Fake Bacon Improv

FAKE BACON MOVING TO ALL THURSDAYS!

2011-03-13T07:08:00.000-07:00

Fake Bacon has some very exciting news! We are moving to all Thursdays at the Gateway Center starting in April. And we will be bringing all types of comedy to Comedytown. Stay posted for more info.

Fake Bacon with OGP Productions Dec 13 and 14 and Dec 17 and 18th

2010-12-09T06:30:00.001-08:00

Fake Bacon Productions in association with OGP are presenting an evening of short plays called Hannukah, the Christmas Musical and Other Holiday Classics, including shorts produced, written and directed by members of Fake Bacon. Come see an evening of comedy and dramas at Mad Lab Theatre, 227 N. Third at 8pm.

THE 100TH SHOW BLOWOUT AT WOODLANDS (Formely Thirsty Ear)

2010-09-01T15:13:00.001-07:00

TRICKS!

SPOT!!

FRONTAL!!!

SHIMMY!!!

BACON!!!!!

7:30

SEPT 14TH

COME CELEBRATE OUR 100TH SHOW WITH THE BIGGEST LINEUP YET:
Five Troupes--Parlor Trick, See Spot Run, Full Frontal Nudity, The Shimmy Shake Project and Fake Bacon--all in one night.

COMEDYTOWN IS HERE!!!

2010-09-01T15:06:00.000-07:00

Every 1st and 3rd Friday at The Gateway Film Center. Come see our new digs and gigs as we present the ComedyTown Showdown. It's a battle to the death competition--IRON IMPROV AMERICA!!!

FAKE BACON'S COMEDY TOWN LIVE IS COMING!!!

2010-06-24T10:00:00.000-07:00

It really is.

A very big thanks to Gresso's for hosting us this year!!!

2010-06-18T05:00:00.000-07:00

As we get ready to move into our newest venue, at last show at Gresso's happened last night. A big thanks to the restaurant and to See Spot Run for having us there through 2010, and to everyone who came out for our massive show last night!!!

Columbus Critic Michael Grossberg's Coverage of Aftershock

2010-06-15T15:13:00.000-07:00

Check out the awesome Michael Grossberg article about our Cincinnati Fringe Festival Entry!

http://blog.dispatch.com/mgrossberg/2010/06/aftershock_a_hit_at_the_cincin.shtml

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING VERY SOON!!!

2010-05-25T13:51:00.003-07:00

Bacon will change as you know it...

WE GOT COMFEST!

2010-05-20T11:19:00.000-07:00

For the fourth year in a row, Fake Bacon will be appearing at the illumious outdoor festival Comfest. Date June 15, Time 5:30--Please join us at The Living Arts stage for outdoor blast.

Aftershock! An Event! is returning to the Cincinnati Fringe Festival

2010-05-11T06:09:00.000-07:00

Aftershock! An Event! is returning from its sold out run in Columbus to the Cincinnati Fringe Festival. Dates are Thurs June 3 at 7:30, Fri June 4 at 9:30, Sun Jun 6th at 2:00, Wed June 9th at 8:30 and Fri June 11 at 10pm at the Know Theatre. Come down and see us in SENZURROUND! A Fake Bacon Productions

Four Shows In One Week!!!

2010-04-20T12:53:00.000-07:00

Busy Bacons did two corporate gigs and our regular monthly flings all last week! Guess April Showers DO bring May Flowers.

THE SECOND WEEK MEETS THE THIRD IN FAKE BACON LAND

2010-03-23T06:02:00.000-07:00

A very rare and odd occurrence will take place next month in that Fake Bacon's second Tuesday of the month at Thirsty Ear and their third Thursday of the month at Gresso's will TAKE PLACE DURING THE SAME WEEK!!!

The phenomenon, as rare as a solar eclipse, is something like a phenomenon. Come see us twice in one week. Punch two holes in a piece of cardboard to protect you from blindness!

IT'S COMING BACK TO THE CINCINNATI FRINGE FESTIVAL! (ONCE AGAIN IN SENZURROUND)

2010-03-11T09:08:00.000-08:00

It's A Boy!!!

2010-02-25T09:17:00.002-08:00

Fake Bacon gave birth to its newest member earlier this year and we named him Damian. He is approx 71" and weighs approx 182 pounds, and he came out of our womb wearing this hat! Come join us to celebrate in the birthing of Damian.

Coming this summer from Fake Bacon Films -- "The Sudy Silence"

2010-02-25T09:05:00.001-08:00

Jerry in the background pretending to be part of new troupe Faux Real

2010-01-13T13:49:00.001-08:00

Fake Bacon Resolutions

2009-12-21T08:57:00.000-08:00

Looking forward to a better year and a better us, the Fake Bacon members have vowed to make these resolutions:

Mike will attend rehearsals at least once every solstice.
Jason will redefine being "a little late" as only twenty-two minutes past the hour.
Scott will only start drinking at shows a third of the way into the Shimmy Shake's set.
John will only produce three of his own theatrical shows at a time, thus freeing up his calendar to appear at Fake Bacon shows the second Tuesday of every autumn.
Jerry will only pick around his guitar and stare in the air trying to figure out the tune for "I'd Like To Give The World a Hug" for only twelve minutes.
Calig will allow a new game to be rehearsed for at least a minute and a half before negatively grunting and putting the kibosh on it.

And a Happy New Year to all!

Fake Bacon Final Gig of the Year!

2009-12-09T08:51:00.000-08:00

Wrapped up 2009 with a packed house rodeo of a show, featuring the one-year anniversary set from Parlor Tricks, whose Interrogation Game never fails to bring down the house. Also had very special guests Pale Imitations bring their rollicking set to the stages of TE, wrapping up with their killer version of Jeopardy.

Finally, Fake Bacon and Shimmy Shake joined forces for another mix of their Shake n' Bake set, which included lots of songs, dating, and two to three people talking at once.

Great way to end off the year at the Ear and looking very forward to 2010, when we begin a series of new adventures for our troupe. First off, we will be hosting a "New Troupe Showcase" at the Thirsty Ear from 8:00 - 8:30 on every second Tuesday of the month. The first troupe to perform is the all-female group Faux Real (don't worry, Shimmies, you'll always be our girlfriends).

Secondly, we will be starting a new monthly gig at Gresso's on every third Thursday of the month. Teaming with Pale Imitations, we are looking forward to bringing our brand of nuttiness to the great restaurant/bar that is Gresso's.

And last but not least, Fake Bacon productions will be arising once more to present the sequel to our hit play Aftershock! An Event! The new played, called Leave Our Land Alone!, will be set on a mysterious island with strange inhabitants, an intelligent robot, and babies that are born only after they are 30 years old. The target date for our newest play is September 2010.

So happy holidays to all and thank you so much for coming out and supporting our shows!

Our troupe member Isaiah has sent a picture from his trip to Israel!

2009-10-12T12:07:00.000-07:00

Mazel-Tov to Sophia from Shimmy Shake

2009-10-12T12:03:00.000-07:00

She just had her baby! Pix and details to follow.

FAKE BACON PROUDLY PRESENTS OUR NEWEST MEMBER -- JERRY!!!

2009-10-01T12:14:00.001-07:00

If It's Fall, It Must Be Vuk

2009-10-01T12:00:00.000-07:00

Fake Bacon's Beloved Family Show, Returning This Year for The Holidays!

Fake Bacon @ Thirsty Ear Sept 8th

2009-09-09T11:32:00.000-07:00

Wild Wild Show last night as we helped to celebrate Shimmy Shake Project's 2nd anniversary! Parlor Tricks opened with a set that turned absolultely hilarious over the get-for "Sea Monkeys", then Shimmy pulled off with an incredible set with a diaper changing Home Shopping Network, a day in the life of a NetJetter, and the Manson Family all showing up late for work. Sophia's last show for a while (can't you just hold the baby while you're onstage?)

Bacon was full-tilt boogie with all the members present in one room at the same time (a rare occurrence, believe you me). We chartered our bacony territory until we ran into some mikeage problem (no, not Mike singing the blues, but microphone problems). Sturdy Captain Jason steered us through a set of some of our--how do we put this nicely--LOUDER games, so mikes be damned. All this culimating in a big-bellied game of Da Do Ron Ron where Woosley and Prosser tied over the name Nancy.

NEXT SET: OCT 1ST AT THE SUMMIT 10PM

Fake Bacon @ Summit/Bourbon St. Sept 3rd

2009-09-08T09:47:00.000-07:00

Gathering of groups right before Labor Day weekend to bon voyage Jeff out of Parlor Tricks and into Second City Training in Chicago (we're jealous Jeff, take us all with you). Sprinkled him all throughout the set with FNN, Parlor Tricks, Fake Bacon and one Shimmy Shaker (hey, it's better than no Shimmy Shakers, right?) Bacon started with its Five Second Movie bonanza in which Scott actually pulled down his pants while actually eating cole slaw on stage, proving that the stress of divorce is really getting to him. Never fear though, things could get worse with perhaps the most woefully played game of Blues performed anyhow, anywhere (when the so-called professional starts repeating the same word over and over again, it's Check Please time). Audrey came back just in time to win the Dating Game with a guy named Rich or Rog or Vag. And good thing that Shimmy Shaker Erin did show up as she reigned over Da Do Ron Ron.

The big news for Shimmy Shake is that tonight is their 2nd year anniversary!!! And they will all be there!!! Bad news is that Sophia is taking a hiatus after tonight. The good news is that she is having a baby!!!! See you at Thirsty Ear tonight!

Fake Bacon at Thirsty Ear August 11th

2009-08-12T07:40:00.000-07:00

Blast of a show to a packed house, with Parlor Tricks and Shimmy Shake opening up with their hot sets, we were rarin' to go. Joined by the erstwhile Isaiah (who's going to be really erstwhile as he travels to Israel for the next year) Bacon popped with their greatest hits (Jackhole, Hey Joe) and a couple of new games including Little Voice. But it was generally agreed by the end of the show that last night's round of Film Schtrip was the best game that Bacon has ever played. Thanks to the sharp narration from Jon and a join-in from Celia and Damian, Bacon has decided to bestow the Academy award on the game. After the show, Jason was trying to figure out how many shows Bacon has performed so far, and it's in the 75 range, so we'll be looking to celebrate real soon.

Next Gig: The Summit on Sept 3rd at 10pm

Free for all at The Summit June 6th

2009-08-10T06:41:00.000-07:00

A lot of improvers packed into The Summit for the Thursday night go round. Usual suspects included Bacons, a couple of Shimmies, a few Parlor Trickers and some FFN's coming off a great show at Madlab's Best Of Roulette. Unusual suspects (and special guests) were Pale Imitations and we were all very glad they performed a set, including some World's Worst shenanigans. After Scott from Bacon opened up a can of worms with his Demi Moore "GI Jane" imitation, things got back on track with a mixture of all groups throughout the evening. Woosley from FFN pulled off a brilliant dating game contestant as an improv coach. And Josh from FFN lead the Film Schrtripp narration for the erstwhile Jon and gave new meaning to the term "split atom." Plus Woosley manage to win Da Do Ron Ron twice in one night--a feat never before accomplished.

Next Gig: August 11th at the Thirsty Ear with Parlor Tricks and Shimmy Shake

Parlor Tricks performing Shift Left

2009-07-30T12:21:00.001-07:00

Madlab Volatility July 18th

2009-07-23T11:50:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful event that Madlab held on the whole day of July 18th. Tons of bands and belly dancers and indie-films and standup and improv and art auctions and fantastic desserts--Shake N Bake was happy to be part of it.

Took the inside stage mid-afternoon to a great and welcoming crowd with us and Shimmy's jumping in for 5 Second Movies then flew through a set of our faves including Jackhole, Take That Back, Old Job, New Job (with Gina as Major Tom caught in a supermarket). Two kids helped up with Moving Bodies, then the same kids were quizzed for the Dating Game (causing Scott and John to get into a schoolyard fight). Gina and Celia treated us to an encore of their perfect Elevator scene of Sound Effects. And we topped it off with a Film Strhripp in which Mike held up Celia in a way that just seemed aero-dynamically impossible. Thanks to The Other Paper for writing our set up as "energenic and engaging!"

Fake Bacon Show at Thirsty Ear July 14th

2009-07-23T11:40:00.000-07:00

Mega packed audience again at the Ear and even though Scott had to slip out mid-show due to a sportz injury, the Bacon and Shakin' rocked the house (next time, Scott's going to remain and faint in front of everyone for the laugh). Biggest surprise of the night was that Shimmy's Celia's back was still intact after holding her back-to-the-floor-table-position for what seemed like forever. Scott was able to squeeze in one good game in the Shimmy's set for Dating Game as he played some Tour of Duty next to Damian's wacky roofer. Big night for Bacon and the introduction of our newest member--Jerry Dyer! (new group picture to follow soon). Jerry's smooth blues guitar playing is making grown men swoon and Bacon's sing The Blues. Had audience member Andrea up for Hey Joe and Jason won Da Do Ron Ron, so another great night at Thirsty Ear!

Shake n' Bake at Gresso's July 12th

2009-07-14T13:05:00.000-07:00

The Shimmy Shake Project and Fake Bacon hybrided it up at an opening performance for FFN's roaring set at Gresso's. Shake N' Bake is officially non-officially our sister/brother group and if we say so ourselves (as well as others who said so) we managed to spin lots of charm after joining forces. Our games met their games and vice/versa, and pretty much everything went over well, including a fishy Dating Game, a piece d'art What'd You Say?, and a 5 Second Movie in which Sudy came out guns blazing. We all kept it classy after getting a special ed get-for in a Hey Joe that would have made our parents proud (we've all grown up and are ready to get married). Shimmies did a Day In the Life Redux with a fella who was dragged away from his dinner into the land of improv. Topped off the set off with some Film Schtrip health advice and floated away like butterflies.

Next Gig - At the Thirsty Ear July 14th (Sorry Jill for sending you and friends there last week, owes ya' drinkz). Plus Plus Plus, we unveil our newest Fake Bacon member at this gig! And boy does he grind a mean axe!

Improv Jam at The Summit July 2nd

2009-07-06T05:52:00.000-07:00

Early fireworks and tons of representatives from many improv groups, including Squishy, Parlor Tricks, Fake Bacon, Shimmy Shake Project and Full Frontal Nudity. Lots of singing, dancing, and no pantsin', including a brilliant Guitar Hero riff from inter-groupal cuties Jason and Erin. Woosley won Da Do Ron Ron (doing that quite a bit lately, aren't ya' Steve?) John and Josh co-hosted and bickered like Lucy and Ricky (actually more like Fred and Ethel) and Sarah Brunet went on a Dating Game to acid trip heaven, courtesy of Josh and Damien. The next free for all will be at Gresso's on Sunday the 12th, as we look down the pike to Madlab's Volatility blowout on the 18th!

Packed House at Thirsty Ear Show June 9th

2009-06-10T10:40:00.000-07:00

Hothouse flowers last night as Parlor Tricks blazed through an amazingly funny and physical sketch and Shimmy Shake dazzled with the pregnant and hilariously on-fire Sophia. By the time the Bacon Brothers were up to bat, Scott was sweating like a big bald summer-snowman, but onstage we went, tearing through a set of old favorites and new games that are still in their baby steps. Calig guided us through a Film Strip about budding sexuality, so you can guess where that went. And Scott had to be reassured that his Tattoo Parlor guy did not cross the line (he's still wondering about that one). Jason and John Mimed it up to the on-going delight of the game's fans (they are legion). And FFN's Woosley walked away with a pile of big winnings in Da Do Ron Ron. Thanks to everyone coming out and making the evening hotter than a big red dog!

Next show is Outdoors at Comfest -- Live Arts Stage 5:00 - 5:30 on Friday, June 26th (A Fake Bacon member's ex-girlfriend's birthday) Come be part of it, and remember to support L.O.L.A. (Leave Our Land Alone)

Night of Beer at The Summit June 4th

2009-06-08T12:12:00.000-07:00

Members of FFN tumbleweeded on into The Summit in the middle of their kick-ass In Reverse run. Some of those who performed brought their beers up on stage and pretended to incorporate them into to scene. With bits and pieces from Shimmy Shake, Parlor Trick, FFN and ourselves, the night turned into a bowl of comedic Chex mix, with the audience throwing proverbial peanuts in the form of get fors. Went into the wee hours and every imaginable improv game was performed--Shift Left was even performed twice! Dr. Suess cracked open his cobwebby book again after a whole year or so and he made pizza to go. Jon got highly insulted and left early, but Good King Spangler joined the Jackhole, and Josh was torn away long enough from his pitcher to appear on the Shimmy's Dating Game (he still managed to bring a beer up with him, as did Scott). Really liking this blend of groups, and LOVIN' the new venue, so come check us out here on First Thursday nights.

Cavs and Laughs

2009-05-27T06:37:00.000-07:00

After getting our left Ear cut off, the Bacon simmered on the stove for a little while before jumping into a fast paced half-time show. Following a super speedy Shimmy set, Fake Bacon leapt on stage faster than Lebron James. Five-Second Movies became Three-Second Movies, and the Three Headed Jackhole spoke so fast that he had time for FIVE questions. Guests from FFN (opening their backwards show at Madlab this week, so check it out!) and Parlor Tricks jumped up. Woosley, Damian, and Jason made Actor's Nightmare a dream. And racing towards the finish line to Da-Do-Ron-Ron, Scott won when Mike tried to use the word "CONT". Afterwards, it was back to the game on the fairly big screen, except for those adventurous few who made a field trip near the airport. Tally-ho's!

The Summit Show

2009-05-26T11:48:00.000-07:00

Our First Show at The Summit proved to be a true blending of four local troupes--Fake Bacon, The Shimmy Shake Project, Parlor Tricks and the Guest Starrer Stephen Woosley from FFN. Very freestyle and funky--we got up, they got down, they performed, we jumped in. It was like a teen-aged spin-the-bottle pajama party without the raging hormones. Plus the hot dogs next door to die for. Thanks to Jessica for coming up for A Day In The Life and enlightening us with her so-called self-described "boring day" of bartending all night, getting up at noon, making her own dresses, and going on an interview to work for Rich Fucks (and their child Todd Fucks, who was lucky enough to get his own dress).

Next Show at The Summit: June 4th at 9pm

Fake Bacon Performance Thirsty Ear

2009-05-06T11:00:00.000-07:00

Set List:
1. Five Second Movie
2. Time Life
3. 3 Headed Jackhole
4. Mega Replay
5. Press Conference
6. Old Job New Job
7. Hey Joe
8. Actor's Nightmare/Ask a Mime
9. Film Strip
10. TV Genres
11. Limerick
12. Real Men of Genius
13. Da Do Ron Ron

Weird night

--The troupe, the members of Shimmy Shake and the audience all agreed--it was a weird night
--Weird fusions led to a weirder Time Life
--Those French are sure a weird culture in Film Strip
--Actor's Nightmare and Ask a Mime combined, and the weird thing was, it worked!
--Scott and Celia were so weird during Mega Replay, they didn't even play the game.
--Put Limerick back in the oven, guys, it ain't done.
--Just who was playing Angelina Jolie in Old Job, New Job? Both of you? Weird
--Mike wrapped up the night with a Da Do Ron Ron win, keeping it out of the hands of "Politics" Mark (aka Judy).

AFTERSHOCK! AN EVENT! (IN SENSZURROUND!) IS COMING!

2009-03-30T06:42:00.000-07:00

Fake Bacon Productions presents a new play starring all the members of Fake Bacon and The Shimmy Shake Project. Aftershock! An Event! in Senszurround! will be performed at the Madlab Theatre April 9, 10, and 11 and April 16, 17, and 18 at 8:00 pm at the MadLab Theatre - 105 N. Grant Avenue.

See what happens when a new theme hotel is built on an active faultline. And feel what happens through the miracle of Senszurround! Warning: The management takes no responsibility for the after effects felt due to Senszurround.

Tickets: $10.00 at the door, or reserve at http://www.madlab.net/

Fake Bacon at Thirsty Ear March 10th

2009-03-12T07:14:00.000-07:00

(Tammy Fake Bacon)

Set List March 10th

1. Fake Bacon Opera Opening

2. Five Second Movie

3. Time Life

4. Four Headed Jackhole

5. Press Conference

6. Old Job New Job

7. Hey Joe

8. Ask A Mime

9. Film Strip

10. TV. Genres

11. Actor's Nightmare

12. Hoe Down

13. Bartender Advice

14. Real Men

15. Da Do Ron Ron

We don't take a dive for no one!

Not only did we do a full f--kin' set, we did a twenty minute long Da Do Ron Ron (which Jason kept out of the hands of that Mama Luke Mark from "Politics.")
Jackhole grew a head this week. Might keep it there until he visits the barber again.
Jason was invited to a last minute Press Conference (and by the way, it's Tammy Faye MESSNER)
Gina came up for Film Strip and had our space baby.
Poor Jim from Hey Joe. All he wants to do is look at Miss April while listening to Billy Joel.
Jon C.'s feet to the fire during his opera entrance, but he came back swinging.
Mime vs. Clown Mime
Bartender's Advice? If you want to keep it, nail it down!

Next Gig: Thirsty Ear March 24th with Shimmy Shake.

Fake Bacon Performance February 10th Thirsty Ear

2009-02-20T08:34:00.000-08:00

Set List:

1. Fake Bacon Opera Intro
2. Five Second Movie
3. Time Life
4. Three Headed Jackhole
5. Press Conference
6. Mega Replay
7. Ask A Mime
8. Hey Joe
9. Film Strip
10. TV Genres
11. Hoedown
12. Actor's Nightmare
13. Bartender's Advice
14. Da Do Rap Rap

(St. Valentine's Day Massacre)

Holly Hobby?
Holly Hobby Hitler?
Hey Rick, Hey Rick, don't go to far, Sophia wants to screw up your name a few times in Da Do Rap Rap
SWM seeking Actor
Dating Game, Newlywed Game, same thing.
Wide-eyed panic from Jason and Scott in Hoedown
One of our guests rappers took a call during Da Do Rap Rap, which sucked so he had to go open for Rush.

(Next Show: February 24th at Thirsty Ear with Shimmy Shake)

Fake Bacon Members' Recent Photos

2009-01-16T10:58:00.000-08:00

Fake Bacon Performance Jan 13 2009

2009-01-15T05:34:00.000-08:00

(The Pyramid as won by us during Mega Replay)

Set List
1. 5 Second Movie
2. Time Life
3. Jackhole
4. Press Conference
5. Old Job, New Job
6. Mega Replay
7. Hey Joe
8. Ask a Mime
9. Family Dinner
10. TV Genres
11. Take That Back
12. Actor's Nightmare
13. Bartender's Advice
14. Real Men of Genius
15. Da Do Ron Ron

A Titanic Show!

John Wilkes Booth delivered a bouquet of dasies in Press Conference
Blues' Clues in Actor's Nightmare
Celia and Erin stopped by for Dinner
Jockeyed for position in Old Job, New Job
Toenail appetizers in Real Men
Raymond's not looking after no one after that round of Hey Joe
MacGuyver's Kids are kind of cute in TV Genres
Celia won Da Do Rap Rap (I think we can officially call her the winningest person of this game, but we won't share that with anyone).

Next Gig: Thirsty Ear on Jan 27th, 2009

Fake Bacon Performance at Thirsty Ear Dec 23, 2008

2009-01-05T10:48:00.000-08:00

(The Newlywed Game as played by us during Mega Replay)

Set List:

1. Five Second Movies
2. Time Life
3. Three Headed Jackhole
4. Press Conference
5. Old Job New Job
6. Mega Replay
7. Ask a Mime
8. Family Dinner
9. TV Genres
10. Take That Back
11. Actors Nightmare
12. Bartender Advice
13. Real Men of Genius
14. Da Do Ron Ron

Ice, Ice Baby

Thanks to the crowd for coming out in the ice storm for our last show of 2008!

Isaiah was back in town to join the set
Sometimes you gotta run away from Family Dinner (sometimes even out of the bar)
Thanks to all the Erin, Celia, and Sophia for joining the Newlywed Game
A little Caribou Coffee for Sarah Palin during her Press Conference
Washed the dishes all clean during Actor's Nightmare
We took back Take That Back (at least for this night)
The Jackhole took more questions for his upcoming self-help book "Hmm, Good Question?"

Next gig: Jan 13, 2009 (Our 53rd Show--A Vernacular Spectacular!!!)

The Improv Event of a Lifetime is Coming in 2009!!!

2008-12-15T11:36:00.001-08:00

Fale Bacon Performance Thirsty Ear Dec 9, 2008

2008-12-10T12:38:00.000-08:00

(The Women's Movement as initiated by us during Mega Replay)

Set List:
1. Movie in Five Seconds
2. Time Life
3. The 3-Headed Jackhole
4. Press Conference
5. Old Job, New Job
6. Family Dinner
7. Bartender Advice
8. Mega Reply
9. Da Do Ron Ron

Short but sweet!

Thanks to the rocking new troupe Parlor Tricks for putting on such a great opening act and bringing out all their friends to a pack-to-the-gills house!

Our satellite member Isaiah joined us for the highjinx!
1/2 Star for Five Second Movies - "That was terrible!" - Ebert
Thanks to the lovely Vicki from MadLab for joining our Dinner
Mike won Da Do Ron Ron (it's all luck, just like the role of a die)
Bartender went to the dark side.
Calig could not get any satisfaction during Press Conference (hey, where'd your tongue go?)
Vend a trophy for Jason and John for a great Old Job, New Job!

Next gig: Dec 23rd at Thirsty Ear with Shimmy Shake.

Fake Bacon/Shimmy Shake Performance November 25th at Thirsty Ear

2008-12-03T08:40:00.000-08:00

The Shimmy Shake Project and Fake Bacon joined forces and set lists for one mega-packed show!

Set List:

1. 5 Second Movies

2. Time Life

3. ABC's

4. 3 Headed Jackhole

5. Job Excuses

6. Press Conference

7. Irish Drinking Song

8. Old Job New Job

9. Song Lyrics

10. I Pod

11. Family Dinner

12. Bartender Advice

13. Party Quirks

14. Actor's Nightmare

15. Ask a Mime

16. Questions Only

17. Moving Bodies

18. TV Genres

19 The Dating Game

20. Real Men of Genius

21. Da Do Ron Ron

Our Longest Show Ever!

The erstwhile Isaiah was up for Thanksgiving and joined us in a bunch of games. The door's always open, our friend!
Are you supposed to wear your IPOD while white-water rafting?
Can we please send the Irish Drinking Song to rehab?
Emily Dickinson sure conjured up a lot of filthy stuff at Press Conference
Jason popped in from Split tech rehearsal and managed to squeeze in a few games!
Siamese Song Lyrics (Celia and Mike joined at the hip)
Just what was Celia's problem during Bartender's Advice?
Plays for Women by Women? Improver's Nightmare
Got a preview of Mark from the new troupe Parlor Trick as he came up and stole Da Do Ron Ron from all the experts! Nice going, Mark (rematch perhaps?)

Next Gig: Dec 9th at Thirsty Ear with Shimmy Shake Project and Parlor Trick.

Fake Bacon Performance Nov 11th at The Thirsty Ear

2008-11-12T07:05:00.001-08:00

Nancy Kerrigan as attacked by us during Mega Replay

Set List:

1. Movie in a Minute
2. Time Life
3. Mega Replay
4. 3-Headed Jackhole
5. It's President Elect Obama!
6. Press Conference
7. Ask a Mime
8. Magic 8 Ball
9. Bartenders Advice
10. Family Dinner
11. Actors Nightmare
12. TV Genres
13. Old Job New Job
14. Real Men of Genius
15. Da Do Ron Ron

Crazy Night on Veteran's Day

The Jackhole flirted shamelessly with Shimmy Shake. Lucky ladies.
Dan the Owner is coming over for Family Dinner! Better clean the house!
Tragic 8-Ball
Next time, Ask A Mime which game he'd rather see
No one's getting through the Refrigerator at Press Conference
We've got Magic to Do during Actor's Nightmare
MC Hammer needs the Advice (as well as a new gig)
Yes President Elect Obama He Can!
Mark joined us for Da Do Ron Ron, but Celia stole it from Jason. (Celia is the winningest Da Da Ron Ron player, but we won't let anyone in on that info.)

Next Gig: Thirsty Ear on Nov 25th 8:30 (A Shimmy Shake and Fake Bacon mixer!)

Fake Bacon Performance at the High Five 11/04/08

2008-11-05T12:09:00.000-08:00

Set List:
1. Movie in a Minute
2. Time Life
3. Mega Replay
4. 3-Headed Jackhole
5. It's Senator Obama!
6. Press Conference
7. Song Lyrics
8. Irish Drinking Song
9. Magic 8 Ball
10. Bartenders Advice
11. Ask a Mime
12. Bubble Gum
13. Real Men of Genius
14. Actors Nightmare
15. TV Genres
16. Old Job New Job
17. Family Dinner
18. Da Do Ron Ron

The best show Fake Bacon's ever done in its life!

Among other things, the Jackhole answered the age-old question about a tree falling in the forest.
Bless you Noelle for being a captivated bartender. Any Advice?
Oh My God, it's no longer just "Senator Obama!"
Father and Son Reunion in Actor's Nightmare, and there were Hands all Around.
Noelle, it was your Family Dinner tonight, what a surprise!
Noelle, you shook the 8-Ball tonight, what a surprise!
And to think you all missed the final presentation of Bubblegum just so you could watch the election results.
Cheese in Charge for TV Genres
(Jeez, did we really play 18 games last night? Shows how quickly you can get through something when there isn't that time-consuming audience reaction to deal with.)
Ask a Mime. And then ask one again in Real Men of Genius.
Mike beat Scott in Da Do Ron Ron. Wait a minute, there were no witnesses. Um, Scott won Da Do Ron Ron again last night. That's right, Scott won!

Next Gig at The Thirsty Ear November 11th with Shimmy Shake!

Fake Bacon Performance @ Thirsty Ear 10/29/08

2008-10-29T05:15:00.002-07:00

(The Yugo as built by us during Mega-Replay)

Set List
1. Movie in a Minute
2. Time Life
3. Mega Replay
4. 3-Headed Jackhole
5. Press Conference
6. Lines from a Hat
7. Song Lyrics
8. Bubble Gum
9. TV Genres
10. Real Men of Genius
11. Old Job New Job
12. Bartender's Advice
13. Irish Drinking Song
14. Family Dinner
15. Da Do Ron Ron

Candy is Quicker

In the spirit of Halloween, we gave out candy for get-fors
No cavities found in Time Life
Real Men wipe the seatie after they go (nice job Jon!)
Jackhole unsnapped a big ol' bra!
Atilla was a Honey-Bunny at Press Conference
Jon and Mike sung up the Song Lyrics in a library (Shhhh!)
They may have made them all before, but they never made one like this TV Genre
Old Job! New Job! Hail Mary Pass!
Tie-breaker between Erin and Scott in Da Do Ron Ron, but Beth we heard you calling.

Next gig: Election Night (Really?) November 4th at High Five 8:30

Join Us Tonight at Our Annual Diwali Halloween Special!

2008-10-28T04:59:00.000-07:00

Happy Diwali everyone! Tonight at the Thirsy Ear, we'll be hanging Thali Decorations and making pooja to hand out to the kids. So, come on over!

(Real candy tonight at the show folks!)

Fake Bacon Performance at The Thirsty Ear Oct 14th 2008

2008-10-17T06:33:00.000-07:00

(The Berlin Wall as knocked down by us during Mega-Replay)

Set List:
1. Movie in a Minute
2. Time Life
3. Mega Replay
4. 3 Headed-Jackhole
5. Press Conference
6. Song Lyrics
7. Oh My God, It's Senator Obama
8. Bubblegum
9. TV Genres
10. Magic 8-Ball
11. Bartender's Advice
12. Family Dinner
13. Da Do Ron Ron

Reply Hazy

Mike set 'em up in Song Lyrics
Jon eerily resembled himself during Press Conference
They celebrate Thanksgiving Dinner a lot different in Portual
Bartender's Advice? Get off the stage quick!
Fly, 'Bama, Fly
3 Headed Jackhole's really getting a following
Jason donkey-punched us during Movie in a Minute
How many sandwiches could John eat during one TV pilot?
Jason won Da Do Ron Ron in a Thrash-Metal Duel to the Death!

Next Gig: Our Spooky, Creepy Halloween set at Thirsty Ear with Shimmy Shake, 8:30 on Tues the 28th Oct.

Fake Bacon Improv at High Five 10/7/08

2008-10-09T09:56:00.000-07:00

(The Signing of the Magna Carta as signed by us during Mega Replay)

Set List 10/07/08

1. Movies in a Minute
2. Time Life
3. Mega Replay
4. 3-Headed Jackhole
5. Actors Nightmare
6. Press Conferece
7. Song Lyrics
8. Oh My God, It's Senator Obama
9. Bubblegum
10. TV Genres
11. Magic 8 Ball
12. Real Men of Genius
13. Bartender Advice
14. Old Job New Job
15, Family Dinner
16. Da Do Ron Ron

Onward Kristen Soldiers!

Movie in a Minute was Smack in your Face Slam Wow!
3 Headed-Jackhole grew an extra head but not an extra mouth
Took Louis 14 whole minutes to figure out who he was at Press Conference
Obama, Collect your thoughts!
Mike chewed some Big Bad Banana Bubble Gum
Scott was in a whole other world and not a Real Man of Genius (wink-wink)
Jesus we just loved doing Time Life
Song Lyrics was "terrible!" (Thanks Ebert)
One of our favorite teachers dropped by for Dinner
Scott was blinded by the aura of guest singer Angela that he was the first out of Da Do Ron Ron. John nabbed the win

Next Gig: Tues Oct 14th at The Thirsty Ear 8:30 (with Shimmy Shake)

PARENTS KILL A DOG NIGHT!

2008-10-07T13:10:00.000-07:00

Join us for our annual tradition when Fake Bacon members' parents strangle pets. Free door prizes!

Fake Bacon Performance at Thirsty Ear 9/23/08

2008-09-24T09:09:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Shimmy Shake's one year anniversary blowout, we had our biggest crowd yet at the Thirsty Ear. After a monster set from the Shakers, we called them up for a bunch of our games as well, making it a great night for us!!!

Set List:
1. Movie Previews
2. Time Life
3. Mega Replay
4. 3-Headed Jackhole
5. Actor's Nightmare
6. Press Conference
7. Song Lyrics
8. Oh My God, It's Senator Obama
9. Bubblegum
10. TV Genres
11. Magic 8 Ball
12 Bartender Advice
13. Old Job, New Job
14. Family Dinner
15. Da Do Ron Ron

For Goodness Sake, We Got The Hippy Hippy Shake!

Six Headed Jackhole! Oh yes we did!

Got Richard Burton spinning like a madman after what we did to his Equus

Good news: The Shimmy's got to play the Teletubbies in Press Conference. Bad news: They were some naughty naughty Teletubbies

Jason and Sophia did the Lambada during TV Genres

Senator Obama can help any man with his gynocological problem.

Jon got the GOP down pat in Bartender Advice

Audience member Drina's Family grew a few members as the Shimmy's joined us for Dinner

Erin won Da Do Ron Ron. Hey, give us back that tiara!!!

Next Set at the High Five October 7th 8:30

Happy One Year Anniversary to Shimmy Shake!

2008-09-10T06:38:00.001-07:00

Fake Bacon Performance Sept 2, 2008

2008-09-03T09:48:00.000-07:00

Next Gig: Thirsty Ear Sept 23rd at 8:30

Fake Bacon Performance at Thirsty Ear August 26

2008-09-02T09:56:00.000-07:00

(Mt. Vesuvius as erupted by us during Mega-Replay)

Set List 8/26/08

1. Time Life
2. Mega Replay
3. 3-Headed Jackhole
4. Actor's Nightmare
5. Press Conference
6. Song Lyrics
7. Bubblegum
8. TV Genres
9. Magic 8 Ball
10 Bartender Advice
11. Old Job New Job
12. Family Dinner
13. Da Do Ron Ron

And what exactly was wrong with the Hannah Montana Ball?

Synchronized songs were double-time in Time Life
We got Bubblegum stuck to the bottom of our shoes
Erica's Mom got some weird eating habits at her Family Dinner
Rambo saving the world or something in Press Conference
Talked a lot of turkey during Actor's Nightmare
The Jackhole wasn't feeling very McCain this night
Scott snuck back the tiara from Celia's claws in Da Do Ron Ron

Next gig Sept 2nd at High Five

Fake Bacon Performance at Thirsty Ear 8/12/08

2008-08-13T10:03:00.000-07:00

(The Assassination of JFK as scrutinized by us during Mega Replay)

Set List: 8/12/08

1. Freeze

2. Mega-Replay

3. Three-Headed Jackhole

4. Actor's Nightmare

5. Time Life Song Collection

6. Press Conference

7. Song Lyrics

8. Bubblegum

9. TV Genres

10. Magic 8 Ball

11. Dr. Seuss Advice

12. Old Job New Job

13. Family Dinner

14. Da Do Ron Ron

Must have been the Roofies in the water!

The Jackhole had two things on its mind last night, and they rhyme with "pits".

We liked Ike (Turner) in Press Conference, even though he was a dork and tried to teach us new languages

May I interrupt at this juncture to give approbation for Woody Allen in Actor's Nightmare?

Jesse's girl Jordan got the biggest laugh of the night at Family Dinner (Sex much?)

Coitus interruptus for Jason as the Fluff-Fluff-Fluffernutter in Old Job New Job

Jason had the Crime Scene Investigation under control ("click-click-click-click") in TV Genres

Celia is slowly but surely taking over Scott's reign of Da Do Ron Ron. Shimmy sneak!

Huge crowd last night! Thank you all for coming out!

Next Gig: High Five on Tues Sept 2nd at 8:30 pm

Fake Bacon Performance @ Thirsty Ear 7/8/08

2008-07-14T09:19:00.001-07:00

Fake Bacon Members Outside Thirsty Ear
(l. to r., Mike, Jason, John, Scott, Jon)

Set List:

1. Freeze
2. Mega Replay
3. 3-Headed Jackhole
4. Actor's Nightmare
5. Time-Life Song Collection
6. Press Conference
7. Song Lyrics
8. Onion Skin
9. Movie Genres
10. Magic 8 Ball
11. Dr. Seuss Advice
12. Old Job, New Job
13. Da Do Ron Ron

Hey, how come we didn't get a 30 minute get-for about a refrigerator?

Jason flew 41 hours just so he could win Da-Do-Ron-Ron!
Strawberry Onion-Skin Forever
Tomorrow's Headline: Ghengis Khan, let me love you, let me love you Ghengis Khan...
Smacked Our Bitch Up during Song Lyrics
Jason could have been a contender if he'd just left his Old Job
Lotsa tart cherries in the Orchard during Actor's Nightmare
Dr. Seuss is in the back making bread

Next performance: Thirsty Ear June 22, 8 pm

Fake Bacon Performance @ High Five 7/1/08

2008-07-03T06:46:00.000-07:00

(The Spanish Inquisition as explored by us during Mega-Replay)

Set List:
1. Freeze
2. Mega Replay
3. Three Headed Jackhole
4. Actor's Nightmare
5. Time-Life Song Collection
6. Press Conference
7. Song Lyrics
8. Ask The Mime
9. Movie Genres
10. Family Dinner
11. Dr. Seuss Advice
12. Magic 8 Ball
13. Da Do Ron Ron

Abe Lincoln coming back for more theatrics during Press Conference
Slavery, 9/11 and more comedy fodder in Mega Replay
Almost got through the whole play during Actor's Nightmare!
Lots of butt problems that Dr. Seuss had to solve
Ask again, Ask Again, Ask again...the 8 Ball was such a tease.
Phillip, your Family loves you and your girlfriend is the best girlfriend in the whole wide world.
Kicked in the kiwis during Time-Life Collection
Da Do Ron Dropping like flies this evening!

Thanks again to Where's The Remote for coming out!

Next Set: Thirsty Ear, July 8th with Shimmy Shake

Fake Bacon Performance @ Comfest June 30th 2008

2008-06-30T09:10:00.000-07:00

Set List:

1. Freeze

2. Mega Replay

3. Diminishing Returns

4. Time Life Song Collection

5. Magic 8 Ball

6. Onion Skin

7. Da Do Ron Ron

Sun stayed out long enough for us to crank out our outdoor set, which Celia from Shimmy Shake graciously joined us.

The set was enjoyed by young and old alike, new fans and regulars, belly dancers and lindy hoppers. And a Natalie Wood lookalike with names etched in her back, who gave us most of our get-fors and joined us for Magic 8 Ball (after being shaken two or three times by Mike and Jon, she decided to do her own shaking!)

Afterwards, it was a short hike to the booths to use our free beer tokens and grab ourselves some burgers, gyros and turkey legs. And Mike not only won Da Do Ron Ron, he won a free visor!

Next Gig: Tues July 1 at High Five, 8:30 (with Where's The Remote?)

Fake Bacon Performance at Thirsty Ear 6/24

2008-06-26T06:20:00.000-07:00

(The Battle of the Bulge as engaged by us during Mega-Replay)

Set List 6/24:

1. Freeze

2. Mega Replay

3. Actor's Nightmare

4. Time-Life Song Collection

5. Press Conference

6. Song Lyrics

7. Onion Skin

8. Movie Genres

9. Magic 8 Ball

10. Dr. Seuss Advice

11. Worse Off Than You

12. Family Dinner

13. Da Do Ron Ron

Appearing Tonight: Bake Fakin'!

Calig got lots of head and then busted his open (FOR REAL!) proving that he is Worse Off Than You
Cyrano's nose grew longer after Actor's Nightmare
A big purple Onion Skin
Swing your partner and dosey-doh! Time-Life was full of squares
Oh baby, just thinking of the trash gets me hot, lets switch Jobs
Hey Uncle Mike, can I come over for Thanksgiving! Sure Chrissy, there's always room for one more at Family Dinner
Tribute to Carlin in Press Conference
Celia and Scott got a divorce, using all Song Lyrics in their last bitter battle
Sophia and Calig made most of their Movie Genres suggestions--porn, porn, porn, porn, and porn.
Shimmy vs. Shimmy in Da Do Ron Ron??? Yes! What a smackdown when Celia took the tiara!

Next gig: COMFEST on July 27th at the Live Arts Stage, 5pm (with Celia from Shimmy Shake)

Fake Bacon Performance @ Thirsty Ear 6/10/08

2008-06-11T12:10:00.003-07:00

(Artist's Rendering of The Three-Headed Jackhole as performed by us)

Set List 6/10/08

1. Freeze
2. Mega Replay
3. 3-Headed Jackhole
4. Actor's Nightmare
5. Press Conference
6. Magic 8-Ball
7. Song Lyrics
8. Movie Genres
9. Time Life Song Collection
10. Dr. Seuss Psychiatrist
11. Old Job, New Job
12. Family Dinner
13. Da Do Ron Ron

We Wish That We Had Jesse's Girl

Well, in the year 1200...what the hell happened in the year 1200? No answers from Mega Replay
Don't take offense if Jason slaps you. He's just being mean.
Had a bad dream? Try some Cornish Pasties.
Oprah with an "O" and the delivery of her twins at Press Conference
Mike received his license to practice from the School of Rhymes!
Family Dinner was a thing about Cats and Dogs
Plumber on crack in Old Job, New Job
Celia may love carbs, but Scott still had the weight to win Da Do Ron Ron. Pip-pip, Cheerio!

Next Performance at Thirsty Ear June 24th at 8:30 pm

Fake Bacon Performance at High Five 6/4/08

2008-06-04T10:55:00.000-07:00

(The Cathedral at Notre Dame as constructed by us during Mega-Replay)

Fake Bacon Set List 6/4/08

1. Freeze
2. Mega Replay
3. 3-Headed Jackhole
4. Actor's Nightmare
5. Press Conference
6. Song Lyrics
7. Human Magic 8-Ball
8. Time-Life Song Collection
9. Old Job, New Job
10. Worse Than You
11. Da Do Ron Ron

Shake N' Bacon

We found Family Dinner on Angie's List!
Played with our GI Joe's during Song Lyrics
Witchcraft threw its spell on Mike and Jason during Actor's Nightmare
The proper name of the game was Scott for Da Do Ron Ron
Worse Than You proved there are some types of Q-Tips you can't find at the pharmacy
Almost shook Michelle right off the stage during 8-Ball!
In a world...where Old Jobs meet New Jobs...chaos ensues...
Pacino. Al or Alice? You be the judge.

Next gig at The Thirsty Ear, June 10th at 8:30.

Fake Bacon Set at the Thirsty Ear 6/27/08

2008-05-29T06:04:00.001-07:00

(The Declaration of Independence as signed by us during Mega-Replay)

Set List 5/27/08:

1. Emo Party

2. 3-Headed Jackhole

3. Actor's Nightmare

4. Song Lyrics

5. Press Conference

6. Mega Replay

7. Bubblegum

8. Time Life Song Collection

9. Family Dinner

10. Old Job, New Job

11. Prison Visitor

12. Da Do Ron Ron

Memorial of the Day After Memorial Day

Celia told us all to "behave" as she won Da Do Ron Ron rhyming with Dave.
Joss Stone's lyric: "Sarah says it's cool she don't considering cheating." White Stripes lyric: "Bobby says it's fine he don't consider it cheating." Went with Joss this evening.
Albert Einstein playing for the Phillies? E=MC2nd base.
Actor's Nightmare had its own musical interlude.
Prison Visitor had its own chorus line.
Pass the peas and carrots for the Time Life Collection
And while your at it, slap some white meat on the plate at Family Dinner for "Sarah" (obviously not her real name).

Next show: High Five on June 2, 2008 8:30

Fake Bacon set @ The Thirsty Ear 5/13/08

2008-05-14T10:34:00.000-07:00

(The Crossing of the Delaware as reinacted during Mega-Replay)

Set list 5/13/08:
1. Emo Party
2. Mega Replay
3. 3-Headed Jackhole
4. Presidential Debate
5. Actors Nightmare
6. Prison Visitor
7. Press Conference
8. Song Lyrics
9. Movie Genres
10. Time-Life Song Collection
11. Old Job, New Job
12. Actor's Nightmare II
13. Family Dinner
14. Irish Drinking Song
15. Do Do Ron Ron

Furius Baco*

The Itchy and Scratchy show at the Emo Party
Prison sucks.
Shark! Shark! Let's scare it away with Song Lyrics!
Life handed us a bunch of lemons for the Time-Life Song Collection
Someone finally gave us "dildo" during Old Job, New Job.
"Mary, Mary" was quite contrary during Dinner
Dialogue? We don't need no stinkin' dialogue. Actor's real Nightmare when the Page 6 introduction was called out
Jason Da Do Ran Ran away with it

* Furius Baco is a world class roller coaster in Spain

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furius_Baco

Next Show: Benefit show at Ravari Room, Friday May 6th at 8:00 pm

Fake Bacon Performance @ High Five 5/6/08

2008-05-07T10:59:00.001-07:00

The High Five, a title we gave to the nurses in the audience, were treated to a different kind of show from the Bacon. After the Shimmey Shakers presented their 3-D set of real Broken Glass Fairies, Fake Bacon threw all the games they've ever played into a fishbowl and asked the audience to pick (along with each troupe members' name). The following set ensued:

Set List 5/6/08

1. Movie Preview
2. Song Lyrics
3. Presidential Debate
4. Onion Skin
5. K-Tel's Time-Life's Greatest Hits
6. Celebrity Advice
7. Split Screen
8. Foreign Film Dub
9. Funeral
10. ESPN
11. Family Dinner
12. Da Do Ron Ron

Gone Fishin'

Some old chestnuts were pulled out of the bowl, including games like Onion Skin and Funeral, which we had not played for over a year.
The erstwhile Isaiah made a return visit from Cincy to join us in Greatest Hits and Da Do Ron Ron
Nurse Esmeralda made a healthy looking corpse in Funeral.
Nurse Stephania showed us just how crazy her family is at Family Dinner
Against Jason's hopes, he was pulled for Song Lyrics and did a great job with it!
Against Scott's hopes, he was pulled for Split Screen and did a not so great job with it!
John K. is much prettier than Hilary, as many watching pointed out.
Mike pulled in the prize for Da Do Ron Ron, after arguing that his cousin "Tyke" really did exist.

Next gig: The Thirsty Ear, May 13th, 8:30pm

Bar Crawl Memories in Oberlin

2008-04-29T13:15:00.000-07:00

Our stint in Oberlin, otherwise known as "No Campus for Old Men" provided a fertile ground for the more alcoholic members of Fake Bacon, who partook in some wildly exotic shots, as documented by Shimmy Shaker Erin Prosser

Shimmy Shaker Celia looks on as Jason enjoys a refreshing Flaming Doctor Pepper, begging the question "Wouldn't you like to be a Pepper too?"

Here, Mike proudly downs his first Blow Job, as the glass gets caught in his mouth. Hey Mikey, looks like you're enjoying that just a little too much.

Here, Scott gives a thumbs up while downing a Flaming Apple Pie. Good thing he has no hair to burn off!

Fake Bacon Performance Thirsty Ear 4/22/08

2008-04-29T06:43:00.000-07:00

(Photo by Erin Prosser)

Tribute show to our troupe member Isaiah Shalwitz who is moving on to the greener pastures of Cincinnati.

Set list 4/22/08

1. Emo Party
2. Mega Replay
3. 3-Headed Jackhole
4. Presidential Debate
5. Actor's Nightmare
6. Press Conference
7. Song Lyrics
8. Time-Life Song Collection
9. Bubblegum
10. Old Job, New Job
11. Family Dinner
12. Irish Drinking Song
13. Da Do Ron Ron

Bye Bye, Bacon Buddy

Tributes to Isaiah sprinkled throughout the set to let him know how much he will really be missed. Plus, the presentation of gifts that were almost ready.
Isaiah hosted his going away Emo Party.
The ladies were lovin' the Jackhole this evening, who seemed to have all the right answers.
It was as if David Mamet had tailored the Actor's Nightmare just for us. Are you sure that wasn't all written?
Jon C. became the dashing Cary Grant with a Nobel Peace Prize during Press Conference, but he was way too humble to let us know that right away.
Time-Life presents the Greatest Woolly Sweater Hits, with a full tune from Isaiah and a disco splash from Jon C.
During Bubblegum, Isaiah was on again/off again like a Clapper light switch during a standing ovation.
Had a birthday boy up for Family Dinner who dared to include his wife--who was sitting in the audience!!! No cake was thrown.
Irish Drinking Song got a little filthy there--just how we like it.
A tie! A tie! A palpable tie! Shimmies and Bacon split the coveted prize for Da Do Ron Ron, as Scott and Erin were evidently never giving up the arm wrestle

Next show - May 6th at the High Five

Fake Bacon @ Oberlin's Improv Til Your Dead 4/19/08

2008-04-22T06:52:00.002-07:00

Long, strange trip to Oberlin College's Improv Festival over the weekend. Bacon and Shimmy Shake took the two hour trip north from Columbus and settled into their Motel 6 Amherst berths, before zipping over to the infamous Blue Sky Restaurant, where the amorous waiter brought copious amounts of food.

Made it over all bloated and just in time to catch I Eat Pandas incredible set. The creative, foxy duo had the audience going nuts for their three mini-musicals based upon, of all things, the word "penis" which was shouted out. Pandas took the high road and proved to be some of the best improv anywhere, at all.

After a Saturday chocked filled with workshops, Bacon went on at 11:30 pm. Seems like the cats had their fill of cream, cause when we were announced, you would have thought we'd changed our name to "Please Move To The Exits In A Timely Manner." Those brave few who stuck it out with us saw the following set:

1. Emo Party
2. Mega Replay
3. 3-Headed Jackhole
4. Actor's Nightmare
5. Song Lyrics
6. Bubblegum
7. Family Dinner

Bacon To Go:

At the Pope's Emo Party, Scott managed to truly reflect this audience's feelings for Fake Bacon
Mega Replay's Battle of Waterloo left us bloodied.
Among other things, The Jackhole was able to answer the Koan riddle "What is the sound of one hand clapping?"
Jason and John delivered an impassioned Actor's Nightmare, ran out of pages, and kept going anyway!
In Song Lyrics, Mike and Scott fell in love at the Dairy Queen with their litany of "Oldies but Never-Heardies"
Attack of the Orange and Plaid Stamped Lizard in Bubblegum
Finally, a spritely Greek student came up on stage to share some Family Dinner and had a good time with lots of "ding-ding-dings!"

At midnight, Shimmy Shake played clean-up crew with their great set, starting with some acrobatics that are impossible to do on their more compact stages. Shimmy had us back up for Da Do Ron Ron, which John Kuhn grabbed the title and held it for our group.

Next performance Tues April 22, 2008 at Thirsty Ear.

Fake Bacon Show at Thirsty Ear 04/08/08

2008-04-09T09:21:00.000-07:00

(Jon C., John K, Isaiah, and Scott) Photo by Erin Prosser

Set List 4/8/08

1. Emo Party
2. Mega Replay
3. 3-Headed Jackhole
4. Presidential Debate
5. Actor's Nightmare
6. Bubblegum
7. Celebrity Advice
8. Press Conference
9. K-Tel Hit Songs
10. Old Job, New Job
11. Family Dinner
12. Song Lyrics
13. Movie Genres
14. Actor's Nightmare II
15. Irish Drinking Song
16. Da Do Ron Ron

Love Letters, Straight From My Heart!

Sweet-sixteen and never been Emo'd.
Who needs TurboTax when ya' got the Jackhole!
Hillary and Obama in a dance-off! If only real life were like this.
Tom Cruise converting to Judaism? No problem.
Britney Spears, Sean Connery and the late Charlton Heston all gave advice to an antler-growing bald person
Jodi, our special guest for family dinner, was so sweet and nice that it made it difficult to scream and yell and throw the turkey around the table.
Freddy Krueger's greatest hits proved to be Solid Gold for the Cheeseman.
Jason and Scott went mano a' mano in Da Doo Ron Ron, but Scott pulled no puces.

Next gig at Oberlin College!! Improv Til You Drop April 19th 8pm til...

Fake Bacon at High Five Bar and Grill 4/1/08

2008-04-03T10:30:00.002-07:00

Fake Bacon Set List 4/1/08

1. Emo Party
2. 3-Headed Jackhole
3. Mega Replay
4. Presidential Debate
5. Actor's Nightmare
6. Press Conference
7. Celebrity Advice
8. Song Lyrics
9. Bubblegum
10. Old Job, New Job
11. Prison Visitors
12. Family Dinner
13. Irish Drinking Song
14. Da Do Ron Ron

Rants, Raves, and Personal Faves:

First of all, the Bacon had to tip its proverbial hat and hairpieces to The Shimmy Shake Project for their amazing Home Shopping Network game. Anyone who was in attendance will never look at a bidet in the same way.
The cocks came home to roost at the Emo Party.
A little journey to the lion's den during Old Job, New Job. Sold!
The Irish Drinking Song hit more speedbumps than a horse-and-buggy ride in Killarney. Next time guys, a little less drinking and a little more singing!
As easy as peeling an orange? Not when you're Jackie O!
Techie Jesse had such painful memories at Thanksgiving Dinner, he screamed for mercy. "Scene! Scene!"
Mike wished John K. was a fatter woman in Actor's Nightmare.
Da Do Ron Ron was a horserace between the Shimmies and the Bacon, but Isaiah brought it home and fried it up in a pan for the boys. Poor Gina sucked and had to go open for some band named United 51.

Next Gig: April 8th 8:30 pm at the Thirsty Ear Tavern

Bacon Bowling Extravaganza!!!

2008-04-01T13:19:00.000-07:00

Our annual spring break outing proved to be a real wingding this time as we hightailed it to Eastland Lanes with member John Kuhn's kids in tow. We got there just in time for their $6 shoe and all-you-can-bowl Thursday night special. Point us to the pins, we've arrived in Bowling Nirvana!

We kept the kids up so late that they turned back into pumpkins. Aidan and Teague were great sports as we encouraged them to do such things as break the gutter-lane bumper, eat scalding hot pizza, and throw two balls down the lane at once.

A good time was had by most.

FAKE BACON AT THE THIRSTY EAR 3/25/08

2008-03-28T06:45:00.000-07:00

(Mike, Jon, Jason, Isaiah--Photo by Erin Prosser)

FAKE BACON SET LIST 3/25/08

1. EMO PARTY

2. 3-HEADED JACKHOLE

3. MEGA REPLAY

4. SPLIT SCREEN

5. ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE

6. PRESS CONFERENCE

7. SONG LYRICS

8. FAMILY DINNER

9. PRISON VISITORS

10. OLD JOB, NEW JOB

11. MOVIE GENRES

12. CELEBRITY ADVICE

13. DA DO RON RON

Thoughts, notes, and remembrances on the set:
The Jackhole got called out (and booed by some people!) for tossing back questions that it simply did not like. Much more of this kind of behavior from The Jackhole and it may find itself being torn apart by an angry mob!
Got a visit from Mickey Mantle during Press Conference. He had little problem figuring out who he was, but it took forever for him to figure out that it was not his own bra that he had burned, but his mother's.
Our Superfan Piece got treated to Family Dinner!
Britney Spears, Phyllis Diller and Genghis Khan were all in da' house for Celebrity Advice
Karla from the audience joined us for Da Do Ron Ron, and did pretty darn good, until she sucked and had to go open for Winger!

Next date: High Five on April 1 (no just kidding, April Fool's!--No really, we are going to be there.)