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with Joel Marsh Garland (Orange is the New Black), Alan Aisenberg (Orange is the New Black), Catherine Curtin (Orange is the New Black), Jordan Carlos, Johanna Gohmann, Jolenta Greenberg & host Robin Gelfenbien

Tue July 12th, 2016

8:00PM

Main Space

Minimum Age: 18+

Doors Open: 7:00PM

Show Time: 8:00PM

Event Ticket: $15

Day of Show: $20

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*This event will be streamed live online through LPR’s streaming channel beginning at 8pm on Tuesday 7/12.*

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“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.

Yum’s The Word official site

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.

Listen to the Yum’s the Word podcast

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.

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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.

Yum’s The Word official site

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.

Listen to the Yum’s the Word podcast

Joel Marsh Garland (Orange is the New Black)

Joel Marsh Garland on Twitter | Joel Marsh Garland on Instagram
 
JOEL MARSH GARLAND is an award-winning actor and director. He last appeared on Broadway in Of Mice and Men. His film credits include: True Story, Limitless, The Bounty Hunter, Birdman, The Night Listener, Lady in the Water, Rocket Science and The Believer. Television credits include: Billions, Public Morals, Louie, Boardwalk Empire, Bored to Death, Benders, Elementary, Chicago Fire, Justified, The West Wing, Law and Order: SVU, Law and Order, Kings, Blue Bloods, Life on Mars, The Big C, Kidnapped and he can be seen regularly in AMC’s new series Feed The Beast. Joel has been featured in GTA IV the Lost and the Damned, GTA V, and Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare. He plays Officer Scott O’Neill on Netflix’s Orange is the New Black. Look for him in the upcoming films: Book of Henry, In Dubious Battle, and Beat-up Little Seagull.

Alan Aisenberg (Orange is the New Black)

Alan Aisenberg on Twitter | Alan Aisenberg on Instagram

Alan Aisenberg is best known as C.O. Baxter Bayley on Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black. He has also made guest appearances on Inside Amy Schumer and Mozart in the Jungle, as well as numerous films including “The Longshots.” Aisenberg’s company, Deverge, is the production team behind the prank collective Improv Everywhere, in addition to Seeso’s original series New York’s Funniest. He’s been told he’s bad with quotation marks. “ “ “

Catherine Curtin (Orange is the New Black)

Catherine Curtin on Twitter | Catherine Curtin on Instagram
 
Catherine Curtin is an award-winning actress who plays Wanda Bell on the hit Netflix series, Orange is the New Black. Her film credits include: Revolutionary Road, The Wolf of Wall Street, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and The Bourne Legacy, and her television credits include Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, 30 Rock, The Nanny, Sex and the City, New York Undercover, Third Watch and Law & Order, among others. This fall she will appear in HBO’s new series, Insecure.

Jordan Carlos

Jordan Carlos on Twitter

Jordan Carlos wrote for The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, and appears on MTV’s Guy Code, Girl Code, and Guy Court. Jordan’s other credits include Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham,” The Colbert Report, Nurse Jackie, and Broad City. CollegeHumor’s go-to Obama, Jordan can also be counted on for a presidential impression with over a million YouTube clicks and counting. Jordan’s comedy album “The Blackest” is available on Amazon.

Johanna Gohmann

Johanna Gohmann official site | Johanna Gohmann on Twitter
 
Johanna Gohmann has written for Salon, xoJane, and is a regular contributor to Bust magazine, where she’s written about lactating men, female furries, and history of the vaginal speculum. Her essays have been anthologized in A Moveable Feast: Life-Changing Food Adventures Around the World, Joan Didion Crosses the Street, The Best Women’s Travel Writing 2010, The Best Sex Writing 2010, The Best Women’s Travel Writing Volume 10, and Every Father’s Daughter. She’s performed at Sunday Night Sex Talks and is a Moth Slam Winner.
 

Jolenta Greenberg

Jolenta Greenberg on Twitter
 
Jolenta Greenberg is a New York-based comedian and producer. She’s a member of The All Stars of Comedy, the group of resident comedians at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn. Also, she’s a Moth StorySLAM winner. Currently, Jolenta is the voice of WNYC Studios and writing for a new, top-secret game show that will be premiering this fall.

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.

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