Pooch Nabs Booked Audition for Last Comic Standing in New York City

Distinctive Comedian to Journey to New York City for Popular Stand-up Comedy
Competition Reality Show; Nabs Rare, Booked Audition Without Agent or Manager

(Denver, CO, February 22, 2010) – California-born and -bred comedian Michael “Pooch” Puccini will be at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City for the auditions of NBC’s Last Comic Standing 7 on March 14, 2010.

After submitting a video clip of a popular part of his act, the performer obtained a rare, agent-and-manager-less “booked” audition from the casting staff of the stand-up comedy-based show, thereby avoiding having to wait in the hundreds-long casting call line.

“A comedian friend mentioned that NBC was looking for unique acts for the upcoming season of Last Comic Standing and he immediately thought of me,” said Pooch, a comedian who combines a distinct look, props, song-and-dance, and audience participation with California culture-based material. “So I submitted my signature, fan-favorite ‘Phones’ bit to the show to demonstrate the kind of variety I offer in my performances, and I’m looking forward to the live audition. Plus, not having to wait in the line will offer me an opportunity to spend extra time visiting the great city of New York.”

Now in its seventh season, Last Comic Standing’s contestants are chosen from a vast pool of professional and amateur comedians, some waiting in line for days for a chance to audition with the show judges.

“Booked auditions typically are acquired by a comic’s agent or manager so I feel extremely honored to have been selected for a spot. I’m excited about this prospect and will have a great time with the experience no matter what the outcome.”

ABOUT POOCH
A smart and versatile comedy writer and performer originally from San Jose, California, Michael “Pooch” Puccini is one of the most entertaining talents working today’s comedy scene. His distinct, positive show includes a combination of original California culture-based material, audience participation, song-and-dance, and props. In 2007, he was selected as a participant in the 32nd Annual San Francisco International Stand-Up Comedy Competition, and won the Comedy Talent category of Lil’ Wayne’s “Making the Next Hit” Talent Search in Hollywood, CA. In 2008, Pooch was cast in multiple roles and performed voice-overs in the independent film Dirty Jokes: The Movie. After years of being a mainstay on the Southern California comedy scene, the unique and eccentric entertainer relocated to Denver, CO, in the Fall of 2008 to tour the region and further his professional comedy aspirations.