THE SHARK SHOW

THE SHARK SHOW is a weekly comedy show that performs every Saturday night at 8:00pm at Mo Pitkin's House of Satisfaction (Ave A. between 2nd and 3rd). Check us out at www.thesharkshow.com and see you Saturday night!
THE SHARK SHOW was formed in 2001 by Gabe McKinley and Nick Stevens. Gabe and Nick, as they are known, were members of the sketch comedy troupe UTAH ARM. After a successful five years of being funny, entertaining people and not making any money, Utah Arm pulled a Journey and went their "Separate Ways." Not wanting to let the funny torch fall, Gabe and Nick, along with their new friend Dan Gaba, banded together to start something new. Instead of another all-sketch show, they wanted to shake up the format and expand the talent base to involve other people who can bring the funny. Ari Voukydis helped do just that, rounding out the team to 4 members. The boys wanted to get involved with New York, a city rich with comedians of all styles, shapes and sizes. THE SHARK SHOW design, hatched after many intense hours of beer, sports and more beer, would be that of a downtown New York comedy-variety show for the new millennium. Drawing from influences new ("Late Night with Conan O'Brien", "Mr. Show"), old ("Your Show of Shows", "Saturday Night Live") and familiar (beer, sports), THE SHARK SHOW was off and running. Now produced by Ryan W. Gates and the 4 hosts, it is the home of all new comedy every week and some of NYC's finest emerging comics. ========================================
ARI VOUKYDIS
ARI VOUKYDIS
Hometown: Brookline, MA
Education: Wesleyan University, BA, 1997
Stuff I've Done:
• On your newsstand: I’ve written for SPY, Entertainment Weekly, The Fader, Esquire, Jane, Brill’s Content, and was once an ask-the-boy columnist for YM.
• On your TV: I’ve appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Upright Citizens Brigade, and currently write jokes for Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update.”
• On your dial: I’ve done radio pieces for NPR, Salon.com Radio, and Modern Humorist.
• On stage: I also teach classes at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, where my two-man sketch comedy show, “Hooray for Mark & Ari,” is running through June.
• In the sea: When I was four years old, I was attacked by an octopus.
Favorite Kurt Russell Movie: Big Trouble in Little China, but since Nick got to that one first, I’ll go with Captain Ron as a protest. Thanks a lot Nick. Hope you’re happy. Douchebag.
In My Shitty, Small, Over-Priced New York Apartment You Will Find: Beloved TiVo, complete collection of Nancy Drew Mysteries (1930s and 1960s editions), cheap new turntables, and lots of bizarre pirate knickknacks my sister got me. Oh, and if you’re the guys who robbed my apartment this winter, note that you’ll also find: a high-end security system, deadly deadly cobras, booby traps, a policeman, and two falcons who have been trained to go for the eyes.
Most Humbling Moment: Mookie Wilson’s slow grounder to first.
Best (or Worst) Lie I've Ever Told: “Acting is just a side thing. What I really want to do is be a part of the team and help the company grow. I won’t let you down.”
Five Foods You Can't Live Without: Five shots of bourbon.
Why You Should You Get To Know Me: The other Shark Show guys are pretty aloof. I’m your ticket in.
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DAN GABA
DAN GABA
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
Education: Centre College, BA, 1994
Stuff I've Done: I used to act at Centre College in Kentucky and I was even nominated for an Irene Ryan acting award my senior year. After that there was interest in me from schools for graduate work in acting but I didn¹t go. I tried graduate degrees in History and Law but they didn¹t take either. I became a drifter for a while and wound up being a roadie on that "Gypsy Road" for the band "Cinderella." Then I worked on a friend¹s cable access show when I got to New York City. I started doing The Shark Show and people now ask me if I¹m younger or if I¹m losing weight, which is nice.
Favorite Kurt Russell Movie: Picking a favorite Kurt Russell movie is like a desert flower picking its favorite drop of rain! But, if pressed to choose I would have to say "Escape from New York."
In My Shitty Small Over Priced New York Apartment You Will Find: Four Kurt Russell DVDs, Two fishing poles, One Kurt Russell Video tape, a lot of clocks, beer, unsweetened ice tea and bourbon
Most humbling moment: When the American Basketball Association was absorbed by the National Basketball Association and the Kentucky Colonels basketball organization folded.
Best (or worst) lie I've ever told: "Coach, I want an education."
Five foods you can't live without: cheese, burger, bun, beer, Cod filet with Swiss chard and toasted-pumpkin-seed sauce
Why you should you get to know me: Although I may have "padded" the "stuff I¹ve done section" of my bio, I never bitch about not having any money. So, I¹ve got that going for me.
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GABE McKINLEY
GABE McKINLEY
Hometown: Kansas City, MO.
Education: NYU, Tisch School of the Art, BFA, 1999
Stuff I've Done: Acted in numerous productions throughout New York. Was a performer and writer for the sketch group Utah Arm. Have performed sketch and stand-up in every major venue in NYC. Trained in Improvisation for over a year at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (currently can be seen in The Documentary). My play Welcome Home Rock Rogers received much favorable attention at the 2001 New York International Fringe Festival. Has produced and hosted The Shark Show for over 2 years. In life I am a complete and utter failure.
Favorite Kurt Russell Movie: The Best of Times
In My Shitty, Small, Over Priced New York Apartment You Will Find: Booze, Books, Beagle. What else? DVDs: Excalibur and Clash of Titans. George Brett rookie card.
Most humbling moment: Walking in on my girlfriend of four years shagging a middle aged bar owner.
Best (or worst) lie I've ever told: I love you.
Five foods you can't live without: Water, Barley, Malt, Hops, Yeast.
Why You Should You Get to Know Me: I am a reasonably good looking young man with no money or prospects of any. I am a smart ass that will take every opportunity to make you realize you are inferior intellectually to me. I am a good darts player. I party a lot. I hate most people.
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NICK STEVENS
NICK STEVENS
Hometown: Braintree, MA
Education: NYU, Tisch School of the Arts, BFA, 1996
Stuff I've Done: As a filmmaker I wrote and directed the comedic short “Senior Weekend, Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Prom”…As a producer I was nominated for a Sports Emmy for working on the HBO Sports documentary “Long Shots”…As a writer I’ve contributed to Spy, Maxim, Stuff, Modern Humorist and myself…As a performer I’ve done stand-up and sketch all over New York, most of that time having been with my old sketch troupe, Utah Arm…And as a human I’ve done it all, from white water rafting to popping popcorn at a movie theater. This is one life lived, friends.
Favorite Kurt Russell Movie: "Big Trouble In Little China”
In My Shitty, Small, Over-Priced New York Apartment You Will Find: An original “Caddyshack” poster, a Pedro Martinez jersey, “Back to School” on DVD and nothing else of value.
Most Humbling Moment: I’ll let you decide. Was it a.) Performing at Carnegie Hall for 4,000 people, or b.) The time two pretty girls overheard me tell a group of my guy friends “I took such a big shit today that I went from full to hungry.”
Best (or Worst) Lie I've Ever Told: I once answered the question “Who are you?” with “I’m Batman.” At the time it was a lie, but now it’s true.
Five Foods You Can't Live Without: Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Chiliburgers, Pizzaburgers and Allotherburgers
Why You Should You Get To Know Me: Well, I've had to spend my entire life with myself, and I haven't gone nuts yet, so that says something. I can bench press several pounds, run a forty-yard dash in under an hour and jump over most puddles without getting too wet. I can add, subtract, multiply AND divide in my head. I love sports, especially all the ones that are best observed with beer, nachos and oversized foam hands. I also enjoy going to the beach and the movies, especially beaches or movies that are best observed with beer, nachos and oversized foam hands – HEYO! You've been a great audience. Get home safe. Goodnight!
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RYAN W. GATES
RYAN W. GATES
Hometown: Wichita, KS
Education: Harvard, NYU Tisch, and Sarah Lawrence College (BA) 2002
Stuff I've Done: As a film and television producer I was honored when the boys asked me to come lend a hand at a live show. After 3 years of producing for the show I feel like the silent (but no so quiet) 5th member. Most people know me for running the tech at the show and the ill placements of my terrible sound effects...my iTunes of DOOM. Now I live in LA and I'm not really sure what I have to do with the show...nothing really.
Favorite Kurt Russell Movie: "Overboard"
In My Shitty, Small, Over-Priced New York Apartment You Will Find: Kate, my fiance...and Luna, her soon to be kicked out on the street cat (if she doesn't stop peeing on my stuff). More computers than one person needs, miles of cables, over-flowing ash trays, and yogurt.
In My Shitty, Large, Under-Priced LA Apartment You Will Find: A coffee machine, computers, phone chargers, and golf clubs. As well, never ending summer weather, sunlight, garage parking, and actual paychecks from work that I am actualy doing...crazy.
Best (or Worst) Lie I've Ever Told: "Hey...I have a job!"
Five Foods You Can't Live Without: Makers Mark, Brussel Sprouts, Yams, Lasagna, and Cuban Sandwiches.
Why You Should Get To Know Me: Trust Funds are fun.