A Cast of Thousands http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot the famously unknown audio comedy and satire troupe Fri, 16 May 2008 19:48:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 en ©A Cast of Thousands rotooutcast@gmail.com (A Cast of Thousands) rotooutcast@gmail.com 1440 comedy, sketch, skit, sketch comedy, thousands, cast, a cast of thousands the famously unknown audio comedy and satire troupe audio comedy troupe "Famously Obscure" A Cast of Thousands A Cast of Thousands rotooutcast@gmail.com No no http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/images/acotfeedart144.jpg A Cast of Thousands http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot 144 144 Any day now… http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2008/05/16/any-day-now/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2008/05/16/any-day-now/#comments Fri, 16 May 2008 19:48:31 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2008/05/16/any-day-now/  We’ve completed uploading our collection to the Mad Music Archive, including the new “best of” album! It should be posted any day now.

Follow the link to our audio catalog… and thanks!

Keep laughing! It makes your enemies wonder what you’re up to…

The guys in ACOT.

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2008/05/16/any-day-now/feed/ ‘BEST OF’ COLLECTION UPDATE http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2008/05/01/best-of-collection-update/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2008/05/01/best-of-collection-update/#comments Thu, 01 May 2008 15:40:51 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2008/05/01/best-of-collection-update/ Hi Folks, Michael here from A Cast Of Thousands.
 
Hang in there, the album is nearly complete and uploaded.  But while sitting at my studio desk making sure all was in order, I actually found some MORE material that should definitely be included in the collection, but needs a little time to edit.
 
In other words, give me a few more days, and it’ll be done.  Really.  I swear!  By adding this new material, I’ll prove this isn’t just some project that says “let’s just put something out so they know we still exist.”  Rather, this will be an album that says “let’s put something out so they not only know we still exist, but rather sucked so early on!’
 
Hang in there.  I swear, I’ll have this finished by the time the White House says or does something else foolish (see?  I TOLD you it won’t be long!)
 
Cheers,
Michael

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2008/05/01/best-of-collection-update/feed/ ACOT’s KEITH BEILMEIER TO SING ALL SERIOUS AND STUFF http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2008/04/22/acots-keith-beilmeier-to-sing-all-serious-and-stuff/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2008/04/22/acots-keith-beilmeier-to-sing-all-serious-and-stuff/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:28:21 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2008/04/22/acots-keith-beilmeier-to-sing-all-serious-and-stuff/ And you thought he was only good for producing naughty movie soundtracks… Keith also has a truly artsy, fartsy side in his talent.

A Cast Of Thousands comedy troupe member Keith Bielmeier will perform, along with the rest of the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, on May 4th here in the Buffalo area as they sing Verdi’s “Defiant Requiem”.  For details, including ticket information, visit the BPOC’s official website at http://www.bpchorus.org/schedule.asp

Wine, cheese and sniffling not included.

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2008/04/22/acots-keith-beilmeier-to-sing-all-serious-and-stuff/feed/ We swear, we’re not making this up! Mark CAN act! http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2008/01/21/we-swear-were-not-making-this-up-mark-can-act/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2008/01/21/we-swear-were-not-making-this-up-mark-can-act/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:04:43 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2008/01/21/we-swear-were-not-making-this-up-mark-can-act/ A Cast Of Thousands co-founder and frontman Mark Allen Holt took a step closer to selling out for a legitimate acting career by performing the title role in Hamlet this month, produced by the Syracuse Shakespeare Festival. 
 
Don’t take our word for it…
 
Joan Vadeboncouer of the Syracuse Post-Standard writes:  “First and foremost is Mark Allen Holt, who rises to the occasion in the title role. He has the huge passion, the easy mastery of the poetry and acting chops required to project the melancholy Dane.”
 
Neil Novelli, also of the Post-Standard, writes: “Mark Allen Holt is a great Hamlet, and I don’t use that word loosely. He avoids stereotypes like the angelic Hamlet (Olivier), or the neurotic (Jacobi). And he’s not wearing a label that says ‘Melancholy.’  Instead, Holt is an Everyman, one we can identify with.”
 
Archie Stratton of the Pretentious Quarterly chimed in with something too mealy mouthed to translate. 
 
Longtime PBS local affiliate station manager Barb Smarmy said of Archie’s review: “Huh?”
 
As part of her court ordered community service, actress Lindsay Lohan wrote: “The play was good, but the cast party was lame.”
 
While Jessica Simpson added:  “Hamlet?  Isn’t that about a baby pig?”
 
And finally, Mark Allen Holt’s newly hired publicist wrote: “With Mark’s success as Hamlet, he now categorically denies ever working with A Cast Of Thousands.”

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2008/01/21/we-swear-were-not-making-this-up-mark-can-act/feed/ A best-of compilation release update… http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/12/23/a-best-of-compilation-release-update/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/12/23/a-best-of-compilation-release-update/#comments Sun, 23 Dec 2007 22:28:43 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/12/23/a-best-of-compilation-release-update/ Hi Folks,There’s nothing that gives your comedy troupe’s credibility a severe beating like announcing a best-of compliation you STILL haven’t released in time for the holiday shopping season.  That’s our bad… but not all our fault.

We suffered a serious computer problem while preparing the final tracks for uploading, and we’re still waiting on the replacement parts.

We’re sorry about this… forgive us?

Still loving you, the guys in ACOT

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/12/23/a-best-of-compilation-release-update/feed/ A Cast Of Thousands “best of” package update http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/10/08/a-cast-of-thousands-best-of-package-update/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/10/08/a-cast-of-thousands-best-of-package-update/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:34:38 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/10/08/a-cast-of-thousands-best-of-package-update/ Hi Folks,

Unfortunately, we’ve got a problem… my hard drive has suffered a serious crash.

While I sort out that mess, it means A Cast Of Thousands will regretfully have to delay the release of our planned “Best Of” package for a few more weeks.  I now think I can have everything ready to upload for sale on Mad Music Archive in mid to late November.

Sorry about this setback… I really am.  I should have learned my lesson from the big crash that delayed our release of All Things Contorted back in 2003, but here we go again…

Cheers,

Michael from ACOT

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/10/08/a-cast-of-thousands-best-of-package-update/feed/ Some Catching Up To Do… http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/09/24/some-catching-up-to-do/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/09/24/some-catching-up-to-do/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:56:43 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/09/24/some-catching-up-to-do/ Hi Folks!

Pardon our lack of entries for a few weeks.  But be assured, we’ve been busy in the weeks leading up to the scheduled release next month of our compilation package.

Right now, the three of us have been working on our homework assignments.  That is, we’re carefully deliberating and putting together individual lists of “must have” tracks for the collection.  Then, we’ll compare notes and select the tracks.

There’s one development we think you’ll enjoy, especially if you’re among the fans of dementia music.  After some discussion, we WILL be releasing a Beatles parody we recorded a few years back but never released. 

Stay tuned!  We’re getting excited as we approach the release date

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/09/24/some-catching-up-to-do/feed/ NEW ALBUM COMING IN OCTOBER! http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/new-album-coming-in-october/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/new-album-coming-in-october/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:26:50 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/new-album-coming-in-october/ A CAST OF THOUSANDS is pleased to announce the Fall 2007 release of a compilation package, tentatively titled “1997-2004: It Seemed Like A Good Idea Then”. The compilation will be available for download on the troupe’s official distributor, The Mad Music Archive.

“It Seemed…” will feature the greatest hits and most popular skits from ACOT, as well as previously released material not featured on any of the CD’s. And, they’re throwing in some raw demos from the early 1990’s that pre-date the “official” launch of the troupe.

Look for “1997-2004: It Seemed Like A Good Idea Then” in October!

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/new-album-coming-in-october/feed/ ACOT STATEMENT REGARDING OUR FUTURE PLANS http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/acot-statement-regarding-our-future-plans-2/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/acot-statement-regarding-our-future-plans-2/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:26:20 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/acot-statement-regarding-our-future-plans-2/ Hi folks! It’s been a while since any of us within the group have posted a message, even just to say hello. It goes without saying, we’ve been quite busy in our individual pursuits. And that’s why I want to share with you a “state of the troupe” right now.

Having not actively worked together since we wrapped up the “All Thing Contorted” radio promotional tour in 2004, and with no projects planned in our immediate future, we’re clearly “inactive” at this time.

But I want to be clear - WE HAVE NOT BROKEN UP.

While we have no plans for new releases in the near future beyond the compilation coming out this fall, we have expressed an interest in new work. In fact, Keith & I chatted about this very subject on the phone this week, as he was just getting home from touring Europe with the BPO Chorus, and enjoying a holiday in Colorado to recover. We do desire releasing something new. We can only ask you to be patient.

We promise, we’re not going away just yet :)

Thank you all for your patience, and for your support over the years.

But until then, in the spirit of Monty Python, piss off!
(But do check out and enjoy our new site, you hear?)

All the best,
Michael

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/acot-statement-regarding-our-future-plans-2/feed/ Uncle Mad Dog http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/uncle-mad-dog/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/uncle-mad-dog/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:24:49 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/uncle-mad-dog/ It’s 11 o’clock kids, and now its time for the Uncle Mad Dog show!

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/uncle-mad-dog/feed/ 2:15 It's 11 o'clock kids, and now its time for the Uncle Mad Dog show! It's 11 o'clock kids, and now its time for the Uncle Mad Dog show! Classics,,Podcast A Cast of Thousands no No The Superhero Sketch http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/the-superhero-sketch/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/the-superhero-sketch/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:24:04 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/the-superhero-sketch/ You never know what can happen when you stumble into the gaping jaws of evil…

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/the-superhero-sketch/feed/ 5:00 You never know what can happen when you stumble into the gaping jaws of evil... You never know what can happen when you stumble into the gaping jaws of evil... Classics,,Podcast A Cast of Thousands no No The Ants and the Grasshopper http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/the-ants-and-the-grasshopper/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/the-ants-and-the-grasshopper/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:23:24 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/the-ants-and-the-grasshopper/ A modern adaptation of the classic story: The Ants and the Grasshopper.

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/the-ants-and-the-grasshopper/feed/ 4:29 A modern adaptation of the classic story: The Ants and the Grasshopper. A modern adaptation of the classic story: The Ants and the Grasshopper. Classics,,Podcast A Cast of Thousands no No Nathan Hale http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/nathan-hale/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/nathan-hale/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:21:57 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/nathan-hale/ A Profile of American Greatness…

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/nathan-hale/feed/ 1:46 A Profile of American Greatness... A Profile of American Greatness... Classics,,Podcast A Cast of Thousands no No The Flag Sketch http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/the-flag-sketch/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/the-flag-sketch/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:21:02 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/the-flag-sketch/ Federally Mandated Patriotic Theater presents…

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/the-flag-sketch/feed/ 4:30 Federally Mandated Patriotic Theater presents... Federally Mandated Patriotic Theater presents... Classics,,Podcast A Cast of Thousands no No Death of a Salesman pt 2 http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/death-of-a-salesman-pt-2/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/death-of-a-salesman-pt-2/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:18:59 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/death-of-a-salesman-pt-2/ The recently unearthed sequel written by Arthur Miller…

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/death-of-a-salesman-pt-2/feed/ 1:22 The recently unearthed sequel written by Arthur Miller... The recently unearthed sequel written by Arthur Miller... Classics,,Podcast A Cast of Thousands no No the Darwin Games pt 2 http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/the-darwin-games-pt-2/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/the-darwin-games-pt-2/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:18:00 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/the-darwin-games-pt-2/ Natural selection has been ceased, so why not make a game of it?

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/the-darwin-games-pt-2/feed/ 2:06 Natural selection has been ceased, so why not make a game of it? Natural selection has been ceased, so why not make a game of it? Classics,,Podcast A Cast of Thousands no No Capitalist Nature Poem http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/capitalist-nature-poem/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/capitalist-nature-poem/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:11:57 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/capitalist-nature-poem/ Remember to recycle your money, because it too is biodegradable…

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/capitalist-nature-poem/feed/ 1:00 Remember to recycle your money, because it too is biodegradable... Remember to recycle your money, because it too is biodegradable... Classics,,Podcast A Cast of Thousands no No Americans by Our Guns http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/americans-by-our-guns/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/americans-by-our-guns/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:07:53 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/americans-by-our-guns/ The new NRA promotions campaign?

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/americans-by-our-guns/feed/ 2:04 The new NRA promotions campaign? The new NRA promotions campaign? Classics,,Podcast A Cast of Thousands no No Alan Greenspan http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/alan-greenspan/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/alan-greenspan/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:06:42 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/alan-greenspan/ Alan Greenspan offers his latest insights on the US economy…

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/alan-greenspan/feed/ 2:35 Alan Greenspan offers his latest insights on the US economy... Alan Greenspan offers his latest insights on the US economy... Classics,,Podcast A Cast of Thousands no No A Christmas Message from the ACLU http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/a-christmas-message-from-the-aclu/ http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/a-christmas-message-from-the-aclu/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:03:58 +0000 admin http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/a-christmas-message-from-the-aclu/ During any holiday season, remember what your friends from the ACLU have to say…

]]> http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/acot/2007/08/15/a-christmas-message-from-the-aclu/feed/ 00:01:01 During any holiday season, remember what your friends from the ACLU have to say... During any holiday season, remember what your friends from the ACLU have to say... Classics,,Podcast A Cast of Thousands no No