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ne Comedy seeking beginners Claire, has big plans to bring the funny to the North Shore. Though Brainfox is relatively new, Brett and Audrey Claire have a long history. They met as undergrads at Gordon Col- lege, each involved in their own performing niches: Audrey Claire as a dramatic actor and Brett as a member of an improv troupe. In fact, it was theatre that first brought the couple, now married for four years, together. "I worked as a [teach- ing assistant] for the theatre department, and I was whipping out of a professor's office and ran almost smack into him in a hallway," she says. "Later that semester, we crossed paths again, involved in separate shows but always curious about the other. He also wooed my affection with card tricks, which is embarrassing to admit." After graduating—Audrey Claire in 2005, Brett in 2007— they continued to work in performing arts, occasionally working with In the Car Media, a production company started by fellow Gordon grads. The group collaborated on many projects, including Song and Dance, a short about two cou- ples going to great (comedic) pains to disguise their broken relationships, which took home numerous prizes at the 2011 Boston 48 Hour Film Project, including Best Cast, Best Script, and runner-up for Best Film. "When we got together, it would Funny Factory The Brainfox team. ferncroft country club We have developed a one-of-a-kind program for adult beginners to learn golf at our private club with the North Shore's best practice facility including a short course, practice range and short-game area. We also offer our Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Championship course that hosted the LPGA's Boston Five Classic for ten years. Modeled aſter ski and tennis programs for adults, this program demystifies an otherwise intimidating game and pairs you with others like yourself at a very affordable price. Membership Inquiries: 52 nshoremag.com January/February 2012 (978) 739-4040 membership@ferncroſtcc.com 10 Village Road, Middleton, MA 01949 www.ferncroſtcc.com nshoremag.com January/February 2012