FRANCES STARK PERFORMS I’VE HAD IT AND A HALF

Due to the adult themes of some of the material contained in this afternoon’s program, this performance may not be suitable for all audiences.

Last summer Frances Stark staged a performance at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen entitled I’ve Had it and I’ve also Had it, which reworked a musical that debuted there in 1951. In the original “I’ve Had It!” a bellhop loses his girlfriend to a critically acclaimed composer, who is in town working on a new commissioned piece. To win her back he exposes the pretentious composer as a fraud by demonstrating, for a room full of critics, that the new composition is actually a familiar pop song, played backward. Stark’s performance I’ve Had it and a Half is an epilogue for that piece, as well as a prologue for her a new theatrical production (commissioned by Performa) which will debut in New York City in the fall.

In conjunction with the exhibition All of this and nothing

ALL HAMMER PUBLIC PROGRAMS ARE FREE. Tickets are required, and are available at the Billy Wilder Theater Box Office one hour prior to start time. Limit one ticket per person on a first come, first served basis. Hammer members receive priority seating, subject to availability. Reservations not accepted, RSVPs not required.

Parking is available under the museum for $3 after 6:00pm.

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*Witold Gombrowicz

From João Ribas

No, I’ll tell you this is an impersonation of a rock and roll singer impersonating Elvis, is what this really is…

To improve your proficiency, ask yourself the following questions on a regular basis:

• In a seemingly serious situation, what nuggets of humor or irony can I find?
• When faced with a potentially difficult situation, is there a way that humor could help? Could lead to a better outcome?
• Am I funnier than I think I am? Less funny? Who will give me an honest assessment of my sense of humor?
• Could I start my next meeting, presentation, or conversation by telling a funny story?
• What are the humorous situations in my life that have taught me something?

To avoid overdoing humor, ask yourself:

• When have I used humor in the last year when I shouldn’t have? When may it have backfired?
• Do I ever encourage a near party atmosphere because of my comfort with using humor?
• Knowing that some people are more easily offended than I, could my use of humor put people off? Is there a chance I’m offending people but I’m unaware of it?
• Do I avoid discussing or solving the real issue by making a joke?

Microsoft Competencies: Humor

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