Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Tom Swift swiftly inspires writers

** NOTE:  Tom Swift has been charming children since he first appeared in 1910 as a literary character.  Tom, created by Edward Stratemeyer aka Victor Appleton, appears in adventure novels emphasizing science, technology and invention.  The writer - who made our hero come alive on the page so he could live in our hearts - used adverbs to invent a style comedy writers call Tom Swifties.  This week, Nancy Jo is paying tribute to Tom Swift.

"What?  You don't like your haircut," the hairdresser said cuttingly.

"Get that dog out of my house," mom said bitingly.

"There needs to be more spice in these cookies," the baker said gingerly.

"I'll sit out this inning," the ball player said sportingly.

"I saw this coming, but I'm still sad economics are causing me to close my practice," the opthalmologist said tearfully.

"I bought the most beautiful dress for my wedding," the bride said engagingly.

"Don't take so many steps before you roll the ball," the bowling instructor said sparingly.

"I want to cast a spell on him," the Wicca member said bewitchingly.

"I hate this job," the dogcatcher said bitingly.

"This wall would look good painted green," the decorator said colorfully.

"This week, Nancy Jo was a few hours late in writing and posting her blog," Tom said Swiftly.

SEE ME LIVE:

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 – 8:30 PM (Standup & Theater)
"Yikes" - Industry Showcase
TresStage Theater (in same complex as Next Stage Theater)
1523 N La Brea
Hollywood, CA
** $20 cash only – tell them you came to see Nancy Jo
** Agents get in free by showing industry card

TUESDAY, MARCH 26 – 9:30 PM (Theater)
"Happily Whatever After" – written and directed by Chris Berube
Next Stage Theater
1523 N La Brea
Hollywood, CA
** $20 cash only – tell them you came to see Nancy Jo
** Agents get in free by showing industry card
(Due to popularity of this show, ticket prices are now $30.  However, you can get a $10 discount if you tell them you came to see Nancy Jo!  Go early because seating is first come, first served.  Valet parking for $3.)

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 – 8:30 PM (Standup & Theater)
"Yikes"- Industry Showcase
TresStage Theater (in same complex as Next Stage Theater)
1523 N La Brea
Hollywood, CA
** $20 cash only – tell them you came to see Nancy Jo
** Agents get in free by showing industry card

TUESDAY, APRIL 2 – 9:30 PM (Theater)
"Happily Whatever After" – written and directed by Chris Berube
Next Stage Theater
1523 N La Brea
Hollywood, CA
** $20 cash only – tell them you came to see Nancy Jo
** Agents get in free by showing industry card
(Due to popularity of this show, ticket prices are now $30.  However, you can get a $10 discount if you tell them you came to see Nancy Jo!  Go early because seating is first come, first served.  Valet parking for $3.)

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 – 9:30 PM (Theater)
"Happily Whatever After" – written and directed by Chris Berube
Next Stage Theater
1523 N La Brea
Hollywood, CA
** $20 cash only – tell them you came to see Nancy Jo
** Agents get in free by showing industry card
(Due to popularity of this show, ticket prices are now $30.  However, you can get a $10 discount if you tell them you came to see Nancy Jo!  Go early because seating is first come, first served.  Valet parking for $3.)

TUESDAY, APRIL 16 – 8 PM (Theater)
"Happily Whatever After" – written and directed by Chris Berube
Next Stage Theater
1523 N La Brea
Hollywood, CA
** $20 cash only – tell them you came to see Nancy Jo
** Agents get in free by showing industry card
(Due to popularity of this show, ticket prices are now $30.  However, you can get a $10 discount if you tell them you came to see Nancy Jo!  Go early because seating is first come, first served.  Valet parking for $3.)

TUESDAY, APRIL 23 – 8 PM (Theater)
"Happily Whatever After" – written and directed by Chris Berube
Next Stage Theater
1523 N La Brea
Hollywood, CA
** $20 cash only – tell them you came to see Nancy Jo
** Agents get in free by showing industry card
(Due to popularity of this show, ticket prices are now $30.  However, you can get a $10 discount if you tell them you came to see Nancy Jo!  Go early because seating is first come, first served.  Valet parking for $3.)

TUESDAY, APRIL 30 – 8 PM (Theater)
"Happily Whatever After" – written and directed by Chris Berube
Next Stage Theater
1523 N La Brea
Hollywood, CA
** $20 cash only – tell them you came to see Nancy Jo
** Agents get in free by showing industry card
(Due to popularity of this show, ticket prices are now $30.  However, you can get a $10 discount if you tell them you came to see Nancy Jo!  Go early because seating is first come, first served.  Valet parking for $3.)

TUESDAY, MAY 7 – 8 PM (Theater)
"Happily Whatever After" – written and directed by Chris Berube
Next Stage Theater
1523 N La Brea
Hollywood, CA
** $20 cash only – tell them you came to see Nancy Jo
** Agents get in free by showing industry card
(Due to popularity of this show, ticket prices are now $30.  However, you can get a $10 discount if you tell them you came to see Nancy Jo!  Go early because seating is first come, first served.  Valet parking for $3.)

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