PUTTING ACTORS BACK TO WORK..BDWAY & BEYOND
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We hope you will join us in having some fun for a change with America’s current, crazy political landscape by helping us produce “The Jerry Duncan Show,” based on the popular Humor Times column by Dean B Kaner. We are currently shooting the first episodes but need your help to keep bringing Jerry Duncan to you.
Our first episodes are slated to debut on YouTube this October, in time for one of the most heated political races in our country’s history; perfect time to inject a little humor and fun into the world. In addition, you will be helping members of the entertainment community which has been impacted monumentally by COVID19, most of whom have not been employed since last March. Each actor and creative shares in the success of the show and each episode we can produce is a small lifeline. We have assembled an amazing cast that we know you will be proud to be associated with. Thanks so much!
---ABOUT THE SHOW---
Jerry Duncan is a popular, nationally syndicated radio talk show host who interviews politicians, celebrities, and more from his basement in Alaska. He is an only child whose mother, Maggie is still trying to ruin his life… even though she died years prior by, according to doctors, “yelling her lungs out” until her heart failed. Jerry is a bombastic, arrogant, self-absorbed radio host and at the same time, an insecure nebbish who has lived in the same apartment for 12 years with no exit ramp in sight. But Jerry is a guy we like to root for. He has succeeded in life where others have failed.
THE CREATIVES
DEAN B KANER (Producer, Writer, Creator) | Dean produced “The Jerry Duncan Show”’s off-Broadway run which was met with critical acclaim as well as co-producing the off-Broadway play “Before We're Gone.” His work as a producer and writer has also been seen at venues in Los Angeles, Boston, Minneapolis, Memphis, and Phoenix.
JUNE RACHELSON OSPA (Producer & Lyricist)
June is an award-winning writer and producer of musical theater, having co-written “Welcome To Tourettaville” (Kennedy Center) and “Rapunzarella White” (NY Times Pick). As an independent Broadway producer, credits include “Godspell” and “A Christmas Story the Musical.”
June is also the voice of Jerry's mother's ghost
BART SHATTO (Producer)
Bart is a veteran Broadway actor, most recently seen in the Tony nominated musical “War Paint.” He has also been featured in the Broadway casts of “The Civil War,” “Dracula” and “Hands on a Hardbody” and has appeared in theatre throughout the country. Television credits include “Murphy Brown,” “Chicago Med,” and “Ghost Stories.”
*Bart Shatto also appears in THE CAST (listed below).
NICK CORLEY (Director)
Nick served as associate director for the Broadway revivals “Burn This” and “Plaza Suite” starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. Directed and wrote the award nominated play Woody Sez-the life and music of Woody Guthrie. On the stage, Broadway credits include “You Can't Take It With You,” “Drood,” “Mary Poppins,” and “She Loves Me.” Television and film appearances include “High Maintenance,” “Law and Order,” and “Submissions Only.”
---THE CAST---
JOSH HYMAN | Josh was seen in the one-man U.S. National Tour “Men Are From Mars, Women… Venus Live!” and played the Host / Ross in off-Broadway’s “Drunk Shakespeare.” He has appeared in standup comedy at Dangerfield's, Comic Strip Live, NY Comedy Club, and Caroline's.
MATTHEW ARKIN | Matthew played Ben Silverman in the Broadway revival of “Sunshine Boys,” earning him a Drama Desk Award nomination (Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play). He played Gabe in the off-Broadway production of “Dinner with Friends.” and played Reggie Ellis in “Losing Louis” on Broadway. He is also a known Film/TV actor. Matthew is the son of actor Alan Arkin.
JEFF MCCARTHY | Jeff is a Broadway veteran known for playing opposite Anthony Quinn in “Zorba” and creating the role of Officer Lockstock in the Tony-Winning musical “Urinetown.” Other roles on Broadway include Terry in “Side Show,” the Beast in “Beauty and the Beast” and Billy Flynn in “Chicago.”
ELIZA SKINNER | Eliza is a writer for “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” as well as a comedian in the TV series “Adam Ruins Everything” and “Take My Wife.”
---PERKS---
Under $50: A personal letter with Jerry Duncan Show logo thanking you for your contribution.
$50: A Jerry Duncan Show column from Humor Times autographed by the writer Dean Kaner.
$100: A DVD of the first 4 episodes of “The Jerry Duncan Show” plus all the above.
$200: A DVD of the first 4 episodes of The Jerry Duncan Show” signed by the creative team plus all the above.
$300: Zoom call with the producers and creator of “The Jerry Duncan Show” plus all the above.
$400: Zoom call with the director of “The Jerry Duncan Show,” plus, all of the above
$500 or more: You will receive a special credit in at least 3 episodes along with a signed copy of the corresponding "Shooting Script", a DVD with any episodes where your name appears, and everything above.
Our first episodes are slated to debut on YouTube this October, in time for one of the most heated political races in our country’s history; perfect time to inject a little humor and fun into the world. In addition, you will be helping members of the entertainment community which has been impacted monumentally by COVID19, most of whom have not been employed since last March. Each actor and creative shares in the success of the show and each episode we can produce is a small lifeline. We have assembled an amazing cast that we know you will be proud to be associated with. Thanks so much!
---ABOUT THE SHOW---
Jerry Duncan is a popular, nationally syndicated radio talk show host who interviews politicians, celebrities, and more from his basement in Alaska. He is an only child whose mother, Maggie is still trying to ruin his life… even though she died years prior by, according to doctors, “yelling her lungs out” until her heart failed. Jerry is a bombastic, arrogant, self-absorbed radio host and at the same time, an insecure nebbish who has lived in the same apartment for 12 years with no exit ramp in sight. But Jerry is a guy we like to root for. He has succeeded in life where others have failed.
THE CREATIVES
DEAN B KANER (Producer, Writer, Creator) | Dean produced “The Jerry Duncan Show”’s off-Broadway run which was met with critical acclaim as well as co-producing the off-Broadway play “Before We're Gone.” His work as a producer and writer has also been seen at venues in Los Angeles, Boston, Minneapolis, Memphis, and Phoenix.
JUNE RACHELSON OSPA (Producer & Lyricist)
June is an award-winning writer and producer of musical theater, having co-written “Welcome To Tourettaville” (Kennedy Center) and “Rapunzarella White” (NY Times Pick). As an independent Broadway producer, credits include “Godspell” and “A Christmas Story the Musical.”
June is also the voice of Jerry's mother's ghost
BART SHATTO (Producer)
Bart is a veteran Broadway actor, most recently seen in the Tony nominated musical “War Paint.” He has also been featured in the Broadway casts of “The Civil War,” “Dracula” and “Hands on a Hardbody” and has appeared in theatre throughout the country. Television credits include “Murphy Brown,” “Chicago Med,” and “Ghost Stories.”
*Bart Shatto also appears in THE CAST (listed below).
NICK CORLEY (Director)
Nick served as associate director for the Broadway revivals “Burn This” and “Plaza Suite” starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. Directed and wrote the award nominated play Woody Sez-the life and music of Woody Guthrie. On the stage, Broadway credits include “You Can't Take It With You,” “Drood,” “Mary Poppins,” and “She Loves Me.” Television and film appearances include “High Maintenance,” “Law and Order,” and “Submissions Only.”
---THE CAST---
JOSH HYMAN | Josh was seen in the one-man U.S. National Tour “Men Are From Mars, Women… Venus Live!” and played the Host / Ross in off-Broadway’s “Drunk Shakespeare.” He has appeared in standup comedy at Dangerfield's, Comic Strip Live, NY Comedy Club, and Caroline's.
MATTHEW ARKIN | Matthew played Ben Silverman in the Broadway revival of “Sunshine Boys,” earning him a Drama Desk Award nomination (Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play). He played Gabe in the off-Broadway production of “Dinner with Friends.” and played Reggie Ellis in “Losing Louis” on Broadway. He is also a known Film/TV actor. Matthew is the son of actor Alan Arkin.
JEFF MCCARTHY | Jeff is a Broadway veteran known for playing opposite Anthony Quinn in “Zorba” and creating the role of Officer Lockstock in the Tony-Winning musical “Urinetown.” Other roles on Broadway include Terry in “Side Show,” the Beast in “Beauty and the Beast” and Billy Flynn in “Chicago.”
ELIZA SKINNER | Eliza is a writer for “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” as well as a comedian in the TV series “Adam Ruins Everything” and “Take My Wife.”
---PERKS---
Under $50: A personal letter with Jerry Duncan Show logo thanking you for your contribution.
$50: A Jerry Duncan Show column from Humor Times autographed by the writer Dean Kaner.
$100: A DVD of the first 4 episodes of “The Jerry Duncan Show” plus all the above.
$200: A DVD of the first 4 episodes of The Jerry Duncan Show” signed by the creative team plus all the above.
$300: Zoom call with the producers and creator of “The Jerry Duncan Show” plus all the above.
$400: Zoom call with the director of “The Jerry Duncan Show,” plus, all of the above
$500 or more: You will receive a special credit in at least 3 episodes along with a signed copy of the corresponding "Shooting Script", a DVD with any episodes where your name appears, and everything above.
Fundraising team: Team Duncan (4)
June Rachelson Ospa
Organizer
New York, NY
Dean Kaner
Beneficiary
Bart Shatto
Team member
Ellis Gage
Team member