dccomedyfest Shows!
JB Smoove - Comedy phenom and star of HBO's "Curb Your
Enthusiasm," and FOX's "'Til Death" - comes to DC,
making some noise, having some fun and bringing some
hilarious friends along to make a little RUCKUS.
Actually, politics can be HILARIOUS. It's fodder for
the late night monologues, blogs, parody shows and
more. The question is, do these shows now influence
the political discourse - even political OUTCOMES -
more than the politics influence the punchlines? Join
us and our exciting panel of experts to find out!
Panelists scheduled to appear include:
- Mike Allen, Chief Political Correspondent, Politico(moderator)
- Michael Cavna, Style TV/Theater Editor & Comics Blogger, The Washington Post
- Pete Grosz, Writer, "The Colbert Report"
- Joe Medeiros, Head Writer, "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"
- Jaline Quinto, Communications Director, DC VOTE
- Baratunde Thurston, Web Editor, "The Onion" - "War for the Whitehouse" Series
- Lizz Winstead, Comedian, Writer, Co-Creator of "The Daily Show"
- Eddie Brill, comedy booker for "Late Night with David Letterman"
No "cats-and-dogs are different" jokes here. These
stand ups all come to the stage with an alternative
point of view and a quirky sensibility. With content
that spans the worlds of the fanciful to the sublime,
these comedians are the cutting edge of the new comedy
and the next big stars of TV, Film and a theater near
you. STARRING TJ MILLER.
Some comedy is, well... different. You're not going
to see it on network TV, and probably not in a
traditional comedy club. But man, you've GOTTA SEE IT!
It may not be traditional stand up, but these comics
are all creative, ground-breaking and, let's just say
it, a bit WEIRD.
Judges: Ms. JoAnn Grigioni, Director of Talent Comedy Central
Angela Bowers (Celebrity Talent Coordinator, VH1)
Michael Cox (Comedy Talent Booker,"Chelsea Lately")
Eddie Brill, Comedy Booker, The Late Show with David Letterman
This is their big shot - so don't miss it!! We've
assembled the best and brightest up and coming
comedians from around the country to audition for the
TV shows that could be their big break and make them
America's next household name! Join us as we watch
them perform for talent scouts for "Best Week Ever,"
"The Tonight Show" and "Chelsea Lately" - who will
come out on top!??
HOSTED BY TJ MILLER
Tough times sometimes generate great comedy, and
sometimes important messages are best delivered
through laughter.
GULF COAST COMEDY features a lineup of comedians all from the U.S. gulf coast, all friends, all directly affected by Hurricane Katrina and all lived in its aftermath.
What they have in common is a life-changing experience, a love of the Big Easy and hilarious styles that cover topics from the obvious to the sublime. All the comics, with different styles and backgrounds, play off of each other in a way that plays not like a showcase of collegues, but a line up of friends.
dccomedyfest continues its tradition of bringing you the best in original and quirky sketch and improv comedy.
No show is the same, each featuring different ensembles from all over the country display great character work, innovative writing or in the moment brilliance, all just to impress you.
Sometimes off-the-wall, sometimes sketchy, always hilarious.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2008, 7:30 PM, Source Theatre, $14
Dr Fantastic, iMusical, and JINX.FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2008, 8:00PM, Source Theatre, $14
Drop Six, Hey You Millionaires, and Misled.FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2008, 10:00PM, Source Theatre, $14
RUE BRUTALIA, Shattered, and Switchboard.SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2008, 7:00PM, Source Theatre, $14
Drop Six, RUE BRUTALIA, and Shattered.
The first ever "DC Comedy Acheivement Awards" will showcase winning entries from the COMEDY SHORTS competition, and feature live scene readings from the winners of the COMEDY SCREENPLAY & TV PILOT competitions (starring dccomedyfest comedians)!
The inaugural "MidLifetime Achievement Award" will be handed out to a very special comedy heavyweight with ties to the DC area.
Stick around after the big show for a Q&A panel with contest judges/industry big shots from Adult Swim, Comedy Central, Fox 2000, Rogue Pictures, The Montecito Picture Company, and Rain Management Group.
SCREENPLAYchallenge!
The dccomedyfest is thrilled to announce its first ever COMEDY SCREENPLAY CHALLENGE. We're looking for the hottest, yet-to-be-discovered young comedy writers! Finalists will have their screenplays reviewed by a panel of renowned industry judges representing some of the most respected talent agencies, management and production companies in the world of entertainment. |
SHORTFILMcompetition!
We're looking for the hottest, yet-to-be-discovered young comedy filmmakers! Finalists will have their screenplays reviewed by a panel of renowned industry judges representing some of the most respected talent agencies, management and production companies in the world of entertainment. |
The Brooklyn Comedy Company is once again proud to
present its signature series '4 Shades of Black' at
dccomedyfest. This year, in honor of this historic,
crazy and exciting election year they'll be presenting
Four Shades: Obama Edition, highlighting comedy with
an edge of social commentary and politcal lampooning.
Featuring 4 black stand-out stand ups proving that
breaking the comedic stereotype is not only funny, its
hilarious.
Featuring Michelle Buteau, Elon James White, Reese Waters and Baron Vaughn. With Erin Jackson.
Chicago isn't just fatty cooked meats and cold biting
weather. It's also one of the best breeding and
training grounds we know of for every kind of comedy.
Somehow the same city produces today's best new comedy
that ranges from both inventive cutting edge
alternative to every-man appeal. Come watch a sampling
of its best rising talent and see what we mean.
HOSTED BY JESSICA KIRSON
FEATURING:Trevor Boris, Ben Lerman, Jackie Monahan, Chantal Carrere, and Brent Sullivan.
They're here, they're queer, they're hilarious - and you need to see them NOW so soon you can say you saw them WHEN... Join us at TOWN NIGHTCLUB to see the best new and brightest LGBT comedy sensations!
dccomedyfest brings some of its "smoothest" acts to the VELVET LOUNGE. All these acts have retro twists, homages to old school vegas, cabaret stylings or all of the above.
You'll alternate from squirming in your seat from the cheesiness, to singing along to updated ukelele stylings and doubling with laughter from the unexpected characters who emerge.
So put on your gold chains, order your Manhattan and slip into your best valour jumpsuit or Catskills-era novelty sports jacket and enjoy the sweet, sweet ride.....
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2008, 9:30PM, Source Theatre, $14
Greg Mills, Jim Marsdale, and Larry Poon.SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2008, 9:00PM, Source Theatre, $14
Ben Lerman, Debra Downing, and Robert Buscemi.
It IS the DC comedyfest after all! So of course you absolutely need to see the hottest homegrown young comic minds we can offer. There's a distinct kind of quirky optimism meets "we-know-too-much" that influences the comedy of those who live and work in the epicenter of world power. But it a funny way!
Hysterical Vibrations with Rob Cantrell, featuring Michelle Buteau and Special Musical Guest Lionize
Hysterical Vibrations is the blending of a smoking Stand-Up Comedy Show with the best reggae/rock band in the DC Area. All of this, In a Synagogue at 6Th and I NW.
Laughing Liberally presents smart, savvy and surprising comedy to save democracy one laugh at a time. Using humor to communicate about politics in effective -- and, more importantly, entertaining -- ways, the national company of Laughing Liberally has played comedy clubs and political conventions, entertained grassroots bloggers, leading Senators and comedy-lovers of all political stripes. With performers from HBO, MTV, Comedy Central, The Onion, The Huffington Post, and 236.com, Laughing Liberally promises to turn Red-Staters red in the face and lift you out of your Blue State blues. www.laughingliberally.org
Patrick O'Brien begins this one man show by attempting to shatter a randomly selected Guinness World Record, using only a small bag of props and the advice of audience members. The rest of the show is filled with short looks at characters who are both familiar and bizarre. The show ends with a surprise twist that can only be caught along the way if you really listen to every word.
Famous comedians, right here in DC!!!??
OK, well, they're not totally famous.... YET!
Each year we find some of the hottest comics from around the country and they need to be seen more than once! Former acts at dccomedyfests-past have included TJ MILLER, DANIEL TOSH, OLDE ENGLISH, JON DORE and many of this year's headliners.
So don't miss these names.... get to know 'em!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2008, 8:00PM, The Comedy Spot, $15
Andi Smith, Brian Moote, Cayne Collier, Brian Longwell, Myq Kaplan, Diana Saez and Michelle ButeauFRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2008, 10:00PM, The Comedy Spot, $15
Brent Sullivan, Jackie Monahan, Joselyn Hughes, Team Submarine, Aparna Nancherla, Greg Mills and Elon James White.
What can you say about TODD BARRY: a man who has a receipt museum?
Well, you can start by saying he's a groundbreaking comedian who was passed being hilarious and an idol to other comedians and is now on his way to being a flat-out comedy icon to the masses secured most recently by performances on FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS and LUCKY LOUIE.
TIG NOTARO is no slouch herself - JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE & her own COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS are just a few of her honors.
We know you'll love this quirky, idiosyncratic world - hey, maybe you'll wind up staying for a while.
Co-creator and former head writer of Comedy Central`s "The Daily Show," and Co-creator of Air America Radio.
LIZZ WINSTEAD has emerged as a critically acclaimed political writer and producer. As a performer, WINSTEAD brought her political wit to "The Daily Show" as a Correspondent and later to the radio waves co-hosting "Unfiltered", Air America Radio`s mid morning show with citizen of the world and Hip Hop legend CHUCK D, and political big brain RACHEL MADDOW.
A scrumptious sampling of the best local stand-ups and folks in town for the fest. Watch these guys perform all night every night with looser, crazier sets and material you won't hear on the main stages. Like snowflakes, no show is the same -- and YOU will never be the same after seeing some of this stuff!
Perfect for comedy nerds and newbies alike.
