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A Paper Orchestra by Michael Jamin
May 19 @ 2:00 pm
Presented by The Actors Studio of Newburyport & 3 Girls Jumping
A Paper Orchestra by Michael Jamin
In his debut collection of personal essays, Emmy-nominated screenwriter Michael Jamin (King of the Hill, Just Shoot Me, Beavis and Butt-Head, Wilfred, Maron, Rules of Engagement, Tacoma FD) recounts the true stories of a sensitive, anxious man searching for the most important things: identity, love, forgiveness, and redemption.
A cross between David Sedaris and Neil Simon, Michael discovers his unlikeliest moments of growth: he fakes his way onto a college-football team to experience a moment of grace; breaks up with a woman because she can’t stop saying “just kidding”; gets caught lying during a Hollywood power meeting; takes advantage of the pandemic lockdown to repair his relationship with his daughters. Audaciously funny yet achingly poignant, A Paper Orchestra will have you rethinking the smallest, almost forgotten moments of your life.
A Paper Orchestra launched in February 2024 and became the #1 New Release on Amazon in 6 different categories (Including Humor Essays, Parent & Child Relationships, and Biographies & Memoirs of Authors.)
Michael is a professional television writer/showrunner since 1996. A graduate of Princeton University, Michael lives in Los Angeles.
On social media, he shares his experiences working in Hollywood under the handle @MichaelJaminWriter. Michael has been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, The Guardian, CNN, The Washington Post and more.
Book Signing after the show: A Paper Orchestra paperback books will be available to purchase for $19.99. If you already have A Paper Orchestra, please bring it with you and Michael will sign it!
Directed and Produced by Cynthia Jamin.
This presentation is 60-80 minutes long with no intermission.
A cross between David Sedaris and Neil Simon, Michael discovers his unlikeliest moments of growth: he fakes his way onto a college-football team to experience a moment of grace; breaks up with a woman because she can’t stop saying “just kidding”; gets caught lying during a Hollywood power meeting; takes advantage of the pandemic lockdown to repair his relationship with his daughters. Audaciously funny yet achingly poignant, A Paper Orchestra will have you rethinking the smallest, almost forgotten moments of your life.
A Paper Orchestra launched in February 2024 and became the #1 New Release on Amazon in 6 different categories (Including Humor Essays, Parent & Child Relationships, and Biographies & Memoirs of Authors.)
Michael is a professional television writer/showrunner since 1996. A graduate of Princeton University, Michael lives in Los Angeles.
On social media, he shares his experiences working in Hollywood under the handle @MichaelJaminWriter. Michael has been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, The Guardian, CNN, The Washington Post and more.
Book Signing after the show: A Paper Orchestra paperback books will be available to purchase for $19.99. If you already have A Paper Orchestra, please bring it with you and Michael will sign it!
Directed and Produced by Cynthia Jamin.
This presentation is 60-80 minutes long with no intermission.
Dates: Sunday, May 19, 2024 2pm
Tickets:: Online tickets: $30 General, $25 for Seniors and Students, and $34 and $27 at the door.
Where: The Actors Studio: 1 Merrill Street, Crossroads Plaza, Salisbury, MA, 01952
Check out these reviews including the video (below) of people’s reactions:
“As one of the head writers for my tv show Maron, Michael Jamin was essential in helping me portray myself honestly. I’m very happy and impressed that he was able to apply his craft to himself. It’s not easy to put your authentic you out there. Michael did a beautiful job of it with A Paper Orchestra.”
—Marc Maron
“Fantastic… It’s multi-timbral. It runs all levels of the pyramid at the same time. His knockout punches are stinging sincerity.”
—John Mayer
“Keen, hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking insights from an astute and twisted observer of everyday life.”
—Steven Levitan, co-creator, Modern Family; creator, Just Shoot Me
“Those who appreciate the power of simple stories to tell us about human nature… or who are bewitched by a storyteller who has mastered his craft, will find a delightful collection of vignettes.… A lovely anthology that strikes a perfect balance between humor and poignancy.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Brisk, engaging storytelling and dialogue…. A Paper Orchestra offers as many heart-tugging moments as laughs.”
—Booklife Reviews
The Studio serves as a vital cultural resource for the community: to inspire, enrich, and engage audiences and to develop both the art form and the individual by encouraging full creative expression.Buy Tickets Here
Tickets:: Online tickets: $30 General, $25 for Seniors and Students, and $34 and $27 at the door.
Where: The Actors Studio: 1 Merrill Street, Crossroads Plaza, Salisbury, MA, 01952
Check out these reviews including the video (below) of people’s reactions:
“As one of the head writers for my tv show Maron, Michael Jamin was essential in helping me portray myself honestly. I’m very happy and impressed that he was able to apply his craft to himself. It’s not easy to put your authentic you out there. Michael did a beautiful job of it with A Paper Orchestra.”
—Marc Maron
“Fantastic… It’s multi-timbral. It runs all levels of the pyramid at the same time. His knockout punches are stinging sincerity.”
—John Mayer
“Keen, hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking insights from an astute and twisted observer of everyday life.”
—Steven Levitan, co-creator, Modern Family; creator, Just Shoot Me
“Those who appreciate the power of simple stories to tell us about human nature… or who are bewitched by a storyteller who has mastered his craft, will find a delightful collection of vignettes.… A lovely anthology that strikes a perfect balance between humor and poignancy.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Brisk, engaging storytelling and dialogue…. A Paper Orchestra offers as many heart-tugging moments as laughs.”
—Booklife Reviews
The Studio serves as a vital cultural resource for the community: to inspire, enrich, and engage audiences and to develop both the art form and the individual by encouraging full creative expression.
Buy Tickets Here
The Studio serves as a vital cultural resource for the community: to inspire, enrich, and engage audiences and to develop both the art form and the individual by encouraging full creative expression.