The Neon Man and Me
From the mind and heart of award winning comedian Slash Coleman
come 30 characters who tell an expressive, touching, and very funny story
of one young man's struggle to come to terms with the death of his best
friend.
From the mind and heart of award winning comedian Slash Coleman
come 30 characters who tell an expressive, touching, and very funny story
of one young man's struggle to come to terms with the death of his best
friend.
| "This show was funny and I loved the beach ball story. I liked hearing the stories about his friend Mark. It's kinda sad, but you feel good that you can hear about their lives. I just don't know what neon is. That's the only thing I didn't like." - Amanda age 8 more reviews |
| 2006 Recipient Top 40 Under 40 |
About the Show
Coming to PBS in 2007, The Neon Man and Me, is a one-man-
show written and performed by Richmond , VA playwright Slash
Coleman. Billed as, “a spiritual rock n’ roll comedy about best
friends,” the all-ages production, was recently called, “a joyous
tribute to friendship ,” by the Richmond Times Dispatch.
A delightful blend of stand-up and physical comedy, the
production consists of seven monologues and an original
musical score that Coleman plays on his guitar. The heartfelt
story is about a globe-trotting Jew who must move home and
come to terms with the death of his best friend (a Pentecostal
musician)
Coleman's best friend, Mark Jamison, (a gifted artist in the
medium of neon from Roanoke , Virginia ) died last year while
hanging a sign when his cherry picker was blown into a power
line. His tragic, early death shocked and saddened the entire
community. A month after his death, Jamison's girlfriend
discovered she was pregnant.
Coming to PBS in 2007, The Neon Man and Me, is a one-man-
show written and performed by Richmond , VA playwright Slash
Coleman. Billed as, “a spiritual rock n’ roll comedy about best
friends,” the all-ages production, was recently called, “a joyous
tribute to friendship ,” by the Richmond Times Dispatch.
A delightful blend of stand-up and physical comedy, the
production consists of seven monologues and an original
musical score that Coleman plays on his guitar. The heartfelt
story is about a globe-trotting Jew who must move home and
come to terms with the death of his best friend (a Pentecostal
musician)
Coleman's best friend, Mark Jamison, (a gifted artist in the
medium of neon from Roanoke , Virginia ) died last year while
hanging a sign when his cherry picker was blown into a power
line. His tragic, early death shocked and saddened the entire
community. A month after his death, Jamison's girlfriend
discovered she was pregnant.
| Proudly Supported by the Following Organizations |
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Virginia Commission for the Arts
| Slash's show affects a pretty sizable thump in the chest. - Richmond.com |
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| © Slash Coleman 2006 |
| 2005 Groucho Winner Best One Man Show |
| Written & Performed by Slash Coleman Directed by Shanea N. Taylor |
| Coming to PBS Summer 2008 |
Awarded the Groucho Award for Best One
Man Show of 2005. The show has received
national coverage in Backstage Magazine,
NPR, and ABC news.
Man Show of 2005. The show has received
national coverage in Backstage Magazine,
NPR, and ABC news.
The Neon Man and Me made its world premiere in Roanoke, VA at Mill Mountain Theater on October 14, 2005. Since
then, the production has been performed hundreds of times all over the country. Coleman places a portion of all
proceeds from the tour into an educational fund for his late friend’s son and gives half to non-profits who host the
show.
So far, he has helped raise over $30,000 for non-profits within Virginia. Style Magazine recently awarded Coleman the
prestigious “Top 40 under 40” award for his contributions to the Richmond community. “Glow,” a documentary about
the production is now on tour as well as a lecture and workshop series for high school students and teachers
entitled, "Healing Communities - Helping Students Come to Terms with Tragedy and Violence in our Community.
then, the production has been performed hundreds of times all over the country. Coleman places a portion of all
proceeds from the tour into an educational fund for his late friend’s son and gives half to non-profits who host the
show.
So far, he has helped raise over $30,000 for non-profits within Virginia. Style Magazine recently awarded Coleman the
prestigious “Top 40 under 40” award for his contributions to the Richmond community. “Glow,” a documentary about
the production is now on tour as well as a lecture and workshop series for high school students and teachers
entitled, "Healing Communities - Helping Students Come to Terms with Tragedy and Violence in our Community.
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