Blog & News

TWP to headline @ "THE BIG WEEKEND" in February

2012-01-24T15:57:00.000-08:00

Ryan and Chris will continue the Mid-Winter Tour as they serve as keynote speakers for New River Community Church's BIG WEEKEND February 3-5

The Mid-Winter Tour takes Team WordPlay to

2 continents
7 cities
and 21 engagements in 23 days

For info on the tour visit Team WordPlay.com

or call Gresham Hill Management @ 615.258.4646

TWP to perform @ NAMB International Conference

2011-11-10T16:52:00.000-08:00

On December 1 and 2 Ryan & Chris will be in New Orleans performing and emceeing for the North American Mission Board during its annual meeting of Youth Associates from the U.S. and Canada. This key group influences youth leaders from over 46,000 churches across North America. These partners plan and facilitate ministry for thousands of youth ministers through camps, leadership conferences, and large events.

Team WordPlay will speak and perform twice on Friday and will emcee the Closing Session on Saturday.

For more information on Team WordPlay contact Gresham Hill at Reach Your City.
info@reachyourcity.com
615-258-4646

Team WordPlay to emcee Light at the Lighthouse

2011-09-19T11:31:00.000-07:00

Ryan and Chris will be close to home in Southern California this week to be the mainstage face of the 7th Annual Light at the Lighthouse event in San Pedro, CA.

LATL is a day-long family celebration at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro, CA.

This event is a FREE concert by talented national and local performers, with activities for kids of all ages. Light at the Lighthouse is a day of music and fun, and music and food, and music and fellowship, and music and comedy.

For more info, visit Light at the Lighthouse online

Ryan voices documentary narrator in ABC's "The River"

2011-09-07T08:08:00.000-07:00

From Amblin's Steven Spielberg, Daryl Frank and Justin Falvey, "The River" is also executive-produced by Oren Peli (creator of "Paranormal Activity").

"The River" follows the story of wildlife expert and TV personality Emmet Cole. Emmet set course around the world with his wife, Tess, and son, Lincoln, while filming what would become one of the most popular shows in television. After he goes missing deep in the Amazon, his family, friends and crew set out on a mysterious and deadly journey to find him.

Ryan O'Quinn voices a documentarian covering the story of the missing explorer. The series will be a midseason replacement and is produced by ABC Television.

Ryan O'Quinn voices role in comedy feature film "Crazy Eyes"

2011-09-02T09:12:00.000-07:00

Ryan has completed a variety of additional dialog voices in the comedy "Crazy Eyes" directed by Adam Sherman.

The film, slated to be released later this year stars Lukas Haas, Madeline Zima & Jake Busey.

Ryan O'Quinn to host Willow Creek Association's Global Leadership Summit in LA

2011-08-08T09:18:00.000-07:00

Ryan O'Quinn of Team WordPlay will host and emcee a location of the 2011 Global Leadership Summit. The yearly event from the Willow Creek Association seeks to bring influencers and church leaders together for an annual injection of vision, skill development and inspiration for the sake of the local church.

Speakers this year include Bill Hybels, Seth Godin, Steven Furtick, Henry Cloud, Erwin McManus & others.

O'Quinn will be the on-platform host of the simulcast at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village, CA on August 11th & 12th.

For more info on The Summit visit willow creek.com/summit and for more info on Ryan visit Team WordPlay.com or contact Gresham Hill at 615.258.4646

Ryan & Chris eating whale blubber

2011-08-06T12:58:00.001-07:00

Rapping backstage with KJ52

2011-08-06T00:07:00.000-07:00

Team WordPlay headlining comedy at Alaska Statewide Youth Conference

2011-07-20T15:04:00.000-07:00

Ryan and Chris have just wrapped a month-long comedy tour in Texas just in time to head north to Alaska.

The State Youth Conference which runs August 3-6 will be held on the campus @ Anchorage Baptist Temple. Also appearing are Lincoln Brewster, KJ52, Abandon, Manafest and Pro Skater Tim Byrne.

Team WordPlay will bring the funny during all mainstage sessions.

Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance HERE

Team WordPlay is repped by Reach Your City. Contact info HERE

Ryan O'Quinn to perform at Lifest this weekend

2011-07-06T12:42:00.000-07:00

Comedian Ryan O'Quinn, represented by Reach Your City, will be performing comedy at the 13th Annual Lifest in Osh Kosh, WI.
The annual event is one of America's premiere summer Christian festivals where tens of thousands gather for concerts and an amazing lineup of artists and speakers.
This year's lineup also features TobyMac, MercyMe, Skillet, Reggie Dabbs, Greg Laurie and more.

The event runs July 6-10 @ the Sunnyview Expo Center in Osh Kosh, WI.

O'Quinn is a Christian comedian and actor from Los Angeles, CA and is half of the comedy duo Team WordPlay.

For tickets, visit: http://lifest.com/tickets/

For Team WordPlay's current tour visit www.TeamWordPlay.com

Summer 2011 Tour Starts This Week

2011-06-24T10:02:00.000-07:00

The 2011 summer is shaping up to be a funny one as Ryan & Chris will be on the road in a variety of venues.

The tour kicks off June 25 in Texas.

Some tour stops include Austin, Dallas, Palacios, Houston and Trinity, TX, Osh Kosh, WI & Anchorage, AK

Some summer festival tickets available here:

Summer 2011 Tour lineup posted

2011-05-31T15:56:00.000-07:00

TWP is off and running with a new slate of comedy dates that will take us all over the map (and by that I mean Texas, Wisconsin & Alaska).

Check out the dates to see where and when TWP will be for the summer 2011 tour.

www.teamwordplay.com

Youth Encounter 2010

2010-12-29T08:48:00.001-08:00

Springfield, IL Convention Center

Thanks Illinois for a great time!

See you soon...

Comedy Tour rolls on through the Fall

2010-09-22T09:55:00.000-07:00

The "Without a Net" comedy tour is continuing through the end of summer and into Fall as Ryan and Chris continue to book more events and speak to audiences across the country.

Recent engagements include events in Virginia, San Diego, Long Beach and Texas. Ryan also appeared on stage at the sold out Night of Joy at Disney World in Orlando.

For a list of upcoming events click HERE

The 2010 Comedy Tour continues throught the summer

2010-07-15T08:20:00.000-07:00

TWP is back in TX this week as the Without A Net Comedy Tour continues. The tour kicked off in Nashville 3 weeks ago. Last week they were in Austin, home to LA for a few days then back in south Texas this week.

Ryan radio interview LIVE 10pm CST

2010-07-15T08:17:00.000-07:00

Ryan O'Quinn was the guest on The Cyber Spring Radio Show in south TX on Saturday night.

Click HERE for show archives and On Demand episodes

Ryan O'Quinn movies recommended by WatchingThatMovie.com

2010-07-15T08:16:00.001-07:00

Website portal Watching That Movie recommended a few Ryan O'Quinn movies on their website this week.

Team WordPlay's "Without a Net" Comedy Tour continues

2010-07-15T08:09:00.000-07:00

The "Without a Net" Comedy Tour starring is in full swing after starting in Nashville 3 weeks ago.

More than 4,000 were in attendance at the IMPACT event at Allen Arena in Nashville over two days last month.

TWP performed at Bongo Java and Zanies Comedy Club as well.

Ticket sales for the Zanies event were donated to Nashville Flood Relief at Cross Point Church.

PA/NJ YEC 2010

2010-04-02T20:22:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all who came out to the youth evangelism conference in harrisburg! we had a great time meeting you...

Ryan and Chris avoiding Crud Bowl @ YCM

2009-07-02T13:39:00.000-07:00

TWP @ Great Escape '09

2009-06-15T20:06:00.000-07:00

Team WordPlay is the featured morning speakers and comedy dudes at YCM's Great Escape in Cleveland, TN.

Appropriately, the theme is "Epic" and is based around a movie motif.

Team WordPlay DVD series used @ University

2009-06-15T13:33:00.001-07:00

Ryan and Chris received news last week that the Fuel DVD series on World Religions is being used at a university in Tennessee to help university students better understand their own faith and faiths of the world.

Our friends at YouthQuest '08

2009-01-01T05:16:00.001-08:00

We enjoyed a great week in Washington, DC with our new friends from all across North America.

Thanks YouthQuest!!

Two new events added for Christmas concert tour

2008-12-03T10:46:00.000-08:00

Team WordPlay will be with artist Peder Eide as special guests for his concert tour in Minneapolis this weekend.

on Friday December 5th Ryan and Chris will be at
Crossroads Lutheran Church
55 20th St. SW
Rochester, MN 55904
Concert begins at 6:30pm

The following night, December 6th, Ryan, Chris and Peder will be at:
Crossroads Church
Lakeville, MN
Limited tickets still available
Concert begins at 6:30pm

OneCamp Fan Mail

2008-08-05T10:08:00.001-07:00

OneCamp ROCKS!

2008-07-17T18:24:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all who attended OneCamp in TX. We had a great time getting to meet all of you. We look forward to coming back again next year!

Set your calendars. Bring a friend. OneCamp will be July 13-17, 2009.

Leave us a comment.

Video coming soon...

Team WordPlay performs at Lifest

2008-07-17T18:05:00.001-07:00

Locations: OshKosh, WI
Attendance: Tens of thousands...

Ryan and Chris performed various comedy sets and improvs at the comedy stages at the fairgrounds.

They also had a couple screenings of the sit-com "Zach and Pete".

Thanks to all who showed up!!

Below is a shot of the Steven Curtis Chapman concert:

Lipscomb University: Impact Conference

2008-06-27T18:09:00.000-07:00

TWP provided comedy relief at the Nashville university's teen leadership conference.

Team WordPlay in Kansas City

2008-06-14T20:07:00.000-07:00

Ryan and Chris had an awesome evening in KC tonight at FUMC Blue Springs.
Thanks to everybody who helped out and all the wacky people who actually got on stage during improv!

What a blast!

Midwest tour continues in Nashville

2008-05-26T23:39:00.000-07:00

Team WordPlay will perform at David Lipscomb University in Nashville on June 17th. Contact the university for details.

Fan Mail: Looking forward to Lifest

2008-05-26T23:37:00.001-07:00

Fan message from Brody in Appleton

2008-05-15T21:57:00.000-07:00

Team WordPlay confirmed for Camp Cherokee

2008-05-15T21:50:00.000-07:00

Team WordPlay will be the lead comedy team for "The Contender" youth camp at Camp Cherokee in Tennessee. Dates of the camp are June 22-27.

Taylor in Platteville thinks TWP rocks!

2008-05-10T15:50:00.001-07:00

Fan Message from Amanda

2008-05-08T20:15:00.000-07:00

Amanda in Wisconsin was @ Jr High Convo and is looking forward to Lifest

Kimmie G thinks TWP is totally awesome

2008-05-07T12:16:00.000-07:00

Click below to hear a voicemail on the comment line.

Call TWP now at 310-751-0092 or click "Call Me" to the right.

Comment line message!

2008-05-07T12:14:00.000-07:00

A message from Brody in Wisconsin

First time in The Dells

2008-05-05T14:05:00.000-07:00

Wisconsin UMC Convo was super!

2008-05-05T11:58:00.000-07:00

Chris and I had a GREAT time in the Dells. Now we know what a butterburger is and you haven't lived 'til you've eaten FRIED cheese curd.

Below is a vid from the stage...

Team WordPlay to appear at Lifest

2008-04-21T17:17:00.000-07:00

Team WordPlay will perform at one of the top Christian entertainment venues in the world.

Artists include Switchfoot, Newsboys, Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, Rebecca St. James, Skillet, Geoff Moore, Delirious, Seventh Day Slumber and Many Many More...

Visit www.Lifest.com for more info.

Project Unity a BIG success!

2008-04-21T16:19:00.000-07:00

despite a horribly, long travel day and sleeping in airports thanks to flight cancellations, we finally arrived in Salem, MO for the annual Project Unity event where we performed and were the speakers for the event at Salem, MO.

Our hosts were incredible and our only regret is that we didn't have more time to spend.

enjoy the vids of the impromptu autograph session...

New ways to stay in touch!

2008-03-16T21:05:00.001-07:00

Leave Team WorPlay a message!

Click on the button below and enter your phone number. Your phone will immediately ring. Leave us a message and we'll post it on this site!

Ryan preps for Compassion International trip

2008-03-01T15:57:00.000-08:00

Christian Child Sponsorship - Compassion - Christian Child Ministry via kwout

Ryan will be traveling to Honduras this month to visit Compassion sites first hand. Stay tuned for videos and a report on the trip.

Compassion International exists as a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults.

Today, Compassion helps more than 1 million children in 24 countries.

Zach and Pete back in production

2008-02-14T15:42:00.000-08:00

ryan, chris and the gang are back in full production of the Christian sit-com "Zach and Pete" in Los Angeles. filming resumed saturday. look for a release of Season 1, Episode 3 very soon!

ryan with a face full of flour for Z and P episode 3

Flip twins

2008-02-14T15:25:00.000-08:00

modern technology is everywhere!

Autograph request

2008-02-14T14:44:00.000-08:00

Refuge Student Ministries

2008-02-14T14:22:00.000-08:00

chris and i were fortunate enough to return for the 2nd year to one of our favorite churches, Valley Ranch Baptist Church in Texas.

this year's Winter Weekend theme was "Storyline" and we had a great time as usual.

check out the vids of some of our down time...

Backstage @ FBC Garland, TX

2008-02-14T13:59:00.001-08:00

Ryan and Chris wait to go on during the "Immerse" D-Now weekend...

New way to stay in touch via txt msg

2008-02-13T01:58:00.000-08:00

Team WordPlay has a new way of joining our fan community by using your cell phone. everybody has one, right?

Find out all the latest happenings and events by texting the word "wordplay" from your cell phone to M-O-Z-E-S (66937).

After the confirmation, reply by typing "Y" and you will be in the mob!

You will be enrolled in our community and can receive updates on tours, events promotions AND GIVEAWAYS!

More strange autograph requests...

2008-02-02T16:57:00.000-08:00

YOU are the stars....

2008-01-28T14:42:00.000-08:00

For the first time we tried to get EVERYBODY on camera at our event this weekend in Springfield, MO.

Look closely and see if you can see yourself.

Team WordPlay autograph line following General Session #3 at WOW 2008

2008-01-28T14:24:00.000-08:00

Team WordPlay guest speakers @ WOW 2008

2008-01-28T14:22:00.000-08:00

Hey Gang! Ryan and I just returned from speaking and performing at the 2008 WOW Conference at the Springfield Expo Center in Springfield, Missouri and all I can say is WOW!

The theme was Keep it Real! Drop the Act! and it was awesome to see so many students there (about 2,300 to be exact) trying to be real with their Creator. Ryan and I met so many amazing people and had a great time performing with bands Todd Agnew, By the Tree and One Star Story. There was also that crazy crew of extreme bikers from Chaos on Wheels rounding things out and keeping everyone thoroughly amazed.

We had an unbelievable time and look forward to seeing many of our new Missouri friends when we return to the state for our tour in June. Talk to ya soon!

In Him,
Chris

8 performances, 3 venues in 4 days!

2008-01-21T01:47:00.000-08:00

This week was a whirlwind in Dallas and the surrounding areas as we were on stage at schools and churches. We always have a blast and love staying busy. Thanks to everyone who made it a success and to the old faces we got to see again and the new faces that we were privileged to meet!

Look forward to seeing you all again soon...

ryan and chris

TWP returns to Winter Weekend in Dallas

2008-01-20T01:52:00.000-08:00

For the second year in a row we were invited back to the excellent Valley Ranch Baptist Church in Texas. Tom Stickney and his youth group are always a joy. What an excellent-run ministry and a great group of folks.

Refuge Student Ministries via kwout

Team WordPlay reviews "Cloverfield"

2008-01-18T17:42:00.001-08:00

Let me start by saying Chris gets nauseated doing jumping jacks, so watching a feature length film that is a handheld video throughout is not a good idea for him. He said he watched the green exit sign most of the time to keep from turning green and to keep from throwing up green stuff in his seat.

All in all I appreciate the attempt and actually thought they did a great job with a genre that doesn't really have a name. But, if you have a weak stomach either take lots of Dramamine or avoid this one all together.

Update from the set

2008-01-07T14:17:00.000-08:00

Well, Ryan and I just finished our second day of shooting our world religions Fuel DVD for Lifeway and everything is going great. The crew is amazing and we are having a great time. It's fun to be considered an expert in something but I think Ryan and I are learning as much as we are teaching. What a scam!

It's fun to see that while there are so many different people working on this project we can all come together with one mind for the sole purpose of glorifying God and preaching His word. How cool that a couple of goofs like us can be used in such a way. Oops, I have to go, Ryan needs me to show him how to pronounce a few of the words in his script. Remember kids, stay in school!

In Him,
Chris

behind the scenes at Fuel shoot

2008-01-04T20:14:00.000-08:00

... more nonsense from the set...

what editors REALLY do on a film set...

2008-01-04T19:46:00.000-08:00

Ryan and Chris catch Alice "researching" on line...

More behind-the-scenes footage

2008-01-04T19:23:00.000-08:00

January Fuel shoot

Ryan and Chris film more FUEL series

2008-01-03T18:56:00.000-08:00

hey everybody,
we are in nashville, TN this week filming 12 more episodes of the DVD series on world religions for LifeWay. It was 12 degrees the morning we started the shoot, which is much chillier than the L.A. weather we are used to, but it was ok because we only had to endure the frigid temps from the car to the studio.

this is a new look for FUEL and is a multi-camera indoor shoot. enjoy some of the behind-scenes-footage...

New Year brings new joys!

2008-01-01T18:48:00.000-08:00

Team WordPlay has enjoyed a GREAT last couple of months as the TWP family continues to grow..literally. Chris and Ryan both have brand new babies!

Connor Woolsey was born on November 12th and Lilah O'Quinn showed up on December 20th.

Thanks to all the well-wishers and e-mails as we welcome brand new babies!!

ryan and chris

2007-08-24T15:53:00.000-07:00

We're back! after several requests, Team WordPlay is back on the news/blogging train and we are happy to report that we have just finished our 40th episode of FUEL from LifeWay. We wrapped shooting this week in San Fran and had a great time. Ryan and Chris got completely sunburned on the first 2 days of filming, but they will survive!

This is a great resource for youth groups to use from LifeWay and we have enjoyed being a part of it...

"FUEL" DVD released

2007-02-21T16:25:00.000-08:00

LifeWay Christian Resources has announced the release of Volume 3 of the upcoming "FUEL" DVD Bible Study series starring the comedy/drama ministry group Team WordPlay. Merging video, music, and technology, Fuel creates a Bible study experience that is revolutionary.

Fuel producers utilize the talents of today's top Christian entertainers and this volume marks the first time the 12 week video curriculum has been communicated entirely by one group.

Youth ministers across the country have responded with rave reviews of how Fuel is the kind of technologically-advanced and theologically-sound Bible study for which they have been looking.

LifeWay producers were so impressed with the outcome of Volume 3 they have asked Team WordPlay to do the entire next quarter as well. Production begins is Seattle, Los Angeles and Palm Springs on March 7th.

Team WordPlay is a comedy/drama ministry team founded by Ryan O'Quinn and formed by O'Quinn, Chris Woolsey and other Los Angeles-based professional actors. When not appearing in films, TV shows or commercials, they are committed to traveling around the country providing top quality, Biblically-driven skits, improvs and sermons to churches and youth groups!

Team WordPlay is represented by Nashville Speakers Bureau. For more information call 866.333.8663 or email Jay Pesek at jay@nashspeakers.com