Hello Everybody!

Well, we're onto episode two of this great experiment, Exquisite Corpse. We will be performing live this Sunday, 8pm CST. For more info, please visit our Facebook announcment: http://www.facebook.com/ClaymoreAndMore...

Thanks again for everyone's support. Exquisite Corpse: Episode 1 went extremely well. We're still building, but we have a strong foundation. If you didn't get to see Episode 1, no worries! You can see it at http://www.claymoreproductions.com/exquisite/

Thanks again and we'll see you, Sunday!

Claymore

Photos from our first show and the second show process.

After many months of work and support, Claymore Productions is proud to present the world premiere of its live internet sketch comedy show:

*EXQUISITE CORPSE*

This monthly show will be performed in front of a live audience and simultaneously live-edited and broadcast on the internet. Combining the latest internet technology and the talents of local Chicago comedic performers and writers, Exquisite Corpse will prove to be a unique entertainment experience, not just for Chicago, but all over the world.

So on Sunday, May 30, 8pm CST, join us live, in person, at

STUDIO BE
3110 N. Sheffield Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
(Admission $10)
http://www.studio-be.org/

OR

In the comfort of your own home ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD at http://www.claymoreproductions.com/exquisite
and experience a new form of entertainment.

To learn more about the show and who's behind it, please visit http://www.claymoreproductions.com/exquisite

Experience it.

Hello Everyone!

Well, we're still alive. In fact, we're more than alive; we're doing it!

Thanks to you, we are well on our way to producing the first episode of (drumroll)...

Exquisite Corpse

That's right, we've come up with a name for Claymore's live internet sketch comedy show. And our first episode we'll make it's premier...

Sunday, May 30th, 8pm, live from Studio BE, Chicago

Over the past two months, we've been working on a lot: Getting the equipment, testing the equipment, renting space, working with our writers for the past two weeks, promotional materials, a brand new website, sponsorship, video production, theme song (compliments of Little Justice) and so on. We've got a lot on our hands, but so far it's been very rewarding, and we're pretty excited to share this with all of you.

More updates are on the way, but for now, I'm going to leave you with Peyton highlighting some of the equipment we purchased and the space we'll be performing in.

Thanks again to everyone for your support. See you May 30th!

Love,
Claymore Productions

(Pictures below include Steve Sullivan, Matt Rice, Peyton Brown, and J.T. Butler)

Hello Dear Friends,

We cannot express how thankful we are to everyone who has pledged to this little dream of ours. Thanks to you, not only did we meet our goal of $5000, but we exceeded it with the final amount of $6075! Incredible.

Thanks to you, we can move forward. And as we move forward, we will make sure to keep you updated with this Great Media Experiment, and we hope that you stay in touch with us.

Again, words can't express our gratitude, so we'll simply say thank you, thank you, thank you.

The best is yet to come!

Claymore Productions
www.claymoreproductions.com

We will now leave you with some cell phone pictures of Peyton getting his tattoo at Chicago Piercing and Tattoo Co. and the design he received on his virgin back.

Hello Friends,

On Tuesday, February 9, 2010, around midnight, Claymore member, Peyton Brown, was tattooed with the Claymore coffee stain, which means...we did it!

The fundraiser was a rousing success. With ticket sales and online contributions, we were able to surpass our goal of $5000. And what was really cool was that it was streamed live over the internet for tens of people to see!

We want to thank everyone who helped in every and any way. We especially want to thank our contributors who made this possible and who believe in us. We are very grateful to you and because of you we can take the next, big step. Thank you!

We would also like to thank our writing staff who came out to introduce themselves and pitch their genius ideas. Thank you!

We want to thank our talented acts that kept the masses entertained, On Tap Chicago (http://bit.ly/aWrgSy), Brendan McGowan, Ken Barnard (http://www.kenbarnard.com/), and Dan Tedesco and The Long Haul (http://www.myspace.com/DanTedesco). Please check these artists out and support them any way you can. Thank you!

We would also like to thank DireWolf Productions (http://direwolfproductions.wordpress.com/), with the competent and ambitious crew of Steve, Matt, and Isaac. They are awesome and they're coming with us! Thank you!

Thanks to Galen for capturing the night photographically. Thank you!

So in conclusion, everyone is good; everyone is kind. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. We'll be in touch!

Love You All Dearly,

Claymore Productions

Tonight Claymore will be having their big fundraiser for the live internet sketch comedy show with big acts and big prizes, and you don't have to live in Chicago to be a part of it. You can watch it live from the comfort of your own home!

At 10pm CST, go to http://www.claymoreproductions.com/sketch where you can see the whole thing streamed live onto your computer.

Also! We need to reach our goal of $5000 by the end of the show tonight, so Peyton can get a tattoo picked from three designs by an audience member. You can start pledging now at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ClaymoreAndMore/the-claymore-live-internet-sketch-comedy-show

Acts tonight include tap dancing from On Tap Chicago; stand-up comedians Brendan McGowan and Ken Barnard; rock and roll from Dan Tedesco and The Long Haul. The night will be hosted by Claymore and the writers of the show.

Thanks for your support everybody and come along!

Kisses and Pinches,
Claymore

Come join Claymore this Tuesday, Feb. 9, 10pm, at The Playground Theater to help raise funds for their new creative endeavor to stream a monthly live sketch show online. This money will go to purchase the necessary technical equipment to make this dream a reality.

There will be raffle prizes galore and we've got a whole slew of talented people performing to make this evening one to remember; writers, tap dancers, stand-up comedians, rock and rollers. You won't want to miss it!

Also, the show will be broadcast live on UStream.com. More information can be found at www.claymoreproductions.com.

To get a ticket, you can do two things:

1. Pledge $8 (or more) at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ClaymoreAndMore/the-claymore-live-internet-sketch-comedy-show. Make sure you put your full name when pledging. Your name will be at the door and we will give you a raffle ticket.

2. You can pay $10 at the door and you will be given a raffle ticket. Proceeds will go to the fundraiser.

*WHAT ARE THE PRIZES, YOU ASK?*

1. Peyton might get a tattoo! If we get a pledge of $1000 from one contributor, Peyton will get that contributor's name tattooed on his back. Or if we reach our goal of $5000 by the end of the show, Peyton will get a tattoo on his back chosen by an audience member. And hopefully, if we can swing it, it will be live! Pledges can come from anyone and anywhere. You do not have to be an audience member to benefit from this.

2. Win an all expenses paid date with teen heart throb, Jeff Murdoch!

3. Get a Domino's pizza delivered to the theater!

4. Restaurant gift certificates!

5. DVDs!

*A-LIST PERFORMERS INCLUDE*

CLAYMORE and WRITERS: Peyton, Brian, Josh, and Tyler (Claymore) will host this night of fundraising. They will be joined with the writers of the future live internet sketch comedy show: Annie Calhoun, James Chase, Eric Eyerman, James Gardiner, Zachary Hanes, Dave Maher, Jeffrey Murdoch, Drennen Quinn, Barry Schneiderman, Jo Jean Scott, and Daniel Strauss

ON TAP: On Tap Chicago (OTC) consists of four dancers from diverse dance backgrounds that have recently joined forces to celebrate the art of tap dance through improvisation and choreography. Since its creation in the summer of 2009, OTC has performed in several local shows including Cabaret Vagabond, Dramatis Personae's Artist Gumbo, Chicago Sketch Fest, and several improv comedy shows. Additionally, OTC traveled to North Carolina to perform in the Lake Eden Arts Festival in the fall of 2009.

BRENDAN MCGOWAN: Stand-Up Comedian, Rated #9 on 20 Top Stand-Up Comedians in Chicago on Comedy.com.

KEN BARNARD: Stand-Up Comedian, Finalist at the Andy Kaufman Award Contest, Voted the 2nd Funniest Person in Chicago by Time Out Chicago, and named the Best of the Midwest at the Detroit Comedy Festival. www.kenbarnard.com

DAN TEDESCO and THE LONG HAUL: Dan Tedesco is a Chicago-based singer/songwriter bridging the old with the new. Tedesco is creating the arrangements out of a traditional rock style to bring the stories of his generation's working man to life. Utilizing his band, the Long Haul, he relentlessly strives to create and capture something relevant and honest to share with his audience. http://www.myspace.com/DanTedesco

For More Information:
http://www.claymoreproductions.com/sketch/
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ClaymoreAndMore/the-claymore-live-internet-sketch-comedy-show
http://www.claymoreproductions.com/

Hey Everybody!

Want to learn more about the creative and talented people working on this little media endeavor? You can check them all out at this new site:

http://www.claymoreproductions.com/sketch/

We also want to thank everyone who has pledged so far. We have gotten really far over the past 30 days, and we owe it all to the generosity of the following people. Thank you so much!

Jonathan Rivlin, CPA
Boner Petite
Bill and Betty Adams
Annie Kelchner
Marty Oconnell
Louis Echevarria
Maureen Allen
Wacky News w/ Jeff & Joey
Ben Hanes
Tracy Marie Taylor
Jeff Hanes
Justin Purvis
Peter Scott
Stephanie Walters
Adrian Ma
Zachary Hanes
Amy Whittaker
Michael Grew
Marlene & Louis Hurwitz
Jane Allen
Holly Prindle
David Puglia
Fish Family
Janice Brower
Linus Lee
Dave Penndorf
Joe Williams
Jordan Good
Peyton and Lisa Brown
Jon Markland
Daniel Strauss
Sarah Doyle
Jeffrey Smith
Annie
Courtney Smith
Jo Ann & Larry Purcell
Denise Purcell Smith
Sarah Devillier
Mango
Malinda Ellerman
Erin Elmore
Caitlin Barlow
Jean Johnson
Sharon Smith
Genevieve Sullivan
Julia Kobos
James Chase
Brian Wohl
Patrick Rowland
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