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Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Going Once! Laughing Twice!! is an interactive comedy/performance piece built around an auction-house setting, delivering witty parodies and zany theatrics. Created in New York City, this show combined live bidding, satire, and a rotating cast to create a unique stage experience that audiences could participate in as if they were bidders at a bustling auction.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Developed for the stage by Brian Jaffe and directed by Eric Parness, the project drew on the Resonance Ensemble’s collaborative energy, bringing together performers in revolving lineups to keep each performance fresh. The production opened on September 25, 2014, and ran through June 26, 2015 at St. Luke's Theatre in Manhattan, a small, intimate venue known for showcasing inventive, contemporary works.

The live experience

What reaches the room

For theatergoers and comedy fans, this show offered a blend of character work, improvisation, and scripted parodies, all anchored by the auction-house conceit. The experience was widely covered in the press, including BroadwayWorld, StageBuddy, Time Out, and even a NASDAQ opening bell event in December 2014, which helped the show reach a broader audience beyond traditional theatre press.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Today, Going Once! Laughing Twice!! stands as a notable example of mid-2010s New York theatre—a collaboration-heavy endeavour that highlighted the energy of rotating casts and a live, participatory format. While official touring specifics for 2025 are not documented, fans can explore historical materials and keep an eye on related projects from the team and any new collaborations that emerge from NYC’s vibrant theatre community.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Biography, discography highlights, and performance history underline the creative ethos of Going Once! Laughing Twice!!. Although the group may not have a current 2025 tour, the show’s innovative format continues to influence interactive theatre and comedy-in-theatre hybrids. For fans seeking engaging live experiences, follow official channels and related theatre outlets for announcements about future appearances or new projects from the team behind this one-of-a-kind auction-themed production.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

  • Official site (historical): goingoncelaughingtwice.com
  • Press and coverage: BroadwayWorld, StageBuddy, Time Out
  • Notable collaborators: Brian Jaffe, Eric Parness, Resonance Ensemble

The essentials

Quick Facts About Going Once! Laughing Twice!!

  • Format: interactive comedy/performative parodies centered on an auction-house setting.
  • Opened September 25, 2014; closed June 26, 2015 at St. Luke's Theatre, NYC.
  • Written by Brian Jaffe and directed by Eric Parness (Resonance Ensemble connections).
  • Notable cast included Brian Jaffe, Elaine Baez, Breena Beck, Shannon Whalen, and others; rotating lineup occurred over the run.
  • Prominent press coverage from BroadwayWorld, StageBuddy, Time Out, and NASDAQ opening bell event in December 2014.
  • Official site historically: goingoncelaughingtwice.com; social/press chatter referenced via BroadwayWorld and ShowScore.

Biography, discography highlights, and performance history underline the creative ethos of Going Once! Laughing Twice!!. Although the group may not have a current 2025 tour, the show’s innovative format continues to influence interactive theatre and comedy-in-theatre hybrids. For fans seeking engaging live experiences, follow official channels and related theatre outlets for announcements about future appearances or new projects from the team behind this one-of-a-kind auction-themed production.

  • Official site (historical): goingoncelaughingtwice.com
  • Press and coverage: BroadwayWorld, StageBuddy, Time Out
  • Notable collaborators: Brian Jaffe, Eric Parness, Resonance Ensemble

Social and press links from official channels provide context and extend the experience to fans online. Always verify current tour status and venue details as plans evolve within the performing arts landscape.

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