“Clean Comedy Concert Series” Kicks-off this Weekend at Historic Cricket Theater in Collinsville

The historic Cricket Theater in Collinsville is the place to BE, this Sunday (September 12th) as a very special event, suitable for ALL ages will be taking place featuring John Pate and Rich Natole:

That’s John Pate, acclaimed writer, actor, public speaker and popular stand-up comic who caught the wave of rising comedy artists during the early 80’s – opening for such stars as Robin Williams, David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld – and the great Red Skelton; John, a native of Sand Rock – has now returned home to kick-off this special series of “Clean Comedy Concerts”, also featuring Las Vegas headliner Rich Natole, who brings with him, pretty much a cast of thousands:

Another name you may very well recognize – acting as the Master of Ceremonies for that special event, is WEIS Radio’s own Jerry Baker. 

John stopped by the WEIS Radio studios a short time back to promote this weekend’s concert, and was joined via telephone by Rich to tell everyone what the idea behind a series of wholesome, family-style comedy shows stands for and how it all came about

You can hear that interview in its entirety by clicking the link below:

John Pate is an accomplished entertainer & writer whose career spans over 40 years professionally, including numerous national television appearances as an actor and comic, a spokesperson, as well as stand-up comedy appearances from coast to coast, AND the opening act or performing with the likes of Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams and David Letterman. 

His most treasured experiences were the final six years of performances with the legendary comic icon, Mr. Red Skelton, whom John credits revealing to him the magic of bringing his stage appearances to life. 

John has infused that knowledge into his career and his passion for honest, open and meaningful communication throughout all the areas of entertainment, existence and culture.  SAG, AFTRA, ASCAP, ACM Actor, Comic, T.V. Writer & Author

(https://patecomedy.com/)

Biography

When your high school guidance counselor tells you that you should consider a career as a barber – you know you have to come up with a “Plan B” pretty quick. Luckily a talent for mimicry saved Rich Natole from a career clipping ear hair. Combining that talent with all of the “fun” growing up in Northern California with a transplanted New York Italian family and you have the recipe for a great comic impressionist.

As a teenager, Rich was a ticket taker at the Circle Star Theatre in San Carlos, CA. He stood in the wings and learned from the masters-Frank Sinatra, Bill Cosby, Rich Little, Sammy Davis Jr. and George Carlin. Watching all of these incredible entertainers ignited Rich’s passion for performing. As a teenager, he talked his Dad into driving him into San Francisco to work weekly at the comedy clubs.

Los Angeles was waiting and Rich Natole packed up, moved to LA, unpacked and then packed up again to go “On the Road”. Rich played every major comedy club in 42 states within just a few years. He was a key opening act for many musical and comedy acts. Rich distinguished himself as a favorite with local radio and television shows for his quick wit, variety of impressions and professional attitude and appearance.

With two kids and a mortgage, Rich answered the call of corporate America and moved to the convention capital of the world – Orlando, Florida. His clean act was in big demand with corporations and he was happy to oblige them (and take their money). After 9-11 – the world changed and the corporate market stalled ……lucky for Rich the “Del –Boca – Grande – Vista” circuit was heating up. The delightful residents of the many Florida retirement communities called and Rich Natole become the most requested act in the state of Florida. One thing is for sure – when you can get standing ovations from this crowd (at least from the ones able to stand) – you know how to please an audience.

The bright lights of Vegas proved too hard to resist and the Natole’s relocated in 2008. Rich Natole has been both a student and a lover of Las Vegas show business for decades. Vegas audiences are the best in the world and his one man show “Voices Of A Generation” is a perfect culmination of the thousands of shows he has performed over the years. It showcases the voices of “his generation” – voices his parents loved and listened to growing up and contemporary voices that his kids love today. While Las Vegas is home to many incredible singing impressionists, Rich Natole is the only true comic-impressionist working in Las Vegas today.

“Voices Of A Generation” is a people pleasing show that showcases dozens of celebrity voices in a fast moving, very funny show. Whether you love comedy, love impressionists or just love to be fully entertained, Rich Natole will exceed your expectations with “Voices Of A Generation”

http://www.richnatole.com/bio.html

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