CHRIS JERICHO PERFORMS IN LOS ANGELES
- 04/21/2006 (8:37:11 am)
- Georgiann Makropoulos
What is in Jericho’s future??…..
Hello!
Just got back from seeing Chris Jericho perform with the "Groundlings" improv comedy troupe, here in Los Angeles. It was a highly entertaining show, and fun seeing Jericho in an incredibly different light. Jericho seemed to truly be enjoying himself, and participated in approximately eight different "sketches" (including singing, dancing, etc.)
After the show concluded, Jericho was greeted in the lobby by both fans and well-wishers. The auditorium held maybe 75 people, and was filled to capacity (approximately 10 people stayed afterward, to speak to Jericho, get autographs, etc.)
Being the aspiring reporter that I am, I made certain to "listen closely," (i.e. eavesdrop!) as Jericho spoke to two "Hollywood-types." When asked if the "wrestling" was a deterrent to his anticipated success in Hollywood, Jericho replied "I'm doing this to show my versatility. Wrestling is third or fourth on my resume, BEHIND the more current stuff." Jericho also noted that he did a "pilot" last week (did not mention what network it was for. I work at Warner Bros., and have not seen Jericho on any call-sheets; we are doing about seven pilots at the moment), and that he will perform with the Groundlings as long as "Mindy," the director, wants him back.
Overall, Jericho was very cordial. Being a fan, however, I am a little perturbed that Jericho is treating his previous "sports-entertainment-based" success with such little regard.
Thank you,
Jason Pasquale
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