Greetings True Believers, 

I've completed principle photography on the first installment of Andrew 12-Sided Dice Clay. Naturally, the video series will feature lots of obscene geeky stand-up but this video is a little different. 

Remember on FAT ALBERT they'd watch THE BROWN HORNET cartoon (I'm guessing it was a cartoon, I mean how can really know since FAT ALBERT was a cartoon.)  Well in my web-series one episode will feature Andrew 12-Sided Dice Clay telling the story of FLAT STAN LEE. 

This is a parody of the popular children's book/phenomenon called FLAT STANLEY. 

The amazingly talented cartoonist Karen Sneider drew a version of Stan Lee, after he'd been flattened by an oversized hardcover edition of DAREDEVIL VOLUME 4.  

And the video follows the adventures of the comic-book-paper-thin Stan Lee. 

You can see some sample photos here: 

http://flatstanlee.tumblr.com/ 

Also, this tumblr page is an interactive series (since the entertainment industry dictates that all comedy be a "multi-platform interactive engagement") -- so click on "ABOUT" tab and learn how you can download your own Flat Stan Lee and send in photos for the site. 

Next month Mark Douglas (as Andrew 12-Sided Dice Clay) will narrate the origin story and continuing adventures of Flat Stan Lee.  We'll also be taping some of his stand-up at Boston's GEEK WEEK comedy festival, and probably recording some additional bits around Boston. Again, I'm thrilled to have your support in this ridiculous endeavor and I'm humbled by your enthusiasm. 

Excelsior! 

Kevin 

http://flatstanlee.tumblr.com/

p.s. I ended up doing only one performance at the Ohio Animation & Gaming Convention (where I played A12SDC.)  I did not get an audio-recording, so that means the free digital download is delayed. Apologies, a better recording is coming soon, even if it means taping one like a radio play.  On the upside, I did write a lot of stand-up material which will be showing up in the A12SDC videos. 

Hello Backers, 

Happy 2012, or as I like to call it 20-12 Sided Dice Clay: the year of the web-series. 

It's a working title. 

Here are some exciting updates. 

JANUARY: I scripted a lot of stand-up material for the 12-Sided Diceman. 

FEBRUARY: I'm starting the first video, which will include an interactive element.  The routine will premiere in March (see below.) 

MARCH: Mark Douglas (who plays A12SDC) is on tour and not available for the Ohio Animation & Gaming Convention, so *I* will take his place. Much like Doctor Who, James Bond or Tony Clifton -- there can be more than one actor in the role.  I'm doing a one-hour set, with two shows at the Con. I'll get audio-recordings of these performances to include on the digital download (that many of you will receive.) It'll feature material that won't appear in the web-show. 

APRIL: Mark will play Andrew at GEEK WEEK 2012, a comedy festival in Boston. I'm told his performance will be paired with guys from the "OverThinkingIt" website. (And I'll also be reprising "Kevin & Matt Geek Out About Sharks" for the fest.) We'll capture his stand-up set and tape around the convention.  We'll also be getting some material around NYC that month. 

I don't want to reveal too many details right now, but please know there's ridiculous material being developed.

thanks again for your support and generosity, 

Kevin Maher 

Dear Friend, 

Great news -- thanks to YOU, we've surpassed the Kickstarter fundraising goal and will be making a web-series about the ultimate geek-comic, ANDREW 12-SIDED DICE CLAY. 

I am so grateful for your support. What better day than Thanksgiving to focus on this gratitude and remind you that your generosity is something I'm truly thankful for. 

The fundraising process was intimidating for me, because I have a hard time asking for help. Seriously, I hate it. 

I've never understood the way people respond to a big life problem by talking about it as "an opportunity" or "a gift."  To me that attitude seemed naive, bone-headed and somewhat Catholic. 

But now I get it. 

In order to jumpstart my project, I needed to be very direct that I needed help. Once I found the courage to be direct, it was an entirely new experience. Either people donated -- and I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Or they didn't -- and I was surprisingly free of resentment or petty thoughts. Because I had been straight-forward, I could keep the focus on myself. I didn't get caught up with regrets about the way I asked, or obsess about some ridiculous notion that someone "owed" me.  

If you're a well-adjusted person, this "breakthrough" may sound pretty elementary. But for me it was an epiphany.  Being direct (and getting results) helped me realize how passive-aggressive I've been in the past.  (Sorry about that.)  And the positive results have encouraged me to continue being straight-forward.  

I'm very lucky to have reached my fundraising goal -- and again, I could not have achieved that without your generosity, your enthusiasm, and (in many cases) your social-media evangelizing. But I'm truly lucky to have come through the other side of this emotional experience, it's taught me to be a better communicator. So besides having a professional budget, I've been blessed with new tools will make me a better director (and I can get the best performance out of Mark Douglas when he's telling a dirty joke about HIGHLANDER II.) 

Moving forward I'll keep you updated about pre-production, shoot dates, some live-shows we'll be tapings, and the Ohio Animation & Gaming Convention (where the 12-Sided Diceman has been invited to be a special guest.)  So be on the lookout for those notices. A12SDC is a passion-project of mine, so I love talking about it.  And I hope you'll enjoy hearing about why it's so special to me. And I hope you'll enjoy your rewards (coming next year.) 

Thanks again. And remember: your contribution made a difference -- not only for the art but the artist.  (I would never call myself an artist, but web-video-series-maker sounded too self-loathing.) 

Love, 

Kevin 

I can't believe this, we might make the fundraising goal!   Holy #*@%! 

We need to raise $268 in the next 12 hours. 

Please consider adding to your contribution. If everyone kicked-in an extra 2 bucks, we'd be in the clear.  (I know, some of you already have -- thanks again!) 

And please share this link with friends who like comedy and/or support the arts: 

http://thiskevin.blogspot.com/2011/11/andrew-12-sided-dice-clay-new-video.html

It's going to be an emotional 12-hours for me, but no matter what happens I am truly moved by the enthusiasm that you have shown for this project.  And I will always be grateful for that support. 

Love, 

Kevin