May
23
with Tim Gunn, Constance Shulman, Gastor Almonte, Danny Artese & host Robin Gelfenbien
Tue May 23rd, 2017
8:00PM
Main Space
Minimum Age: 18+
Doors Open: 7:00PM
Show Time: 8:00PM
Event Ticket: $20
Day of Show: $25
“Yum’s The Word” is the only show that blends old-school fun with modern-day storytelling. Each month comedic storyteller, Robin Gelfenbien, hosts this unique event replete with Mad Libs, nostalgic candy and her homemade ice cream cakes.*
Join Robin and some of the country’s best storytellers, comedians and writers for a decadent night of stories and treats.
Time Out New York Critics’ Pick
“We love Yum’s the Word”
BonAppetit.com
One of “5 Comedy Shows to Watch”
Time Out New York Comedy
One of “5 Top Storytelling Series in NYC”
CBS New York
One of “5 Best Comedy Shows Hosted by Women in NYC”
CBS New York
*Lactaid pills available at every show. Seriously.
Ticketing Policy
TABLE SEATING POLICY Table seating for all seated shows is reserved exclusively for ticket holders who purchase “Table Seating” tickets. By purchasing a “Table Seating” ticket you agree to also purchase a minimum of two food and/or beverage items per person. Table seating is first come, first seated. Please arrive early for the best choice of available seats. Seating begins when doors open. Tables are communal so you may be seated with other patrons. We do not take table reservations. A standing room area is available by the bar for all guests who purchase “Standing Room” tickets. Food and beverage can be purchased at the bar but there is no minimum purchase required in this area. All tickets sales are final and non-transferable. No refund or credits.
Yum’s the Word
Yum’s The Word” is the only show that blends old-school fun with modern-day storytelling. Each month comedic storyteller Robin Gelfenbien hosts this unique event replete with Mad Libs, nostalgic candy and her homemade ice cream cakes.*
Join Robin and some of the country’s best storytellers, comedians and writers for a decadent night of stories and treats.
PRESS
– Critic’s Pick – The New York Times
– Critics’ Pick – Time Out New York Comedy
– “Things We Love” – Time Out New York
– One of “5 Best Storytelling Series in NYC” – CBS New York
– “We love Yum’s the Word” – BonAppetit.com
– “It’s like your 9-year-old birthday party with booze and funnier friends” – Flavorpill
*Lactaid pills available at every show. Seriously.
Tim Gunn
Tim Gunn on Twitter | Tim Gunn on Instagram
Tim Gunn is the Emmy Award winning co-host of the seminal reality competition Project Runway, which is entering its 16th season on Lifetime. A New York Times bestselling author, his 4th book, The Natty Professor, was released in 2015 and chronicles his 29 years as an educator and ten years as a mentor on Project Runway. Gunn spent 24 years as a teacher and administrator at Parsons School of Design, the last seven of which serving as chair of the department of fashion design.
Photo Credit: Robert Erdmann
Constance Shulman
Original cast of Steel Magnolias, (Annelle). Voice of Patti Mayonnaise in Nickelodeon’s animated series, DOUG. Films: Fried Green Tomatoes, Men Don’t Leave, Sweet and Lowdown, Reversal of Fortune, He Said/She Said, Nasty Baby. TV: Orange Is The New Black, (Yoga Jones)…(SAG ensemble award). Co-produced documentary, Looks Like Laury, Sounds Like Laury (playing on America ReFramed). She has written her first novel and is an avid watcher of Project Runway. 🙂
Gastor Almonte
Gastor Almonte official site | Gastor Almonte on Twitter | Gastor Almonte on Instagram
Gastor keeps busy. He is an award-winning storyteller, standup comedian, show producer and host. He’s an active member of the New York City comedy scene, and can be seen nightly at various clubs on the east coast. He’s appeared on Comedy Central’s This Is Not Happening, the New York Times’ featured The Liar Show and The Story Collider. As the host of Stoops2Stages, a weekly interview series, Gastor interviews various HipHop artists and comedians.
Danny Artese
Danny Artese on Twitter | Danny Artese on Instagram
Danny is the creator and host of The Day I Should Have, a limited-engagement storytelling series in NYC has run for 2 seasons. He is a Moth GrandSLAM winner and instead of following him on Instagram, he’d like it if you say hello when you see him.
host Robin Gelfenbien
Robin Gelfenbien Official Website | Robin Gelfenbien on Twitter | Robin Gelfenbien on Instagram | Yum’s the Word on Twitter | Yum’s the Word on Instagram
Robin Gelfenbien is the self-proclaimed Ambassador of Fun and an NYC-based storyteller, writer and comedian. She’s a three-time Moth Story SLAM winner who has performed on PBS, RISK!, Mortified and countless other shows. She’s also shared the stage with Hannah Gadsby, Trevor Noah and more.
Robin is the Creator and Host of the storytelling series and podcast, “Yum’s the Word,” that features her homemade ice cream cakes. The show has been named a New York Times and Time Out New York Critic’s Pick. Guests have included Tim Gunn, Jason Biggs, Joy Behar and stars from “Orange is the New Black.”
New York Magazine called her solo show, “My Salvation Has a First Name: A Wienermobile Journey,” “the highlight of the Fringe” and Time Out New York gave it 4 stars.
She’s performed her original comedy songs at The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center and on Sirius Radio. She’s also been featured in Marie Claire magazine and she starred in a commercial directed by Spike Lee.