New Interview! On Dad's With Nerdy Ambitions!

Jess and I from Elmwood are the guests on the newest episode of the

Dad's With Nerdy Ambitions podcast!

Watch on YouTube or

check it out in all the best spots for podcasts now!

 

Hail Jesus Tricky

Hail Jesus Tricky.  Or don't.  Believe what ya wanna, I'm good with it as long as you're not a racist, antisemitic asshole.

See ya in June.

Bernice, Too - On DVD!

Did you miss the chance to order "Bernice, Too" for streaming???

NOOOOO!!!!!

Don't freak out too much!

You can still get the DVD here:

https://elmwoodproductions.storenvy.com/

 

Smile.

Last Sunday I was going through boxes of things that I haven't opened in years.  Years.
And I found this picture of my brother in a little wooden box of my mother's that was packed in a box of her stuff.  This picture was taken somewhere within the year leading up to my brother's death. I took it.  I remember goofing around with the Polaroid camera we had in the house very well.

Today would have been Michael's 52nd birthday.  30 years ago today my family was celebrating what my brothers last birthday alive.  Thirty years.

Almost every year since 1993 I have gotten him some sort of birthday present. Something small that he would have liked, or an album by a band he liked, or something like that. 

Those who are close to me know the past couple years have been nothing short of insane.  Good and bad insane. Truely a run of the highest highs and the lowest lows.  And finding this picture simultaneously devastated me and filled my heart with so much joy.

He also died thirty years ago.  Almost 6 months to the day of his birthday.  And the three years after that were also a run of the highest highs and the lowest lows.

Today.
Happy Birthday Michael.  I think about you every day, and with a smile on your face when I do.  Even if it's just a smirk like in the picture above.
Today is the start of only living to push for the highest highs. So, when my time comes people will think of me smiling.

BERNICE, TOO! Streaming NOW!!!

"BERNICE, TOO" is coming to streaming! For one weekend only!!!

You've been asking us when it'll be happening! And now is the time! And the time is limited!
Head on over to https://elmwood.vhx.tv/ now to order for $15.00!

And after 3/26/23 it will no longer be available to order! But if you have bought it, you'll have it there to watch anytime, even after March 26th! But don't miss this! We have no idea when it will be online streaming again!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough.
"Bernice, Too" is PG-13.

Check out this review of "Bernice, Too"! - 
https://filmthreat.com/reviews/bernice-too/

#whoisbernice   

Order "Bernice, Too" Now! Before It's Too Late!

 "BERNICE, TOO" is coming to streaming! For one weekend only!!!

Head on over to https://elmwood.vhx.tv/ now to pre-order the film!

Now through March 24 are the pre-orders for only $10.00 for this flick and from 3/24 through 3/26 it will be $15.00!

And after 3/26 it will no longer be available to order! But if you have bought it, you'll have it there to watch anytime! Don't miss this!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough.

"Bernice, Too" is PG-13.

Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming!

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and https://elmwoodproductions.com/shop--more.html

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BERNICE!!!

"BERNICE, TOO" is coming to streaming! For one weekend only!!!
You've been asking us when it'll be happening! And now is the time! And the time is limited!
Head on over to https://elmwood.vhx.tv/ now to pre-order the film!
Now through March 24 are the pre-orders for only $10.00 for this flick and from 3/24 through 3/26 it will be $15.00!

And after 3/26/23 it will no longer be available to order! But if you have bought it, you'll have it there to watch anytime, even after March 26th! But don't miss this! We have no idea when it will be online streaming again!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough.
"Bernice, Too" is PG-13.

Check out this review of "Bernice, Too"! - https://filmthreat.com/reviews/bernice-too/

#whoisbernice 

 

Best Movies of 2022

 So, the Oscars are on TV tonite... 

Every year folks and friends ask me what I think are the best films of the past year around this time.  And usually, I toss out names of a couple oddballs that these big award shows are afraid to even mention for fear of not getting ratings and advertising dollars...  

This year I decided to put a list together of my faves from 2022...  In no particular order, and with no explanations.  And I'm sure I'm forgetting something. This is just off the top of my head. These are just great flicks I really had fun watching last year - 

Bernice, Too (well, duh!)

Jackass Forever 

Clerks 3

Studio 666

Moonage Daydream

Top Gun:Maverick

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent 

Pinnochio (del Torro)

BERNICE, TOO - STREAMING MARCH 24TH-26TH! PREORDER NOW!

 

"

BERNICE, TOO" is coming to streaming! For one weekend only!!!

Head on over to https://elmwood.vhx.tv/ now to pre-order the film!

Now through March 24 are the pre-orders for only $10.00 for this flick and from 3/24 through 3/26 it will be $15.00!

And after 3/26 it will no longer be available to order! But if you have bought it, you'll have it there to watch anytime! Don't miss this!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. 

"Bernice, Too" is PG-13. 

Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming! Shop Elmwood at https://elmwoodproductions.storenvy.com/ and https://elmwoodproductions.com/shop--more.html Stay up to date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elmwoodproductions/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elmwoodproductions/ Subscribe to our YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@ElmwoodProductions/featured Visit our Ko-Fi Page and help keep us caffeinated! - https://ko-fi.com/elmwoodproductions #whoisbernice #elmwoodproductions #elmwoodpuppets

BERNICE! Streaming! Pre-Order NOW!

 "BERNICE, TOO" is coming to streaming! For one weekend only!!!

You've been asking us when it'll be happening! And now is the time! And the time is limited!
Head on over to https://elmwood.vhx.tv/ now to pre-order the film!
Now through March 24 are the pre-orders for only $10.00 for this flick and from 3/24 through 3/26 it will be $15.00!

And after 3/26/23 it will no longer be available to order! But if you have bought it, you'll have it there to watch anytime, even after March 26th! But don't miss this! We have no idea when it will be online streaming again!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough.
"Bernice, Too" is PG-13.

Check out this review of "Bernice, Too"! - https://filmthreat.com/reviews/bernice-too/

#whoisbernice 

 

"Bernice, Too" Streaming 3/24-3/26! Order Now!

"

BERNICE, TOO" is coming to streaming! For one weekend only!!!

Head on over to https://elmwood.vhx.tv/ now to pre-order the film!

Now through March 24 are the pre-orders for only $10.00 for this flick and from 3/24 through 3/26 it will be $15.00!

And after 3/26 it will no longer be available to order! But if you have bought it, you'll have it there to watch anytime! Don't miss this!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. 

"Bernice, Too" is PG-13. 

Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming! Shop Elmwood at https://elmwoodproductions.storenvy.com/ and https://elmwoodproductions.com/shop--more.html Stay up to date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elmwoodproductions/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elmwoodproductions/ Subscribe to our YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@ElmwoodProductions/featured Visit our Ko-Fi Page and help keep us caffeinated! - https://ko-fi.com/elmwoodproductions  

#whoisbernice #elmwoodproductions #elmwoodpuppets 

March 24th... Save the date!

Details Coming Soon! Save the date!
#whoisbernice

 

Snooze Button

 Things may get a little slow around this site for it bit.

It's nothing bad.  No, not at all.

I'm just in need a break from all the "media".  Social or otherwise.

If Elmwood has something coming up it'll be here...  And the puppets will return by spring.  And Elmwood is working...  Just wait for the weird and awesome shit we've got coming your way.

A re-birth is happening. 

Let's call this hibernation.  I'm a little burnt out. And a little ready for getting weird.

Wanna get weird?  You know how to find me.

Thank you!

Elmwood Productions has been at it for just over 20 years... WOW! And thank you! Thank you to all the folks who have supported us, worked with us, and love us! We're just getting started! All new madness coming soon! Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming! Shop Elmwood at https://elmwoodproductions.storenvy.com/ and https://elmwoodproductions.com/shop--more.html Stay up to date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elmwoodproductions/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elmwoodproductions/ Subscribe to our YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@ElmwoodProductions/featured Visit our Ko-Fi Page and help keep us caffeinated! -  

https://ko-fi.com/elmwoodproductions 

One more thank you!

One more thank you!

Thank you to everyone who made it out Friday the 13th to see the flick and Arthur!

Thank you to Funk Brewing Company for sponsoring and getting us buzzed! Thank you to The Emmaus Theatre and the amazing staff there for hosting us! And thank you to Arthur Louis Benson for the amazing per-film performance!

If you missed the nite but still want some of the experience, we can make that happen!

Pick up a copy of "Bernice, Too" on DVD here:

BERNICE, TOO on DVD!

And listen to Arthur's new album "Well Spoken" here:

WELL SPOKEN by ARTHUR LOUIS BENSON

 

Time...

This is not Bernice.

This is very late Friday nite. Or very early Saturday morning.

Depends on how you look at time.

Time.

Time has been weird since 2020.

Days and nites sometimes blur and jumble.

Moments like this are the monuments that re-set the clocks. Re-set the soul.

 

Bach the Mouse

 Bach the Mouse

Mouth Puppet from Animal Behavior

Tonite! Be There! I'll Be There!

Tickets available at the door!

Join us January 13 for a screening of the film "Bernice, Too" and a musical performance by Arthur Louis Benson! And we'll be joined by the team at Funk Brewing!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. Join us 1/13/2023 for a screening of the Elmwood Productions film "BERNICE, TOO" and a musical performance by Arthur Louis Benson!! This is going to be a nite to remember! Our friends from Funk Brewing will also be on hand with a selection of their amazing beers! 7PM - Doors open - come early have a drink and munchies and hang out with members of the cast and crew of the film. And get your pictures with the puppet stars of the film! 7:30PM - Preshow musical performance by Arthur Benson II. Arthur's music is featured in the film! 8:00PM - "Bernice, Too" starts! 9:00PM - We will wrap up with as Q&A with the film makers More details to come ASAP! Details subject to change, if the do we will update! $8.00 - Online ticket sales end 1/12/23 at 12PM EST. Any tickets left will be sold at the door, cash, for $10.00. Get your tickets in advance and save! Kazoos encouraged. "Bernice, Too" is PG-13. This is an all-ages event. #whoisbernice For the Covid Guidelines at The Emmaus Theatre please https://www.emmaustheatre.com/ - Refunds will not be given to those who do not follow the guidelines. Online ticket sales will end January 12, 2023. Tickets will be at the door, cash only. Find Emmaus Theatre online here: https://www.emmaustheatre.com/ And Funk Brewing here: https://www.funkbrewing.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1863673143977871/  

This Friday! The 13th! BERNICE INVADES PA!!!

"Bernice, Too" is coming to the Emmaus Theatre in PA on 1/13/23!

I'll be there with some of the gang from Elmwood and music from Arthur Louis Benson, who had some amazing songs on the soundtrack!

More info HERE

And get tickets HERE!

 

"Here I am..."

"It's the freakiest show"

Abominable Snowman Monster Puppet

This fella was on Etsy! Need a puppet? Reach out!

ONE WEEK AWAY! BE THERE!

 

Tickets on sale now!

Click HERE to get yours!

Join us January 13 for a screening of the film "Bernice, Too" and a musical performance by Arthur Louis Benson! And we'll be joined by the team at Funk Brewing!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. Join us 1/13/2023 for a screening of the Elmwood Productions film "BERNICE, TOO" and a musical performance by Arthur Louis Benson!! This is going to be a nite to remember! Our friends from Funk Brewing will also be on hand with a selection of their amazing beers! 7PM - Doors open - come early have a drink and munchies and hang out with members of the cast and crew of the film. And get your pictures with the puppet stars of the film! 7:30PM - Preshow musical performance by Arthur Benson II. Arthur's music is featured in the film! 8:00PM - "Bernice, Too" starts! 9:00PM - We will wrap up with as Q&A with the film makers More details to come ASAP! Details subject to change, if the do we will update! $8.00 - Online ticket sales end 1/12/23 at 12PM EST. Any tickets left will be sold at the door, cash, for $10.00. Get your tickets in advance and save! Kazoos encouraged. "Bernice, Too" is PG-13. This is an all-ages event. #whoisbernice For the Covid Guidelines at The Emmaus Theatre please https://www.emmaustheatre.com/ - Refunds will not be given to those who do not follow the guidelines. Online ticket sales will end January 12, 2023. Tickets will be at the door, cash only. Find Emmaus Theatre online here: https://www.emmaustheatre.com/ And Funk Brewing here: https://www.funkbrewing.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1863673143977871/ 

"Never, ever think of counting sheep."

 

I kinda have a life...

I was looking back at my posts since 2020...  Mostly been all Elmwood related.  And I love it.

But believe it or not I actually have a tiny little bit of a life outside of it...

And here's some pics to prove it.  

Just some peeks at 2020, 2021, 2022... No order, no context.

Plenty of stuff missed...  But this post is for me, mostly pics that make me laugh.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Be there! 1/13/23!

Tickets on sale now!

Click HERE to get yours!

Join us January 13 for a screening of the film "Bernice, Too" and a musical performance by Arthur Louis Benson! And we'll be joined by the team at Funk Brewing!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. Join us 1/13/2023 for a screening of the Elmwood Productions film "BERNICE, TOO" and a musical performance by Arthur Louis Benson!! This is going to be a nite to remember! Our friends from Funk Brewing will also be on hand with a selection of their amazing beers! 7PM - Doors open - come early have a drink and munchies and hang out with members of the cast and crew of the film. And get your pictures with the puppet stars of the film! 7:30PM - Preshow musical performance by Arthur Benson II. Arthur's music is featured in the film! 8:00PM - "Bernice, Too" starts! 9:00PM - We will wrap up with as Q&A with the film makers More details to come ASAP! Details subject to change, if the do we will update! $8.00 - Online ticket sales end 1/12/23 at 12PM EST. Any tickets left will be sold at the door, cash, for $10.00. Get your tickets in advance and save! Kazoos encouraged. "Bernice, Too" is PG-13. This is an all-ages event. #whoisbernice For the Covid Guidelines at The Emmaus Theatre please https://www.emmaustheatre.com/ - Refunds will not be given to those who do not follow the guidelines. Online ticket sales will end January 12, 2023. Tickets will be at the door, cash only. Find Emmaus Theatre online here: https://www.emmaustheatre.com/ And Funk Brewing here: https://www.funkbrewing.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1863673143977871/   

The Elmwood People

This is not Bernice.

I bet you're still wondering "Who is Bernice?"

As we wrap up the year I want to say thank you to everyone who has supported us the past 20 years... All the family, friends, fans, and more... Thank you. Thank you for everything.

And thank you to the folks in this picture. The Elmwood Productions class of 2022.

We made "Bernice, Too" happen... And we keep making more!

Enjoy this last day of 2022. Hope yours was as good as mine, or even better.

2023 - Here we come!

Left to Right:  Rick Corbo, Alex Sims, Rick Alan, Jess Rawling, Tina Mislivets, Rich Mislivets, Keith Paul, John Fulcher, Nicki LaPorte, Mike Finland, Pete "Tricky" Lucco, Rick Passmore, Jon Bristol. 

And here's a little something special to wrap up the year.

When we had our premiere screening of "Bernice, Too" back in February there was pre-show video that ran on the screen in the theatre while we were having the pre-show cocktail hour, and people were coming in. Some folks made it to seats and relaxed and got to see the video. Others hung out in the lobby until showtime. The video was a "slideshow" of pictures celebrating 20/21 years of Elmwood Productions.

Enjoy!