Hollywood Fringe To Get "Comedogenic"

CHICAGO (June 10, 2010) – Promising “gorgeous racism, Jesus-fearing misogyny, gay regret, and a French horn,” comedian Paul Thomas is proud to present his solo sketch comedy show “Paul Thomas: Comedogenic” as part of the first Hollywood Fringe Festival. Performances will be Sunday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m.; Monday, June 21 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 22 at 8:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, June 23 at 10:00 p.m. All shows are at The Second City, 6560 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd Floor, Los Angeles. Tickets are $5. For complimentary press or industry tickets please email pt@bigheadpaul.com.

In “Comedogenic,” Thomas performs character pieces heavily steeped in social satire, along with some video elements and music. “There has to be a reason why a solo sketch works better as a solo piece instead of being for two or more actors. It’s a different discipline, and I love it,” said Thomas. The Chicago-based comedian premiered Comedogenic at the New York International Fringe Festival last August.

A versatile comedian, Thomas was half of The Defiant Thomas Brothers, winners of Best Sketch Group at HBO’s 2005 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. Last year he performed solo pieces in the inaugural Just for Laughs Chicago, and his solo work also includes the questionable love story “Waitress Wanted.” Thomas is a stand-up comic, and was recently named to Comedy.com’s Top 20 stand-ups in Chicago. On the musical front, his “post-grunge” acoustic comedy rock band Lola Balatro released its debut album last June, with songs like “I Got 2 Black Friends,” and “Questionable Beef.” Thomas has also written, directed, and produced some short films, which can be viewed on his website bigheadpaul.com.

“…their mix of absurdity and plausibility makes all of [Thomas’s sketches] funny.” (4 stars) – Time Out New York

“…gut-bustingly hilarious…Thomas has compiled a wild hour of scenes and vignettes, filled with great writing and punch lines.” – nytheatre.com
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Paul Thomas
312-498-3455
pt@bigheadpaul.com