If there’s one thing
I think we can all agree on is that there’s not enough laughter in the world.
Oh, sure, sometimes it seems like nothing’s funny and watching the news – any
news – only reinforces the dreariness of mankind.
That’s
why it’s so important to share joy.
I’ve
seen “Ham for the Holidays” twice in the last few years and it’s pure (?),
unadulterated silliness! I also had the chance to attend a concert by Lisa
Koch who sang and played the guitar and reincarnated herself as Sister Mary
Agnes Labia. Tears brought on by laughter are the best.
So,
if you’re overwhelmed with the upcoming holiday madness or the political mishegas
that’s never ending, get thee to “Ham for the Holidays” (if you’re in the Seattle area) or go to Lisa’s
website for an irreverent, but apropos, musical CD. Enjoy!
Lisa Koch
I was born in Ashland, Oregon and moved to Seattle in 1989. I started as a musician
at 15, came out at 19, played in bands for years, then wandered into comedy,
acting, writing and producing.
Currently, I travel as a solo music/comedy act, and I am a
member of sketch comedy duo, Dos Fallopia. We’re gearing up for our upcoming
holiday show, “Ham for the Holidays: Close Encounters of the Pork Rind” at ACT
Theatre, December 4-22 (www.acttheatre.org).
And…I got legally married to my partner this year, huzzah!
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| Sister Mary Agnes Labia a.k.a. Lisa Koch |
1. Who are you? List 5 nouns that define you!
Musician – Actor – Writer – Lesbian – Sketch-comic
(Acronym: MAWLS or WALMS or SWALM)
2. What have you done that you’re most proud of?
I got clean and sober at age 30. Big turning point in my life.
3. If you could change one thing in your past, what would it be?
That I
could say goodbye to my grandfather.
4. On a personal level, what drives you crazy? What gives you joy?
Top Crazy maker: People talking loudly and incessantly on
their cell phones in public.
Close 2nd: Six people sitting at a
table together, all checking their phones or texting with no personal interaction. (Hey,
I’m guilty, too.)
Joy Machine:
Playing music with my pals.
5. Given no restrictions (i.e. money/physical capabilities) – what would
you most like to do?
1.
Save
the planet.
2.
Scuba
dive in tropical water daily.
3.
Play
bass in a kick ass band.
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| Peggy Platt and Lisa Koch as the Spudds in "Ham for the Holidays" |
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Lisa and Barbara Higbie in concert
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| Lisa as Compost Morningdew |
For more information about Lisa - her schedule of events, recordings, where to order tickets, etc.
click: Lisa Koch
www.heylisa.com
