1. How is this show different from the last Paradoja shows?
In the past, our shows have been strictly comedy, most of which is based on pop culture and politics. Vice Versa takes the old Paradoja shows and adds a hint of sadness and a splash of drama. This is like nothing we have done before.
2. What are the ingredients that make a show a "Paradoja" show?
Paradoja is comprised of so many different things. There are the actors, the sketches, the crew, and the advertising, but what really makes a show a "Paradoja" show, is the connections. The connections between the actors, the timing of lines and actions are all of great importance creating a cohesive Paradoja show.
3. What do you like about the Paradoja cast and crew?
I don't. I hate everyone, especially Dave Coonan.
4. What does Paradoja mean to you?
Paradoja: (noun) A group of non-blood-related family members who come together for the sole purpose of making people not only laugh, but think.
5. When you joined paradoja what was your reaction and if your new what did you expect and do you still feel that way?
My first reaction was "John, what the HELL are you getting yourself into." To this day, I do not regret joining the Paradoja crew because of the experiences I've had, the friends I've made and the comedy that I love performing.
6. Why do Coonan, Mike and George work well together?
I feel like Coonan, Mike, and George work well together because they are close not only on a professional level, but on a personal level. It's the meshing of business and pleasure that causes such an amazing outcome.
7. What do you think is the "Paradoja" sense of humor? Or is there even a "Paradoja" sense of humor?
There is no "Paradoja" sense of humor. To say there was a "Paradoja" sense of humor would be to say that every sketch is written the same way, every sketch has the same ideas and plot points, and most importantly, every sketch has the same jokes. That is the farthest from the truth.
8. What famous comedians, artist, writers, etc., do you think inspired Paradoja and why, what’s the connection? Who inspires you?
Hands down, the most influential and inspiring comedians are George Carlin, Bill Maher, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. These men bring different styles of comedy to the table and all of them know what is really fucked up about this world.
9. What do you think of Mike P both artistically and personally and what have you learned from working with him?
Artistically, I look at Mike Pagano and think "Wow, I could be just as great a comedian if I just applied myself. He also happens to be one of the best friends I could have. He's a great performer and an even better friend. From Mike, I've learned that great things can come out of negative events and emotions.
10. What do you think of Coonan both artistically and personally and what have you learned from working with him?
He's a hack.
11. What do you think of Ortiz both artistically and personally?
Artistically, he's a goddamn genius. Personally, I think he's a giant tool.
12. What do you think of George both artistically and personally and what have you learned from working with him?
George is a fantastic writer. I've had the pleasure of reading not only his scripts, but also some of his personal work as well. It's amazing what a mind can do. On a personal level, George is one of the most fun-loving and crazy guys I've ever met. I'm so glad that I get to perform with him as a friend and colleague.
13. What do you think of James Weippert both artistically and personally and what have you learned from working with him?
James brings a lot to the Paradoja table. He can be anything or anyone you tell him to be. If I told him to be a tree, he'd start growing bark. That's how good he is. I'm glad to call him a good friend of mine.
(basically that question you can answer about anyone in the show, lol, you get my point)
14. What would you like or hope for in the future regarding Paradoja?
I want to see many more shows and many new faces in the Paradoja family.
15. Where do you feel the ideas come from?
All of the ideas come from pop culture, politics, opinion and emotion. Without these, there would be no "Soul" to Paradoja.
In the past, our shows have been strictly comedy, most of which is based on pop culture and politics. Vice Versa takes the old Paradoja shows and adds a hint of sadness and a splash of drama. This is like nothing we have done before.
2. What are the ingredients that make a show a "Paradoja" show?
Paradoja is comprised of so many different things. There are the actors, the sketches, the crew, and the advertising, but what really makes a show a "Paradoja" show, is the connections. The connections between the actors, the timing of lines and actions are all of great importance creating a cohesive Paradoja show.
3. What do you like about the Paradoja cast and crew?
I don't. I hate everyone, especially Dave Coonan.
4. What does Paradoja mean to you?
Paradoja: (noun) A group of non-blood-related family members who come together for the sole purpose of making people not only laugh, but think.
5. When you joined paradoja what was your reaction and if your new what did you expect and do you still feel that way?
My first reaction was "John, what the HELL are you getting yourself into." To this day, I do not regret joining the Paradoja crew because of the experiences I've had, the friends I've made and the comedy that I love performing.
6. Why do Coonan, Mike and George work well together?
I feel like Coonan, Mike, and George work well together because they are close not only on a professional level, but on a personal level. It's the meshing of business and pleasure that causes such an amazing outcome.
7. What do you think is the "Paradoja" sense of humor? Or is there even a "Paradoja" sense of humor?
There is no "Paradoja" sense of humor. To say there was a "Paradoja" sense of humor would be to say that every sketch is written the same way, every sketch has the same ideas and plot points, and most importantly, every sketch has the same jokes. That is the farthest from the truth.
8. What famous comedians, artist, writers, etc., do you think inspired Paradoja and why, what’s the connection? Who inspires you?
Hands down, the most influential and inspiring comedians are George Carlin, Bill Maher, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. These men bring different styles of comedy to the table and all of them know what is really fucked up about this world.
9. What do you think of Mike P both artistically and personally and what have you learned from working with him?
Artistically, I look at Mike Pagano and think "Wow, I could be just as great a comedian if I just applied myself. He also happens to be one of the best friends I could have. He's a great performer and an even better friend. From Mike, I've learned that great things can come out of negative events and emotions.
10. What do you think of Coonan both artistically and personally and what have you learned from working with him?
He's a hack.
11. What do you think of Ortiz both artistically and personally?
Artistically, he's a goddamn genius. Personally, I think he's a giant tool.
12. What do you think of George both artistically and personally and what have you learned from working with him?
George is a fantastic writer. I've had the pleasure of reading not only his scripts, but also some of his personal work as well. It's amazing what a mind can do. On a personal level, George is one of the most fun-loving and crazy guys I've ever met. I'm so glad that I get to perform with him as a friend and colleague.
13. What do you think of James Weippert both artistically and personally and what have you learned from working with him?
James brings a lot to the Paradoja table. He can be anything or anyone you tell him to be. If I told him to be a tree, he'd start growing bark. That's how good he is. I'm glad to call him a good friend of mine.
(basically that question you can answer about anyone in the show, lol, you get my point)
14. What would you like or hope for in the future regarding Paradoja?
I want to see many more shows and many new faces in the Paradoja family.
15. Where do you feel the ideas come from?
All of the ideas come from pop culture, politics, opinion and emotion. Without these, there would be no "Soul" to Paradoja.
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