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Have you ever gotten to that point where silly randomness overtakes your personality? People laugh at you and suspect you're drunk or something, but you're so not. Your nutty brain train of thought just seems to want to flow out of your mouth and there is no use stopping it. This is the space that blacklist inhabits 24/7 and they make a living (sort of) out of entertaining you with their on-the-spot situation comedy. They call it improv.

This improv, however, isn't for the faint of heart. It's for those of us who like to see that line designating what's appropriate crossed. Blacklist crosses it, then picks it up off the ground and does a double-dutch jump-rope routine with it. Then they make your dead grandma eat it. Oh yes, they can do that.

At the present time, unfortunately, The Blacklist does not have a permanent home. They've got several more gigs scheduled at the Empty Space (like the late night Friday show I saw this last weekend) but are still looking for a place and time in Bakersfield that they can own.

If you'd like to experience this "improv comedy that refuses to suck" for yourself I advise you to find they're next show and go. To do this, check out my theatre calendar or get in touch with blacklist directly on their website or myspace profile. It'll cost you $5, but your friends and family will be giving you strange looks for days, and that's priceless. These guys have a knack for opening up the nut within.

If you're cheap (come on, $5) or can't wait until their next show, you can get some Blacklist action right now for free. All you need is a high speed internet connection. In this week's podcast (#10) I talk to Rob, Michael, Adam, & Chan about the show and recap some of their favorite "accomplishments" from Friday's exhibition. My favorite: crucifying Mr. Wizard. That should give you an idea of the random twistedness of these guys. For more, check out the podcast or pry $5 out of your wallet and catch them at the Empty Space this Friday (May 26th) at 11PM or NEXT weekend, Friday June 2nd at 11PM as well.

Stay tuned, I'll be adding their other June dates to the calendar soon.