HAUSMAN COMEDY: Our Calendar

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

The Clifton Park Library

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Caffe Lena

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Northern Lights

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

The Funny Farm

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

The Funny Farm

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Arts Center on the Hudson

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

The Funny Farm

Saturday, April 10th, 2010

Fort Salem

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

The Funny Farm

Jon was to host. Show was cancelled.

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

The Funny Farm

Jon and I did spots, as well as Sandy Beach. Jason Smith hosted. Feature was a no show, headliner was Erick James.

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

The Funny Farm

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

The Funny Farm

Eddie Clark is the headliner, Mike Spiers will feature, Jon will emcee and I will do a guest spot.

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

The Funny Farm

Chadeo headliner and Steve Natarelli was the feature. Jon was the host. It was a great show.

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Muddy's

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

The Funny Farm

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

The Funny Farm

Headliner is Larry DeFelice, feature is Chris Blisset, Jon will be the guest, and I am the emcee.

What a great show! The house was packed. And I've never been groped by a heckler before.......... twice.

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

The Funny Farm

"Uncle" Dave Bancroft will headline, Jon will feature, and I will emcee.

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

The Funny Farm

Angry Bob will be the headliner. Feature is Glen Miller. Jon will be the emcee.

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE FUNNY FARM - Ralph Tetta

Headliner: Ralph Tetta
Feature: Dee Watson
EMCEE: MARCY HAUSMAN
GUEST: JON HAUSMAN

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

The Funny Farm - Aaron David Ward

Headliner: Aaron David Ward
Feature: Deric Harrington
EMCEE: JON HAUSMAN
GUEST: MARCY HAUSMAN

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

The Funny Farm

Mike Spiers is the headliner, Erik James is doing the feature spot, and Jon will emcee.

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

The Funny Farm - Bill Campbell

Headliner: Bill Campbell
Feature: Chris Blisset
EMCEE: MARCY HAUSMAN
GUEST: JON HAUSMAN

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

The Funny Farm - Ronnie Wilkerson

Headliner: Ronnie Wilkerson
Feature: Ed Pudup
EMCEE: JON HAUSMAN
GUEST: MARCY HAUSMAN

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

The Funny Farm - Cal Verduchi

Headliner: CAL VERDUCHI
Feature: JON HAUSMAN
EMCEE: MARCY HAUSMAN

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

The Funny Farm - Phil Sherman

Headliner: Phil Sherman
Feature: Pat Duffy
EMCEE: MARCY HAUSMAN
GUEST: JON HAUSMAN

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Halloween show at the Funny Farm! - Artie Trefeletti

Headliner: Artie Trefeletti!
Feature: Dee Watson!
EMCEE: JON or Jokin' Jonny Moocow!

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

The Funny Farm - Matty Goldberg

Headliner: Matty Goldberg!
Feature: Jeff Sussman!
EMCEE: JON HAUSMAN
GUEST ACT: MARCY HAUSMAN

Saturday, September 19th, 2009

Comic Syndrome at MUDDY'S

The Comedy Group COMIC SYNDROME presents: JON HAUSMAN, Donna LaForest, Pat Lynde, Dave Kanyan, Brian Peek, and Dave Bancroft!

Saturday, September 19th, 2009

The Funny Farm - Jocko Alston

Headliner: Jocko Alston, from Canada!
Feature: Michael Raive, from NYC!
EMCEE: MARCY HAUSMAN

Monday, August 31st, 2009

JON HAUSMAN at Valenti's Pub!

Jon Hausman riffing on anything. Part of the Monday Mangia Madness series sponsored by Russ Davignon and Ralph Renna of WZMR The Edge 104.9!

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

Northern Lights

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

The Clifton Park Library

Improv Soup: Games & Skits to Cure the Economy Blues

Are you a fan of Who’s Line Is It Anyway, Saturday Night Live, or golden oldies like Sid Caesar’s Show of Shows? This troupe of talented actors and comics will treat you to a spontaneous, interactive show full of improvisation, comedy, and surprises galore. This family-friendly show is appropriate for ages 8 to 80.

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Caffe Lena

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

The Perfect Wife

Steve Natarelli and Jon Hausman tonight. Dinner starts at 7 pm, show at 8 pm.

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

The Funny Farm

Johnny Watson was the headliner, Steve Natarelli was the feature, three guest acts - Pat Lamb, Tim O'Hallaran, and Marcy - and Jon as emcee.

Small audience but they were great! Fun was had by all.

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

The Funny Farm

Linda Belt is the headliner and Pat Oates will feature. Jon and Marcy will emcee and guest.

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

Hudson Arts Center

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Mocha Lisa's

Improv show

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

The Great Room Theater

We are back for another great night of improv comedy. Check us out at www.theimprovclub.com!

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

The Funny Farm

Come celebrate being a woman with Mary Dimino, Marcy, and others. Much to Jon's disappointment he will not be allowed to cross-dress and join us.

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

The Funny Farm

Nelson Addison is headlining and Dick Canty will feature. Marcy is the emcee and Jon will guest.

Friday, April 24th, 2009

Cafe Mezzaluna

"Comedy in Toodlum" (Saugerties) is on Friday, April 24 at 7PM. The food is excellent so please come early for dinner. The kitchen will be open when you get there. There will be 6 great area comedians from the area that have performed at many comedy outlets such as the Funny Farm, Lark Tavern, colleges and other locations. For more info please check out http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2413291/ The last show in March 27 was SOLD OUT. Please call for reservations in advance.

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Valenti's Pub

Jokin' Jonny Moocow will be coming out of the barn to do a show at Valenti's.

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Muddy's

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Harold's

Marcy, Jon, Dee Watson, Aaron David Ward, and Carole Deyoe will keep you laughing all night.

The audience was small but the laughter went on all night. Everyone had a great time. Look forward to another chance to catch the comics at the fall benefit.

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Glens Falls Library

The Improv Club will entertain all ages.

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

The Funny Farm

Eddie Clark is the headliner and Dave Bancroft will feature. Jon will host.

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

GA - Funny Farm Comedy Club

The Funny Farm Comedy Club presents an open-mic type comedy show where you can watch new comedians mixed with professionals all working on their art. Come see Marcy if you are in the area!

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

Bethlehem Library

Details TBA

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

The Funny Farm

Ray Penetti is the headliner, Joe Currie will feature, and Jon will emcee.

Here we had a medium-sized audience, so there was still room for additional patrons had you been there, and it was just an awesome show, both in my opinion and the praise from the audience as they left.

Start with Feature act Joe Currie. Now I'd seen both Joe and Ray last year at the FF, but it was on the porch during mosquito and blackfly season, so that was hardly a fair assessment. They were good then, but tonight when I could really pay attention, I was able to truly enjoy the show. Joe's act-outs, voice modulation, and material combine to make a thoroughly enjoyable 30 minutes of essentially non-stop entertainment. The audience was with him from start to finish, even (especially) birthday girl Jan (which she herself pronounced Jeeeeeannnn). I would think Joe will be headlining very soon as he clearly has 30 very strong minutes right now, so the Funny Farm offered the opportunity, as it so often does, of seeing a comic-on-the-rise before you have to go to Proctor's and shell out big bucks for a nosebleed seat.

Headliner Ray Pennetti tells straightforward, thought-provoking humor in a low-key fashion. Almost Seinfeld-esque, although he may hate the comparison. I was especially impressed by his total command of the stage. The material was sharp and the presentation near-flawless, both indicators of many years on the road and in the full range of clubs honing his craft. This wasn't just funny material, it was funny material delivered well. Somewhat like a good story related by a top-notch writer. A joy to watch.

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

The Funny Farm

Andrew Schultz is the headliner and the feature is Calise Hawkins. Jon will emcee.

FIRST of all let me say that Patty served me coffee in a huge BEER GLASS and REFILLED it THREE TIMES. So I'm WIRED and I'm writing this at MIDNIGHT and will probably STAY UP for several DAYS!!!

Now then show: smaller audience than The Funny Farm has had lately. Frankly a shame - those in attendance all really seemed to enjoy the show. Guest Act was Michael Blaustein, Feature was Calise Hawkins, Headliner was Andrew Schultz. Andrew had been at The Funny Farm before and had a great set. Tonight was no different. In fact, all three performers really connected with the crowd, which was not easy, as their modest number made it more important to work to people directly. Thankfully, crazy Mary up front was there to carry the ball once she opened up. Initially, she wasn't sure she wanted to participate, but that theory changed completely as the night went on.


Let me also say that Patty served me coffee in a huge BEER GLASS and REFILLED it THREE TIMES. So I'm WIRED and I'm writing this at MIDNIGHT and will probably STAY UP for several DAYS!!!

Good show - I'M SO WIRED RIGHT NOW!!!!!

P.S. - I had the BBQ rib special, which was a new offering for them, and was excellent. P.S.S - Patty served me coffee in a huge BEER GLASS and REFILLED it THREE TIMES. So I'm WIRED and I'm writing this at MIDNIGHT and will probably STAY UP for several DAYS!!!

WIRED I TELLS YA!!!!!

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

The Funny Farm

Tom Nemic is the headliner and Greg Aidala will feature. One of us will emcee and the other will guest.

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

The Funny Farm

Jay Nog is the headliner and Jeff Sussman will feature. One of us will emcee and the other will guest.

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

The Improv Club entertains The Red Hat Society at a private party.

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

The Backstage Pub

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

The Funny Farm (and it's also my birthday!)

Come help me celebrate my birthday. Headliner will be the very funny and very nice Nick Marra. Feature is Derric Harrington. This will be a great show so please come join us. I will be the emcee and Jon will guest.

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

The Funny Farm

Headliner will be the very energetic Artie Treffiletti, who has performed all over the country. Feature is Mike Raive. Jon will be the emcee, Marcy the guest act.

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

The Funny Farm

Aaron David Ward is the headliner and Dave Yubruh will be the feature act, with Jon as the emcee and Marcy will guest.

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

The Funny Farm

Ronnie Wilkerson is the headliner and Ed Pudup will feature. Marcy is the emcee, Jon will guest.

Jon and I had the pleasure of working with Ronnie Wilkerson last night. This guy killed. He had the audience laughing through his whole set and they didn't want him to leave. When he comes back to the Funny Farm, be sure to catch his act. At $12, it is a bargain!

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

The Funny Farm

Jon will emcee and Marcy will do a guest spot. The headliner will be Chris Bolter, a comedic hypnotist. Come join the fun as well as welcome in 2009.

Chris Bolter got snowed in in Boston so Rod Reyes filled in as the headliner. He was fantastic - if you ever get a chance to see this guy in action, run to see him. Derric Harrington, an act which I always enjoy, did a feature spot. It was a great show and the sold-out crowd really seemed to have a great evening.

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

Michael's Banquet House

A wonderful night of the comedy of Steve Van Zandt, with Jon and Marcy doing ten minutes of warm-up, and the music of Jay Kline and DJ Scott Hemming. Orginally scheduled for 12/12, but the ice storm of 2008 had other plans. Now is your second chance to come join us celebrate the end of 2008.

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

The Funny Farm CANCELLED

CANCELLED - Headliner would have been Davin Rosenblatt and Feature would have been Rich Carucci. Marcy would have emceed, Jon would have been the guest act.

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

Greg Aidala at The Funny Farm

Headliner: GREG AIDALA
Feature: DERIC HARRINGTON
Guest: MARCY HAUSMAN
Emcee: JON HAUSMAN

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

The Funny Farm

Phil Sherman will be the Headliner. Feature is Carole Deyoe. Jon will emcee, Marcy will guest.

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

The Funny Farm - Johnny Watson / Eric DaSilva

Headliner is Ronnie Wilkerson and feature will be Ed Pudup. Marcy will emcee and Jon will guest.

Headliner was supposed to be Ronnie Wilkerson and the feature Ed Pudup. Well, it turned out the headliner was Johnny Watson and the feature was Eric DaSilva. We had two guest acts, Brian Chicokkey ((sp?) and Jon. It was a great audience, especially the very drunk man at the big table... who probably won't remember how much he enjoyed the show. How can you beat the $20 steak dinner and show special? Uh, sorry Jokin' Jonny MooCow......

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

Comedy Show at Temple Beth El

A show of five stand-up comics, including Jon, with Marcy as the emcee. There will be alcohol and cake served - how can you miss this? This is a fundraiser for the Temple so come laugh, eat, and get drunk with us. But bring a designated driver......

The BEST setup - lights, stage, sound - I've ever worked with. EVER. Technical Crew-Of-One Jeff Levy provided all we could dream of, between the spot lighting, accent lighting, BACK lighting, sound mixing, stage, etc. It looked like a professional show from start to finish. They made JON look good - now THAT'S good effect-stuff.

The lighting was generously donated, and really dressed up the Temple's showroom, which is known as 'CAFE BETH-EL'.

The show itself was excellent - I think to some extent the performers were inspired to be professional comics by the professional surroundings. I felt like I was performing on Stage 'A' in Las Vegas. Both sets went very well, with occasional call-outs from the audience that were not heckling as such, but attempts to answer rhetorical questions. Sort of like dinner at my in-law's. Let's say you called out
"Who here likes chicken"? One lady "excelled" in answering "I like chicken, broiled, with a green vegetable. But not broccoli. Although that broccolini's OK. And not fried chicken - too greasy". So as a performer you answer "Uh, OK. Anyhoo...".

Refreshments were top-notch too. OUTSTANDING cheescake donated by Northwoods Cheescake Co., wines, juices, cakes.... what a spread. Wine generously served by the Rabbi, who appeared to be in High School. I guess we're old - EVERYONE looks young to me. Except The Rolling Stones. Come on....

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

The Funny Farm - ANGRY BOB!

Angry Bob, seen on Last Comic Standing, is the headliner. Joe Pontillo is the feature. Jon will emcee, Marcy will guest.

I've been waiting a YEAR to see Angry Bob in Gloversville, and though I've spotted him elsewhere along the way (like walking up to the Gotham in NYC for Last Comic Standing - a super-sized comic in a black knit cap can't really go incognito), it wasn't the same as having him in Gloversville, which would be God's country if God lived in one of those "Save The Children" places where everyone's covered in flies and Sally Struthers tries to get you to donate those Jeno's Pizza Rolls you're munching on (not to the charity - to her).

ANYHOO - Angry Bob came and performed, along with a young and high-spirited comic named JOE PONTILLO (that's Pon-TILLO, as in Italian, not Pon-TEE-Yo, as in Spanish).

For the second week in a row, The Funny Farm in Gloversville had a FULL HOUSE. Not a seat to be found once the show started. The comics, who often can sit in the main room at a free table, had to wait out in the main dining room. I think Matty Goldberg (11/1) and Angry Bob (11/8) draw more people up here than anyone realizes. Otherwise it's the steak special ($20 for dinner AND show? I think that buys you a hot dog, a newspaper, and a pay toilet in most places).

Both of these comics did great judging from the audience response. Forced to sit outside the door, I didn't get to watch the performers. Joe Pontillo did a lot of act-out to accentuate his jokes, and I didn't get to see those much. The bits were funny even just listening, so I'm sure they were even better in person. I guess I'd rather have the full house and suffer a little. Being emcee, I can't go stand outside the back window and watch. That would suck when the act ended and I was still fighting my way back through the crowd. With ANGRY BOB there is a certain "something" to seeing and hearing him deliver the jokes, so I lost a little getting the audio only, but still enjoyed his set immensely (I think he'd approve of that word: "immensely"). See him when you get the chance. Also, if he still has them, buy a "TALKING ANGRY BOB-BLEHEAD". It's a bobblehead figure that looks like Angry Bob (knit cap and all) and says 8 or so phrases. I have mine on my desk at the Nuclear Power Lab, and it inspires a lot of questions (e.g., "Who the hell is THAT? Why does he have a bucket of chicken? Don't we pay you enough here? Since when are YOU funny?" Etc.). Joe Pontillo is worth catching as well - he may be a Headliner soon somewhere, so catch him while you can.

Marcy did a Guest spot which was tremendously well-received. I think the women in the audience really like laughing at the subject of most of her jokes, which appears to be me. As emcee, I have to go back onstage after being trashed for 6 or 7 minutes. Kinda sucks, really.....

I forgot to mention that it was Marjorie's 72nd birthday celebration (day after her actual birthday, I think). HAPPY BIRTHDAY!