Media asked to limit use of recording devices at comedian’s show

March 26, 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Photographers, videographers and writers covering standup comedian Lewis Black’s show at the University of Florida’s O’Connell Center must turn off all recording devices after the first five minutes of the March 28 program.

The restriction is required by Black’s contract. The first row of seats will be available to the media. To secure media credentials, contact Jessica Clark at 352-392-1665, ext. 411, or e-mail her at jclark3@ufl.edu.

Black is a weekly political commentator on The Comedy Channel’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” He also tours the world performing in comedy festivals, writes plays and performs in films such as “Man of the Year” with Robin Williams.

His free program at UF starts at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. The program is sponsored by ACCENT Speakers Bureau and Jewish Awareness Month.