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'''Dutch West''' is a New York City comedy series created by Sam Reich that also includes Josh Ruben, Vincent Peone, Elaine Carroll, and Matt Moore. Dutch West originally was an online comedy series, [http://www.dutchwest.tv www.dutchwest.tv], and has since expanded to doing an audio podcast on iTunes and live performances at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Manhattan. Popular sketches include "September," their "Old Men" series, and "Street Magic." They are represented by managers Rory and Peter Rosegarten ([http://www.tccltd.com www.tccltd.com]). | '''Dutch West''' is a New York City comedy series created by Sam Reich that also includes Josh Ruben, Vincent Peone, Elaine Carroll, and Matt Moore. Dutch West originally was an online comedy series, [http://www.dutchwest.tv www.dutchwest.tv], and has since expanded to doing an audio podcast on iTunes and live performances at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Manhattan. Popular sketches include "September," their "Old Men" series, and "Street Magic." They are represented by managers Rory and Peter Rosegarten ([http://www.tccltd.com www.tccltd.com]). | ||
| - | + | == History == | |
| + | Dutch West was founded in 2004 and reportedly shot for eight months before editing. The group originally was called iTV New York, but fearing they were infringing on iTV Britain's copyright, quickly changed their name to the Dutch West Internet Company in honor of the Dutch settlers of New York City. The group has also been known to perform improv comedy under the name "God Freedom Fantastic."<p> | ||
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| + | Sam Reich, the group's creator, is the son of former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich, who has often appeared in their sketches. Reich met Josh Ruben and Elaine Carroll at the Boston University Theatre Institute at 16. Ruben knew Vincent Peone from childhood and Matt Moore from acting school, and thus the group was assembled. While the entire group acts, directs and writes, Reich has been credited with most of the editing and website design, and Peone with most of the cinematography and film know-how. The group's influences are Monty Python, Kids in the Hall, and Mr. Show as well as online entertainers such as Homestar Runner and filmmakers such as Tim Burton and Wes Anderson. | ||
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