Origin Stories is a series featuring Creative Collective Business Members telling the story of where they’ve been, where they’re going, and some advice for those of us who are just getting started. Bruce Whear (he/him/his) is the co-founder of Silly Theatre Productions and a performer with the troupe Accidentally on Purpose! Accidentally on Purpose specializes in short form improv comedy

As part of the continued efforts to provide local artists with a platform to share their talents and raise some money in these challenging times we are very happy to introduce this series of live videos that have been running on our Facebook page.  Erik Rodenhiser is a professional (green eggs and) ham and entertainer who is spending his free

by Joey PhoenixImage courtesy of Comedian Mark Scalia Salem, MA is getting ready for the 2020 Salem Comedy and Spirits Festival on Thursday, January 16 through Saturday, January 18th. Now in its fifth year, the festival will host 16 comedians at two spirited venues on three separate nights. Thursday night will be at East Coast Regiment Beer Co. and Friday

by Joey Phoenix The North Shore’s Favorite Improv Troupe Accidentally on Purpose is back at it again with three special shows this holiday season. The troupe is calling these the “The Gift of Comedy” series, and the first Improv show will be on December 19th at the Larcom Theatre in Beverly and the second show, a Holiday Improv Show, will

BORAH! & Krampus got bored and decided to record their version of the opening to the classic Laverne & Shirley TV show. Enjoy as they explore the streets and locations of Salem Ma!  Salem’s Black Hat Society (SBHS) was founded in October 2016 when Brian first started street performing for Haunted Happenings in Salem, MA as Borah Brewington Snaggletooth XIII.

Accidentally on Purpose returns to Marblehead Little Theatre – 12 School St. in Marblehead once again to perform their original Keg-n-Komedy on August 17. The seasoned hilarious troupe’s Comedy style is similar to that of the TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway. Filled with interactive madcap involvement of the audience with scene suggestions & volunteer opportunities. “We are glad

Weekly Buzz is a regular feature of special events and happenings on the North Shore. If you have an upcoming special event, project, or initiative that you’d like to see featured here. Send our editor an email at joeyphoenix@creativecollectivema.com  What: Comedy Disruption at The Castle w/ Headliner Ben KronbergWhen: Friday, February 15th from 8:30-10:30Where: The Castle: A Board Game Café

I started Silly Theatre Productions so that I would have an entity that might encompass the many theatre/entertainment vehicles I’m involved in. I’ve performed locally/regionally on stage/film/print for multiple productions over the last 50+ years. I served on the board of the original Salem Theatre Company, and am presently on the Marblehead Little Theatre’s board where I have been affiliated since the early seventies.

Erik Rodenhiser – Gallows Hill Theatre Q) Tell us a bit about you and what you do? A) I am an actor/entertainer who grew up in the glorious city of Salem. Wanting to be part of the tourist industry but stick with my theatrical roots,  I decided to to open up a tourist attraction that meets both the needs of