Comedians
Spanky
Voted
Comic of the Year and Performer of the Year by both the APCA and the Campus
Activities Reader's Choice Awards, Spanky sets attendance records throughout
the county. Almost every institution wants him back. He tailors his act
to your needs: clean or spicy. Spanky has been seen on TV's The Late Show,
MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour, Star Search (finalist), and Showtime Cable.
Critics say: "...this guy is adept at making people bust a gut."
( New York Daily News) "The show's highlight was undeniably the performance
by Spanky...the crowd loudly chanted his name in unison." (North
Texas Daily) "...laughs and more laughs.
Jay Black is hot if only by looking at his date book of upcoming shows. Catch him now before he get's his own TV Series.
Romont
Harris is probably if not definitely the most
unique
performer of our
time and will win you over
with his ability to make you laugh...mostly at yourself.
Dominic
Dierkes
Being a college student with five years stand-up experience under his
belt, Dominic's show relates resoundingly well with the college market
as evidence by the fact that more and more colleges are requesting him
and he was recently profiled in Campus Activities Magazine as a great
deal for under $2000 to bring to your university. Dominic can also be
seen performing regularly at all the major clubs in New York where he
now resides.
Will Vought
Two years ago Will was living in Buffalo New York and he was the youngest radio morning show host in the country on the #1 Top 40 station Kiss 98.5.
He moved back to New York in pursuit of working as an actor and
stand-up comedian. . Leaving a lucrative paycheck in one of the most
competitive industries to pursue another was no doubt a risky
decision, but a chance he needed to take to "follow his dream.”
Johnny Lampert
Johnny is considered one of the rising premier comedians in the country. He is a regular at the best comedy clubs in NYC, LA and Washington D.C. including The Comic Strip, The Improv and The World Famous Improv. His warm and well crafted humor has led to TV appearances on MTV, Caroline's Comedy Hour, Comedy Central, NBC's Friday Night and HBO Comedy Showcase. He was recently named "Best Act" by the Montreal Gazette for his hilarious act at Montreal's Just for Laugh's Festival. Even more exciting is his recent sitcom deal (signed) with Walt Disney Television.
Billy D. Washington
This former piano playing police officer won Funniest Person in Houston, Best Comic in Houston and the Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Comedian of the year. He has headlined at The Improv, The Funny Bone, The Comedy Zone, Spellbinders, and has opened for BB King, Nancy Wilson, Smokey Robinson, Little Richard, the Temptations as well as Lynard Skynnard and Hank Williams Jr, before an audience of 52,000.His cross over appeal makes him one of only a few comics to be featured at the Montreal and Aspen comedy festivals.
Romont Harris
ROMONT
HARRIS got his first taste of the spotlight, in high school in Philadelphia;
where he reigned as the unofficial “class clown.”
ROMONT is an energetic performer, who likes to give his audiences a well
rounded show of comedy, song and dance a supreme entertainer. ROMONT
is dedicated to his craft and has made the following television appearances,
JERRY LEWIS MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TELETHON, the syndicated game
show, LOVE CONNECTION, NBC’s IT’S SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO,
BET’s COMIC VIEW and more...
John Rizzo
The Hartford Courant calls John "the funniest man in Connecticut." Richard Belzer says he "...always kills." John has opened for Jay Leno, Dennis Miller, Richard Belzer, Henny Youngman, Pat Cooper and Ray Charles. He has also performed at Catch a Rising Star, Governor's Comedy Club and Foxwoods. John's television and film credits include A & E's Comedy on the Road, America's funniest People. Variety Tonight and The Road to Wellville starring Anthony Hopkins. His patented rubber face and self-depreciation have made Johnny a favorite of clubs across the country.
Richie Byrne
Richie is a rare find - a comedian with high energy and no obscenity in his act. His jokes are based on his own family experience, contemporary music and zinging observations. An accomplished actor and singer, Richie's versatility lends itself to audiences of all ages. He has performed for private parties for the The New York Giants by request, Comedy Central, VHI!'s Stand-Up Spotlight and the The Rosie O'Donnell Show.
Jimmy Dunn
Jim Dunn is one of the country's best young comics. Sports fans will recognize him as the host of NESN's FAN Attic. Jim's clean, clever humor has made him a hit at both small and large companies alike. Jim's skill at writing custom comedy acts to fit the occasion makes him wildly sought after in the corporate market.
Tony V
but this is what I look like"
Tony started his stand-up comedy career in 1983. A mental health caseworker with a B.S. in psychology, Tony's career was sidetracked when the comedy train smacked him, at full throttle, right between the eyes. His streetwise humor and genuine feel for the human condition quickly propelled him to headline status on the national comedy club circuit.
Tony has performed on HBO, Comedy Central, Late Night With Conan O'Brien, A&E and MTV. He also produced, wrote for, and performed in Bobcat's Bigass Show for two seasons on the F/X network.
Tony recently debuted his one man show, "The Failure Artist," to critical acclaim. Tony is a true crowd-pleaser, and his act resonates with any type of audience.
Kelly Macfarland
Kelly is animated, clever and full of sass. Kelly is a pro in the art
of stand up and was born to entertain. Sharing her life experiences in
the unique way that only she can, Kelly leaves audiences pleasantly surprised
by her candor. She captivates the crowd with her charm, and her refreshing
positive attitude makes her irresistible. Her alluring smile and intense
energy keeps the audience wanting more.
Jay Black
Jay
Black started life as an English teacher. After a few years and a few
teacher-of-the-year nominations, he decided to take his high-energy day-time
act and adapt it to a club setting. Through two years in the club and
college circuit, he has wowed audiences with his creative take on our
absurd
existence.
Louis Ramey
LOUIS
RAMEY’s recent television appearances include: 20 Most Awesomely
Bad Songs of 2004 on VH1. His 2nd National Network commercial for "WENDY'S"
©
NBC's "Last Comic Standing" (Season II)
a Pilot for NICK @ NITE - “Exploding Baloney”
The Halifax Comedy Festival 2004 on the CBC
The World Stands Up 2004 - Comedy Central
TOUGH CROWD with Colin Quinn - Comedy Central
THE TONIGHT SHOW, with Jay Leno - NBC
LAST CALL with Carson Daly - NBC
LOUIS has also opened for many Musical Legends such as RAY CHARLES, WHITNEY
HOUSTON,
SMOKEY ROBINSON, ISSAC HAYES, & DONNA SUMMER.
Mark Riccadonna
The
minute he gets onstage, you'll laugh and feel like you've known him forever.
He is so unusually funny in his delivery, unique voice and his uncanny
likeability onstage and off stage that he is becoming one of the fastest
rising stars on the comedy scene today .
Mark also has been in several off Broadway shows , television appearances
and major national commercials including McDonald's and Visa in 2006 .
Caution
Variety Artists
Caution
Jon Stetson
The Stetson Experience
Nobody
does what Jon Stetson does in quite the way that he does it.
This internationally acclaimed mind reading comedian will make you laugh,
make you think, make you feel like an awe-struck kid.
But mostly, he’ll make you look good. Because with his unique brand
of sleight-of-mind entertaining, Jon Stetson livens up a room like no
one else. And he’ll work with you to deliver exactly the right tone
and material for your conference, trade show, or meeting.
With his own special blend of mind, magic and mirth, Jon takes a standard
event and transforms it into a roller coaster ride that people will never
forget. Whether the goal is to introduce a product, to teach, to raise
the excitement level among associates, to generate sales leads, “The
Stetson Experience” produces a guaranteed return on investment.
How does Jon Stetson do it? Very well, thank you. And he’d like
to do it for you. To find out more, click on the menu to the left. And
watch carefully. You’re not going to believe what you see.
www.jonstetson.com
Robert Strong
Robert Strong is the perfect entertainment for your next event. Robert captivates his audiences with amazing magic, breathtaking juggling, and outrageous comedy. Since 1985, he has performed in 17 countries, on national television, and twice at the White House. He was recently voted "San Francisco's Funniest Prop Comic."
www.strongcomedy.com
YoYo People
YO2 is the combination of the YO-YO Guy and YO-YO Chick! This unwinding
duo has spun hilarity into crowds from New Zealand to Grandma's living
room. Our yo-yoic heroes are armed with a slew of too many yo-yo's,
unicycles and hula hoops, ready to show you that yo-yoing goes way beyond
walking the dog.
Ivan Pecel
Ivan is one of the youngest, performing, professional jugglers on the
market today. He brings a new sense of style and charisma to each one
of his performances that most people haven’t seen before. He is
the new generation of performers and is one of the best at what he does.
He is the two-time International Three Ball Juggling Champion (2000 and
2003). Recently Ivan was awarded the Prestigious Silver Medal in
the 2004 World Juggling Championships.. The only American to win top honors
that year.
Frank Santos Jr
Be amazed when you, your friends or strangers across the room become stars of the show, as I make them believe that they are singers, dancers and much, much more. This is a performance where the audience becomes the show. My performance has limitless variations and can please every appetite. This is a hilarious, energetic and unique show that you will never forget.
www.franksantosjr.com
The Lucky Show
The Lucky Show is filled with magic, comedy and juggling that will mystify entertain and have your audience laughing in and out of their seats. Lucky brings his Derby Hat to life, makes dice appear, disappear and grow. He balances furniture on his face, eats fire and lives to tell about it. He manipulates cards, silks, cigar boxes and more. From beginning to end he charms his audiences young and old and leaves them all saying, "how did he do that?"
Mark Nizer
Mark Nizer has changed the way people view the world. The impossible is possible, the improbable is probable. Since winning the International Juggling Championships Mark has taken his one man show to thousands of venues around the world, including The Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 3 times.
Improv Asylum
Improv Asylum is a comedy theater that features improvisation and sketch comedy. We’ve been described as Whose Line is it Anyway? meets Saturday Night Live!. Opened in 1998, Improv Asylum has performed over 3,500 shows, for over 500,000 people. We’ve been featured on HBO, and we’ve performed in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin, Aspen and throughout the country.