Tape Face Launches House of Tape at Harrah’s Las Vegas
Tape Face creator Sam Wills performs a hilarious show featuring visual humor, sketches and physical stunts with elements drawn from his past experiences with props, mimes, clowns, juggling and shock comedy (Photo credit: Gabe Ginsberg).
Back in the day, Wills performed a normal stand-up comedy routine. Then one day he tried a one-minute mime skit and one thing led to another, including a game-changing appearance on America’s Got Talent. Now he’s Tape Face with a residency deal at Harrah’s Las Vegas.
Tape Face performs with audience member at Harrah’s Las Vegas
Photo credit: Gabe Ginsberg
Tape Face’s props are stored in garbage bags stashed around the stage. He also carries a tote bag of props hanging from his shoulder. Tape Face performs at a frantic pace, producing props and doing insane things with them. There is audience participation in nearly every vignette. Some of his funniest routines involve multiple props and two or more audience members. Most are difficult to explain to someone who hasn’t seen the show. Try to picture this: a woman with a golf club stands on a table and tries to hit ping pong balls – launched by Tape Face from a hair dryer – into a tiny net at the end of a long stick held by another spectator. Amazingly, she was successful after only a few tries.
Face Tape performs at Harrah’s Las Vegas
Photo credit: Jesse Lambert, Arch Angel Studios
It’s nearly impossible to guess what Tape Face has planned for his audience volunteers, but they all seem eager to share the stage with him. As the show announcer points out, if Tape Face points his flashlight at you, be sure to join him on the stage right away or you’ll be considered a “dork”.
Guests on VIP night included Mac King, Tenors of Rock, Murray Sawchuck, Douglas “Lefty” Leferovich, Mike Hammer, Kyle & Mistie Knight, the ladies of FANTASY, Bizaro, Nick Diffatte, Xavier Mortimer, Kevin Burke of Defending The Caveman, Penny Wiggins, cast members of Marriage Can Be Murder and more.
“Tape Face has a show that is fun for anyone, of any age. It’s hilarious and creative, and is a great addition to Vegas!” – Mistie Knight
“Tape Face is where Art meets Icon! He’s a Vegas star in the making!” – Murray SawChuck
“Tape Face is a brilliant, creative performer who deserves this residency. Be sure to catch his show!” – VegasNews.com
Magicians Mistie & Kyle Knight with Tape Face
Photo credit: Gabe Ginsberg
Magician Mac King at Tape Face VIP night
Photo credit: Jesse Lambert, Arch Angel Studios
Magician Murray SawChuck (R) with girlfriend Dani from Crazy Girls (L) and mom Arlene (C)
Photo credit: Jesse Lambert, Arch Angel Studios
Magician Xavier Mortimer at Tape Face party
Photo credit: Jesse Lambert, Arch Angel Studios
There is a room in the theatre, called the Social Room, that is dedicated to the “silent ones.” The walls and ceiling are lined with framed fan art of Tape Face and white boards for visitors to #DrawTapeFace. A couple frames have been left empty for fans who want to tag @tapefaceboy in fan art and get the chance to have their artwork displayed in the Social Room.
Ticket prices begin at $63, plus applicable tax and fees. VIP seats including a meet and greet with Tape Face are also available for $99 plus applicable tax and fees. Tickets are available at any Las Vegas Caesars Entertainment Box Office, by phone at (702) 777-2782 or (855) 234-7469, or by visiting ticketmaster.com. For groups of 10 or more call 1-866-574-3851 or email EntertainmentGroupSales@Caesars.com. Show begins at 7 p.m. and is dark on Mondays.