Folks read their letters on stage; real letters they\'ve written, correspondence back and forth or letters we wish we could write.
Lisa Malone reads letters she was required to write home as a youngster visiting England, letters funnier now than when they were first written.Will Seymour shares a letter that has been in his family for over a 140 years, a letter that gives us a vibrant taste of place and history.Jill Demby Guest returns to the letter show to read part two of a series of letters written to her partner who passed away suddenly.Chris Sheets and Grant Baciocco improvise letters based on the audience suggestion of "camp"Sandy Adomaitis wrote a letter to the cold case detective investigating the murder of her dear friend and received back a response that touched Sandy, and the audience, deeply.Jonathan Menchin, the superb musician on this episode, reads a letter written to an old friend about success, tenacity and what happens when we give up.Jayne Entwistle, To Whom It May Concern Producer, reads an ode to the costumed mascots of the world.
Laura Parker writes a spirited letter to the perpetrator of a Los Angeles road rage incident. Robin Roberts reads a letter she received as a little girl from Mattel about appropriate Barbie Fan Club etiquette. Steve La Rue shares a beautiful condolence letter he received upon the passing of his Father. Ben Siemon improvises a ridiculously funny letter based on the audience suggestion of a "bad haircut" Allyson Adams shares a heart-felt letter she wrote to Paris Jackson. To Whom It May Concern Producer Jayne Entwistle writes a letter to American Express, about the perils of sticking your finger where it doesn't belong! The musician for this episode is Adam Levy
Carolyn Martone reads a letter she wrote to Aaron Spelling when she was only nine years old. Children of the eighties, this will awaken fond memories of watching Fantasy Island and The Love Boat! We'd like to add that Carolyn's letter is so funny, she tours with the show "Mortified!"Will Link pens an honest letter to Juno Screenwriter Diablo Cody about their awkward first encounter.Erin Rodman returns to the letter show with a letter to her second Hollywood boss. We thought her first boss was outrageous?Peggy Etra, a letter show veteran, improvises a priceless rant based on the audience suggestion; no parking on her street for three months.Jayne Entwistle, To Whom It May Concern Producer, discloses her horror at sucking up actor Ned Beatty's toothbrush with a vacuum cleaner.The musician for this episode was letter show favourite, Aaron Gilmartin!
Adam Gropman shares real letters from camp that can be found in the book Mortified: Real Words, Real PeopleMichelle Seipp writes a letter to the co-workers who kept her going in what was surely the job from Hell.Jess McKay shares what happens when an actor willing to play his role to the ultimate end meets up with an internet scammer.Sarah McChesney and Grant Baciocco improvise letters based on the audience suggestion of buying a puppy on Craigslist.Anna Metcalf reads a letter written by her Grandmother at a time when the World was a much different place.Jayne Entwistle, a producer on To Whom It May Concern, reads a letter to the heartless criminal who stole her 1984 Oldsmobile.The musician for this episode was William Hawkins.
Christine Schoenwald returns to the letter show with letters to and from her childhood days at camp!Jayne Entwistle, a To Whom It May Concern Producer, reads a letter to her Uncle Al about the time he almost arrested her, twice!Kevin Berntson improvises a letter based on the audiences answers to the following prompts, name a chain store: "Best Buy" and name an object you would find at Best Buy: "an adapter"Tanya McClure reads a no holds barred letter to her body.Eric Weston returns to the letter show under the guise of reprising his toilet training his cats letter. what he really had in mind was an epic first for the letter show and quite possibly an epic last!The musician for this episode was none other than Gyasi Ross www.gyasiross.com
The last letter show of the year and we had some banner letters and the return of one of our favourite musicians!Kelsea Burke shares a letter about how her obsession with Mariah Carey almost broke her neighbour's marriage.Alex Stein reads an acerbic letter to a questionable, self-proclaimed guru.In a powerful letter, India Dupre shares her heartbreaking experiences as a child torn from her Mother and forced into child slavery in an Australian workhouse.Mary Jo Smith returns to the letter show, this time as the guest improviser. We asked the audience; what family member is Mary Jo writing to and what happened at the holidays last year. The resulting letter is very very funny!Jill Demby Guest reads an eloquent and beautiful letter to the recently passed love of her life.To Whom It May Concern producer, Jayne Entwistle, reprises her letter to jolly old Father Christmas!Don Black of GHIANT returns to the letter show as the musician for the evening.
Jonathan Braedley Welch reads a letter to a version of himself newly arrived in Los Angeles one year ago!Liz Brown pens a letter to the questionable folk who gather outside her window at 2:00 in the morning.Thessaly Lerner is not only the musician on this episode, playing ukulele alongside Adam Brown on Banjo, she also reads letters from the family farm in the early 1900's.Dan O'Connor, of IMPRO Theater fame, beautifully improvises a letter in the style of Jane Austen.Abby Schachner shares letters from her families checkered past.Jayne Entwistle, a producer for To Whom It May Concern, reads a letter to the first person she met in Hollywood.
Grant Baciocco, a letter show favourite, reads a letter he wrote as a child to his all-time hero.Arlene Schindler reconnects with an old flame on Facebook and the results are...compelling.Robin Roberts shares a letter from a professor that goes to show teachers don't always know best.Patrick Bristow and Grant Baciocco improvise a strange and hilarious burst of correspondence based on the audience suggestion of a "cease and desist" letter.Jessi Trauth shares a letter from a dear friend that helped guide her through her darkest hour battling a debilitating sickness. This show marked not only the one year anniversary of her sickness taking hold but also her return to the stage on her road to recovery.Jayne Entwistle, To Whom It May Concern Producer, reads an homage to the bartenders of Los Angeles.The musician for this episode is the amazing Madeline Tasquin.
Erin Rodman reads a letter to her first Hollywood boss which sheds some light on what goes on behind the camera!Mark Miller reads a letter to a Soul mate he has yet to meet.Based on the audience suggestion of Iguana Fancy, John Pirruccello improvises an angry letter to the editor of the fictitious magazine.Peggy Etra shares a letter she wrote to two sisters she does not know who inadvertently included her in a three week long text war!Jayne Entwistle, producer of To Whom It May Concern, reads a letter to the Graduate School that tested just how far she was willing to go for an education.The musician for this episode was Sheldon Botler
Greg Veneklasen returns with the Archie Letters. In this installment, Greg's Great Great Grandfather Archie is weathering out a storm on Thanksgiving Day 1919 that threatens to wash away the tent, thanksgiving dinner and the pie he has been promised by the camp cook.Christine Blackburn, who has her own podcast called "Storyworthy", reads letters she wrote to her big sister when she was nine years old. Apparently, The Fonze played an important roe in her formative years!Mindy Sterling and Kevin Berntson (both Groundlings Alums) improvise letters from an auto shop to a customer that leaves the audience screeching!Deana Barone reads an honest, albeit intense, letter to an ex-boyfriend that has an interesting outcome.To Whom It May Concern's Producer, Jayne Entwistle, reads a desperate letter to the Discovery Channel.The musician for this episode was Mike Bauer.
Sarah McChesney reads a letter to her 8th grade bullies.Jonathan Braedley Welch reads a letter to an 80's idol.Christine Schoenwald reads a purloined letter from an angry ex.Chris Sheets and Grant Baciocco improvise letters based on the audience suggestion of Victorian Crime SolversTo Whom It May Concern producer, Jayne Entwistle, reads a letter to Summer's Eve. Special guest Ms. Julie Brown (Earth Girls Are Easy, Homecoming Queen's Got A Gun) reads Match.com letters. The Musician for this episode was Jessie Payo.
Greg Veneklasen reads letters from his Great Great Grandfather Archie in the early 1900's to his soon to be wife, residing on Catalina Island, about daily life as a civil engineer in Arizona. Archie was a prolific letter writer and through his letters, he provides an insight into history we feel is worth paying attention to. Listen for more of the "Archie Letters" in future podcasts!Michael Patrick Duggan reads a letter from an old friend and judging from the tone of the letter, ex-friend that has the audience roaring - both with laughter and disbelief.Based on an audience suggestion, Peggy Etra and Henry Watkins improvise correspondence between siblings during WWII.Marisol shares her heartbreaking story about the murder of her younger brother and the letters that followed in the wake of that tragic loss. To Whom It May Concern Producer Jayne Entwistle reads a letter to the infamous Ron (the hedgehog) Jeremy.Music for this episode was played by Tracy Taroy.
Patrick Bristow reads a letter he wrote twenty years ago in response to being "relieved" of his relationship.Arianna Basco reads a letter she wrote to her unborn child and a letter to the Father of that child.Jordan Black improvises a letter based on the audience suggestion of an eviction letter.Carrie Seim reads letters from her virtual assistant in India who was charged with finding her employer true love.To Whom It May Concern producer Jayne Entwistle reads a letter to a politician who needs to learn some serious manners. The outstanding musical guests for this performance were The Singer and The Songwriter.
In this episode of To Whom It May Concern we have Becky Haycox's childhood letters from a Mother that illicit both laughs and sympathy from the audience.Aaron Gilmartin's letters between an incarcerated Father and his Son.Zach Barton's letter that illustrates the depth of love we can have for our pets and the grief that comes when we lose that love.Michael Oosterom improvises a poison pen letterJayne Entwistle, a producer on To Whom It May Concern, reads a letter about a family prank that includes a rubber chicken, a nightclub and the popular British "Gang Bang" song.The musician for this episode was Aaron Gilmartin with the help of Michael Oosterom.
Tom Lenk, recurring star on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, reads an awkward fan letter. Lisa Waugh-Kragen and Chris Sheets return with more letters from the South. Colleen Smith, a regular at the Groundlings and Jim Henson puppeteer, improvises a friend break-up letter Mary Jo Smith reads a powerful letter to her assailant. To Whom It May Concern's Producer, Jayne Entwistle, reads a letter about a childhood curiosity gone embarrassingly wrong! Live music played by Troy Taroy.
February's podcast had a stand-out line-up with Ray Barnhart reading a letter from his best friend at Bible College.Marsian DeLellis read a letter of regret that has never truly let him go.Thessaly Lerner shared a letter her friend Colin received after exhibiting some inappropriate behaviour in his neighbourhood.Lori Elberg read a letter dedicated to the girls of Jersey she went to school withTo Whom It May Concern's Producer Jayne Entwistle read a letter dedicated to her car.Margee Magee improvises an hilarious Dear John letter and Don Black of the L.A band Ghiant provides the live soundtrack!
The January live show recorded at Rafa's Lounge in Echo Park featured Don Black's letters of love and loss from the third grade.Grant Baciocco read fan mail from a child.Corbett Trubey read love letters from his cat's French lover.Patirck Bristow improvised a wicked letter of revenge.Elina Gorelik shared her devastating experience as a child growing up, quite literally, in the fallout from Chernobyl.Jayne Entwistle read a letter to a legendary rock band! The musician for this episode was Gyasi Ross!
The December show was stellar with standing room only and a crackling energy in Rafa's Lounge! Aaron Gilmartin started the night off with original songs on Flamenco Guitar and continued to accompany the letters with Flamenco, banjo and ukulele.Marlene Nichols read a saucy letter from her 80 year old self to her present day self with advice we can all take to heart.Lisa Waugh and Chris Sheets transported us to Alabama and the hardships endured by her Uncle Lee who grew up poor amidst fifteen siblings. A theatrical first at To Whom It May Concern as Chris played the part of Uncle Lee and spun a tale of drinking, fighting, thieving and redemption.Drew Droege improvised a letter based on the audience suggestion of a scarlet letter. As usual he was loose, witty and hilarious.Margot Leitman proved why she is a five time Moth winner with letters of a high school crush gone horribly wrong.To Whom It May Concern's producer, Jayne Entwistle, read a letter to none other than Santa Claus or, as is more accurate for her British upbringing, Father Christmas.
Here it is! The second live show recorded at Rafa's Lounge in Echo Park. It was a fantastic audience with some poignant letters and some eyebrow-raising ones. Mark Nichols and Julie Lewis opened the show with original songs and Mark continued to improvise on the piano along with the letters.Darrell Kunitomi, a native Angeleno who has worked for the LA Times for 35 years read a letter from his Uncle Ted. His Uncle was a volunteer fighting for the Americans during WWII. He wrote letters to his family imprisoned in a Japanese internment camp in Wyoming.Christine Lakin, former child star and working actor reads letters of support from her Grandmothers and a letter from an actress to her "talent".Todd Duffey, best known as the annoying waiter from the cult film "Office Space" reads some interesting fan mail.Eric Weston clearly loves his cats and is dedicated to their well-being as is evidenced by his eccentric letter to the Litter Kwitter Cat Company.Jayne Entwistle, Producer of "To Whom It May Concern", reads a letter to none other than David Lynch!Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a letter or if you're in the neighbourhood, come on down to a live show.
The inaugural show at Rafa's Lounge, Echo Park.It was a packed house, standing room only and the atmosphere was electric. "Kids On McCadden" opened the show with a few songs demonstrating feisty lyrics and a blend of African finesse and acoustic folk rock.Marc Solomon accompanied the show on acoustic guitar, punctuating each letter with humor and a lyrical sensitivity.Rene Parker (aka Marisol) a Los Angeles writer, actress and comedienne reads a love letter from twenty years ago.Stephanie McCanles is a writer, producer, director and infinte undoable knot in your favorite necklace. She reads a letter to her brain!David Razowsky is the former artistic director of the Second City Los Angeles. As a performer at Second City he worked with Steve Carrel, Stephen Colbert, Rachel Dratch, and Chris Farley, among others. David has directed Second City in Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, and The Second City National Touring Company. David is the voice of Dixon, the world’s coolest adult, in ABC’s animated series, The Weekenders, and has appeared on Spin City, Roseanne, and Late Night with David Letterman as the voice of Albert Brook’s parrot. Note: when he references "church bells" what you can't hear is an audience member's ringtone of churchbells going off during his performance.George Earth is a music composer for film trailers and a performing guitarist with many album and toruing credits. He also dabbles in comic drawing, talk show hosting, and comedic writing. His Zodiac sign is Cancer and he is telepathic. He reads correspondence between himself and a Nigerian Scam Artist.T-Wrecks is a writer and an artist and reads a letter to her Father.Jayne Entwistle, host and producer of To Whom It May Concern reads a letter to the Meat Packer's Union.If you have a letter, visit the website to learn how to submit or where to attend the next live show!www.readyourletter.com