Performing Arts

Scottie Price just started a new job and it's a real sausage fest. She's the only woman on a team filled with Brads and Chads. Expecting a bachelor pad atmosphere, she is quickly corrected when she finds out everyone is happily married.

Comedian Trevor Noah offers listeners a glimpse into his childhood during apartheid in South Africa in this award-winning memoir.

Before Liz Lemon, before Weekend Update, before Sarah Palin, Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: A recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middle-school gym teacher. She also had a dream that one day she would be a comedian on TV....

In the mid-70s, Steve Martin exploded onto the comedy scene. By 1978 he was the biggest concert draw in the history of stand-up....

From a massively successful stand-up comedian and co-host of chart-topping podcasts “2 Bears 1 Cave” and “Your Mom’s House,” hilarious real-life stories of parenting, celebrity encounters, youthful mistakes, misanthropy, and so much more....

Bob Odenkirk’s career is inexplicable. And yet he will try like hell to explicate it for you. Charting a “Homeric” decades-long “odyssey” from his origins in the seedy comedy clubs to a dramatic career full of award nominations, it’s almost like there are many Bob Odenkirks....

Outsider. Misfit. Criminal. Convict. . . . Movie star. Family man. Comedy legend. Joey Diaz has been called every name in the book (and then some). Now, for the first time, he shares the story of his unlikely rise to fame in his own words—with no punches pulled....

Since his first performance at the legendary New York nightclub “Catch a Rising Star” as a 21-year-old college student in fall of 1975, Jerry Seinfeld has written his own material and saved everything....

James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales raucously and revealingly take the SNL story up to the present, adding a constellation of iconic new stars, surprises, and controversies....

Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: the obedient child of immigrant professionals, a timid chubster afraid of her own bike, a Ben Affleck–impersonating Off-Broadway performer and playwright, and, finally, a comedy writer and actress....

Jim Gaffigan is in top form for his seventh comedy special. The four-time Grammy nominated comedian doesn’t understand why we aren’t more honest about the reasons we don’t want to attend events, while at the same time embraces lying to kids....

Why is every film or tv programme a sequel or a remake? Why are people so f***ing hung up about swearing? Why do the asterisks in that sentence make it okay? These and many other questions trouble David Mitchell. Join him on a tour of the absurdities of modern life....

David Mitchell’s 2014 best seller Thinking About It Only Makes It Worse must really have made people think - because everything’s got worse....

As a stay at home mother of three, Leanne was looking for a way to get some grown up time without interfering with her children or her husband’s career....

Anyone who saw an episode of Saturday Night Live between 1999 and 2006 knows Rachel Dratch. She was hilarious! So what happened to her? Find out....

James Acaster has been nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award five times and has appeared on prime-time TV shows....

The doctor is back with a whole book of sessions from guests like Jon Hamm, Louie Anderson, Susie Essman, Gilbert Gottfried, David Mamet, Wanda Sykes, Marc Maron, Reggie Watts and a slew of others.

The two-time best-selling author, comedian, actor, and radio icon explains the philosophy that has kept his existence boredom-free since the age of 13 - the love of risk. An avid sports better and frequent card player....

Want to learn how to make people laugh out loud? How to Make People Laugh is a book that targets regular comedians, such as you and me. It does not try to transform you into a professional comedian. Instead, it puts comedy in the spotlight of everyday life....

If you are driving, pull over. If you are at work, close your door, unless you don't mind your colleagues seeing you doubled over, in tears, on your office floor...

Rodney Dangerfield's fidgety delivery, self-deprecating humor, and catchphrase, "I don't get no respect," made him a comedy icon in nightclubs, on television, and in movies. But Rodney's long road to stardom was as rocky as his real life. That's when he decided to give comedy one last shot . . .

A hilarious and biting memoir from the actor, comedian, and Saturday Night Live alumnus....

The exercises in this book will get you off the couch and onto the stage, helping you develop the skills necessary to envision, and achieve, a successful career in comedy....

From Naptown to Tinseltown - legendary stand-up comedian and actor Mike Epps finally tells all in this outrageous, hilarious, no-holds-barred memoir....

Step-by-Step to Stand-Up Comedy, written and narrated by Greg Dean, is a comprehensive guide for people who are funny, want to be funnier, or have dreams of being a stand-up comedian....

When comedian Barry Rothbart was growing up in Queens in the 90s, there were two things he knew for sure… his father, Allan, was his best friend and he was also Jon Bon Jovi’s manager. But then everything changed in 1997, when Barry’s dad got arrested and admitted that he actually worked for the Italian mafia, running the largest bookmaking operation in the United States.

Fern showcases three stand-ups per episode, mixing festival headliners with fresh talent hand-picked by Fern herself. You’ll hear exclusive performances from the likes of Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Rosie Jones, and Bridget Christie, alongside the upcoming comedians critics and comedy fans are buzzing about - so you can catch the rising talent before they hit the big time. It's like having a comedy insider guide you to the best shows at the Fringe.

Kristin never planned to become the self-appointed expert on naked motoring, but after her Subaru died and she upgraded to a Volvo XC60, there was no turning back. Now, she’s here to share the wisdom (and disasters) of her years on the road in nothing but skin, sass, and a towel. This is not just a memoir; it’s the survival guide for anyone who has ever thought, “Could I actually drive naked and not get arrested?” Spoiler: yes, you can, if you know the tricks. Kristin mixes practical strategies with wildly embarrassing stories to make sure your bare road trips end in freedom, not ...

All 80-year-old George Ivers wanted was a quiet Thanksgiving with his wife in their cozy Southport, North Carolina home. Instead, he gets a bevy of unexpected (and very much uninvited) guests ringing his doorbell like a game show buzzer, each more hilariously eccentric than the last. George is a comical mix of Archie Bunker’s sass, Fred Flintstone’s stubborn streak, and Mr. Magoo’s oblivious charm. A master of sarcasm and low-key sabotage, George cooks up schemes to send his guests packing, but they just keep coming. Between wrestling with a temperamental dishwasher, having awkward ...

Being a runaway bride is messy enough. Fake-engaging my billionaire boss—who’s also my brother’s best friend? That’s either a romcom disaster in the making… or the best mistake I’ll ever make. I’ve spent my whole life in a small Maui beach town following the rules. Until I bolt from my own wedding and crash into Chase Montgomery. He’s my brother’s best friend. My billionaire, charm-meets-chaos new boss. Rebellious. Infuriatingly handsome. Exactly the trouble I don’t need. To survive my bestie’s week-long wedding without drowning in gossip, I fake-engage Chase. Rules: ...

I swore I’d never go back to Cape Haven. But here I am—face-planting into my old life and straight into the arms of my brother’s best friend and my first love. When my love life and my career crashed harder than a seagull in a hurricane in Boston, I landed home, clutching the keys to my late grandma’s crumbling lighthouse and whatever pride I had left. With the town challenging me to restore the lighthouse in 90 days or lose it forever, Mason comes to the rescue, hammer in hand, gruffer and more irresistible than ever. Mason Carter’s all muscle, mood, and dry sarcasm. I’m a ...

Looking for a book that’s equal parts nudist memoir, political rant, hot tub confessional, and comedy routine about pubic hair? Congratulations because now you’ve found it. Meet Kristin, a 38-year-old suburban nudist with a Volvo in the driveway, a wine glass in hand, and absolutely no filter. From HOA horror stories to naked dating disasters, from farting friends with glitter bushes to shaving her pubes at 30,000 feet in an airplane bathroom, Kristin lays it all bare...literally. This is not your mother’s wellness guide. This is the unapologetically hilarious, wildly inappropriate, ...

Ever wondered what happens when a suburban Seattle woman goes to war with her HOA over backyard boobs? Or how sunscreen and pubic hair can combine into a sticky disaster? Or what it’s like to date a man who shaves smoother than a dolphin while your own “National Forest” is in full bloom? Meet Kristin. She's 38 years old, a proud liberal, a Volvo driver, and a professional nudist chaos machine. She’s got best friend Tanya (butt-bragging champion), Susan (the farting philosopher), and a rotating cast of boyfriends who never quite measure up to her bush. Together, they stumble through ...

Time for another short read? If you are tired of sensible suggestions, read on. Dive into a hilarious world where common sense takes a holiday! This short read offers three outrageously funny stories, serving up the worst possible guidance for life's trickiest situations. Perfect for anyone who loves satire, parody, and a good laugh at the expense of 'expert' advice.

What happens when two suburban best friends turn their backyards into a war zone? Not with water balloons, not with karaoke machines, but with the fiercest competition known to mankind: a full-scale Battle of the Butts. Kristin is the Volvo-driving, wine-drinking, Northwest suburban nudist whose butt has been called “dependable” and “classy” by boyfriends who didn’t survive the chaos. Tanya is her best-friend-turned-rival, a yoga-pants evangelist with a butt so smug it probably pays property taxes. Together, these two women wage war across kiddie pools, barbecues, Safeway aisles, ...

The Grumpy CEO Neighbor That I Detest Stole My Heart Retirement was peaceful—sweet tea, porch gossip, and zero romantic drama—until Maxwell J. Grant moved downstairs. He’s a brooding ex-CEO with sharp suits, guarded eyes, and a knack for making my walls shake with judgment. I’m Southern warmth. He’s emotional ice. We clash. We snipe. One ceiling apart, he finds a million ways to get under my skin: We collide in mailrooms and laundry rooms—and somehow, the tension between us is growing. My grumpy neighbor is irresistible. He listens too closely, sees too deeply, and makes me feel...

Once upon a time, a girl named Little Red Riding Hood skipped through the forest with cookies for Granny… or so the story goes. But what if Red wasn’t just delivering baked goods? What if she was secretly hiding gadgets, gizmos, and a water blaster so powerful it could knock the fleas off a wolf at twenty paces? In this laugh-out-loud retelling, Red isn’t the innocent cookie courier we thought she was. She’s clever, bold, and ready to protect Granny from one very dramatic Wolf with a flair for disguises and a weakness for chocolate chips. Packed with humor, suspense, and a forest ...

Buddy-comedy sci-fi doesn’t come more heartwarming than Cosmic Companions. This alien refugee novel teams a terrified office worker with a literal space warrior on the run, spinning into an action comedy adventure you can’t put down. A reluctant hero story powered by unlikely friendship, wild chases, and a beacon signal that could save a species—or light a war. Join the road-trip survival where trust—and maybe a few scared geese—are all you’ve got.

Nudity isn’t just for beaches, saunas, or that one uncle who “forgets” to wear pants at family reunions. In this outrageous and laugh-out-loud guide, Can I Get Naked? Yes You Can, suburban Seattle’s funniest nudist reveals what really happens when you ditch your clothes and embrace the birthday suit lifestyle. Inside these gloriously bare pages you’ll discover: The unspoken commandments of chair etiquette (and how one woman named Susan keeps leaving “mystery stains” everywhere). Why sunscreen belongs in your belly button, behind your ears, and yes, across your butt cheeks. The...

They say curvy girls can't date whoever they want. Well, they are wrong. In this series, curvy girls get the hottest guys. They can date: athletes superstars billionaires...and, basically, whoever the f*ck they want. In this book, you'll find three incredibly spicy and over-the-top sweet romance novellas about curvy girls who find their love. THAT SEXY BARTENDER - Chelsie gets lost in the mountain town of Big Bear, and Bryan offers to help, giving her a place to stay and multiple O's. THAT EX-BEST FRIEND - Roxy hasn't seen her childhood best friend, Connor, in years, but when they meet ...

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest, where the rain is constant, the coffee is strong, and the only thing we take off faster than our raincoats is… well… everything else. I’m Kristin—38, Volvo driver, recovering Subaru loyalist, Washington-state resident, nudist, and proud owner of exactly zero shame left in my body. This isn’t just another memoir about “finding yourself.” This is a full-frontal, wine-fueled, laugh-so-hard-you-snort journey through the chaotic, sunburned, and sometimes poop-stained world of modern nudist friendship. Inside these pages, you’ll discover: The day ...

Dear Fellow Imperfect Human, Congratulations! By picking up this book, you've already demonstrated one of humanity's most endearing traits: the belief that reading about your flaws might somehow fix them. Spoiler alert: it won't. But at least we'll have a good laugh trying. Somewhere around 3,500 years ago, a guy named Moses came down from a mountain with ten simple rules for getting along. Ten. That's fewer rules than most people have for their Netflix passwords. Yet here we are in the 21st century, still struggling with basics like "don't kill people" and "don't steal stuff." Then, ...

BOO! A Collection of Silly and Scary Campfire Stories by Rowdy Roberts is a delightful anthology that captures the essence of storytelling around a crackling campfire. Perfect for readers who love a mix of spine-chilling thrills and giggle-inducing silliness, this collection of 21 tales delivers both in spades. From ghostly hitchhikers to cursed underpants, each story is crafted to entertain, spook, and amuse, making it ideal for sharing under the stars or reading with a flashlight under the covers. Rowdy Roberts, with a storyteller’s flair, introduces the collection with an invitation to...

When Kristin (38, suburban Volvo driver, accidental nudist ambassador) decides to host a “simple” clothing-optional backyard bash, she isn’t prepared for the chaos that follows. The Great Birthday Suit Party of ’24 starts with sunshine, sangria, and a dangerously competitive game of Naked Cornhole… and spirals into hot tub soup, a police visit, and an aftermath that leaves Kristin with over a dozen pairs of abandoned flip-flops and questions no one can answer. Join Kristin as she recounts the hilarity in her signature folksy, raunchy, and painfully relatable voice. From the Great ...

Ever wondered what happens when you mix a ukulele, a nudist lifestyle, and zero shame? Kristin has. And she turned it into the most uncomfortably funny, weirdly educational, and occasionally raunchy songbook you’ll ever read. From “Tan Lines and Taco Tuesdays” to “The Butt Cheek Boogie” (yes, it involves farts), these aren’t just songs...they’re true stories from a life lived gloriously without pants. Kristin bares it all (literally and emotionally) as she shares the wild, ridiculous, sometimes mosquito-bitten moments that inspired her greatest hits. You’ll learn important ...

Welcome to the wildest, weirdest, most bare-all barbecue you’ll ever attend… and you don’t even have to wear pants. Kristin, your semi-responsible, Volvo-driving, Pacific Northwest nudist tour guide, is here to take you on a laugh-so-hard-your-neighbors-will-judge-you romp through one unforgettable summer backyard bash. The burgers are juicy, the drama is juicier, and absolutely nothing is left to the imagination. It’s a naked free-for-all featuring: A potato salad war that makes the Hatfields and McCoys look like a polite book club A lawn chair collapse so dramatic it should win an...

Welcome to Butterbean Acres—home of sunshine, snacks, and one gloriously unpredictable donkey. Meet Happy, the sunglass-wearing, pineapple-juggling, alien-greeting hero you never knew you needed. From moonwalking through mud puddles to hosting intergalactic dance parties, Happy’s misadventures are equal parts ridiculous and heartwarming. Each chapter in this collection follows Happy and his lovable barnyard crew as they turn ordinary farm life into unforgettable chaos. Whether it’s forming a yoga cult, battling fashion-forward llamas, or accidentally going viral with his laugh, Happy ...

Kristin Williams is 38, braless by principle, overly attached to her lawn chair (RIP Brenda), and possibly on a spa watchlist. In this laugh-out-loud, margarita-soaked collection of short stories, she peels off the layers—literally—and takes you on a wild ride through her unfiltered life as a suburban nudist with zero chill and even fewer regrets. From flashing a Trader Joe’s cashier to being attacked by a taco-thieving seagull named Enrique, and getting physically entangled with a nipple-forward stranger named Vicci, Kristin shows us what happens when self-acceptance, questionable ...

Improvisation is the key to unlocking creativity, confidence, and adaptability in acting and beyond. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned performer, Meisner Activities provides engaging, practical activities to sharpen your skills, think on your feet, and deliver powerful, unscripted performances.

This is the adventure of Jimmothy Billiam Fairchild. A sarcastic, witty, good looking individual with an amazing sense of humor and a tragic back story. Follow me... I mean, him on this epic quest to save the world from a demigod. He must use his super big muscles and overwhelming charisma to take down this baddy. get ready for 4th wall breaks, sassy humor, and a story written in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person narrative!