Filmed by Chris Barrett (chrisbarrett.tv), using an inset of Neal and Merl's commentary
On Sunday, before the awards ceremony and the play-off rounds, we enjoyed a variety show featuring ACPT contestants and officials, with music, dance, comedy, and games.
Lorinne Lampert sings, plays her best friend, Woody, and taps. (I understand that she juggles, too, but not today.) Performance took place at the 2010 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament's "Crossworders' Got Talent" show. Posted by Nancy Shack.
A musical account of the 2010 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. Posted by Parnell Hall.
Award winning lyricist Amanda Yesnowitz collaborated with composer/pianist Brian Cimmet to create and perform "A Way With Words" at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Feb 21, 2010. The talent duo's efforts were extremely well received and appreciated by the entire audience.
Vic Fleming sang and strummed 2 songs at the 2010 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. He may have a dead pan face while performing but his lyrics had 'em rolling in the aisles. Posted by Nancy Shack.
Canadian Bruce Wrighte delivers a humorous set at the 2010 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. The crowd appreciated his performance, which was part of Crossworders Got Talent. Posted by Nancy Shack.
Merl Reagle, master puzzle constructor, raconteur, unapologetic punner and anagrammer, recently seen on the Simpsons and as a major player in the documentary Wordplay. Here he performs before and is aided and abetted by an adoring audience at the 2010 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament "Crossworders Got Talent" variety show. Posted by Nancy Shack.
Diane Firstman delivers a funny routine at the 2010 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament "Crossworders Got Talent" show. Posted by Nancy Shack.
Prolific author of the Puzzle Lady series, the Stanley Hastings series and the Steve Winslow series of books Parnell Hall is also an accomplished singer and strummer. His performance of 2 songs left the audience wanting more. Posted by Nancy Shack.
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