Comedy Cafe in Open Space, New York City

You are especially invited … to something different

Do you have a sense of humor and enjoy being part of a small group which co-creates surprises?

And are you prepared to step out into the unknown where there is a prospect of delightful experiencing and fun?

If so this is for you. It’s a comedy show probably unlike any you have encountered – yet!

For it’s one in which the bulk of the humor is generated by the members of the audience. How’s that for a bit of fun?

This happens World Café style, meaning that people sit at small tables and periodically address questions related to the theme of the event. 

My role is as ‘ambiance director.’ This means that I set the scene by invoking principles such as:  

                       'Agree on the purpose of the event', 

                       'Whoever comes are the right people'

                       ' Share collective discoveries'

                       'Whatever happens is the only thing that could have!'

and I perform some stand-up comedy and tell stories from my experience of living in many parts of the world.

After which I invite all present to address questions related to the theme of the show, in their small groups. And then share what they come up with, which may be done through role plays!

 

Topic:       ‘Growing Old Disgracefully’ 
                   Who does not have a ‘take’ on this that
                   they would wish to share - and hear the
                   perspectives of others?

Place:         New York City  

Date:          Friday 1 August, 2008

Venue:       Gershwin Hotel

Time:         8 – 9.30pm

Tickets:      $20 (less if this is a problem, more if it is not!) includes 
                   bottled water setup, tea, freshly brewed coffee and 
                   delicious snacks

Plus special guest artist Barry Russell Wolff

 

*Part proceedings to the Open Space Access Queen fund and to World Cafe Community Foundation*

Do come along if you happen to be in NYC and do also please alert your friends, family and colleagues who may be. (The shows are for all ages).

"At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities." 

                                                                                            Jean Houston

Your ambiance director

I am Alan Stewart, PhD, professional conversationalist and comedian. My skill is to facilitate group processes which encourage participants to converse [Latin con versare – to turn or to dance together] about questions that matter to them, with the starting point of ‘We are in this together and to treat each other well.’

For when people interact in such contexts they invariably feel alive, inspired, connected, surprised, engaged, empowered, responsible and open to possibility.

What else could be at the root of the enjoyable, enriching, enlivening and energising experiencing from which productive outcomes are spontaneously co-created?  

I am also a standup comedian. What fun you are in for from my combining these two! 

Enquiries

alan@multimindsolutions.com

 

 

 

The Gershwin Hotel
7 East 27th St
New York, NY 10016

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