- Wawapalooza I -

"Behind the Goose...A Trip to Wawa, PA" - What is a Wawa? An overly-enthused "reporter" explores the meaning and origin of Wawa in this Tour De Farce.

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"K-Mart" - Denise and Debbie "serve" customers in a way that only K-Mart employees can.

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"South Jersey Driving School" - Mr. Thomas teaches Becky the "real" rules for driving South Jersey-style.

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"Ehgels & Bagels" - Two hardcore Eagles fans pay homage to the guy who threw the first snowball at Santa Clause in that now legendary game.

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"People Watching at Wal-Mart" - Comedian Jeff Soles shares his observations on Wal-Mart and former gym teachers.

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"Borderline" - A suburban man battles against Verizon and the Cherry Hill Mall in an effort to pay his phone bill on time.

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- Wawapalooza II -

"Owen Vs. Ikea" A short film about a guy who has a tough time with Ikea... and life.

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"Perfect Jerk-Offs" - A mock 80's intro about two bachelors living in Philly.

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"My Inner Child Needs a Babysitter" - A guys inner child ruins, then saves, a blind date.

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"The $800 Oil Change" - Goodyear mastermind Vic shows a new employee the techniques for ripping off customers.

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"TJ Match" - A Match.com playa' helps his "deep" roommate create a suitable profile.

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- Wawapalooza III -

"A Tale of Two Food Stores" - A mockumentary about the rivalry between Whole Foods and Superfresh, which sit on opposite corners at the intersection of 10th and South Street.

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"John Quincy Jones" - A historically-challenged tour guide shows folks around Philadelphias Independence Mall.

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"Juno...The Later Years" - A response to the painfully annoying movie Juno.

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"K-Mart: The Checkout Line" - An average day at our favorite department store where customers get "served" in a way only K-Mart can.

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"Video (Game) Killed the Sing-a-long Star" - Mr Guitar Guy is overthrown by Troy, the self-proclaimed "King of Muthafuckin Guitar Hero".

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"Midnight Green" - An Eagles fan in court-ordered therapy..

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"Mummers" - What does it take to get a spot in the Mummers parade. Watch video to find out.

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"Mominator" - Mrs Kenney goes to any length to feed her sons friend Alex some leftovers.

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"Poor Devil" - A strapped devil can only make mediocre deals for souls.

- JUNE, 2010 -

Bonnie Quick scores us some early press for Wawa 4! Details here!

- APRIL & MAY, 2010 -

APRIL 24 - Eric's short play "My Inner Child Needs a Babysitter" was selected for the Lawrence One Act Play Fest on Saturday, April 24 at 7pm. Directed and performed by local actors. Details here!

IdRatherBeHere will be shooting a new short film called "Jeff Soles' The List"

- JUNE, 2010 -

Eric is assistant directing on a production of Shakespeare's Twelth Night which runs this month at the Shubin Theatre.

- FEBRUARY, 2010 -

IdRatherBeHere will be shooting the short film "The Mustache"

- NOVEMBER, 2009 -

On Nov 21, Jeff Soles will be performing his stand-up routine in front of Leon Redbone at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA. For more info click here.

On Nov 24, Eric Balchunas’ short play "The Break-Up Pitch" will be performed at the Shubin Theatre as part of the Primary Stages show. For more info click here.

- OCTOBER 28, 2009 -

IdRatherBeHere is currently casting for the short film "The Mustache". Auditions are Saturday, Nov 14th in South Philly. If interested send a resume and headshot .

IdRatherBeHere will also be performing at Helium Comedy Club on Wednesday November 18th at 8pm AND at University of Penn on December 5th and 6th.

- OCTOBER 1, 2009 -

IdRatherBeHere has started their own blog! http://idratherbehere.blogspot.com/

- SEPTEMBER 2009 -

IdRatherBeHere just finished another successful Fringe run. With average audience sizes of over 100 people, Wawapalooza 3 rocked out the mainstage of Society Hill Playhouse for 5 nights. The Last show saw a crowd of 150 and was probably the best performance of our short history. Reviews of the show called it "A fun and cheap date", "really funny" and noting that "the audience was in near constant hysterics"

- JULY 2009 -

"Wawapalooza 3: The Dark Roast" is a mix of short films and plays and will be performed this at the 2009 Fringe at Society Playhouse on the Mainstage (220 seats). 9/4,9/5,9/6, 9/18,9/19 all shows start at 8pm. Cost is $10 and includes a drink.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

- APRIL 2009 -

"My Inner Child Needs a Babysitter" was one of five plays selected to be performed at the One-Act Play Contest and Festival held by Vagabond Acting Troupe at L2 Restaurant on April 8,9 and 10.

IdRatherBeHere is currently writing material for Wawapalooza 3 and a full-length play about the office called "Air Golf"...stay tuned for more details!

- SEPTEMBER 2008 -

IdRatherBeHere has just finished with a 100% sold-out run of Wawapalooza 2 for five nights at the Adrienne Theatre.

Wawapalooza 2 Press:

"Biting, incisive and inspired" - Courier-Post
"Very creative" - uwishunu.com
"Demented... terrifically abnormal" - City Paper
"An artistic success" - Philadelphia Weekly