Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre has affordable, comedy shows seven nights a week in NYC and LA. Watch the best improv, sketch and standup in the country. Our original comedy video productions have garnered the national spotlight. We also run the first nationally accredited improv and sketch comedy school in the country. For information on our courses, visit the Training Center.
The Rejection Show Presents: BEAR WITH ME
"BEAR WITH ME" is a fast paced, unique comedic performance by Jon Friedman, the Emmy-Award winning comedian, writer, blogger, and creator/host of "The Rejection Show." In addition to sharing popular original bits from his hit variety show and favorite negative comments posted to his youtube videos, Friedman presents recorded prank phone calls and ridiculous home movie clips culled from his teen years, along with hilarious Public School-assigned journal entries, offering intimate insight into the development of the career of a comedian who never thought he'd set foot on a stage. Keeping the audience howling all the way, Friedman's gift for storytelling is accented by his quick and firm comedic delivery.
Written by and Starring Jon Friedman
Directed by Carol Hartsell
“Bear With Me†Theme Song by Stuckey & Murray
Animation by Edmond Hawkins, Hugo Marmugi, & Sean Dooley
"Comedic genius" New York Magazine
"Jon Friedman is genial, sweet, and never above displaying his bruises." The Onion
"His comedy starts off with his totally deadpan delivery and then instantly morphs into something creative, memorable and sidesplitting." -GOTHAMIST
"A wryly amusing but intensely shy person whose awkwardness onstage is part of his appeal." -LA TIMES
"Everyone's favorite reject. " -FLAVORPILL