteside • Jonathan Rauch • Last Words • Pieces of War
more information.
Same Sex Marriage Debate • Stacey Lannert
Eligible programs and
Jessica Pettitt
speakers include:
Deanna Latson,
Anna David • Cindy Pierce
Kimberly
Dark and
Cindy Pierce
Jessica Pettitt.
Jessica Pettitt • Kimberly Dark
Cindy Pierce • Stacey Lannert
Barry Scott • Dr. John Corvino • Jessica Pettitt • Jonathan Rauch • Kimberly Dark • Last Words
Kimberly Dark • Last Words • Pieces of War
Pieces of War
Anna David • Cindy Pierce • Deanna Latson • Jonathan Rauch • Pieces of War
Cindy Pierce • Deanna Latson • Kimberly Dark • Stacey Lannert
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Kirkland Productions 866-769-9037 booking@kirklandproductions.com
Barry Scott
Black History Month/
Diversity/Leadership
Anna David
Alcohol & Substance
Abuse/ Wellness/
Relationships
By her twenties, Anna found
herself unemployable and
addicted to sleeping pills
and cocaine. Today she’s over
12 years sober, the author of
four books (two novels, one anthology, and one memoir, all published by
HarperCollins) and numerous articles (for The New York Times, The
LA Times, Playboy, People, Vanity Fair, Cosmo, and Details, among
many others) and the Executive Editor of the popular addiction
and recovery site, TheFix.com. She’s also a regular on CBS, Fox
News, CNN and was the sex, dating and relationship expert on
G4’s Attack of the Show for four years. Her message — about
recovering from addiction and maintaining healthy relationships
through honest self-assessment and letting go of control — is
delivered with both humor and insight, and her strength has
helped thousands across the globe. PAST NACA SHOWCASING ACT
Students will take away:
• Specific information about early signs of alcoholism
• A full explanation of alcoholism as a disease and not
just the result of circumstances
• A personal story that includes every painful detail and
the bottoming out it took for recovery to be possible
• Warnings about the degree of binge drinking — and the
repercussions of it — that’s increasingly prevalent on
college campuses today
• All delivered in “such a funny, honest, caustic and no-holdsbarred way, you’ll feel like you’ve lived and survived it”
(says Sex and the City head writer, Cindy Chupack)
Pricing Starts at $2500
Average Program is 45 – 60 minutes + Q&A
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Barry Scott is recognized as
one of the most versatile
practitioners of his art. The
founder of the American
Negro Playwright Theatre at
Tennessee State University,
where his parents and grandparents graduated, Scott also has
acting credits on television’s I’ll Fly Away and In
the Heat of the Night. He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild,
Actor’s Equity Association, American Film Radio & Television
Association and serves on the board of the Tennessee Arts
Commission. All programs are followed by Q&A.
TEN-TIME NACA SHOWCASING ACT
“Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” –
An authority on the life and works of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Barry Scott
created his tribute to Dr. King to
teach a generation of students
about one of America’s most violent
and inspiring times and the man who
mobilized a generation of people and
changed the world. In this hour long
program, Mr. Scott discusses Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement in his lecture and actually
becomes Dr. King recreating some of his most inspiring speeches.
“From I Have a Dream To Yes We Can” – While bigotry and
ignorance may still exist, America has now, more than ever
before, perhaps faster than anyone thought, fulfilled its promise
as the land of opportunity — she shines as a beacon of limitless
potential for all her citizens and sends a powerful message to the
rest of the world. This program chronicles America’s struggle for
equality through the words of Dr. King and Barack Obama as
interpreted by Barry Scott.
Other offerings include:
• “Different Doesn’t Mean Wrong: Learning About Diversity”
• “The Courage to Lead”
• “Ain’t Got Long to Stay Here” (a full length play)
Pricing Starts at $2500 for engagements in March – December
$2900 for engagements in February
$3600 for engagements in January
Average Program is 60 minutes + Q&A
Workshops can be 1 hour – full day
Pricing listed is based on a single performance for an isolated date. Travel and lodging expenses are not included unless the pricing is marked as “INCLUSIVE.”
Ask about block booking discounts. Pricing listed is in effect for programs booked through August 1, 2013.
Barry Smith
Character Development/Motivation / Personal Growth
Employing an unusual mix of comedy, monologue, and multimedia, as well as a lifetime of
bizarre experiences, Barry Smith presents insightful, entertaining adventures of his own self
discovery. Smith’s “modern monologues” employ an audio-visual element with a 21st century
appeal that quickly grabs hold of students’ interest. “Think David Sedaris and
Spalding Gray with a whole lot of audio and visual aids,” says The Aspen Times.
In Every Job I’ve Ever Had Smith uses his multimedia savvy to recount the
childish fantasies of possibility and fear when presented with the most
dreaded concept of our generation: the workplace. Presenting an endearing
message, “Follow your bliss,” this show offers proof that we can find the life we want for ourselves, not just
the life that we are dutifully goaded into. Students will leave this show inspired, enlivened, and sore from
laughter. A perfect addition to your lecture series, job fair event, or career day.
“Barry’s show was a refreshing guide to career exploration and served as a wonderful
reminder that we can find happiness by following our passions, even if they are slightly off
the beaten track.” – Bryn Kass, Senior Class Council President, Tufts University
SHOWCASING NACA SOUTH, MID-ATLANTIC & NORTHEAST 2012 &
PAST NACA SHOWCASING ACT
Rebellion for Dummies plays to more than just the young would-be rebels
without a cause, engaging with a heartfelt and amusing message on how we can
“find ourselves” in all sorts of strange places — and that in the end rebellion may not
always be what we think it is.
“A scintillating sense of humor, a magnificent turn of phrase and a way with a punchline that is jaw-dropping.”
– Montreal Gazette
Me, My Stuff and I is a funny and affecting multimedia comedy about our relationship with “stuff.” The
show examines how we attempt to hold on to our memories as a way of defining ourselves. “Both
hilarious and poignant,” says The Vancouver Province, “this show will make you think about your own
life in entirely new ways.”
All Roads Lead To Your Own Path: Adventures in a Doomsday Cult (alternate title, Jesus in Montana:
Adventures in a Doomsday Cult) has received accolades from The New York Times as well as numerous
awards. It is a timely tale of one man’s search for truth, revealing how even the most misguided quest, if
undertaken with passion, can be a worthwhile journey.
Barry Smith also teaches workshops that enhance the student experience:
Write Now! is a snappy and fun alternative to the traditional “Writer’s Group.” A highly popular workshop, Write Now! actually gets
participants writing! Expect to blast through deadline anxiety and writer’s block during this 2 1/2 - 3 hour non-critiqued workshop.
The Ongoing Story of Your Life: A “Time Capsule” Approach to Journaling is a hands-on workshop that explores the concept
of daily creativity by using personal works of art and the stuff you might normally throw away. A perfect companion to “Me, My
Stuff and I.”
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Cindy Pierce
Relationships
& Sexual Health
Chase Whiteside
LGBT Issues/Media
and Journalism/
Political Discourse
How do you take your news?
Today, Tweets and Facebook
status updates can foment
political change in authoritarian
countries, but when tasked with
explaining complex issues and
legislation here in America, they fall
tragically short. Chase Whiteside, documentary filmmaker and
citizen journalist, has been in the trenches of our fevered political
debate, urging the sign-carriers on both the Right and the Left
to abandon their talking points for a real conversation about the
concerns we face today. How can we be informed participants in
a democracy without quality information and knowledge about
our government? How will we progress if we can’t even agree on
the facts from which to premise public debate?
With skepticism and wit, Whiteside performs an urgent
intervention on behalf of the Facebook-YouTube generation,
equipping them with the ability to distinguish journalism from
‘newstainment’ and useful information from junk as they
navigate an information age in which news updates are as likely
to come from a friend’s Twitter feed as the New York Times.
Utilizing news clips alongside footage from his own documentary work, Whiteside offers a vision for a renewed press and a
more informed, better functioning democracy.
Chase Whiteside is the founder of New Left Media, a documentary
web series that has been seen more than 6 million times online
and featured in whole or in part by PBS, BBC, ABC, Fox News,
Current TV, Washington Post, The Advocate, The Nation, and Vanity Fair,
among others. Whiteside blogs for the Huffington Post, formerly
for MTV’s 365Gay.com, and is currently writing a book about the
poor quality of online news to be published by Picador in 2013.
Additional Program Offerings Include:
• Echo Chambers: How Media Choice Hardens
Partisan Divisions
• Modern LGBT Representation in Media
Respect This:
Safer Saner Sex in College
In this hilarious program,
Cindy uses anecdotes and
her social research to demystify
sex, relationships, and the
drunken hook-up culture. With
unfiltered honesty, she addresses
how media and internet porn skew sexual expectations for men
and women, particularly around female pleasure. Cindy’s stories
encourage students to look more closely at the role of alcohol in
decision-making and how excessive consumption actually
undermines social and sexual comfort. Cindy will help students
put sex in a healthy context for those who want to make it a safe
priority without letting it sabotage their emotional well being.
Students will walk away with safer and more realistic
expectations about sex.
Cindy’s programs can be customized for all-male, all-female, or
mixed-gender groups and can include customization on the
following topics:
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The unspoken and unfulfilled promises of masculinity
training in our culture
How media, internet, and culture are winning the battle
to convince women they are not enough
Tuning into your Inner Compass by self-regulating and
becoming aware of overwhelming choices in your lives and
the consuming aspects of technology dependence
Enlisting and maintaining a Healthy Crew of friends and
role models to help navigate early adulthood
The impact of porn and gaming on the sexual
expectations of men and women
The contributing factors that keep the drunken hook-up
culture alive
The language in this keynote (or workshop) is frank and unfiltered. Although we wish
everyone would listen to Cindy and take her lessons to heart, we don’t recommend
this program for mandatory events or for audiences where people under 17 are present.
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Deanna Latson
Nutrition/ Wellness/
Athlete Training
Deanna Latson has been
involved full time in the
field of health and wellness since 1999 and has
served as a consultant,
spokesperson, writer and
guest lecturer for some of the
largest colleges, universities and
corporations in the world. Her clients include
over 400 college and universities, corporations such as Smart
Water, Pepsi Co. International, the American Heart Association
and AT&T. She is also a regular guest expert on Fox, NBC, and
San Diego Living TV.
Deanna has been an NCAA grant-approved speaker for over 7
years, speaking to college sports teams about their health and
well being. She also has been a sought-after motivational
speaker in the field of health and wellness for over a decade.
Deanna is living proof that it is possible to completely transform one’s own life through proper education and nutrition.
During college, both Deanna’s parents became ill with lifethreatening diseases, a situation that spurred Deanna’s own
impetus to change her focus towards nutrition, especially
because she had battled with an eating disorder for 11 years
as well as numerous other health problems that had plagued
her throughout her life. It was after her parents had an amazing
transformation in their health, and after Deanna herself healed
her own body, that she decided to combine her two passions
and apply her speaking talents to the topic of health and
wellness. She holds a Bachelors degree in Communication
Studies with a special emphasis on organizational communication and a Master’s degree in Communication Studies with
a special emphasis on health communications. Deanna also
received her Clinical Nutritionist degree from the Natural
Healing Institute. Over the past 16 years, Deanna has been
dedicated to her own research and development in the field
of natural health and well being.
SHOWCASING NACA CENTRAL 2012 & EIGHTEEN-TIME NACA
SHOWCASING ACT
Dr. John Corvino
LGBT Issues / Diversity
Is it possible to have a
productive conversation
about LGBT issues? One
side labels the other
sinners or deviants and
dismisses them as beyond
redemption. The other side
labels the first as haters or
bigots and — in much the same way
— treats them as lost causes. There’s a lot of name-calling, but
very little effort at understanding.
That’s where Dr. John Corvino comes in. Using his trademark
combination of logical precision, sensitivity, and humor, he
challenges people from all sides to rethink easy assumptions.
His new program, “Haters, Sinners, and the Rest of Us: The Gay
Debate Today,” draws on his two decades of speaking
experience to bring fresh insight into the culture wars.
Corvino recently published a book with Maggie Gallagher,
Debating Same-Sex Marriage (Oxford University Press, 2012)
and he is available for debates with Gallagher and others on
marriage, religion, and other hot topics.
His other popular programs include “What’s Morally Wrong
with Homosexuality?”, “The Meaning of (Gay) Marriage”, and
“Coming Out Skeptical” (on analogies between coming out as
a gay man and coming out as an atheist). Custom programs
are available.
As “The Gay Moralist,” Corvino was a regular columnist for
LOGO’s 365gay.com, and he has contributed to the LA Times,
The Advocate, The New York Times online and The New Republic
online, among other venues. He has received numerous
teaching awards, and his academic credentials — he’s chair of
the Wayne State University Philosophy Department — make
him a good choice for campuses that appreciate faculty
support for their programming.
Bottom line: he’s funny and he makes you think.
SHOWCASING NACA NATIONALS & SOUTH 2012 & TWENTYTIME PAST SHOWCASING ACT
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Jonathan Rauch
Diversity/Media &
Journalism/Political Issues
Jessica Pettitt
Social Justice/Diversity/
LGBT Issues/Recruitment
and Retention
Jessica Pettitt is the “diversity educator” your family
warned you about. She is
easy to work with, accessible,
and teaches VERY simple
concepts that can be hard to put
into action. Jessica gets participants
uncomfortable enough to incorporate — not just talk about —
social justice into their lives immediately.
Nominated for two years by Campus Activities Magazine for Best
Diversity Artist and Best Speaker in 2012, Jessica’s programs are
direct, customized, and highly interactive. Her workshops,
seminars, and keynotes take participants on a journey weaving
together politics, theory, current events, and storytelling with
large doses of humor. Though participants will be laughing, she
promises no drum circles, guilty tears, or finger pointing. This will
be a HIGHLY interactive program that will leave participants with
actual action steps to make REAL change in their lives.
Jessica takes 10+ years in Student Affairs, 5+years of national
consulting work, and 2+ years of stand-up comedy as part of her
mission to inspire change, dismantle oppression, and recognize
our privilege. Through teaching, writing, and facilitating tough
conversations, Jessica has figured our how to BE the change she
wants to BE. Now it’s your turn!
SHOWCASING NACA NORTHERN PLAINS & WEST 2012 & PAST
NACA SHOWCASING ACT
From Words To Action…
• Social Justice/Diversity Programming –
Be The Change You Want To Be (Keynote), Just Rescue,
Social Justice: When Diversity Isn’t Enough
(Interactive Workshops)
• Bullying – Mean it! – Meaning of Everyday Actions (Keynote)
• Greek Life – If Not Us, Then Who? (Keynote)
• LGBT Programming – Sticks & Stones & Gender This!
(Interactive Workshops)
• Half/Full Day Trainings–Five Footed Elephant(Social Justice
Core Competencies), Facing Transgender Inclusion, Advocacy,
and Empowerment, I am…Safe Zone LGBT Ally Development
Programs range from 60 minutes to full day events
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Jonathan Rauch is one of the
country’s most versatile and
original writers on government, public policy, and gay
marriage, among other subjects. A guest scholar at the
Brookings Institution in Washington, he is the author of five books and
many articles and has received the magazine
industry’s two leading prizes — the National Magazine Award
(the industry’s equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize) and the National
Headliner Award. Major topics of his writing and speeches include:
• Same-sex marriage and gay rights, the subject of
his 2004 book Gay Marriage: Why It Is Good for Gays,
Good for Straights, and Good for America
• Elder care and the “grey tsunami,” the subject of his 2010
Atlantic Monthly article, “Letting Go of My Father”
• Why government does—and doesn’t—work, the subject of
his book Government’s End: Why Washington Stopped Working
• Freedom of speech and thought, the subject of his book
Kindly Inquisitors: The New Attacks on Free Thought
• “Caring for Your Introvert,” his virally popular Atlantic
article on America’s most misunderstood minority
Jonathan has written many articles, on everything from
government and public policy to introversion to animal rights,
for publications including The Atlantic, National Journal, The New
Republic, The Economist, Reason, Harper’s, Fortune, Reader’s Digest,
U.S. News & World Report, The New York Times newspaper and
magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Los
Angeles Times, The New York Post, Slate, Salon, The Chronicle of
Higher Education, The Public Interest, The Advocate, The Daily, and
others. He has appeared as a guest on many radio and television
shows, most recently (May 31, 2012) on National Public Radio’s
“Tell Me More” (on gay marriage and polygamy).
Programs
• The Case for Gay — and Straight — Marriage
• Governing in the Age of the Tea Party
• In Defense of Prejudice, or, If You Hate Me, Speak Up:
Why Minorities Should Oppose Speech Codes
• Caring for Your Introvert: A Guide to the Person
You Are Driving Insane
• Parents, or Patients? Coping with the Gray Tsunami
• The Emerging Gay Majority: The New Landscape
of Gay (and Straight) Rights
Kenny Carnes
“Last Words”: Death Penalty Debate
Political Issues/Non-Violence
An informative one-man show based on the last words spoken from
America’s death row inmates, this Kenny Carnes’ original performance
incorporates an anthology of words, stories and emotions designed to
humanize, sensitize, and educate us to the cycle of violence. “Last Words”
is a truth-based fictional story culminating from hundreds of actual inmates,
victims, families, guards, wardens and politicians synthesized into a performance art piece that is
punctuated by a diverse collection of real last word testimony from various inmates. “Last Words”
captivates, enlightens and shocks while revealing the human faces in America’s most unlikely places. Audiences
act as jury to decide a sentence of life or death for the inmates challenging us to question our own sense of social justice, political
involvement, and participation in a non-violent world. Amnesty International spokesperson, Kristin Houlé, says, “Kenny Carnes
humanizes us where we do not expect to find our humanity.”
Post Show Discussion: Kenny Carnes’ interactive post-show Q&A with audiences deepens our understanding generated by his
arts-based dialogues. His experience in holistic/integral psychology and theatrical arts instructor crystallizes our knowledge through
a powerful emotional experience. Post-show topics from “Last Words” have included discussions around capital punishment, the
cycle of violence, faith-based ethics, personal and political belief systems, criminal and social justice, diversity, the cycle of poverty,
victimhood, diversity tolerance, and more.
Pricing Starts at $2500 • Average Program is 60 minutes + Q&A
Kenny Carnes
“Pieces of War”: Veteran’s Awareness / War Debate
Political Issues/Non-Violence
An informative one-man show written in rhapsodic verse, this thirty, forty-five, or sixty minute
performance delivers a rapid-fire cadence of rhyme and rhythm to weave a portfolio of stories from three
generations of American heroes. This Kenny Carnes original performance examines violence, social justice,
peace, patriotism, and civic duty by poetically rewritten narratives of American soldiers from WWII, Vietnam,
Iraq, and Afghanistan. Based on interviews, observations, and Kenny Carnes’ personal experiences as an army officer, “Pieces of
War” provides resolution of personal and political conflict, understanding through awareness and tolerance, and unites audiences
in a common dialogue surrounding the universal journey of the hero in us all. March beside an “army of one” in this multi-character,
one-man show. Honor the fallen. Heal the wounded. Gain some peace. Dr. Tracie Shea of Brown University’s Department of
Psychiatry & Human Behavior says, “In a time when it is easy to be polarized, Kenny Carnes’ paradoxical poetry unites a diverse
audience. His provocative playwriting has an enormous capacity to heal and transform us.” PAST NACA SHOWCASING ACT
Post Show Discussion: Kenny Carnes’ interactive post-show Q&A sessions have included discussions around patriotism, veteran
issues, political issues, artistic process, social and civic vocations, PTSD, soldier home-coming integration, veteran support services,
social justice, peace, and more.
Pricing Starts at $2500 • Average Program is 30 – 60 minutes + Q&A
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Kimberly Dark
Empowerment/Diversity/
Women’s Issues/LGBT Issues/
Spoken Word Performer
Kimberly Dark is both a
sociologist and an award
winning storyteller and performer. She brings twenty
years of experience as a facilitator
and trainer to diversity programs,
and her workshops and interactive
lectures are funny and highly engaging. Dark is the author of five
solo performances that have garnered recognition at various
festivals internationally. The Evening Echo in Cork, Ireland says,
“The balance between objectivity and intimate analysis certainly
gives Dark an edge and has made her a force to be reckoned with
on every level.” Programs can be tailored to campus needs — or
choose from one of the following audience proven favorites:
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Becoming the Subject of Your Own Story: Rather Than
the Object of Another’s Gaze (Personal power and
responsibility, women’s empowerment, body image)
Gender, Race, and Money (diversity, women’s issues,
race, and economics)
Complicated Courtesies (diversity and personal
empowerment)
Is that a Dude? Inside Lesbian Gender – it’s more
complex than you think! (LGBT, gender, trans)
Spoken Word Performances (tailored to your theme,
or with student participation)
Full and half day workshops on diversity, privilege and
oppression, and how to use creativity to create a more
vibrant, fair, and engaged college campus
Pricing Starts at $3200 INCLUSIVE
Programs range from 60 minutes to full day events
Dr. John Corvino
Maggie Gallagher
Same Sex Marriage: A Civil Debate
Political Issues
As a handful of states embrace same-sex marriage, others ban it,
and still others consider it, what should thinking citizens do?
John Corvino and Maggie Gallagher — two of the nation’s
leading and opposing voices on this issue — bring clarity,
passion, and thoughtfulness to this divisive topic.
Corvino is a philosophy professor at Wayne State University in
Detroit, Michigan. He is also known as “The Gay Moralist,” a regular
speaker and writer on LGBT issues. He has contributed to dozens
of scholarly journals and anthologies, and he collaborated with
Gallagher on a book, Debating Same-Sex Marriage (Oxford
University Press, 2012).
Gallagher is co-founder of the National Organization for Marriage,
which the Washington Post called the “pre-eminent national
organization” fighting to protect marriage as the union of
husband and wife. She is a nationally syndicated columnist and
the author of three books on marriage including (with Linda J.
Waite) The Case for Marriage: Why Married People are Happier,
Healthier and Better-Off Financially.
Their debates cover a variety of issues, including the history of
marriage, the needs of children, and the implications for religious
freedom. While agreeing on little, they provide a powerful
example of how people can maintain strong convictions while
respectfully and productively engaging their opponents.
“We have enjoyed working with the agency extensively.
They have great acts and novelties to bring to campus and are on top of their game!
We’ve built a great relationship working together because we know we can count of them!”
– Austin M. Arias – Illinois State University
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“Speaking Out”
The Stacey
Lannert Story
Domestic Violence
Awareness /Women’s
Issues/Sexual Assault
Awareness/Political Issues
Stacey was released from
prison in January 2009 where
she served 18 years for fatally
shooting the man who raped her from
ages 8 through 18. That man was her father. The governor
granted her clemency in 2009, and within 6 days, she walked
out of the prison gates. Through the power of love and
forgiveness, she created a meaningful life for herself from
behind bars, helping troubled teens find strength to tell their
stories of abuse through a program called Outreach. She even
helped two of them prosecute their abusers.
Her topics of discussion include: How to spot sexual and
emotional abuse and what to do about it; The importance of
speaking up, telling the truth and never being ashamed of who
you are; The power of hope, forgiveness and helping others;
And the legal system that can still be antiquated in how it deals
with sexual abuse and women.
Victor Antonio
“Nailing the
Job Interview
— How to
Sell Yourself
Effectively”
Academic Success/Career
Planning / Leadership
Victor Antonio has been on both
sides of the interviewing table. As a college graduate, Victor
had to go through the interview process like many students
are doing today. He has also been on the other side of the
hiring table as President of Sales/Marketing and CEO of hightech companies. Think of Victor as your “Interviewing Coach”
who will take you by the hand and walk you through what you
need to say and do.
Victor Antonio has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an MBA.
In addition to coaching students to success, he is a sales coach
who works with small and large companies on how to sell
more effectively. This program is focused on one thing, helping
you position yourself in an interview so that when you walk
out of there you’re the obvious choice for them to hire. In May 2009, Stacey brought her message to The Oprah Winfrey
Show and she has also appeared on Nancy Grace, 20/20, Larry
King Live, Piers Morgan Tonight, The Joy Behar Show, and Montel
Williams. She has created a popular, active non-profit
organization and website called HealingSisters.org with a
message to help others however she can. Stacey doesn’t
believe that any of us are victims no matter what we’ve been
through. As we work on ourselves and work to heal the world,
we all become victors. Stacey’s auto-biography, Redemption: A
Memoir of Sisterhood, Survival and Finding Freedom Behind Bars
was released by Random House in 2011. Ask about adding a
book signing to your event. SHOWCASING NACA CENTRAL &
MID-AMERICA 2012 & PAST NACA SHOWCASING ACT
This program will:
• Help you structure the types of questions you should
ask so you’re not going into the interview “winging it.” • Learn how to lower an employer’s resistance and
make them more open to what you have to offer
as an employee. • Learn how to block objections or reservations that the
interviewer might have about hiring you. This is where
most people simply get it wrong!
Every employer has a reason(s) for not wanting to hire you, but
if you can get past those reasons with a few tips and tricks,
you’ll easily position yourself ahead of your competition.
“Kirkland Productions and KP Comedy are excellent in all that they do. We have booked several of their entertainers
and we have found them to always be outstanding and they often exceed our expectations.
We have found that we have never gone wrong when using Kirkland Productions or KP Comedy!”
– Dr. Barry McKinney, Director of Student Activities – The University of Texas at San Antonio
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An Dóchas
and the Haran
Irish Dancers
The Afro-Latin
Project
The drums, dances, voices,
and costumes of this
ensemble fill large spaces
with the exuberant colors,
movements, and sounds
which developed in Latin
America as a direct result of the
African presence there. The
irresistible energy of the Afro-Latin
Project celebrates the powerful African influence found in the
music and cultures of Latin America, an influence which has
spread throughout the world. Cuban “rumbas” and songs
honoring the Orishas (deities) of Cuban mythology, Colombian
“bullerengues,” Puerto Rican “bombas,” Brazilian “maculelés” and
“capoeiras,” Panamanian “cumbias,” Peruvian “festejos”,
Venezuelan “tambores” — all of these dance and song traditions
are but a sampler of what the Afro-Latin has to offer, as it brings
to life the many facets of the African condition in Latin America,
from the arrival of the slaves to today’s revival of Africaninfluenced music in Latin America. Great for formal concerts as
well as outdoor events, the group is comprised of 10 –15
members and offers performances and workshops.
Average Show is 60 – 90 minutes
Workshops and Residencies are
also available.
An Dóchas, Irish for “The
Hope,” is a young Irish band
with cross-cultural influences, presenting traditional
Irish music fused with the
energy of rock and the versatility
of folk. A driving rhythm section of
guitar, bass, and drums supports traditional
instruments including the Uilleann pipes, whistles, Bodhrán, and
fiddle. The band incorporates moving ballads as well as rowdy,
comical vocals into their sets creating an emotionally dynamic
performance to accompany explosive Irish step dancing. The
Haran Irish Dancers have been performing for over a decade in
America, Austria, and Japan, and have had multiple appearances
at the Irish Step Dancing World Championships. Together, An
Dóchas and the Haran Irish Dancers have performed to sold-out
audiences throughout the U.S. An Dochas’ 2006 release,
Dragonfly Redux, was awarded Celtic Instrumental Album of
the Year by Just Plain Folks Worldwide Music Awards, and the
group is currently touring their 2009 release
Rise. The ten member ensemble presents
a standard show as well as a Celtic
Christmas show, can be expanded to
accommodate more dancers, presents
workshops, and also tours as a five
member music only group.
Pricing Starts at $5800 for the full
show & $2700 for the music only show
Workshops and Residencies are also available.
“Whether I need a thought-provoking cultural performance, an impactful
lecture, or just something for fun and laughs, I can turn to Gina and
the rest of the Kirkland Productions family to get just what I need!
The agency service is wonderful and the talent is beyond expectations …
and it makes it easy to program for multiple campus locations!”
– John Spranza, Director of Student Life, Georgia Highlands College
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Charles Phoenix
Charles Phoenix is a pop
culture humorist, tour
guide, food crafter and
author. In his live comedy
shows, school bus field
trips,madcap videos,coffee
table books and media
appearances, he enthusiastically explores America’s classic
and kitschy pop cultural past and
present, and predicts retro-inspired future trends. Fans enjoy
his unique spin and genuine reverence for American life and
style and trust his guidance to attractions from coast to coast.
Charles has shared his vintage images and culinary creations
on TV with Conan O’Brian and Martha Stewart and is often
heard on National Public Radio. The Los Angeles Times calls him,
“…the King of Retro,” and LA Weekly anointed him “The
Kodachrome King.” Charles is the author of several coffee table
books celebrating mid-century Southern California, Las Vegas,
Hawaii, road trips and his native Pomona Valley. Americana the
Beautiful: Mid-Century Culture in Kodachrome is his latest.
Charles Phoenix’s live comedy slide show performances
celebrate classic and kitschy American life and style and
unleash his unbridled enthusiasm for space age style, car
culture, tourist traps, theme parks, fun food, festive fashions
and much more. His performances can be customized to
include local landmarks, legends and lore, tributes to nearby
“mom and pop” businesses, artisans and crafters.
Program Offerings Include:
• Charles Phoenix’s Big Retro Slide Show
• Charles Phoenix’s Retro Southern
California Slide Show
• Charles Phoenix’s Retro Holiday
Slide Show – celebrating all of
the holidays with an emphasis
on Christmas
• Charles Phoenix’s Retro
Disneyland Slide Show –
celebrating the “Magic Kingdom”
in the 1950s and ‘60s
Kungfu Theatre:
Tales from the
Beijing Opera
“Kungfu Theatre: Tales
from the Beijing Opera”
is a selection of comic and
dramatic scenes from some
of China’s most popular
stories. Drawn from Chinese
history, mythology, and folklore,
and performed in both Chinese and
English, this colorful show is fun for audiences of all ages. In a
full show, several 20 – 45 minute long stories are performed
using English and Chinese dialogue, music, dance, mime,
acrobatics, stage fighting, and singing. This show is as visual
and exciting as it is cultural and educational. In spite of the
high art connotations of its name, Beijing
Opera is loud and colorful. The performers are professionally trained
Chinese Beijing Opera actors,
most of whom began performing
before the age of ten. Now living
in the U.S., the ensemble is
looking to create art that is
relevant to American culture while
remaining true to the rigorous
standards of Chinese theatre. Accessible
and entertaining to non-Chinese speaking audiences, the
current touring show is made up of four performers, a
musician, and a stage manager and has been a hit nationwide
for multicultural events, performance arts series, Asian
celebrations, and family and community events.
Each program is followed by a “meet and
greet” allowing the audience to engage
with the actors. Larger ensembles as well
as workshops, classes, and residencies
are also available.
Shows are 2 acts with a 15-minute intermission
Total time: 1 hour 50 minutes + Q&A
Shorter customized shows are also available.
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Richard Hight’s Visual Impact
Richard Hight is a living artist who paints like a dead one! It all
happens within minutes — at times with broad strokes and at
others with intense detail. Vibrant color is set on eight foot canvases
as artwork is choreographed to specially selected pieces of music which play
in the background. Richard creates two works of art during his performance and
those creations are yours to keep. They can be hung in a place of honor or auctioned
after the event. The subject matter of the art can be famous musicians, people in history, landscapes, or
can be tailored to fit many themes such as: Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Women’s
History, School Spirit, Patriotic themes, or Spiritual themes. Every event is custom. There are events
you attend… but this is one you experience!
Pricing Starts at $2500 and includes up to two works of
art that are yours to keep.
Concert Management
and Production
Kirkland Productions is proud to work with our Team Specialist,
Stewart Schwensen for Concert Management and Production.
Stewart has over 10 years of concert production experience across
North America. Over the years, he has delivered his expertise in the
production of concerts featuring such acts as: Kellie Pickler, Secondhand Serenade,
Eli Young Band, Chris Cagle, Little Big Town, Gavin Degraw, Caedmon’s Call, MercyMe,
The Fray, and many others.
With Stewart, you can be assured that everything is taken care of to ensure a smooth, successful,
stress-free event. At no additional cost to the buyer, Stewart provides on-site representation to ensure
that every aspect of the production is handled in a professional manner. From load-in to load-out,
Stewart is there to be your advocate.
Production is the most important aspect of a concert, and Stewart works with the best in the business to
provide staging, sound, lights, backline, and adequate power if needed. All aspects of your event will be handled.
Need your event fenced or barricades put in place? No problem. Stewart looks forward to working with you on artist selection,
contract negotiation, and production. Please contact our offices to get started today.
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Shana Banana
David Chicken
Live!
Experience a heartpounding, floor-stomping,
singing and dancing event
that’s fun and healthy for
the whole family! David
Chicken is part superhero,
part Elvis, and 100% fun for all
ages. This Emmy award-winning
singer-songwriter leads his audience
through a high-energy, interactive performance filled with
creative movement, motivational messages, and general hilarity
based on David’s original music CDs and DVDs. Called “Downright hilarious” by Nick Jr. Magazine, David invites members of the
audience on stage to sing, play musical instruments, and be a star!
With a focus on good health and physical fitness, David Chicken
Live brings many levels of entertainment to your event. Singing,
dancing, comedy, and positive messages are hallmarks of the
program. The show’s diverse educational themes promote:
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Creative Movement
Musical Awareness
The Importance
of Studying
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Self-Confidence
Artistry & Imagination
Physical Fitness
& Eating Right
The average show length is 45 minutes and can be customized
to fit nearly any need. Highlights include:
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Interactive Performance that gets the whole audience
up singing and dancing, filled with David’s original
songs… and of course “The Chicken Dance!”
Musical Instruments for guests
who join David on stage
Meet & Greet Session with free
autographed posters for guests
after show
David’s DVD, Book a Trip with
David Chicken mailed out prior to
performance
Ready to GO BANANAS?
Multi-award winning (Parents’ Choice, NAPPA, iParenting, Creative Child,
and more) children’s
musical entertainer SHANA
BANANA combines music,
movement, stories, puppets,
and education into fun, interactive preschool-elementary aged
family programs. St. Petersburg Times calls her “An absolute
delight!” Eastern Washington University called her show
“musical, educational, and imaginative.” And
Lyndon State College summed it up as
follows: “Kids LOVE her!” Shana is currently
working on her newest CD, Banana
Beach Party, an ocean-themed treasure
to compliment her stage show of the
same name. She is also launching a new
elementary curriculum which teaches
Marine Science through music and the
arts. She tours nationally and also presents
teacher workshops. Study guides are available
for all of her themed shows. So, if you want to present a
program with great “a-PEEL,” go bananas with Shana Banana!
Choose from any number of themed show possibilities:
• “Bananimagination”
(a show about creating good stories)
• “Fairy Tales Gone Bananas”
• “Banana Beach Party”
• “Banana Bedtime Pajama Party”
• “Banana Yoga”
• “Let’s Go Bananas!” (general entertainment show)
Average show is 45 minutes + Meet & Greet
For a spectacular event that will have your entire audience singing
and laughing, put on your dancing shoes, and learn how to SCAKLE!
“Working with Kirkland Productions is always
a pleasure. Gina is always there for us to answer
questions and help us find performers.
She also shows a personal touch by checking in after
we have had a performer on campus to make sure
everything went well. We look forward to working even
more with them in the future!”
Average show is 45 minutes + Meet & Greet
– Nikki Giesler, Assistant Director, Center for Leadership
& Service – Westminster College
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Comedy Killers:
Murder
Mysteries
Campus Flix:
Drive-In Movies
Smell the popcorn in the
air!! Campus Flix Drive-In
Movies combines the authentic charm of the classic
drive-in movie with the
finest in modern technological
innovation. Prepare for a joyful
surge of nostalgia as your campus
is transformed into a drive-in cinema.
Indoor or outdoor; single or double-feature, and you choose the
feature films. A standard booking includes an on-site technician,
an inflatable movie screen with a 13' x 26' viewing area, a DVD
player, projection equipment, a microphone for announcements,
and a sound system with an option for outdoor speakers or FM
radio transmission in your car for a genuine drive-in movie
experience. Smaller and larger screens are available — up to 60'
x 110'. If video games are popular on your campus, put it on the
big screen! Imagine executing the perfect “end-around” football
play, 12-hit kung-fu combo, or flawless dance-move sequence,
and having it displayed for everyone to see. Bring your
imagination, and Campus Flix Drive-In Movies can tailor any
event to your specific needs. Additional fees apply for FM
Transmitter, double features, and a generator (if one is required).
Each show features a
variety of different casts,
endings, and themes to
allow flexibility in both time
and budget. Most shows
range from a cast of five to six
and each can be adapted to be
between 90 minutes and 3 hours in
length making this a great experience for small groups to
audiences of over 400 people. Beginning with a “soft start,”
characters mingle with small groups of guests as they arrive.
Once all the guests are accounted for, the show
takes place in four adaptable parts that are
scripted and polished to be sure each
and every guest has access and
exposure to all the clues needed to
solve the crime. Just before the
solving of the crime, each guest fills
out a sheet indicating who they think
did it. Although there are many
possible endings, there is only one clear
correct answer per show, but everyone can be
a winner depending on the number of prizes you would like to
give away (if any). The show concludes by clearing any popular
suspects and solving the crime. As every show is different, you
never have to worry about seeing the same show twice.
Show length is adaptable from 90 minutes – 3 hours
Pricing Starts at $2500 • Average Program is 2 hours
Carte Blanche Casino Nights
Each Las Vegas style casino party is tailored to your specific needs and priced by size, number of
tables, hours included, and number of dealers. Parties can include dealers for all tables or game
monitors who can keep an eye on the event and train your on-site volunteer dealers. No party is
too large or too small for our trained, professional, and friendly staff. All parties include set-up,
take-down, all necessary accessories, casino cash for buying in and cashing out, and game
monitors. Choose from these exciting casino games:
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Blackjack
Texas Hold ‘Em
Roulette
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Craps
Poker
Slot Machines
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Let it Ride
Island Stud
Three Card Poker
Pricing varies based on date, size, hours, and dealer configurations.
Average Program is 3 hours
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Frank DeVille: Comedy Magic
Frank has a very diverse, eclectic show taking classic illusions and magic tricks and devising
completely unique methods of performance that often fool fellow magicians. Frank is lauded
for drawing huge crowds, part of that success being attributed to the strolling magic teaser
he performs before every show. He captivates individuals with his up-close sleight of hand
and impossible tricks mere inches from their eyes. These “teaser” mini-shows create a huge
buzz and guarantee a spectacular turnout. Highly acclaimed by his peers, his esteemed awards
include the 2008 People’s Choice Award, 2008 and 2009 winner of the Robert Escher Close Up
and Parlor Magic Competition, and in 2009 he was awarded first place in the Comedy Caravan’s
Battle of the Hands. Watch Frank perform and you will quickly understand why Alain Nu, star of
TLC’s TV series The Mysterious World of Alain Nu said “Frank’s 6 bill repeat is the best I’ve ever seen.”
Stupid Tricks for Clever People: This magic show is a unique blend of side-splitting comedy and jaw dropping magic. Half Bugs
Bunny, half Pepé le Pew, Frank DeVille delivers an hour of hilarious audience interaction and incredible displays of magic! It’s a
show that will leave your campus talking for months. This show includes audience favorites: “Dangerballs!,” ”The Italian Six Pack,”
and “His Girlfriend’s Favorite Card Trick!” Rating: PG 13
Frank “Dare” DeVille: Frank’s newest show combines visual and mental magic with a lot of audience participation that shows why
Frank is the luckiest guy ever. It includes his signature straight jacket escape and an unbelievable display of mind reading he calls
“The Sickest Thing Ever!” Rating: PG
Taking it to the Streets: Frank’s Street Magic Show is perfect for festivals and outdoor events. The Street Show is capable of roving
and can be performed in any situation. Frank is experienced at getting people’s attention and he works the crowd with up close
magic and dazzling displays of sleight of hand. This show includes “The Plastic Bag Straight Jacket of Death,” “The Greatest Card
Trick Ever!,” and “Money That Grows On Trees.” Rating: PG
SHOWCASING NACA NORTHEAST, MID-ATLANTIC & SOUTH 2012 & PAST NACA SHOWCASING ACT
Pricing Starts at $2150 INCLUSIVE • Average Show is 60 minutes + optional teaser
High Flying Adventures – Hot Air Balloons
With High Flying Adventures, the sky is the limit! We offer tethered hot air balloon adventures
and balloon GLOW events to college and university campuses that can be personalized for
your program. Our FAA commercial licensed pilots come to your campus with a beautiful hot
air balloon or balloons to offer a unique form of entertainment and adventure. Tethered
balloon events require a site with a 150' radius in, preferably, a low lying area. The standard
balloons holds 3 – 6 passengers, depending on weight, and ride up to 30 – 130 feet. Multiple
balloons are available to increase the number of participants. This magical and
highly visible event is sure to bring excitement to campus and gather a large
crowd. It is also well suited to book in conjunction with one of our photo
events, to ensure that each passenger has a souvenir from the day.
Pricing Starts at $2800 • Program length is flexible
“I have been working with student activities for the past 9 years and Kirkland Productions/KP Comedy
has been awesome to work with! Not only do they offer a wide variety of events and novelties, the staff
is friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to help work with our budget to find the right fit for our events.
We most recently used KP Comedy to book a comedian for our big comedy show and we packed the house!”
– Chris Hargraves, Program Director – University of Arizona
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Mr. Cool – The
Ice Cream Man
Hypnotist –
The Incredible
BORIS
The Ice Cream Man is on
his way to your campus!
Our ice cream truck offers
eight tasty options of
freshly made products to
your guests. See below for
flavors. All cups, cones,
spoons, napkins, straws, etc. are
included. The Ice Cream Truck is
100% self-contained and does not require electricity. It needs
a 10' x 20' space to set up and the magic begins. This program
has a 2 hour minimum but can be booked as long as you like
with unlimited ice cream and/or slushies per hour. We can
serve 350 items per hour. This is great for large outdoor events!
The Incredible BORIS is
an award-winning comedy
hypnotist. He has appeared
across the United States,
Canada, and as far away as
the Caribbean, Hawaii, Japan,
Korea, Russia and Dubai. The
show is fast-paced, musical, interactive, and inspirational. His impeccable comedic timing, clean
material, and friendly demeanor ensures an unforgettable
experience on stage and behind the scenes. BORIS’ long list of
media appearances establishes him as the leading comedy
hypnotist in North America, delivering his positive message
with a great sense of humor and good taste. Boris has been
showcased on numerous television programs — Maury (series
regular, helping people with unusual fears and phobias), Montel,
Howie Mandel Show, The Vegas Show, and Comics! among many
others, and prominent comedy festivals — Just for Laughs
Festival in Montreal and the Boston Comedy Festival.
*Exact ice cream product may vary based on the truck that comes to your
location. Please ask for details when you request your booking.
Average Show is 90 minutes
Pricing Starts at $2250 for 2 hours
Production Rate: 350 servings per hour
Soft Serve Ice Cream:
Vanilla
Chocolate Swirl
Strawberry Swirl
Caramel Swirl
Fruit Slushies:
Lemon
Cherry
Tangerine Orange
Ice Brew Lemon
“I have been working with Kirkland Productions for several years now. One of the best things about
working with Gina is the relationship we have built. Even from the beginning there was no hard
sell and it was all about the customer and meeting our needs. I am comfortable in referring
my students to Gina knowing that they will be treated with the utmost respect.
Gina will also guide the students through the process of booking an artist.
We consider Kirkland Productions and Gina a part of our team in
bringing quality programs to the students on our campus.”
– Shelley K. Bannish, MA, Student Life & Involvement Center Director – Centralia College
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Bear Creations
Choose from bears, tigers, puppies, cats, horses, and many
more. We also include “wishing stars” to stuff inside your animal,
as well as a “birth certificate” to authenticate your “new arrival.” We
have over 100 bear styles and 200 bear accessory options. In a standard package,
you can choose up to 17 different styles. Custom t-shirts, a huge array of clothing
and accessories, and fully staffed events are also available at an additional charge. We can
custom create larger or smaller packages as well. Specialized themed offerings include: Halloween, winter
holidays, Christmas, graduation, sports, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving, and more.
Basic Package includes: 204 bears (or other animals) • Stuffing • 204 Birth Certificates • 204 Wishing Stars • Shipping charges
Pricing varies based on the quantity in your custom package. A standard package of 204 with everything listed
above included is $1975. Fully staffed events are also available. See page 18 for more information.
Lucky Bamboo
Lucky Bamboo is very popular as a “good luck” gift for all occasions. Our Lucky Bamboo
packages include — three stalks of bamboo at different heights, a clear square vase,
black gravel, care instruction sheets, a lucky gold tie, and shipping and handling. You
can decide how many sets to order in your package.
Pricing varies based on the quantity in your custom package.
A standard package of 200 with everything listed above included is $1500.
Plant a Tree Kits
Our Plant a Tree Kits are a very affordable way to get students involved in the environment. Perfect
for Earth Day (April 22nd), these tree kits are fitted with custom labels for your event or campus
and can be planted in the ground or grown into bonsai. Each kit contains a biodegradable peat
pot with an expandable nutrient soil pellet, seeds, and a 32-page information-packed booklet
inside a 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" decorative box. As well as growing instructions, the booklet contains
information about the specific tree, “Tree Facts” about the environmental benefits of trees and tree
mythology — all printed on high-grade recycled paper with soy inks. Your package will include an
assortment of trees including: American Elm, Blue Spruce, Dawn Redwood, Douglas Fir, Flowering
Catalpa, Giant Sequoia, Ponderosa Pine, and Red Maple.
Zen Gardens
The Zen Garden Kit reproduces natural landscapes in an abstract way by using stones, gravel, sand,
and sometimes a few patches of moss for representing mountains, islands, boats, seas, and rivers.
Karesansui gardens are strongly influenced by Zen Buddhism and used for meditation. The act of
raking the gravel into a pattern recalling waves or rippling water has an aesthetic function.
Developing variations in patterns is a creative and inspiring challenge.
Zen Garden A
All packages include shipping and handling and require a minimum order of 50. Product Only Packages
make programming simple and affordable. We will ship everything that you need to run your own event
and you save the cost of on-site operators.
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Add the
BIG CHAIR!
Airbrush T-shirts
Airbrush t-shirts! (Our standard pricing
includes the shirts.
Production Rate – 16-21/hr
Price – $1500
Airbrush Tats
Our airbrush temporary tattoos have hundreds of original designs to choose from.
Production rate – 30-35/hr
Price – $1050
The Big Chair is an eye
catching and fun novelty event that can be added to most of
our photo novelty events for an additional
fee of $200. Ask about incorporating it
with your keychain event, post cards, and
more. Now available in blue or green!
Birthday Chronicles
Printed to resemble the front page of a
newspaper, this novelty features the
actual headlines from the DAY and YEAR
that you were born — announcing YOUR
birthday as the top story!
Production Rate – up to 30/hour
Price – $1250
Campus Cash Cube
Airbrush Trucker Hats
Airbrush on trucker hats! (Our standard
pricing includes the trucker caps.)
Production Rate – 20/hr
Price – $1500
Balloons with a Twist
Our artists bring years of experience to
their animals, hats, swords, and other
balloon art.
Price – $650
Bear Creations with Staff
Choose from our menagerie of stuffed
animals — bears, tigers, puppies, cats,
horses, and many more. We also include
“wishing stars” to stuff inside your animal,
as well as a “birth certificate” to authenticate your “new arrival.” We have over 100
bear styles and 200 bear accessory options.
Price – $2600
*This is also available at lower pricing for a product
only package. See page 17 for more info.
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This interactive crowd pleaser functions
as a game show that will both entertain
a large group and allow each guest to
become part of the fun. You can fill the
cube with funny money, real cash,
coupons, certificates, or tickets that can
be traded for prizes.
Price – $1250
Candle Creations
or Gel Creations
Pick from multi-colored granular wax including your school colors to make your own
custom soy wax candle! We also offer Gel
Creations (no wick, just scented gel) if
candles are prohibited on your campus.
Production Rate – up to 50/hr
Price – $1500
Chair Massage
Our certified massage therapists can
provide chair massage at your event. This
is a great program for finals, midterms,
and wellness events.
Price – $650
Custom Baseball Cards
Digital Caricatures
We bring the bats and the ball and you
bring your smile. Your photo is taken in
your favorite pose and minutes later
you get a sheet of 9 trading cards with
your name and your favorite big league
team logo.
Price – $1250
Each recipient gets a glossy photoquality copy of their digital caricature,
and, at the end of the event, we
provide a CD with all caricatures drawn.
Production Rate – 10 -12/hr
Price – $850
Custom Flip Flops
A large variety of ribbons, beads, sequins,
and decorative items are supplied
along with the flip flops and you can
walk away with an original creation.
Great for beach or luau themed events!
Price – $1600
Custom Photo
Holiday Cards
We can make your holiday greetings
extra special this year by creating
personalized photo cards! We have
specialized designs for Christmas,
winter holidays, Valentine’s Day, St.
Patrick’s Day, and Back to School.
Price – $1250
Custom Photos
Are you looking for photos for your
special event? We can customize our 4"
x 6" photos with your school mascot,
logo, or theme.
Price – $1250
Dog Tags
Each dog tag has room for 5 lines of
text with 15 characters per line and can
be personalized for the event and/or
each person at the event.
Price – $1000
Family Crests
We have over 500,000 family names!
We enter your last name and our
software finds your family crest in our
database.
Price – $1250
First Names Origins
We have over 300,000 first names in
our database. Each name origin is
followed by a flattering personality verse
and personalized with a special message.
Price – $1250
Fortune Tellers
Fortune tellers can come in costume
and offer: tarot card readings, psychometry, astrology, and palm readings.
Price – $750
Custom Silicon Wristbands
Have a great time being creative!
Customize your own silicone wristband while on site. We have 20 color
choices available and you can put 22
characters on each band.
Price – $1450
Funny Photo Frames
We bring an assortment of up to 20
different custom funny photo frames
for your event.
Price – $1250
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Metal Street Signs
Hair Affairs
Get the latest fashion craze, feather hair
extensions & bling strings. A wide variety
of colors, styles and lengths add flair to
your hair for up to six weeks. Wash and
style as usual. Each participant gets to
choose up to three items including one
premium feather for their design.
Production Rate – 30-40 per hour
Price – $2150
A completely customized street sign with
your name, club, group, or favorite saying
in bold text for everyone to see.
Professionally crafted on-site, we use real
rounded edge steel signs and quality
vinyl text to make your sign look just like
a real street sign.
Production Rate – 20-25 per hour
Price – $1700
Movie Posters
Put your face on your favorite movie
poster! This event is perfect for Halloween
with Scary Movie Posters and Winter
festivities with Holiday Movie posters.
Price – $1250
Hair Wrapping
We use a wide array of colored floss and
thread to create stunning extensions to
your hair.
Price – $1050
Henna Body Art
Our free-form designs can be as elaborate
or as simple as you may desire, from a
single finger application to the entire
hand, foot, or ankle.
Price – $950
Kirkland Caricatures
Caricature Art is a fun campus event that
is simple to set up and popular with
students and faculty alike.
Price – $650
Magazine Covers
We take your photo and place it on the
cover of one of the hottest magazines on
the newsstands today.
Price – $1250
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Paparazzi Pics
You and your favorite celebrities appear
together on the red carpet for a candid
photo shoot. We have over 50 celebrities
to choose from.
Price – $1250
Photo Bobbleheads
This fun novelty includes up to 10 different bobblehead styles to choose from.
We shoot your picture and you go home
with a unique keepsake. Production Rate – up to 50/hr
Price – $1900
Photo Booth
Each session takes four pictures which
are then printed moments later on a
single 4" x 6" index print for the
participants to keep. You can choose a
background color and also add a custom
message or logo to the bottom of each
print. Each campus receives a CD of all
images taken after the event.
Price – $1250 inclusive
Photo Bottle Openers
Photo Dog Tags
It’s both a bottle opener and a key
chain. Your photo is printed and
inserted into the handle.
Price – $1350
Keep the photo of someone you love
close to your heart with this perfect
sized photo keepsake. We shoot and
print your photo then assemble it with
a color tag guard of your choice. Production Rate – up to 50/hr
Price – $1250
Photo Calendars
These are a really useful novelty that
everyone will have hanging in their
rooms all year long. The calendar can
be customized with your school name
or logo printed across the top.
Price – $1250
Photo Coffee Mugs
Never lose your coffee mug again since
your photo will be printed directly on
it! There is even room for a custom
quote or school logo on the backside.
Price – $1500
Photo Coin Banks
We shoot and print your own 4" x 6"
custom photo coin bank on the spot. It
can stand vertical or horizontal.
Price – $1750
Photo Desk Clocks
This high quality battery powered desk
clock is perfect for any special event or
occasion. You get your choice of black
or silver and we can provide a mix of
both to choose from.
Price – $2250
Photo Desk Organizers
This useful desktop organizer will have
your school logo on one side and your
photo on the other.
Price – $1500
Photo Flashlight
Keychains
Great safety tool for those dark nights
on campus when you need a little extra
light. We shoot and insert your photo
into this compact and durable keychain that has a built in flashlight!
Price – $1750
Photo Keychains
We shoot the picture and place it in
your own personalized keychains. For
the backside of the key chain, we can
print your school logo or mascot. Production Rate – up to 75/hr
Price – $1250
Photo Magnets
We shoot the picture and create your
photo magnet on the spot! Production Rate – up to 75/hr
Price – $1250
Photo Mosaics
We shoot your photo, our computer
then matches it up to thousands of
photos stored in our database. This
creates a digital mosaic replica of your
original portrait consisting of thousands
of tiny photos.
Price – $1250
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Photo Trucker Hats
We take your photo and heat press it
onto your very own trucker hat. (Our
standard pricing includes the hats.)
Price – $1500
Photo Mousepads
Made of 1/4" thick neoprene, this
standard size, high-quality mouse pad
will be a useful keepsake for years to
follow. Production Rate – up to 20/hr
Price – $1500
Pop Art Pics
Just like the famous Andy Warhol portraits of Marilyn Monroe, you can have
your photo turned into a pop art classic.
Price – $1250
Photo Postcards
Presidential Pics
You and your friends pose in front of our
green screen and we can add your
favorite background!
Price – $1250
You and your favorite candidate appear
together for a candid photo shoot. You
pose in front of the green screen and we
do the rest.
Price – $1250
Photo Snow Globes
Everybody loves these keepsakes! Custom
Photo Snow Globes are a GREAT photo
memory of your next event.
Price – $1950
Rear View Drawings
We’re really turning things around with
these trendy gesture drawings! Our artists
capture you, you and your date, or you
and your group…from the “rear view.” Production Rate – 20-30/hr
Price – $750
Photo Stuffed Animals
We can make your own gifts extra special
this year by creating personalized photo
stuffed animals!
Price – $2250
Photo T-Shirts
We shoot the photos to create your very
own custom photo t-shirt. (Our standard
pricing includes the shirts.)
Price – $1500
Rice Jewelry
Have your name, Greek letters, or other
personalized message handwritten on a
single grain of rice! You choose from a
huge variety of hand-beaded necklaces,
keychains, or bracelets to turn your piece
of rice into a wearable work of art. Production Rate – 40-50/hr
Price – $1450
“The students at NWTC love your Airbrush Trucker Hats and Tattoos.
They ask every year when you are coming back.
Kirkland is wonderful to work with and always deliver a great product.”
– Tara Schommer, Student Life Assistant - Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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Sand Art
Star Signs
Create your very own work of art by
playing in the sand! You get a bottle,
key ring, lanyard, or even writing pen
of your choice, and pick your own
colors of sand.
Production Rate – 50+/hr
Price – $1050
Each certificate includes a fun description of the name, astrological sign,
birth gemstone, color, element, ruling
number, and ruling planet for the
particular star sign of each individual
person.
Price – $1250
Sandy Candy Creations
Just like Pixie Sticks only better! We
bring multi-flavored, multi-colored
powdered sugar candy and clear
containers. Make your own sand candy
creations, then enjoy eating them!
Production Rate – 50 +/hr
Price – $1050
Silhouette Cuts
These hand-cut profiles are mounted
on custom printed mats that make it a
very special memento…plus, you get
both the left and right profile of each
silhouette!
Production Rate – 15 +/hr
Price – $1050
Spin Art Frisbees
Spin Art Frisbees are great for outdoor
or summer events. We put the Frisbee
in the machine and while it spins
around your guest will drop in the
paint, creating their own work of art. If
ordered in advance we can bring the
Frisbee color of your choice.
Price – $1150
Spin Art Shutter Shades
You pick the color of shades and we
put it in the machine. You pick color
paints of your choice while the shades
spin around really fast. It takes about 58 minutes to dry then they can wear
them for the rest of your event.
Price – $1050
Tie-Dye Shirts
Create your own Tie-Dye!! This is a
perfect hands-on novelty for your next
event. (Our standard pricing includes
the shirts.)
Production rate – 30-40/hr
Price – $1750
Vogue Fashion
Caricatures
Add a fashionable twist to your caricatures. These unique sketches bring
your image down the runway.
Price – $750
Wax Flowers
We offer several colors that you can dip
your flowers into, including a clear wax,
to create an exciting new appearance
for your flower. (Our standard pricing
includes the flowers.)
Price – $1800
Wax Hands
Wax Hands are created when participants dip their hands into a warm wax
until a mold is formed, removed, and
then colored by dipping it into a variety
of dyes.
Price – $1200
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KP Comedy
866-769-9037
booking@kpcomedy.com
$1,500 and under
Kimberly Clark
Ron Babcock
Comedy’s Ron Babcock has
been on TV. Not enough to
be super famous, but enough
to make people from his high
school impressed. He’s been
on Last Comic Standing, HBO’s
The Life and Times of Tim, and
The Rotten Tomatoes Show. He
was a “New Face” at the 2012 Just
For Laughs festival and a winner at
the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. He enjoys
movies and telling people he’s probs going to the gym later.
SHOWCASING NACA MID-ATLANTIC 2012
Ian Bagg
As a young boy, Ian Bagg
learned he had a gift. He
never opened that gift…
instead he embarked on a
career of comedy. He has
appeared on Late Night with
Conan O’Brien, HBO’s Louie
Anderson’s Comedy Showcase,
the Late Late Show with Craig
Ferguson, the Tonight Show, and has
had specials on Showtime and HBO.
Originally from Syracuse, New
York, Kimberly was born the
daughter of a preacher
father and a prim and
proper mother who stressed
the importance of writing
thank you notes. She was a
reserved and well-behaved
child in public, but at home was
the official family jester. After graduating from Arizona State University, Kimberly
headed further West to Los Angeles where she performs stand
up at clubs. She has also appeared on Lopez Tonight, at The Maine
Comedy Festival and The Boston Comedy Festival.
Kendra Corrie
Kendra Corrie combines poignant honesty with rapid-fire
observations and hefty
doses of self-analytical wit
& silliness. With the help of
theatre and improvisation
training, Kendra shines a
funny light on soul-searching;
self-acceptance; life in London,
England; and her personal journey
of shedding over 200 pounds! She has
performed at Carnegie Hall; and was a favorite at The Cape Fear
Comedy Festival, The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, and
Boston’s Women in Comedy Festival. SHOWCASING NACA
CENTRAL, SOUTH & NORTHERN PLAINS 2012 & PAST NACA
SHOWCASING ACT
Adam Cayton-Holland
Half-man, half-comedian, all kiss-ass, Adam Cayton-Holland is a Denver-based comic who has
performed on some of the best shows and festivals in the country. He recently was a New Face at
the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, was named by Esquire Magazine as one of 25 Comics
To Watch and made his national TV debut on Happy Endings. His humor is exactly like the type of
humor you think about when you think about which is your favorite type of humor. It’s exactly like
that. See for yourself at adamisfreakingoutrightnow.com.
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Pricing categories do not include travel and lodging expenses and are subject to change.
Mark Forward
From the start Mark was a
breakout talent, being
a finalist for the Phil
Hartman Award and a
Canadian Comedy Awardwinner for Best Stand-up
Newcomer. This year Mark
has been nominated for
Canadian Comedy Awards for
best Standup and best taped live
performance for his recent appearance
on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Currently, Mark is a
cast member and staff writer on the CBC’s Mr. D, now in its
second season. SHOWCASING NACA MID-AMERICA 2012
Steve Gillespie
Hailing from Minneapolis,
where after receiving a
degree in something or
other Steve became really
bored and started telling
jokes into a microphone.
He has quickly emerged as
a fast-rising talent in one of
the strongest and most competitive comedy scenes in the
country. In 2011, Steve was featured in
the prestigious Boston comedy Festival. This year Steve was
named a finalist in CMT’s Next Big Comic Award and his first
album is dropping this fall with Rooftop Records. SHOWCASING
NACA MID-AMERICA 2012
Josh Gondelman
Josh Gondelman charms
audiences with his goodnatured storytelling and
cracks them up with his
sharp, pointy wit. His
comedy touches on topics
from rainbows to gangsta
rap and makes them all
equally hilarious. In 2010, Josh
won first place in the Laughing
Skull Comedy Festival. His debut comedy
album Everything’s the Best came out last year. He is pleased to
meet you! PAST NACA SHOWCASING ACT
Ace Guillen
Ace Guillen started his
career as a rocker, touring
with rock bands and
being named a finalist for
the Inland Empire Music
Awards, before bringing
his musical talent to
comedy. Ace has made
appearances on National
Lampoon Radio, XM Satellite
radio, NBC, Comedy Central, and was a
cast member of the sketch Comedy show Unacceptable
Behavior on SiTV. EIGHT-TIME NACA SHOWCASING ACT
Karl Hess
Karl Hess is a person and
stand-up comedian in Los
Angeles. He enjoys tacos
and leisure. Karl was voted
by RooftopComedy.com
as one of the Best
Underground Comics of
2011. He’s appeared on G4
TV, TruTV and numerous others
whose inclusion might render this
biographical blurb unwieldy and verbose.
He plays regularly at the top shows in LA, as well as colleges
and clubs across the nation. SHOWCASING NACA CENTRAL 2012
Rahn Hortman
Rahn Hortman credits his
fifth grade teacher as the
first to nurture his natural urge to entertain.
Impressed by Rahn’s
grades, but frustrated by
his penchant to distract
classmates with his jokes, he
was granted the last fifteen
minutes of class to do “his show.”
What resulted is a unique blend of
profanity-free banter with pointed observations about everyday
people that leaves no one safe. Bringing home the title in the
TV32 Comedy Challenge (2009), Nationally Syndicated
Cowhead Competition (2010), and was a finalist in Florida’s
Funniest Comedian (2011). SHOWCASING NACA WEST 2012
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KP Comedy
866-769-9037
$1,500 and under
Mary Patterson
Carmen Lynch
Although Carmen started off
as a flamenco dancer at the
age of five, eventually she
became a semi-finalist on
Season 7 of NBC’s Last Comic
Standing. She’s written for
Telemundo, performed with
Paul Rodriguez, and toured
throughout Spain where she
performs her sets in Spanish. Carmen
recently returned from the Middle East,
performing for the troops in Iraq and Kuwait. She stars in a
comedy web series on www.AptC3.com. She also has scoliosis.
THREE TIME-PAST NACA SHOWCASING ACT
Shane Mauss
In 2010 Shane had his first
TV special Comedy Central
Presents: Shane Mauss and
released his first CD Jokes To
Make My Parents Proud with
Comedy Central Records
which was named in the
Top 10 Albums of 2010 by
Punchline Magazine. Originally
from La Crosse, WI, Shane’s TV
credits include three appearances on Late
Night with Conan O’Brien, an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!,
Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Showtime’s Comics Without
Borders, and two appearances on BBC’s The World Stands Up. PAST
NACA SHOWCASING ACT
Mary Patterson is a product of
the undiscovered gem of
Mobile, Alabama. She has
appeared on nationallysyndicated radio’s The Bob &
Tom Show. Mary Patterson
appears frequently on the
Comedy Time Network and
was the head writer for their web
series, Ladies Night Out. She is a
graduate of Wake Forest University and
writes about the trials and tribulations of being a white girl from
a nice family on her blog/website www.uppermiddleclassangst.com.
SHOWCASING NACA WEST 2012
Sean Patton
Sean Patton was born in
Slidell, Louisiana and now
lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Everything in between has
been turned into material.
He has been seen on
Comedy Central, VH1, Conan
and Late Night with Jimmy
Fallon. He prefers to watch a
blank television screen and project
his imagination onto it. What he sees can
only be shown on cable. He is single, straight, and a Scorpio.
Julian McCullough
Julian McCullough lives in Los Angeles with his cat Poptarts. He is the host of VH1’s 40 Biggest Fails
as well as being a regular on MTV 2’s series Guy Code, and will next be seen on the new E! series
Love You, Mean It. He also has performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and appears on the TBS
interstitial program Very Funny News. Julian has some big things coming up that he can’t talk about
yet, but thinks you might be perfect for. PAST NACA SHOWCASING ACT
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Barry Rothbart
One of the stars of the new
season of MTV’s Punk’d,
Barry recently made his
stand up debut on the
Tonight Show with Jay
Leno, and played “Ben” on
TNT’s Men of A Certain Age.
He also co-wrote and starred
in IFC Channel’s Do Whatever,
and appeared in over a dozen
national commercials. He was named a
“Best of the Fest” performer at the Just For Laughs Montreal
Comedy Festival and Just For Laughs Chicago Festival.
SHOWCASING NACA MID-AMERICA & NORTHERN PLAINS
2012 & PAST NACA SHOWCASING ACT
C.J. Toledano
C.J. Toledano is a television
writer and stand-up comedian. A proud and former
resident of Chicago, he
was a cast member of the
locally-renowned Lincoln
Lodge and co-host of The
Late Live Show. He worked as
the script intern at Conan then
quickly after was hired as a staff
writer at Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
where he was nominated for a Writers Guild Award. Recently
he has been touring theatres with Bo Burnham. SHOWCASING
NACA WEST 2012
Jason Weems
Anton Shuford
Anton is an author, writer,
and comedian who showcases a very unique philosophy on stage that is
both unapologetic and a
defense lawyer’s nightmare. He has been a finalist
at many of the prestigious
national comedy festivals and
is recognized as one the best
rising acts in comedy. Anton has
performed all over the world including Japan and Korea and
can be seen at clubs and colleges across the county. He was
also a huge hit at his family reunion. SHOWCASING NACA MIDAMERICA 2012 & PAST NACA SHOWCASING ACT
Marianne Sierk
A native of Rochester, NY,
Marianne Sierk graduated
from Syracuse University.
She moved to NYC with a
degree in her pocket and
stars in her eyes. She
quickly booked a spot on
Comedy Central’s Live at
Gotham, the BBC’s The World
Stands Up, and many other televised
comedy shows. You can catch her doing
commentary on Tru TV’s World’s Dumbest every week! NACA
NORTHERN PLAINS 2012 & PAST NACA SHOWCASING ACT
Jason Weems spent many
years teaching kindergarten, which has left
him with severe panic
attacks and has shaped
his humor in a very
unique way. Jason has
been seen at The Just for
Laughs Festival in Montreal
and recently added a featured
semi-finalist credit to his name on the
hit NBC series Last Comic Standing. In 2010, he filmed his first
hour comedy special entitled Jason Weems, Vol. 1: Intellectual
Property in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland that has since
been released independently. SHOWCASING NACA SOUTH,
NORTHEAST & WEST 2012 & PAST NACA SHOWCASING ACT
Todd Womack
Todd Womack is a writer/
performer on The Key of
Awesome, one of the
most popular web shows
ever. Todd’s also a veteran
New York City stand-up
comedian who has toured
the world and colleges
nationwide. He’s appeared on
Chappelle’s Show (Comedy Central),
Good Morning America (ABC), Bravo,
VH1, and TNT. Todd won a Webby Award for Best Writing and
was featured on both ABC’s 20/20 and in Esquire Magazine.
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Trevor Boris
Trevor Boris is the star of
MuchMusic/FUSE’s hit show
Video on Trial, has performed
on Conan, NBC’s Last Comic
Standing, as well as numerous
standup specials including
One Night Standup on LOGO
and Comedy NOW! on The
Comedy Network. Trevor was
named the 2008 Canadian College
Comic of the year, and has worked with
everyone from Mike Myers to the Jonas Brothers. @TrevorBoris
SHOWCASING NACA NATIONALS 2012
Guy Branum
Guy Branum is best known as
a writer, panelist, and “Staff
Homosexual” on Chelsea
Lately on E!. In 2009 Guy
was named one of AOL’s
“Top Ten Gay Characters on
TV” for his work on Chelsea
Lately. Guy was, briefly, a
lawyer, but that went poorly. His
hobbies include avoiding eye
contact and verbally assaulting men he
finds physically attractive. SHOWCASING NACA NATIONALS &
NORTHERN PLAINS 2012 & PAST NACA SHOWCASING ACT
Ryan Hamilton was named
one of Rolling Stone’s five
comics to watch and has
appeared on NBC’s Last
Comic Standing, Comedy
Central’s Live at Gotham,
and the Showtime special
Caroline Rhea and Friends. Ryan
spent his youth in Idaho doing
things like sleeping in a tree house,
riding his bike to the drug store for milkshakes, and living out other Norman Rockwell paintings. He often
dreamt of becoming a late night talk show host (or a secret agent,
or Ferris Bueller, or Spiderman, or a combination, if at all possible).
Helen Hong
Helen Hong is a comedian, TV
host, matchmaker, and star
of Logo Channel’s reality
dating series Setup Squad.
Helen’s adorable stage presence and mischievous point
of view have landed her on
The Huffington Post’s Favorite
Female Comedians list and a
profile in The New York Times. She’s
been featured on E!, TLC, and is a frequent
host of the PBS syndicated talk show Asian America. When she’s
not playing cupid or making people laugh, Helen enjoys karaoke,
NPR, and cheese. THREE-TIME NACA SHOWCASING ACT
Joe DeVito
Joe has appeared twice on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and was seen on Comedy Central’s
Live at Gotham, as a semi-finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and HD channel’s comedy.tv. His
savage wit has made him an in-demand and regular guest on FOX News Channel’s Red Eye and has
appeared on Chelsea Lately and truTV’s The Smoking Gun Presents… Joe has contributed to Maxim
Magazine, MTV, and the award-winning film Super Size Me.
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Kyle Kinane
In 1999, Kyle realized there
might be something more
to it all than pulling
nights at a suburban gas
station. “Something more”
has taken him across the
US, Canada, and England.
He has appeared on The
World Stands Up for the BBC,
twice on Conan, Live at Gotham,
John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show,
and in the Judd Apatow production Funny People. Variety
chose him as one of the 10 Comics to Watch for 2010. His
Comedy Central Presents debuted in 2011. PAST NACA
SHOWCASING ACT
Ben Kronberg
Ben’s unique style blends
clever one-liners and witty
observations with catchy
songs that he performs
while playing instruments.
Much of his material has
been inspired by girlfriends,
who are now incidentally,
ex-girlfriends. Ben has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live,
Last Call with Carson Daly and most
recently on John Oliver’s New York Stand-up Show. SHOWCASING NACA CENTRAL & MID-AMERICA 2012 & PAST NACA
SHOWCASING ACT
Rodney Laney
Rodney has completed pilots
for Comedy Central, MTV,
A&E and has been seen
on HBO, The Late Late
Show with Craig Ferguson,
CBS, Comedy Central’s
Premium Blend, truTV’s The
Smoking Gun Presents… and
comedy.tv on the HD channel.
He was seen on LOL Lounge when
TBS Presents A Very Funny Festival: Just
for Laughs Chicago. He has also appeared at the prestigious
Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.
Mo Mandel
Mo Mandel is a talented
young comedian and actor
who starred opposite
Hank Azaria on NBC’s
Free Agents on which he
played the cocky yet
lovable “Dan”. He also
makes regular appearances
on the hit show Chelsea Lately.
Mandel has appeared on Modern
Family, Conan, Love Bites, Craig Ferguson,
and in his own highly rated Comedy Central Half Hour Special.
Mandel’s first CD comes out soon on Comedy Central Records.
Chris Porter
Best known for his third
place finish on Season Four
of Last Comic Standing,
Chris Porter has been a
touring comic since he
was 23. There are no sound
cues, no puppets, and no
catch phrases. Just gut
wrenching laughter drawn
from his own experiences and
observations. Chris can also be seen on
his own Comedy Central Presents special and Live at Gotham.
SHOWCASING NACA NATIONALS 2012 & PAST NACA
SHOWCASING ACT
Kevin Shea
Kevin Shea’s numerous
television appearances
include Comedy Central’s
Premium Blend, Jimmy
Kimmel Live, and HBO’s
Down n Dirty. In 2009, he
was the winner of NBC’s
Stand Up for Diversity Showcase and showcased at the
2010 NACA National Conference.
Prior to coming to LA, Kevin was a
staple of the San Francisco comedy scene where his unique
and laid back style landed him a spot at the Just For Laughs
Montreal. PAST NACA SHOWCASING ACT
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Joe Wong
Johnny Walker
Johnny has headlined over
250 colleges and was voted
“Hot Comic 2009” by Campus
Activities Magazine. Johnny
was featured at the “Just For
Laughs” TBS Las Vegas
Comedy Festival and appeared
on The Tonight Show with Jay
Leno. He is a twelve-time NACA
showcasing comedian. Walker graduated Yale University with degrees in
Political Science and History. He starred in The Oxygen Network’s
Boys Behaving Badly and starred alongside Pulp Fiction’s Ving
Rhames in a sitcom in 2010. TWELVE-TIME NACA SHOWCASING ACT
Born in China, Joe Wong was
fascinated by the vibrant
American culture and moved
to the United States in
1994. After earning a Ph.D.
in Biochemistry at Rice
University, Joe enrolled in
stand-up, acting, and improvisational comedy classes. In 2009,
Wong made his debut on the Late
Show with David Letterman and was
offered a sitcom development deal with Letterman’s production
company, Worldwide Pants. Since then, Joe has appeared on The
Ellen DeGeneres Show and Ellen’s Bigger Longer and Wider Show. A
favorite on Late Show with David Letterman, Joe has appeared on
the show three times, with another date coming soon. PAST
NACA SHOWCASING ACT
Michael Yo
Greg Wilson
Greg Wilson is a favorite
comedian & TV personality
on VH1, MTV, TLC, ABC,
Red-Eye and a current cast
member of the hit show
World’s Dumbest… on TruTV.
His numerous stand-up television appearances include
Showtime’s White Boyz in the
Hood, ComedyTV, VH1’s The Greatest
and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen.
Greg guest starred on Modern Family, Bones, Ugly Betty, Law &
Order, and many more. SHOWCASING NACA NORTHEAST 2012
Michael Yo is an actor, standup comedian, TV host, and
Hollywood expert. He is best
known for his work on E!’s
Chelsea Lately, The Daily 10,
E! News, Kourtney & Khloe
Take Miami, and can now be
seen as the host of his very
own Yo Show! On Yahoo. Michael
has been a correspondent on Showbiz
Tonight, Today, and currently on Extra.
Catch Michael on the silver screen in the upcoming movies
Cookout 2 and Sofia Coppola’s Bling Ring. He’d like to thank the
women in his life, particularly his mother, for supplying him with
endless comedic material. SHOWCASING NACA CENTRAL,
NORTHEAST & WEST 2012
Mike E. Winfield
If this guy looks familiar it may be because you have seen him on the Late Show with David Letterman.
Mike also has a recurring role on NBC’S The Office. He’s creating a lot of buzz headlining nationally
at many clubs and colleges and was selected for this year’s prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival.
Even though he has his eyes on movies and television, his first love is driving long distances from
the airports to perform live standup comedy at new schools. SHOWCASING NACA CENTRAL, SOUTH
& NORTHERN PLAINS 2012 & PAST NACA SHOWCASING ACT
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Todd Barry
You might recognize Todd
as the bongo-playing
“third Conchord” on Flight
of the Conchords, Mickey
Rourke’s mean boss in
The Wrestler; or from roles
in Louie, Delocated, Sex And
the City, The Larry Sanders
Show, Chappelle’s Show, Bored
To Death, Pootie Tang, and Road
Trip. He’s done stand-up on Letterman,
Conan, and in two of his own Comedy Central Presents specials. You
can hear his voice and see him animated on Aqua Teen Hunger
Force, Bob’s Burgers, Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist, Home Movies,
Squidbillies, and in the upcoming Adult Swim show Tight Bros.
Heather
McDonald
Heather is a full-time writer
and story producer on
E!’s Chelsea Lately. She
can be seen weekly on the
roundtable or performing
in sketches where she is
known for impersonating
celebrities. She can also be seen
in the ‘mockumentary-style’ series
After Lately, which chronicles the shenanigans of the Chelsea
Lately cast and crew. Heather is also a best-selling author: her
debut book, You’ll Never Blue Ball in this Town Again, spent
seven weeks on the New York Times best-seller list.
Jon Reep
Christopher
Titus
Employing what he’s
labeled “hard funny,”
Christopher Titus has
released three ninetyminute albums in as many
years. He has four one-hour
comedy specials currently
running on Comedy Central.
From his one-man show “Norman
Rockwell is Bleeding,” the dark comedy, Titus, was born on Fox.
The show earned Titus a Writer’s Guild nomination as well as
an Emmy nomination, and Newsday called him “TV’s most
original voice since Seinfeld.” Titus’ newest one-man show,
“Love Is Evol,” recently premiered on Comedy Central. He is
currently working on his newest one-man show, “Neverlution.”
Titus appeared as “Brody,” in ABC’s Big Shots and his latest
comedy central special, Neverlution debuted July 2011.
Ali Wong
Ali Wong has starred on Are
You There, Chelsea? on NBC,
performed on The Tonight
Show with Jay Leno, the
FOX series Breaking In,
E!’s 50 Super Epic TV
Moments, as a regular guest
on Chelsea Lately, and can
be seen in Oliver Stone’s Savages
to be released later this year. In
2010, Comedy Central listed Ali Wong as
one of 7 “Comics to Watch” and in 2011, Variety named Ali one
of 10 “Comics to Watch.” SHOWCASING NACA NATIONALS 2012
Jon Reep was born and raised in Hickory, NC. He played the pot smoking farmer, Raymus, from
the movie Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay and the dim witted cop, “Gerald
Bob,” from the ABC Sitcom Rodney; but, you probably know him from Dodge Truck’s popular
ad campaign as the “Hemi guy.” He won Season 5 of Last Comic Standing and has also been
seen on his own half-hour special on Comedy Central as well as Premium Blend, TBS’s Pit Stop
Comedy, NBC’s Late Friday and CMT’s Comedy Club and Comedy Stage. Jon is currently hosting
R U Faster Than A Redneck on The Speed Channel.
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“Kirkland Productions and KP Comedy are absolutely wonderful agencies!
They are easy to work with, efficient, flexible, dependable, and very accommodating.
They are consummate professionals and one of the top agencies in the college market in my opinion.
Every act, novelty, comedian we have ever booked from Kirkland Productions and KP Comedy
has been a hit. If they have the novelty or act that my students want, I don’t hesitate to call
immediately and book it. No question, they are fabulous and make my job easier.”
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through Kirkland Productions, you can be assured of personal attention to help make your program a great success. Kirkland Productions
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KP Comedy specializes in providing stand up comedians to the
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and other groups. Our diverse roster includes some of the fastest
rising stars in the business. In addition to our exclusive talent
roster, KP Comedy has access to the biggest names in comedy for
large scale comedy events.
2012 Showcases
NACA Nationals
Dr. John Corvino . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Trevor Boris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Guy Branum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chris Porter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Ali Wong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
NACA Northern Plains
Jessica Pettitt* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Guy Branum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Kendra Corrie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Barry Rothbart* . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Marianne Sierk . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Mike E. Winfield* . . . . . . . . . . 30
We will help you market your event! Our website,
kirklandproductions.com, offers
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Everything you need
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NACA South
Barry Smith – Every Job
I’ve Ever Had . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Dr. John Corvino* . . . . . . . . . . 5
Frank DeVille* . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Kendra Corrie* . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Jason Weems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Mike E. Winfield* . . . . . . . . . . 30
NACA Mid-Atlantic
I’ve Ever Had* . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Frank DeVille . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ron Babcock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
* Alternate
NACA Central
Deanna Latson* . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Stacey Lannert* . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Kendra Corrie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Karl Hess* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ben Kronberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mike E. Winfield . . . . . . . . . . 30
Michael Yo* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
NACA Mid-America
Stacey Lannert* . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mark Forward* . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Steve Gillespie . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ben Kronberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Barry Rothbart . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Anton Shuford* . . . . . . . . . . . 27
NACA Northeast
I’ve Ever Had . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Frank Deville* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Jason Weems* . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Greg Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Michael Yo* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
NACA West
Jessica Pettitt* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rahn Hortman* . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mary Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . 26
C.J. Toledano* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Jason Weems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Michael Yo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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