Mission
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| "Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air and you" - Langston Hughes |
| COMEDY! |
| Be Extraordinary! |
Improv!
| dare! |
LIFE LESSONS!
Being raised by a creative, single mom in Philadelphia, PA has helped me grow in many ways. My older sister and I didn't have the
latest toy or the hippest clothes - we just had each other and our strong comedic roots!
My mother worked at a Dry cleaners during the day, but at night she burst on the scene as a young, struggling actor. Performing
"guerrilla" style theater any where she could be seen. Sometimes breaking out in full fledge skits in the parking lot of our local
supermarket. It was quite a life!
My mom laid a foundation for me that was based on using "comedy" as a positive tool to combat all the pressures of the world that were
ahead of me. She allowed me to express myself and be free with my silliness. That "freedom" is apart of my life today.
I am now all grown up and raising a daughter of my own. I am teaching her to embrace her creativity and love the skin she's in. She's
amazing! At the young age of nine, she has already begun to make her mark on the world as an outspoken comedy voice. Byron Allen
was the first person to showcase Syd's talents on EntertainmentStudios.com, a national television entertainment magazine.
All my life, I have been surrounded by inspiration and loads of love. I have no choice but to give it back! With the help of my comic
friends, I have created a great program that promotes growth and a loads of laughter. I started this program because I realize that kids
need positive outlets to everyday issues that they deal with. On January 13, 2007, the Make It To The Mic! School of Comedy was
born!
My mission is quite simple:
"Create an environment that allows individuals the freedom to be themselves through improv
and stand-up comedy techniques. One day at a time, one voice at a time, one idea at a time, we can all "Make It To The
Mic!"
Kelly Park is a Groundlings and Second City grad who has traveled the country as a sketch comedy artist. The
writer, entertainer is best known for her portrayal of Lt. Uhura in the live theater production of Star Trek's
"Spock's Brain". The production kicked off the Star Trek Experience in Las Vegas, 2005 with rave reviews.
Her love for the arts has taken her to become the personal coach and “mom” of a rising star, the “kid comic
sensation” – Sydney Park! Syd is the youngest comedian to ever grace the Hollywood Improv stage! Syd has
appeared on the hit Disney show, That’s So Raven, The Tonight Show, HBO’s Entourage and America’s
Got Talent. In early 2007, John Park (Kelly's husband of 10 years) has launched a talent management
company, 5 to 9 Entertainment. Kelly can be currently be seen on BET'S newest hit show, "Hell Date"
(premiering July 9, 2007 at 7:30pm est.). As a collective, the family is currently working on a few film
projects.
Being raised by a creative, single mom in Philadelphia, PA has helped me grow in many ways. My older sister and I didn't have the
latest toy or the hippest clothes - we just had each other and our strong comedic roots!
My mother worked at a Dry cleaners during the day, but at night she burst on the scene as a young, struggling actor. Performing
"guerrilla" style theater any where she could be seen. Sometimes breaking out in full fledge skits in the parking lot of our local
supermarket. It was quite a life!
My mom laid a foundation for me that was based on using "comedy" as a positive tool to combat all the pressures of the world that were
ahead of me. She allowed me to express myself and be free with my silliness. That "freedom" is apart of my life today.
I am now all grown up and raising a daughter of my own. I am teaching her to embrace her creativity and love the skin she's in. She's
amazing! At the young age of nine, she has already begun to make her mark on the world as an outspoken comedy voice. Byron Allen
was the first person to showcase Syd's talents on EntertainmentStudios.com, a national television entertainment magazine.
All my life, I have been surrounded by inspiration and loads of love. I have no choice but to give it back! With the help of my comic
friends, I have created a great program that promotes growth and a loads of laughter. I started this program because I realize that kids
need positive outlets to everyday issues that they deal with. On January 13, 2007, the Make It To The Mic! School of Comedy was
born!
My mission is quite simple:
"Create an environment that allows individuals the freedom to be themselves through improv
and stand-up comedy techniques. One day at a time, one voice at a time, one idea at a time, we can all "Make It To The
Mic!"
Kelly Park is a Groundlings and Second City grad who has traveled the country as a sketch comedy artist. The
writer, entertainer is best known for her portrayal of Lt. Uhura in the live theater production of Star Trek's
"Spock's Brain". The production kicked off the Star Trek Experience in Las Vegas, 2005 with rave reviews.
Her love for the arts has taken her to become the personal coach and “mom” of a rising star, the “kid comic
sensation” – Sydney Park! Syd is the youngest comedian to ever grace the Hollywood Improv stage! Syd has
appeared on the hit Disney show, That’s So Raven, The Tonight Show, HBO’s Entourage and America’s
Got Talent. In early 2007, John Park (Kelly's husband of 10 years) has launched a talent management
company, 5 to 9 Entertainment. Kelly can be currently be seen on BET'S newest hit show, "Hell Date"
(premiering July 9, 2007 at 7:30pm est.). As a collective, the family is currently working on a few film
projects.