"The Sitcom", a six person NYC group formed in 2008, presents with each performance, the latest episode in the continuing saga of James, Amy, Beowulf, Devon, Shawn, and Taylor. It's a live onstage sitcom, complete with laugh track, commercials, and everything else that makes a sitcom wonderful.
Sit, Ubu, sit. Good dog. ("Ruff!")
"The Sitcom" is currently enjoying its first season.
the Sitcom episode Guide:
Mark your calendars!
Episode 8 Coming Soon
Ep 7: "The Medieval/Renaissance/Period Piece Episode" -
Sent back in time, Devon adjusts to life in the Medieval/Renaissance/Period Piece era. But will her friends perish at the hands of demon overlord Scott Eckert Tolle?
"The Sitcom" (Shawn Amaro, Amy Dixon, Geoff Grimwood, Beowulf Jones, Devon Ragsdale & James Rich) is a live onstage sitcom, complete with laugh track, commercials, and everything else that makes sitcoms wonderful. Sit Ubu, sit. Good Dog. ("Ruff!")
guest-starring J Hobart B, Andrew Burns, Becky Byers
written by Beowulf Jones
directed by Pat Shay
>>> Previous Episodes
Episode 1 "The Pilot"
James and Amy have broken up, but do feelings still linger as James goes on his first post-breakup date? Meanwhile, Rich’s gambling addiction gets him in deep trouble with Devon in a very special episode.
written by Beowulf Jones and James Rich
directed by Scott Eckert
Episode 2 "The Joint Account"
James and Amy travel to Connecticut to dissolve their joint email account while Rich and Taylor tape a line on the floor to divide the apartment between them.
written by Beowulf Jones
directed by Scott Eckert
Episode 3 "The Weekend Trip"
In a bid to escape the public scrutiny of Amy's new high profile relationship, James goes camping with the boys, and Amy takes the ladies to the spa. Meanwhile, Taylor has a moment of reckoning that could change things forever.
written by Beowulf Jones, Taylor Orci and James Rich
directed by Scott Eckert
The Sitcom Ep. 4: "The Long Lost Irish Brother"
Shawn connects with his long lost Irish brother Finnegan Joyce Amaro, but is something rotten in Williamsburg? Meanwhile Devon, desperate to reinvent herself, has Beowulf give her a makeover.
starring Shawn Amaro, Amy Dixon, Beowulf Jones, Devon Ragsdale and James Rich
special guest stars: Taylor Orci, Geoff Grimwood & Rimma Dreyband
written by Beowulf Jones
directed by Joe Schiappa
Episode 5: "The Vacation"
"Island Gods and cursed idols accost the gang as they embark on a tropical vacation. But is James' dedication to his work getting in the way of his ability to be a friend?"
starring Shawn Amaro, Amy Dixon, Geoff Grimwood, Beowulf Jones, Devon Ragsdale & James Rich
special guest-starring Andrew Burns & Rimma Dreyband
written by James Rich & Beowulf Jones
directed by Pat Shay
Episode 6: The Intervention (featuring a complete scene from “Fresh Prince of Bel Air”)
Concerned with Amy’s escalating addiction, the gang hosts and intervention. Meanwhile James plans a trip with his estranged father.
SPECIAL GUEST: Kevin Allison (The State, Risk!)
starring Shawn Amaro, Amy Dixon, Geoff Grimwood, Beowulf Jones, Devon Ragsdale & James Rich
w/ Andrew Burns & Rimma Dreyband
written by Beowulf Jones
directed by Pat Shay
What people are saying about THE SItcom!
"Extremely entertaining... 'The Sitcom' is pure, gleeful silliness. Just thinking about it puts a smile on my face." - Kevin Allison, The State on MTV
"'The Sitcom' is like that special episode of 'Silver Spoons', only much more special." - Scott Bateman, Salon.com; "Atom Age Vampire"
"These guys manage to do what no TV personality has been able to do for years: make a sitcom fun again." - Jason Kalter, Rue Brutalia
"'The Sitcom' is inspired and gloriously retarded. I want more!" - Jacob Brown, The 34th & 35th Annual J Hobart B All-Star Christmas Spectacular; Hobart & Michael
