THE BIG SHOW LIVE

PICS TO TALK DIRTY ABOUT...FROM BIG SHOW LIVE IN FEB 2010

2010-08-16T02:16:00.000-07:00

Photos Courtesy of Catherine Jardine, DesertCitiesGuides.com

"TALK DIRTY TO ME" SELLS OUT THE IPAC!!!!

2010-02-27T02:25:00.000-08:00

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Story by Denise Ortuno Neil
Photos by Cathy Jardine
Palmspringsguides.com

You know a comedy show is good when you’re in your car driving home from it and you start laughing about one of the sketches that just you saw. That was my experience after seeing “The Big Show Live/Talk Dirty to Me,” at the Indio Performing Arts Center, on Saturday, Feb. 20. The audience packed into the theater for the sold-out show ready for some hard-core laughs and “The Big Show” delivered.

“The Big Show” made me think of what it would be like to see a live performance of “Saturday Night Live.” With its quirky comedic sketches and non-PC dialogue, the show certainly gives the Coachella Valley a much-needed jolt in its live-theater pulse, straying away from stagnant acceptability and into the much more vibrant world of risqué humor.

At the heart of “The Big Show” are Tres Dean and his wife Noami, whose passion for what they do jets off the stage with infectious energy. But it would be just a comedy duo if it weren’t for their highly talented cast that includes Jennifer Bennett, Dan Graff, Nicole Willard, Kirk Geiger, Justin Brusca, Dani Jara, Katie Nelissen, Rodney T. and special appearances by Jerome Elliott, Paula Carranza, Marissa Escobar and Palm Springs Guide’s own, Elayna Garcia-Frieberg.

The show started out with a hilarious albeit slightly gross skit on a parody of “The Ricki Lake Show” re-named “The Licky Rake Show “where the TV show host, played boldly by Jennifer Bennett, tests everyone’s gag reflexes involving her and a slice of pizza. Her panel of guests was a cream of the crop monster cluster with a gay, emotionally needy, Twinkie eating, Lifetime-loving Dracula, a cholo-like wolfman and an insecure Frankenstein’s monster, all making for some great comedy.

Other highlights include, but were certainly not limited to, “Story Time” and “Big Ass News with the Deans,” which made some very funny references to the Date Festival, George Bush and Dick Cheney, the Muppets, and new revelations about Tiger Woods. The show also featured Jerome Elliott who performed songs with slightly twisted lyrics and one them very impressively a cappela.

Creative sketches like “Be Italian (sort of)” and “Dickens Cider” continued after a brief intermission, keeping the audience in constant laughter. The show wrapped up with a closing sketch with “The Albrights,” played by the Deans who depict media personalities who assist troubled couples when all the while it is them who need counseling.

“The Big Show Live” was absolute big fun and I look forward to their next performance. With their extremely talented cast and their inventive material, the future for “The Big Show Live” looks more than “Albright.”

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DIRTY TALK in the NEWS! (TWO WEEKS AWAY)

2010-02-07T00:56:00.000-08:00

Check out the following links for news, information, and coverage of THE BIG SHOW LIVE: TALK DIRTY TO ME!

http://www.desertentertainer.com/calendar/details/?eventid=583

http://palmspringsguides.com/Entertainment-In-and-Around-Palm-Springs/the-big-show-live.html

http://www.kpsplocal2.com/ugc/cat/CommunityCalendar/N8gRNW9yDU6ZkcT3tMIGiQ.aspx

http://www.deserthotsprings.com/events-calendar.php

TIME TO GET DIRTY!

2010-01-23T01:04:00.000-08:00

Just 2 to Tango Productions and the Indio Performing Arts Center present

THE BIG SHOW “LIVE”: TALK DIRTY TO ME!
Featuring naughty little performances by Jerome Elliott and the California Ballet Opera!
Sponsored by Z PIZZA of La Quinta!

Saturday, February 20th, 2010
Tickets: $20 Adults / $15 for Students and Military with a Valid I.D.
The Pre-Show Party begins @ 7 p.m.
(with music, food, drinks, and opportunity to meet the performers)
The Big Show Live begins @ 8 p.m.

The valley’s most mischievous group of performers return to the Indio Performing Arts Center with their 2010 season debut, THE BIG SHOW LIVE: TALK DIRTY TO ME, on February 20th! The show features original sketch comedy mocking a seductive blend of love, relationships, sexual malfunctions, and rock ‘n’ roll. One of the valley’s top vocalists, Jerome Elliott, returns to the show to put his best assets on display and members of The California Ballet Opera make their BIG SHOW LIVE debut with a sultry show-stopping dance performance.

The cast of the desert’s most unique form of entertainment continues to break down the walls of the theatre going experience with their most innovative and provocative show yet! Original sketches include THE LICKI RAKE SHOW (Licki discusses relationship problems with an all-star panel), FLOPPY OR LAMINATED (Mobsters provide customer service), TALK DIRTY TO ME (Four outrageous female fans try to get backstage at a “Poison” concert), EVERYTHING IS ALBRIGHT (The world’s most dysfunctional married couple answers phone calls concerning sexual problems), and much, much more.

“I don’t think there are any lines we haven’t crossed with this show,” says co-writer & director Noemi-Villela Dean. “We wanted to create a show with subject matter the audience could relate to and present it with the volume cranked up. I guarantee there are going to be moments in this show the audience members will not soon forget. The return of Jerome Elliott and the addition of California Ballet Opera are also exciting.”

The talented no holds barred ensemble cast includes Justin Brusca, Jennifer Bennett, Dan Graff, Tres Dean, Noemi Villela-Dean, Nicole Willared, Dani Jara, Keri Rivers, Rodney T., Kirk Gieger, and Katie Nelissen.

The PRE-SHOW PARTY featuring music, food, beer, and the chance to play with cast begins at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m. For more information and reservations, contact the Indio Performing Arts Center box office at 775-5200 or 333-0847. Tickets are $20 for adults / $15 for students and military with a valid I.D. The show is rated “R” for language.

For more information on the performers, please visit the following websites: jeromeelliott.com, and caballetopera.com

THE BIG SHOW LIVE TALKS DIRTY IN 2010

2010-01-09T20:35:00.000-08:00

THE BIG SHOW LIVE: "TALK DIRTY TO ME" is set for February 20th, 2010 at the Indio Performing Arts Center at 7:30 PM. TICKETS ARE ALREADY ON SALE at the IPAC BOX OFFICE! Call 760-775-5200!!!!

THIS SHOW IS GOING TO BE A SHOCKER WITH PLENTY OF MUST SEE MOMENTS, ORIGINAL SKETCH COMEDY, LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES, AND AN UNFORGETTABLE DANCE NUMBER GUARANTEED TO LEAVE THE AUDIENCE BEGGING FOR MORE!

WANT SOME? COME GET SOME!

THE BIG SHOW HEATS UP THE SUMMER!

2010-01-09T02:10:00.000-08:00

LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY SAYS, "THE BIG SHOW LIVE IS HOT!"

The BIG SHOW LIVE is hilarious! Very entertaining!
The show and the cast was superb. I am still laughing.
What a gas. It was vulgar, irreverent, sexist, filthy...just what we expect from THE BIG SHOW.

Noemi Villela-Dean and Jennifer Bennett were dynamite and s...exy on their cruise. The new vocal numbers and guest performers were wonderful. Dan Graff in drag was a great compliment to Tod Kent's impressive rendition of "Feeling Good". Jerome Elliott's number was excellent, and Mara was as feisty as ever. Nicole and the cheerleaders were the bomb! HOT! HOT! HOT!The sketch at the end of the show involving the weirdo cousins was priceless. Tres and Justin were perfect.

No BIG SHOW LIVE would be complete without an appearance by Oswald, Coach, and THE NEWS! They are a must for any Big Show.

I can't wait for the next show! It will take me that long to catch my breath!

- Gene Nichols
R & R Broadcasting
August, 2009

A Burning Sensation: July 25, 2009 at 8pm

2009-07-12T02:12:00.000-07:00

Don't miss our next show on Saturday July 25, 2009 @ 8pm, with our pre-show party starting at 7pm. We'll have food, live music and you can mingle with the cast.

For tickets call: 775-5200

THE CAST

NOT SO BIG AFTER ALL

OSWALD & THE HOFF

NO THANKS

COACH, OSWALD, & THE HOFF

COACH & OSWALD

BIG FUN

ALBERTA & IRENE LOUNGING

ALBERTA & IRENE AT THE GRILL

ALBERTA & IRENE

OSWALD

DROP AND GIVE ME 20

The Big Show Live: A Burning Sensation!

2009-07-01T16:43:00.000-07:00

Check out our musical talents for July's show: Jerome Elliott , Mara Getz, and Tod Kent

Also check out a hot new group in the valley, who will also perform at July's show: Rip Torn

Check back for rehearsal videos and pics! It's gonna be HOT!!!

Press Release for July

2009-07-01T16:30:00.000-07:00

For Immediate Release: June 26th, 2009 indioperformingartscenter.org
Contacts: Noemi Villela-Dean & Tres Dean

Just 2 to Tango Productions and the Indio Performing Arts Center present
THE BIG SHOW “LIVE”
A BURNING SENSATION!
Featuring performances by two of the valley’s hottest vocalists, Jerome Elliott and Mara Getz, along with the white hot music of RIP TORN!

Sponsored by 99.5 FM “THE HEAT”

Saturday, July 25th, 2009
Tickets: $20 Adults / $15 for Students and Military with a Valid I.D.

The BIG Party, featuring the music of RIP TORN, sponsored by Z Pizza in La Quinta begins @7 p.m.
The Big Show Live begins @ 8 p.m.

(Indio, CA) – THE BIG SHOW LIVE PRESENTS THE BIGGEST, BADDEST BASH OF THE SUMMER! The valley’s original sketch comedy troupe is experiencing a burning sensation and will be bringing the heat back to the Indio Performing Arts Center as only they can. This show promises to be a scorcher featuring original sketch comedy spoofing the madness of summer, audience interactive improvisation, smoking hot music by one of the valley’s top young bands RIP TORN, and performances by two of the desert’s most recognized vocalists Jerome Elliott and Mara Getz!
The cast of the valley’s most unique form of entertainment continues to break down the walls of the theatre going experience with their most innovative and eclectic show yet!
“This is, by far, the most ambitious, dynamic show we’ve ever attempted,” says show co-writer & director Noemi-Villela Dean. “We want to give the audience a true New York Off-Broadway style comedy cabaret without losing our edge. This show will truly have something for everyone to enjoy, and is ultimately like getting 2 or 3 shows for the price of one. It’s a Rock concert, musical review, and no holds barred sketch comedy cabaret jam-packed into one hot, sizzling night of entertainment.”
The talented ensemble cast includes Justin Brusca, Jennifer Bennett, Dan Graff, Tres Dean, Noemi Villela-Dean, Nicole Willared, Dani Jara, Keri Rivers, and Katie Nelisson.
The BIG PARTY featuring a concert with the music of RIP TORN, food, beer, games, prizes, and the chance to play with cast begins at 7 p.m. The sketch comedy cabaret begins at 8 p.m.
For more information and reservations, contact the Indio Performing Arts Center box office at 775-5200 or 333-0847. Tickets are $20 for adults / $15 for students and military with a valid I.D. The show is rated “R” for language.