★ News from January 2005:
I've written a new song. It's been a long time in the making. It's called "10,000" and it's about my relationship with a message board serving the improv community, plus a desire to see more artistry in long-form improvisation.
It's a very loud song with some angry, scary lyrics. Listen at your own risk, and let me know what you think of it:
http://10000.benhauck.com
The bonus song is a cover of a comedian I know (Andy Milonakis)'s song that became an internet phenomenon. Because of that song, he landed a job as a correspondent for Jimmy Kimmel's television show. You can watch Andy's original video and song by clicking here.
Of course, you can listen to more music I've written, which shows off my non-music talents, via my Passions page--under "The Rock Star." Or you can just click here!
Just to let you know in case you do listen to "10,000": I'm a-okay. Happy and friendly. The song was a great artistic outlet for me!
January 14, 2005
(Friday)
This afternoon I did a go-see for Vfend, cast by Salzano Studio.
January 20, 2005
(Thursday)
Today I played a snooty waiter in an upcoming episode of Hope & Faith entitled "Wife Swap, Part 1." In the scene, Wynnona Judd tries to come on to Ted McGinley.
January 24, 2005
(Monday)
This afternoon I had an interview for Law & Order: Trial By Jury. The episode is #9, "Bang & Blame." I'm to play a comatose footballer.
January 25, 2005
(Tuesday)
This Saturday in New Bedford, MA, I'm performing long-form improvisation with the improv group I direct, Devil's Dancebelt.
There is an article you can read about the show by clicking here. It mentions my name!
This afternoon I did an episode of Law & Order: Trial By Jury entitled "Bang & Blame" (#E5711). I'm Joey, a comatose son who becomes part of a court case. You'll see me in the first half of the episode it looks--in a football uniform and then with tubes in my face. Make sure you tell me how my coma reads!
I'm not sure yet when it will air.
January 26, 2005
(Wednesday)
This afternoon I had a go-see for a Verizon print ad at Nancy Ney Studios, cast by SKS Productions.
January 28, 2005
(Friday)
Tonight I'm performing with the improv group I direct, Devil's Dancebelt, at Gotham City Improv in Chelsea, NYC. Here's the show info:
The Mindreading & Improv Show
Friday, January 28 @ 8:30pm
@ Gotham City Improv
http://www.gothamcityimprov.com
158 West 23rd St., 2nd floor (at 7th Ave., above Monster Sushi)
$8
(Show runs about 1:30)
Tomorrow, I head on up to New Bedford, MA, for The 2nd Annual Ha! Ha! For AHA! Comedy Night Benefit where I'll perform with Devil's Dancebelt again, this time doing a self-styled creation, a "New Bedford Harold"!
Here's the skinny on that show:
The 2nd Annual Ha! Ha! For AHA! Comedy Night Benefit
Saturday, January 29 @ 8pm
Gallery X
169 William St.
New Bedford, MA 02740
$18
And I have an unconfirmed report that the funny scene I did in the film Garden State, which got cut from the beginning of the movie, was included in the DVD as a deleted scene! I have the film in my Netflix cue--confirmation forthcoming!