Night of a 1000 Knocks - Philadelphia Fringe Festival

Night of a 1000 Knocks

Jeff and Buttons

Comedy & Improv

Jeff and Buttons have a brand-new show. If these two idiots work out their differences, that is. Jeff has an awesome idea that will change theater as we know it: it's called Knock-Knock Jokes. Buttons has not been paying attention in rehearsals. Also, he'd rather do silly bits like Fart Laugh and Punch Jeff. Luckily, they have a big bag of bits to present to the audience...for a small fee. What will happen to Jeff and Buttons' relationship when money enters the equation? Can art and commerce coexist? Will Buttons get addicted to money like he did with quaaludes and cocaine? Will Jeff be able to resist the siren call of money and stay true to his ideals? Will Jeff poop his pants? Will Buttons then push Jeff's face in the poop and ask him "Who did that?" in an effort to break the pattern of behavior? In the great words of a baby: "Me no know."

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Details

Run Time: 60 mins

Ticket Price: $25

Venue: Christ Church Neighborhood House

Dates: September 18, 2024 - September 19, 2024

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September 18, 2024 5.00pm

20 N American St

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options

September 19, 2024 6.30pm

20 N American St

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options

About the Artist

Jeff and Chris met when they were both cast in Kill Me Loudly, a devised clown show directed by Eric Davis (Red Bastard, Cirque du Soleil). Since then, theyve performed at Ars Novas ANT Fest, the NY International Clown Festival, UCB, The PIT, Butterboy, The Dave Hill Explosion, and tons of comedy and variety shows around New York City.

Chris Manley (writer/performer) is an American writer, performer and clown. He is best known for his character Buttons. He has performed with Cirque du Soleil and is honored to be listed in Le Petit Clown August Alphabetique alongside Abbott & Costello. He has performed at Lincoln Center, Ars Nova, The Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, The Peoples Improv Theater, the Toronto Sketch Fest and the Chicago Sketch Fest. You can see him in several national commercials and award winning films.

Jeff Seal (Writer/Performer) is comedian and filmmaker based in New York New York. He's a graduate of the Clown Conservatory at the San Francisco Circus Center and studied Decroux-based corporeal mime at the Hippocampe Project in Paris. He has been nominated for 4 Golden Clown Nose awards by the NY Downtown Clown Revue and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. He is also a filmmaker whose films and documentaries have been shown on HBO, The New York Times, The Discovery Channel, AJ+ and gothamist.com. More at jeffoseal.com.

Eric Davis (writer/director) is an award-winning performer, writer, director and teacher. As a clown, he originated two roles in celebrated Cirque du Soleil shows. Davis' infamous bouffon character, Red Bastard, fuses theater, stand-up, and clown to create powerful, life-changing comedy and has been acclaimed by critics and sold-out audiences across the globe. More info: Redbastard.com

Accessibility & Content Considerations

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This event is appropriate for ages 18+

Nudity

Violent Content

Adult Language

Audience Interaction

Covid-19 Safety policy

Masks are required during this event