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Valerie Lopez
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David Thomas
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Our own Valerie Lopez had a chance to sit and chat with the Laredo native about her comedy past, getting her start in a high school pep rally skit, and how she hooked up with Austin Latino comedy scene. There may be a reference to The New Movement Theater and Chris Trew. Okay, there’s definitely a reference to Chris Trew and his theater.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2HHzJRscWU&w=420&h=315]Part two features Vanessa Gonzalez’s foray into the stand up comedy scene. She also speaks with Valerie about her current one-person show I Don’t Know Why You’re Saying That.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_mnc7oviu0&w=420&h=315]If you’re wondering where you can see Gonzalez perform in the immediate future, here are some details: On March 11th, she’s headlining Chris Castle’s In the Treehouse at Austin Java on Barton Springs. Vanessa Gonzalez and her comedy partner, Michael Foulk, have a week show every Tuesday at 8pm called Hand Bomb. This takes place at The New Movement Theater.
Find out more about Vanessa Gonzalez’s upcoming shows, and projects on her website.
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Valerie Lopez
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David Thomas