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Throughout Jim Florentine’s 11 year stand-up comedy career, you have seen his work on Comedy Central’s Crank Yankers, Spike TV’s 2003 Video Game Awards , MTV’s 2003 Video Music Awards, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Call with Carson Daly, Tough Crowd with Collin Quinn, Howard Stern’s radio and television show, MTV’s Beach House, VH1’s The List , and Louie Anderson’s Comedy Showcase.
Throughout Jim Florentine’s 11 year stand-up comedy career, you have seen his work on Comedy Central’s Crank Yankers, Spike TV’s 2003 Video Game Awards , MTV’s 2003 Video Music Awards, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Call with Carson Daly, Tough Crowd with Collin Quinn, Howard Stern’s radio and television show, MTV’s Beach House, VH1’s The List , and Louie Anderson’s Comedy Showcase.
Throughout Jim Florentine’s 11 year stand-up comedy career, you have seen his work on Comedy Central’s Crank Yankers, Spike TV’s 2003 Video Game Awards , MTV’s 2003 Video Music Awards, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Call with Carson Daly, Tough Crowd with Collin Quinn, Howard Stern’s radio and television show, MTV’s Beach House, VH1’s The List , and Louie Anderson’s Comedy Showcase.
Throughout Jim Florentine’s 11 year stand-up comedy career, you have seen his work on Comedy Central’s Crank Yankers, Spike TV’s 2003 Video Game Awards , MTV’s 2003 Video Music Awards, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Call with Carson Daly, Tough Crowd with Collin Quinn, Howard Stern’s radio and television show, MTV’s Beach House, VH1’s The List , and Louie Anderson’s Comedy Showcase.
Throughout Jim Florentine’s 11 year stand-up comedy career, you have seen his work on Comedy Central’s Crank Yankers, Spike TV’s 2003 Video Game Awards , MTV’s 2003 Video Music Awards, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Call with Carson Daly, Tough Crowd with Collin Quinn, Howard Stern’s radio and television show, MTV’s Beach House, VH1’s The List , and Louie Anderson’s Comedy Showcase.
Cleveland has always had a rich history of comedy. Some of the nations most recognized comedians have called Cleveland home. There is a group of comics out there, the one's who make the audience howl, but you wouldn't recognize them. These are the one's you don't usually see…they are "The Irregulars". This show will feature the funniest, edgiest, and most promising Cleveland comedians who have been slaying audiences at clubs and many other venues. "The Irregulars" will bring them together on the Improv stage. No southern roots… no ethnic connections…no gimmicks. This is your chance to get to know "the comics you don't usually see…". "The Irregulars" are: Mike Polk: Channel 43, HBO, One Semester of Spanish Spanish Love Song. Ryan Dalton: Maxwell Show, Bob and Tom Show, MySpace Comedy Tour Quinn Patterson: Second City, Jeff Blanchard: Channel 19 "The Cleveland Guy", HBO, The Something Dada Show "The Irregulars" will feature raw, tasteful, explicit, intelligent comedy that is sure to offend and delight every audience member. This is not for the faint of heart. If you are easily offended, have sensitive taste or truly believe "Last Comic Standing" is real….stay home. For the rest; prepare yourself accordingly and be there.
From Def Comedy Jam, HBO, "Showtime at the Apollo" and former writer for "Saturday Night Live" and "In Living Color" Recently Paul was seen in his recurring role on The Chappelle Show.
From Def Comedy Jam, HBO, "Showtime at the Apollo" and former writer for "Saturday Night Live" and "In Living Color" Recently Paul was seen in his recurring role on The Chappelle Show.
From Def Comedy Jam, HBO, "Showtime at the Apollo" and former writer for "Saturday Night Live" and "In Living Color" Recently Paul was seen in his recurring role on The Chappelle Show.
From Def Comedy Jam, HBO, "Showtime at the Apollo" and former writer for "Saturday Night Live" and "In Living Color" Recently Paul was seen in his recurring role on The Chappelle Show.
Cleveland’s Best Comics: ONE NIGHT ONLY!!! to Benefit Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County When local comedian Chad Zumock was required to do community service, he took his obligation literally by not only sharing his time, but his talents. Zumock single-handedly organized the comedy show, Cleveland’s Best Comics: ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!, to benefit Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County. The fundraising event is aptly subtitled, Chad’s Community Service Show. “Big Brothers and Sisters helps kids in need of a role model. Maybe if I had been in the program when I was a kid, I wouldn't need to be fulfilling a community service requirement right now," stated Zumock. Cleveland’s Best Comics: ONE NIGHT ONLY!!! will be held Tuesday, July 22 at 8 p.m. at the Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant, 2000 Sycamore Street, in the West Bank of the Flats in Cleveland. Tickets are $10 at the door and $6 in advance. In addition to Zumock, other comedians volunteering during the evening are Ryan Dalton (Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, Maxwell Show); Mike Polk (HBO's Man in the Box, Channel 43, Today Show); Mike Farrell (Opened for Craig Ferguson); Bill Squire (HBO's Man in the Box, XM Radio); Jim Tews (HBO's The Opener, Boston Comedy Festival Finalist). Headliner will be Jeff Blanchard (The Cleveland Guy, Brown's Tailgate 19). Between laughs, items will be auctioned off from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Water Street Tavern in Kent, Bar Louie Lyndhurst, among others. To order tickets, contact Big Brothers & Sisters at 330.296.6655. All proceeds will benefit the agency’s one-to-one youth mentoring program.
Last Comic Standing Finalist and Kansas City native Chris Porter has been a comedian for the past eight years, and says the best part of being a comic is "the complete lack of responsibility." He has performed on Comedy Central and in comedy clubs and colleges all over the country, drawing his material from "living life as a 27-year-old comedian who wakes up at noon and does whatever he wants." Porter got his start in comedy when a friend tried it first and suggested he try it too. "I fell in love with it the moment I stepped on stage," says Porter, whose unique observations on life - often told from a Midwest perspective - help define his "rock 'n' roll" style of comedy. Porter was recently seen on Comedy Central's "Live Tour" and will be appearing in the new season of their series "Live at Gotham," airing summer '06. He has performed at The Improv -- including the Hollywood, Miami, Tampa and Orlando locations -- as well as at Funnybones, Zanies, Loony Bins and Stardome.
Last Comic Standing Finalist and Kansas City native Chris Porter has been a comedian for the past eight years, and says the best part of being a comic is "the complete lack of responsibility." He has performed on Comedy Central and in comedy clubs and colleges all over the country, drawing his material from "living life as a 27-year-old comedian who wakes up at noon and does whatever he wants." Porter got his start in comedy when a friend tried it first and suggested he try it too. "I fell in love with it the moment I stepped on stage," says Porter, whose unique observations on life - often told from a Midwest perspective - help define his "rock 'n' roll" style of comedy. Porter was recently seen on Comedy Central's "Live Tour" and will be appearing in the new season of their series "Live at Gotham," airing summer '06. He has performed at The Improv -- including the Hollywood, Miami, Tampa and Orlando locations -- as well as at Funnybones, Zanies, Loony Bins and Stardome.
Last Comic Standing Finalist and Kansas City native Chris Porter has been a comedian for the past eight years, and says the best part of being a comic is "the complete lack of responsibility." He has performed on Comedy Central and in comedy clubs and colleges all over the country, drawing his material from "living life as a 27-year-old comedian who wakes up at noon and does whatever he wants." Porter got his start in comedy when a friend tried it first and suggested he try it too. "I fell in love with it the moment I stepped on stage," says Porter, whose unique observations on life - often told from a Midwest perspective - help define his "rock 'n' roll" style of comedy. Porter was recently seen on Comedy Central's "Live Tour" and will be appearing in the new season of their series "Live at Gotham," airing summer '06. He has performed at The Improv -- including the Hollywood, Miami, Tampa and Orlando locations -- as well as at Funnybones, Zanies, Loony Bins and Stardome.
Last Comic Standing Finalist and Kansas City native Chris Porter has been a comedian for the past eight years, and says the best part of being a comic is "the complete lack of responsibility." He has performed on Comedy Central and in comedy clubs and colleges all over the country, drawing his material from "living life as a 27-year-old comedian who wakes up at noon and does whatever he wants." Porter got his start in comedy when a friend tried it first and suggested he try it too. "I fell in love with it the moment I stepped on stage," says Porter, whose unique observations on life - often told from a Midwest perspective - help define his "rock 'n' roll" style of comedy. Porter was recently seen on Comedy Central's "Live Tour" and will be appearing in the new season of their series "Live at Gotham," airing summer '06. He has performed at The Improv -- including the Hollywood, Miami, Tampa and Orlando locations -- as well as at Funnybones, Zanies, Loony Bins and Stardome.
Last Comic Standing Finalist and Kansas City native Chris Porter has been a comedian for the past eight years, and says the best part of being a comic is "the complete lack of responsibility." He has performed on Comedy Central and in comedy clubs and colleges all over the country, drawing his material from "living life as a 27-year-old comedian who wakes up at noon and does whatever he wants." Porter got his start in comedy when a friend tried it first and suggested he try it too. "I fell in love with it the moment I stepped on stage," says Porter, whose unique observations on life - often told from a Midwest perspective - help define his "rock 'n' roll" style of comedy. Porter was recently seen on Comedy Central's "Live Tour" and will be appearing in the new season of their series "Live at Gotham," airing summer '06. He has performed at The Improv -- including the Hollywood, Miami, Tampa and Orlando locations -- as well as at Funnybones, Zanies, Loony Bins and Stardome.
Come see tomorrow's stars today. See Cleveland's up and coming comedy stars perform live at the Improv. No reservations can be made for this show, either over the phone or online. $5 admission at the door. Doors open at 6:00, show is at 7:30 PM.
JEFF IS WELL RESPECTED IN THE CLEVELAND THEATRICAL COMMUNITY, PERFORMING IN VARIOUS THEATER AND COMEDY CLUBS. JEFF HAS BEEN A STAPLE IN CLEVELAND THEATERS FOR OVER 20 YEARS SUCH AS ENSEMBLE THEATER, PLAYHOUSE, DOBAMA THEATER, THE KENNEDY AND CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATER. AS CO-FOUNDER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF CABERET DADA AND SOMETHING DADA, JEFF FOUND A PLACE TO HARNESS HIS 30 YEARS OF ACTING EXPERIENCE. JEFF IS A SEASONED STAND-UP COMEDIAN WITH OVER 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. HE HAS PLAYED CLUBS AND COLLEGES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING JAMAICA. HIS SHOW HAS BEEN CALLED DYNAMIC, OPINIONATED, AND IRASCIBLE. HIS IMPROVISATIONAL TRAINING KEEPS HIS ACT STOCKED WITH THE EVERYDAY FASCINATING, INFURIATING AND DOWN RIGHT ANNOYING CHARACTERS YOU FIND IN ALL WALKS OF LIFE.
Ever since Chicago native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with in the comedy scene throughout America. His quick wit, charisma and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim, high accolades, and above all, a busy schedule. From being a regular on Fox’s MAD TV, and starring in feature films, appearing on a number of national Talk Shows, and continually touring the country with his stand-up, Aries’s talents are becoming recognized and appreciated throughout the entertainment industry. As a principal cast member on Fox’s hit sketch comedy showMAD TV, Aries brings a fresh, hip style to the already edgy show going into his 8th season. The producers have made full use of many of Aries’s talents by calling on him frequently to create new hilarious characters and write sketches. Among the many recurring characters that Aries is famous for on the show include: Belma Buttons, James Brown, Dolemite, MC Hammer, El Diablo Negro, Bill Cosby, Eddie Murphy, Magic Johnson, Jesse Jackson, Mike Tyson, Denzel Washington, Mr. Daichai, Walter (Crackheads), Reggie (Erascist), Dollar Bill Montgomery, Shaquille O'Neal, Missy Elliott, The Klumps, Michael Jackson, Queen Latifah, Sisqo, Don King, Kevin Eubanks, Wayne Brady, Little Richard, Evander Holyfield, Steadman, D.J. (PWKWP), Jesus (Bible Dude), Martin Luther King Jr., Roger Murtach, 50 Cent, P. Diddy, Al Roker, Mother Love, LL Cool J, OJ Simpson, Colin Powell, Martin Lawrence, Oscar De La Hoya, Malcolm X, Coolio, Mase, Mr. New Orleans Man, Bryant Gumbel and El Diablo Negro.
Ever since Chicago native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with in the comedy scene throughout America. His quick wit, charisma and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim, high accolades, and above all, a busy schedule. From being a regular on Fox’s MAD TV, and starring in feature films, appearing on a number of national Talk Shows, and continually touring the country with his stand-up, Aries’s talents are becoming recognized and appreciated throughout the entertainment industry. As a principal cast member on Fox’s hit sketch comedy showMAD TV, Aries brings a fresh, hip style to the already edgy show going into his 8th season. The producers have made full use of many of Aries’s talents by calling on him frequently to create new hilarious characters and write sketches. Among the many recurring characters that Aries is famous for on the show include: Belma Buttons, James Brown, Dolemite, MC Hammer, El Diablo Negro, Bill Cosby, Eddie Murphy, Magic Johnson, Jesse Jackson, Mike Tyson, Denzel Washington, Mr. Daichai, Walter (Crackheads), Reggie (Erascist), Dollar Bill Montgomery, Shaquille O'Neal, Missy Elliott, The Klumps, Michael Jackson, Queen Latifah, Sisqo, Don King, Kevin Eubanks, Wayne Brady, Little Richard, Evander Holyfield, Steadman, D.J. (PWKWP), Jesus (Bible Dude), Martin Luther King Jr., Roger Murtach, 50 Cent, P. Diddy, Al Roker, Mother Love, LL Cool J, OJ Simpson, Colin Powell, Martin Lawrence, Oscar De La Hoya, Malcolm X, Coolio, Mase, Mr. New Orleans Man, Bryant Gumbel and El Diablo Negro.
Ever since Chicago native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with in the comedy scene throughout America. His quick wit, charisma and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim, high accolades, and above all, a busy schedule. From being a regular on Fox’s MAD TV, and starring in feature films, appearing on a number of national Talk Shows, and continually touring the country with his stand-up, Aries’s talents are becoming recognized and appreciated throughout the entertainment industry. As a principal cast member on Fox’s hit sketch comedy showMAD TV, Aries brings a fresh, hip style to the already edgy show going into his 8th season. The producers have made full use of many of Aries’s talents by calling on him frequently to create new hilarious characters and write sketches. Among the many recurring characters that Aries is famous for on the show include: Belma Buttons, James Brown, Dolemite, MC Hammer, El Diablo Negro, Bill Cosby, Eddie Murphy, Magic Johnson, Jesse Jackson, Mike Tyson, Denzel Washington, Mr. Daichai, Walter (Crackheads), Reggie (Erascist), Dollar Bill Montgomery, Shaquille O'Neal, Missy Elliott, The Klumps, Michael Jackson, Queen Latifah, Sisqo, Don King, Kevin Eubanks, Wayne Brady, Little Richard, Evander Holyfield, Steadman, D.J. (PWKWP), Jesus (Bible Dude), Martin Luther King Jr., Roger Murtach, 50 Cent, P. Diddy, Al Roker, Mother Love, LL Cool J, OJ Simpson, Colin Powell, Martin Lawrence, Oscar De La Hoya, Malcolm X, Coolio, Mase, Mr. New Orleans Man, Bryant Gumbel and El Diablo Negro.
Ever since Chicago native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with in the comedy scene throughout America. His quick wit, charisma and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim, high accolades, and above all, a busy schedule. From being a regular on Fox’s MAD TV, and starring in feature films, appearing on a number of national Talk Shows, and continually touring the country with his stand-up, Aries’s talents are becoming recognized and appreciated throughout the entertainment industry. As a principal cast member on Fox’s hit sketch comedy showMAD TV, Aries brings a fresh, hip style to the already edgy show going into his 8th season. The producers have made full use of many of Aries’s talents by calling on him frequently to create new hilarious characters and write sketches. Among the many recurring characters that Aries is famous for on the show include: Belma Buttons, James Brown, Dolemite, MC Hammer, El Diablo Negro, Bill Cosby, Eddie Murphy, Magic Johnson, Jesse Jackson, Mike Tyson, Denzel Washington, Mr. Daichai, Walter (Crackheads), Reggie (Erascist), Dollar Bill Montgomery, Shaquille O'Neal, Missy Elliott, The Klumps, Michael Jackson, Queen Latifah, Sisqo, Don King, Kevin Eubanks, Wayne Brady, Little Richard, Evander Holyfield, Steadman, D.J. (PWKWP), Jesus (Bible Dude), Martin Luther King Jr., Roger Murtach, 50 Cent, P. Diddy, Al Roker, Mother Love, LL Cool J, OJ Simpson, Colin Powell, Martin Lawrence, Oscar De La Hoya, Malcolm X, Coolio, Mase, Mr. New Orleans Man, Bryant Gumbel and El Diablo Negro.
Aone Productions presents a night of sketch comedy, standup, and film called Detention. Featuring Michael Ivy, John Wellington, Dave Arena, Jim Tews, Lee Honeycutt and Bill Squire.
