A full week of shows, industry panels, classes, afterparties, and more - let's do some funny business!
$5 for 5 min + 1 item min Full restaurant and bar service available. Comedians may purchase a video copy of their sets. You MUST ARRIVE BY the start of the mic and stay the entire time.
We value the importance of creating a positive and supportive comedy community, and in order to continue to provide opportunities, we are asking all participants to observe the following code of ethics:
Funny: *PG to PG-13 comedy at the open mics - because the open mics (especially the bar shows) are in shared areas where guests from the mainroom shows (sometimes all ages) are located, we are asking comedians to air on the side of working clean. If you are not sure whether or not your joke is clean or dirty, it’s dirty. It doesn’t need to be squeaky clean, but shouldn’t be any crazier than something you’d see on a Tonight Show set.
*Please do not scream or yell at the top of your lungs. You have a microphone to amplify you. Our rooms are soundproof, but there are other shows already in progress.
Professional: *Please do not bring in ANY outside food or beverage. It’s not allowed any place in the building. Order something to eat or drink with us!
*Please do not bring in any backpacks or anything larger than a purse. This is for security and safety reasons. Keep it in the trunk of your car, please!
*Please treat the staff, comedians, and guests with courtesy and respect.
*Please respect the space. Do not walk through a room to get to another room. Please go and stay in the area where you are performing. If there is a buffet set up for a party or large event, chances are, it’s not your party. Please don’t eat off of any buffets or any special set ups.
Supportive *We are asking all comedians to pay a $5 ticket to the open mic and to observe a one-item minimum per person. We’re doing our best to keep the mics as affordable as possible, given the current challenging economic climate. The Auditions will continue to remain free and open to all.
By purchasing this ticket, You hereby agree to adhere to the above codes in order to create a positive and supportive environment.
Also Starring:
Host/MC Justin Foster JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE, FOSTER THE PODCAST, SAN DIEGO COMEDY FESTIVAL, LAUGHS ON FOX, BURBANK COMEDY FESTIVAL
Justin Foster is a native Texas comedian now living in Los Angeles. Justin quickly charms the audience with his weird, slightly off, yet likable personality that allows him to delve into personal stories of sobriety, his fear of flying, and moving in with his girlfriend. Strange, hilarious, and often unpredictable, Justin travels the country performing at theaters in Seattle, bar basements in North Dakota, and every place in between. Justin has been featured on the Joe Rogan Podcast, in the Burbank Comedy Festival, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival in North Carolina, San Diego Comedy Festival, "Fresh Faces" at the Laugh Factory, and has been voted one of the Top Funniest Comics in Texas by the Improv multiple times. He is also the host of the popular "Foster the Podcast", now available on iTunes� WEBSITE |
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Comedian Brad Sachs GREY'S ANATOMY, SCRUBS, THE KING OF QUEENS, KATH AND KIM,
Brad Sachs is a stand up comedian/actor who performs nightly around Los Angeles, Brad's past TV credits include Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs, The King of Queens and Kath and Kim. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Sloan DAYTIME TALKSHOW, STUDIO 10 TAMPA TALK SHOW,
Im one of theTampa Improv house MCs.Been doing comedy about 12yrs.I have written skits for radio and other comics. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Cat Alvarado HOT IN HOLLYWOOD, FIRST NATIONS COMEDY , LMAO
Married at 19 and divorced by 21, Cat Alvarado takes her past as a fundamentalist Christian and turns it into laughs. Funny, passionate and insightful, Cat Alvarado also covers relatable topics like parents, dating and all the hoops women jump through to look good. Cat has over 2 million views on Youtube from the popular Youtube Channel, The Reel Rejects, was featured on Buzzfeed's Tasty channel, and was on the PBS show First Nations Comedy Experience. She hosts the comedy podcast Villains of History @villainsofhistory and has performed in some of the top comedy festivals in the country, including Laughing Skull and Big Pine. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Chris Mata COMICS UNLEASHED, COMEDY CENTRAL, BURBANK COMEDY FESTIVAL, NEW YORK UNDERGROUND FEST, BOSTON COMEDY FEST
The San Antonio Current called Chris �funny � like wicked funny� and described his jokes as �sharp and well crafted. It�s almost a crime that a guy who can beat you down physically also has the rapier wit to destroy audiences verbally.� WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Denise Williamson FLAPPERS, THE COMEDY STORE, MICHAEL COLYAR'S COMEDY, COMEDY & MEATBALLS, FRIED RICE COMEDY
Denise has started the third chapter of her life off with a bang! At 61 years of age she began careers in stand-up comedy, ventriloquism and voice over acting. She has survived breast cancer (though her hair didn't) and she's looking forward to the next 60+ years. Denise has performed all over the Greater Los Angeles Area. She co-hosts The Comedy Kliq Radio Show. She is a part of the Fried Rice Comedy Troupe and in March of 2014 Denise and two of her comedy BFFs (�The Three Amigas�) began producing their own monthly comedy shows, �Comedy on Aviation,� at an Italian restaurant near LAX. She also produces The Uptight Senior Citizens Brigade Show featuring comedians all over 50 years young. Denise just became a grandmother for the first time, so she plans to have plenty of new comedy material for years to come. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Jeff Cerulli MTV GIRL CODE, MTV OTHER FML, VH1 BIG MORNING BUZZ, SIRIUS RADIO, THE EXAMINER
Comedian Reggie Melbrough THE KENNEDY CENTER, WASHINGTON POST, CBS DC, PBS, AFRO.COM
Meet Reggie Melbrough. Stand up comedian. Storyteller. AP US History teacher at Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington DC. Producer, promoter, host and booker. Relentless bicycler. Former college football player. He has been featured on PBS, The Washington Post, CBS DC, and was the subject of the mini-documentary Stand-up and Deliver by Bicycle Space. He has worked with top comedic talent in numerous clubs, theaters and bar shows across the country, and also co-produces the longest-running comedy showcase, Don’t Block The Box, in DC. A millennial raised in Boise, ID, Reggie has crafted a snarky but whimsical look at life in the schoolroom, streets and sheets. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Shanna Christmas WORLD SERIES OF COMEDY, BURBANK COMEDY FESTIVAL, LAUGH FACTORY
Shanna Christmas is a comedian and Las Vegas native who was born on Christmas Day. She stands at 6 feet 3 inches and played volleyball in college, despite much protest. She currently works as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in hospitals and nursing homes using humor to heal the sick. She’s basically a really tall Patch Adams. Shanna’s style of comedy is a mix of tall lamentations, race, relationships, healthcare stories and intellectual wit that confuses some and intrigues most. She was once told by an audience member “You’re clever.” You’ll laugh hard and possibly shoot liquids out of your nose when you see this woman perform! WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Samantha Hale LAUGHS ON FOX, THE PANDORA BOXX SHOW , IHEARTRADIO, LAUGHING SKULL FESTIVAL, WORLD SERIES OF COMEDY
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Samantha Hale is following in the comedic footsteps of her grandfather, Alan Hale Jr., best known as The Skipper from Gilligan's Island. With her unique outlook on life, Samantha likes to push boundaries with her material, and was recently listed on Buzzfeed.com as a "Comedian To Follow." She hosts and produces a weekly show "Ruthless People," in West Hollywood, was recently featured on "Laughs" on FOX, is Co-Host of "The Pandora Boxx Show" on iHeart Radio, and has performed in numerous festivals such as The World Series of Comedy Las Vegas, She Devil NY, MidWest Fest, and Laughing Skull Atlanta. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Sean Tweedley THE GONG SHOW ON ABC, MONTREAL COMEDY FESTIVAL, COMEDY NOW ON CTV, SKETCH FEST, COMICURE FESTIVAL
Sean Tweedley, was head writer for Canada�s longest running late night talk show on CTV. And host of the �Warm Up Show� on CTV/Comedy Network. Has appeared in the "Montreal comedy festival", San Fransisco's "Sketch Fest" and most recently the "SLO Fest". Sean will be featured on an upcoming episode of "The Gong Show" on ABC WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Daphnique Springs JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, LAUGHS ON FOX
Daphnique Springs is a Florida native, who in a short period of time has made her mark on the comedy scene. Sassy, smart and sophisticated. Daphnique's stand-up comedy routine is intelligent, dark, honest, and somehow still relatable. Ranging from personal experiences/subjects to social commentary, she has a unique blend of witty and pointed sarcasm which makes her a favorite among countless audiences. Tapping into a natural ability to make people laugh. Daphnique has Featured for Martin Lawrence and toured on Katt Williams' Born Again...Again Tour. She has appeared on How I Met Your Mother (CBS), Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC), and Laughs (FOX). WEBSITE | |
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Based out of Philadelphia, PA, he is the founder and producer of Max Capacity Comedy, and Freehouse Comedy. Dorian has performed across the US and Canada, working with nationally touring acts, like Chad Daniels, Aries Spears, Andy Dick, and Dan Cummins. He’s performed on festivals like the Cleveland Comedy Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, and the Burbank Comedy Festival. His standup shots have been featured on The Chive and has been a guest on a a number of podcasts including American Immigrant, and Let the Hate Flow Through. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Brent Pella MTV, FUNNY OR DIE, COMEDY TIME TV, SAN DIEGO COMEDY FESTIVAL, BURBANK COMEDY FESTIVAL
Brent was born and raised in the cow town of Davis, CA. Brent played basketball in college, and began producing/directing music videos for local artists and writing his own comedy sketches while studying Film & Media in school, which led to multiple videos being featured on Funny or Die and College Humor. A graduate of the Upright Citizen's Brigade improv program and a current student with The Groundlings, Brent continues to write and produce his own comedy videos, as well as perform stand-up at festivals around the country and nightly at venues throughout Los Angeles. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Aiko Tanaka FAST AND FURIOUS, HOWARD STERN, MY WIFE AND KIDS
Forrest Shaw made his television debut on Conan in 2014 and appeared on Gotham Comedy LIVE on AXS TV in early 2015. He has performed in numerous festivals such as, Comedy Central's South Beach Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival, the Big Sky Comedy Festival and was awarded 2013's Ultimate Miami Comedian. Forrest is featured in season 2 of the FX show Legit and has also appeared on Animal Planet. Forrest is co-writer (and lead actor) of the award winning web series "Labor Days" & is co-creator of the weekly "What's What Podcast”. He can also be heard on Sirius/XM Satellite radio. His debut album ‘Mister Grizzly’ was released on November 18, 2014 on Comedy Records. Find more information at forrestshaw.net WEBSITE | |
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