Paula Poundstone to Perform at BergenPAC, 7/21

The hilarious comedienne, Paula Poundstone, known for her amazing ability to find the humor in every aspect of life will be performing at the Bergen Performing Arts Center on July 21 at 8 pm as part of her current national tour. Poundstone makes outstandingly witty observations about cats, politics, and everything in between.

A Massachusetts native, Poundstone, began cultivating her humor from a young age. She credits her kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Bump, for being the first person to recognize her comedic talents. Bump sent home a note to her parents that read "I have enjoyed many of Paula's humorous comments about our activities."

As a stand comedian Paula Poundstone began nurturing her skills in the Boston comedy scene. Ultimately the comedienne relocated to Los Angeles where she began to see major success. She appeared on Saturday Night Live with friend and mentor Robin Williams when he was a host. During this time, Poundstone also was the star of the Cable ACE Awarding winning HBO comedy special "Cats, Cops, and Stuff". She was the first woman to win the Cable ACE award for a stand-up comedy special.

Poundstone was also the first woman to perform at the White House Correspondents dinner. In 1996, she was taped her second HBO comedy special "Paula Poundstone Goes to Harvard". This was the first time that the prestigious university allowed the use of its name.

The wit and timing of Poundstone's humor caught the attention of National Public Radio. She was asked to come on as a panelist for the talk radio show "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me" and has been on the panel for the seven years now. The show gives Poundstone the opportunity to go head to head with some of the country's leading experts.

Poundstone has been providing social, political, and sometimes zoological commentary since the ripe young age of five. It has been said that audiences have complained about their cheeks hurting from non-stop laughter at her performances. With can of Diet Pepsi, a stool, and a microphone Paula Poundstone has achieved fame with her amazing wit.

Tickets are $49, $39, $29.  For more information, please visit: www.bergenpac.org

bergenPAC 30 North Van Brunt Street Englewood, NJ 07631

ABOUT BERGEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:

Known as The John Harms Center for 27 years, this cultural hub in Englewood, has been reborn as Bergen Performing Arts Center or bergenPAC. This 1367- seat theater is a landmark, and in its seventh season as bergenPAC it remains one of the finest acoustic halls in the United States. The legendary Tony Bennett and Canadian crooner k.d. lang recorded their 2003 Grammy award-winning CD live on bergenPAC's own stage through a broadband fiber-optic connection with Bennett Studios. bergenPAC is the home of a media production system that is unparalleled, upholding its reputation as a venue for outstanding music, dance and theater. As a non-profit corporation, bergenPAC has thrived thanks to the aid and generosity of sponsors, donors and patrons.