Coming to a Softball Field Near You In
COMING TO A SOFTBALL FIELD NEAR YOU IN
2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- THE HOLLYWOOD DIAMOND JESTERS
- THE GAME
- THE GROUP
- BENEFITS FOR ALL INVOLVED
- IN CONCLUSION
PART 1
THE HOLLYWOOD DIAMOND JESTERS
(Or, “a Band of Lunatics is Formed”)
THE HOLLYWOOD DIAMOND JESTERS
Thirty-five years ago, an idea was conceived that would haunt an entrepreneurial
softball fanatic for years to come. The young visionary, Dale Nickel, knew that he would
someday coordinate a team of his own, one like no other. The initial ideas ranged from an
all-female team, which at the time was rare, to a all left-handed team, to a team of all
left-handed females.
As Dale attempted over the years to create a successful traveling softball team,
something always seemed to be missing. What would make this team truly unique and
intriguing? What would make softball fans and players want to come out and see this
team play a game of slo-pitch softball?
After moving to Los Angeles Dale met Producer/Director Hal Hundley. Once Dale
told Hal what he was trying to accomplish the vision became crystal clear. Hal suggested,
and Dale agreed the best thing to do was to combine softball playing skills with slapstick
comedy. With this objective in sight, Dale and Hal became a frenzy of activity. They
recruited the freshest, funniest softball playing talents they could find from the Los
Angeles area, and thus was born THE HOLLYWOOD DIAMOND JESTERS.
This group is composed of television, film and stage actors, singers, stand-up
comedians, radio personalities and variety artists. Individually, they have performed
nation and world wide, appearing on television shows such as “Seinfeld”, “Sex and the
City”,“Oz”,“Law and Order”,in feature films including “Private Parts”, “Analyze
That”, “If Tomorrow Never Comes”, and on Stage in “Steel Magnolias”, “Peter and the
Wolf”, “West Side Story”, and “Cinderella”, to name only a few.
Over the years THE JESTERS have rubbed elbows and performed with such
superstars as Arnold (now governor) Schwarzenegger, Walter Matthau, Joe Pesci, Chevy
Chase, Robert Di Nero, and Bill Murray among others.
Individually some of the athletic accomplishments include advancing to the final
four in the “American Gladiators”, contest, playing for the Oakland Athletics and
California Angeles and representing the U.S. on the Woman’s Soccer Team.
This group of Renaissance artists form a band of misfits whose expert athleticism
and on field shenanigans combine to create a show that is outrageous, hilarious, darn
near illegal, and not to be missed.
So, lock your doors, bar your windows and hang on to your loved ones, because
THE HOLLYWOOD DIAMOND JESTERS will soon be coming to a field near you.
PART 2
THE GAME
(Or, “Hey, are they allowed to do that?!”)
THE GAME
The goal of THE HOLLYWOOD DIAMOND JESTERS is not only to exhibit above average
softball skills, but to provide clean, good old-fashioned fun for the whole family.
THE JESTERS along with a combined group of notable local citizens and
celebrities fill one dugout, while another group of local “victims” and a ringer from
THE JESTERS make up the opposing team. Those in attendance will be drawn in close
to the comic action, and an unsuspecting few may even find themselves on the field
or at bat.
Once the game is finally underway there isn’t a dull moment until the dust is
settled. However, between unhappy players,missing players and an umpire that
would rather be shopping, getting the game underway is a challenge in itself.
The shenanigans on the field range from banter between the players, to impromptu
football games and run-downs gone terribly amiss. From time to time THE JESTERS
resort to rules of their own, including bribery, literal base stealing, hypnotizing the batter
and what ever else it takes to turn the game of softball upside down.
Unlike media entertainment, THE JESTERS ever-changing comedy and softball
antics provide the rare opportunity for fans to keep coming back to see a brand new
show. The stadium will rock as THE HOLLYWOOD DIAMOND JESTERSalong with local
notables as they travel from town to town, keeping a steady flow of entertainment and
craziness coming right at you.
PART 3
THE GROUP
(OR – “Hey Martha get the net we got us some live ones”)
THE GROUP
It would be unfair to callTHE HOLLYWOOD DIAMOND JESTERS “a softball team”. When
we think of “a team” we think of 12 to 15 ball players. This is a “live, comedy, softball
show”, and along with a “bunch of local talent” these are the folks that make up
THE HOLLYWOOD DIAMOND JESTERS
DaleLashay (after school year)
Birthplace:Stewartville MinnesotaBirthplace:BaltimoreMD
Sign:LeoSign:Libra
Bats:LeftBats:Right
Throws:LeftThrows:Right
Favorite Movie:Naked GunFavorite Movie:Temptations
Favorite Sports Team:Los Angeles LakersFavorite Sports Team:NE Patriots
Favorite Cartoon:Tom & Jerry/RoadrunnerFavorite Cartoon:Phineas & Ferb
Favorite TV Show:Two and a Half Men/Reno 911 Favorite TV Show:Degrassi
Vanessa
Birthplace:Rock HillSouth Carolina
Sign:Virgo
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Favorite Movie:Somewhere in Time
Favorite Sports Team:Baltimore Orioles
Favorite Cartoon:Bugs Bunny
Favorite TV Show:Law & Order
BENEFITS FOR ALL INVOLVED
BENEFITS FOR ALL INVOLVED
THE HOLLYWOOD DIAMOND JESTERS will provide many benefits for the
communities, sponsors, and charities involved as well as all who are present at the show.
To give you an idea of the kind of entertainment and prosperity that THE JESTERS will
bring to your town; think back to groups such as “THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS”.
They laid the groundwork and foundation that THE JESTERS will proudly follow. The
guaranteed and warranted publicity and recognition for all involved has proven beneficial
in the past and will continue to thrive with THE HOLLYWOOD DIAMOND JESTERS.
Community Benefits
The entire community will benefit from an appearance by THE HDJ’s
1)THE HDJ’s could help your community raise money for local charities. (i.e. show to benefit the Malibu Fire Victims)
2)Advertising exposure for local business in HDJ commemorative programs.
3)Local personalities will have the rare opportunity to come together and work as a team while promoting their own endeavors.
4)Good clean family entertainment will have a positive impact in the community by bringing them together and providing a unique alternative to the usual media exposure.
Sponsorship Benefits
The sponsors fortunate to be involved with THE HOLLYWOOD DIAMOND JESTERS will
have National and International exposure.
1)Consistent exposure to millions across America in commemorative programs,
banners, various publications, media advertisements and on web-sites on the internet.
2)Additional media exposure through interviews, celebrity support and reviews.
3)An opportunity to promote a positive image for your company through the exemplary influence of THE HDJ’s
4) Eventual International exposure as THE HDJ’s tour the world.
Charity Benefits
The charities involved will enjoy the rare opportunity to raise substantial monies for their
causes while obtaining widespread exposure.
1)Both the team and local charities will financially benefit through venues such as
partial ticket sales, raffles, donations, sponsorships and concessions.
2)Neighborhood exposure for local charities and National and International exposure
for team charities via publications, commemorative programs and media announcements.
3)THE HDJ’s involvement will extend past the show by producing additional support
and recognition through special appearances.
THE HOLLYWOOD DIAMOND JESTERS
BOOKING INFO CONTACT US BY E-MAIL OR:
410-871-4139
IN CONCLUSION
(Or, “Pretty Darn Near the End…”)
IN CONCLUSION
Although THE HOLLYWOOD DIAMOND JESTERS are a relatively new
addition to the entertainment world, with the combination of the many talented
performers and this proven family entertainment formula, “HDJ” may well become
A symbol as widely recognized as “JFK”, “FBI”, “CIA”, and oh ya…..”IRS”. But
before we get to far ahead of ourselves, why don’t you treat yourself and your
family to “a night on the field” with THE HOLLYWOOD DIAMOND JESTERS, (aka
HDJ’s). We dare you not to laugh.
Oh, and by the way, the promotion’s director said that it would be a good
idea to thank those of you that read this proposal from start to finish. So to those
of you we say “THANKS!”.
And to those of you who skipped to the end, The Butler did it, Catwoman
somehow survived, and the soldier’s girlfriend is really a guy.
SO THERE!!!