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STEVE SOLOMON’S GUIDE TO PUTTING ON A ONE-MAN SHOW Steve Solomon has a trusted secret to keeping his voice during repeat performances of a one-man show. “Lots of throat lozenges, and lots of water,” he says. The actor/comedian has built his career around writing and performing one-man shows, beginning with the three-time award winning “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, and I’m in Therapy,” which he’s followed with two sequels. There’s much more to a comedic one-man show than simply telling jokes on stage, he says. “Some critics say it’s just stand-up. No, it’s a theatrical piece,” he says. “There’s a process, there’s a set, there are characters.” STRETCHING AN IDEA INTO A SHOW Creating a one-man show must start with an interesting topic — something Solomon has no shortage of. With each of his shows based on his unpredictable family, he plays up to 30 characters on stage, including his doting Italian mother and elderly Jewish father. His family provides endless material, he explains. “Growing up in an Italian/Jewish environment was hysterical,” he says. “I’m also blessed with my memory. I can repeat dialogue from years ago.” Taking stories and transforming them into a full show takes work, however. Solomon starts developing a show by penning several pages of memories and jokes, then works with his long-time director Andy Rogow to find a common thread and craft a script. “I come up with the content, and (Andy) creates storylines,” Solomon says. “He’s quit 100 times and I’ve fired him 10,000 times, and we love each other.” NEVER FINISHED A one-man show must be constantly refined to remain fresh, Solomon says. He changes something for every performance, and constantly drafts new material. “Every single night I’m up there, I’m tweaking. I’m adjusting what I say, adjusting the emphasis of what I’m trying to put out there. Every word is critical.” “Steve Solomon’s From Brooklyn to Broadway in Only 50 Years!” runs from April 5th – 7th at The Smith Center. For tickets and more information, visit TheSmithCenter.com. From the three-time award winning star and creator of “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m In Therapy” STEVE SOLOMON’S FROM BROOKLYN TO BROADWAY IN ONLY 50 YEARS! APRIL 5 - 7 Troesh Studio Theater groups get perks Call 702.749.2348 or email groups@thesmithcenter.com VISIT THESMITHCENTER.COM TO SEE THE FULL LINEUP 702.749.2000 | TTY: 800.326.6868 or dial 711 | 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las <strong>Vegas</strong>, NV 89106 46 April 20<strong>19</strong> THIS IS AN ADVERTORIAL PAID FOR BY THE SMITH CENTER