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SUMMARY:Unexpected Productions: Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Week one of the 44th Seattle International Comedy Competition returns to Unexpected Productions\, the heart of improv in Seattle. This show has 16 different comics from across North America. \nThey compete for just five chances to advance to the Semifinals. There is over $16\,000 in prize money on the line. The judges\, including entertainment industry professionals and media personalities\, score the performances along with audience reactions to determine the winners. \nSince 1983\, Unexpected Productions has been dedicated to promoting the art and spirit of improvisation. Their show\, Theatresports has been running for over 30 years! Unexpected Productions and The Market Theater are located downtown in Pike Place Market\, in the heart of Seattle’s Tourist District. \nOrder Tickets \nPerformers\nZahnae AquinoSeattle\nDaegen AsfahaSeattle\nDan BerlynChicago\nLouie CentanniLos Angeles\nJordan CerminaraPortland\nOla DadaVancouver\nJohn GardnerSeattle\nBrendan JaySan Diego\nLynette ManningOlympia\n\nJay MarkovitzSeattle\nJeremy McDonaldVancouver\, BC\nSean McDonnellVancouver\nMichael MosesCoaldale\, AB\nCara RoselliniSeattle\nPatti SavardCourtenay\, BC\nMandy SimonsonPortland\n \nYour Host: Wyatt Cole\nWyatt CoteWeek 1 HostWyatt Cote dropped out of college one year shy of graduation to pursue a career in comedy and has since become a nationally working headliner with five comedy contest wins to his credit. He was the winner of the World Series of Comedy in 2021 and also finished runner up in the historic San Francisco Comedy Competition. His stand up has appeared on Laughs on Fox and ABC news. \nMore About Wyatt
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/unexpected-productions-seattle/
LOCATION:Unexpected Productions – Pike Place Market\, 1428 Post Alley\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:North Bend Theatre: North Bend
DESCRIPTION:The 44th Seattle International Comedy Competition heads to North Bend for a night four of the preliminaries. 16 comedians battle for the night’s highest score and an opportunity for a shot at cash and prizes. The pressure is on as the comedians take the stage with only five advancing to the Semifinals. \n\nThis event truly is the “Last Comic Standing”. The Competition attracts comedians from across North America and beyond. This event is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America\, launching the careers of people like Mitch Hedberg. It’s an outrageously funny evening\, where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Hundreds of comedians audition each year to compete. Only 32 are chosen.\n\n \nAbout the North Bend Theatre\nThe historic North Bend Theatre is a renovated movie house equipped for 4K digital video projection. Independent circa-1941 movie house with art deco look offering first run movies and special programs. \nOrder Tickets \nPerformers\nZahnae AquinoSeattle\n\nDaegen AsfahaSeattle\n\nDan BerlynChicago\n\nLouie CentanniLos Angeles\n\nJordan CerminaraPortland\n\nOla DadaVancouver\n\nJohn GardnerSeattle\n\nBrendan JaySan Diego\n\nLynette ManningOlympia\n\n\nJay MarkovitzSeattle\nJeremy McDonaldVancouver\, BC\nSean McDonnellVancouver\n\nMichael MosesCoaldale\, AB\nCara RoselliniSeattle\nPatti SavardCourtenay\, BC\nMandy SimonsonPortland\n\nYour Host: Wyatt Cote\n\nWyatt CoteWeek 1 HostWyatt Cote dropped out of college one year shy of graduation to pursue a career in comedy and has since become a nationally working headliner with five comedy contest wins to his credit. He was the winner of the World Series of Comedy in 2021 and also finished runner up in the historic San Francisco Comedy Competition. His stand up has appeared on Laughs on Fox and ABC news.\nMore About Wyatt
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/north-bend-theatre-north-bend-2/
LOCATION:North Bend Theatre – North Bend\, 125 Bendigo Blvd N\, North Bend\, WA\, 98045\, United States
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SUMMARY:McMenamins Spanish Ballroom
DESCRIPTION:Preliminary Week Two kicks off at McMenamins Spanish Ballroom in Tacoma. 16 comedians battle for the night’s highest score and an opportunity for a shot at cash and prizes. The pressure is on as the comedians take the stage with only five advancing to the Semifinals. Birungi Birungi hosts the evening. \n\nThis event truly is the “Last Comic Standing”. The Compeition attracts comedians from across North America and beyond. This event is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America\, launching the careers of people like Mitch Hedberg. It’s an outrageously funny evening\, where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Hundreds of comedians audition each year to compete. Only 32 are chosen. \n\n\nOrder Tickets \n\n\nPerformers\n\n\nBoe blastTacoma\nPhil BurtonSeattle\nAriel EhrlichSeattle\nCarlos EscobarLos Angeles\n\nJess EverettTacoma\nGenevieve FerrariSeattle\nReece GreenSeattle\n\nGretchen HahnNew York City\nDylan JenkinsPortland\n\nBernice LarsonSeattle\nBrittany LysengCalgary\, AB\nLeif Oleson-CormackEdmonton\, AB\n\nLisa RimmertPuyallup\nNeeraj SrinivasanPortland\nStuart B. ThompsonSan Francisco\nTwon WoodAlbany\, NY\n\n\n\n\nYour Host: Birungi Birungi\n\nBirungi Birungi HostBirungi is a Ugandan comedian based out of San Diego\, California. Although he initially moved to America for college\, he quickly found a different way to fall into debt – stand up comedy! Within five years of performing\, he has hit stages in multiple cities including Olympia\, Bellingham\, Portland\, Denver\, Boston\, Phoenix\, San Diego and Los Angeles.\n\nHe has been featured on the “Best of the Fest” list at the Burbank Comedy Festival. Birungi also had the privilege of opening for DL Hughley (Original Kings of Comedy)\, an experience he describes the highlight of his comedy career.\n\nSince then\, he has performed for hundreds of people across America. Most recently\, he was a chosen in the top 101 comedians at the World Series of Comedy. You can find him performing in and outside major cities throughout the year.\nMore About Birungi \n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/birungicomedy/\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/birungicomedy
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/mcmenamins-spanish-ballroom/
LOCATION:McMenamins Spanish Ballroom\, 565 Broadway\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Unexpected Productions: Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Preliminary Week Two takes us back to Unexpected Productions\, the heart of improv in Seattle. Since 1983\, they have been dedicated to promoting the art and spirit of improvisation. Their show\, Theatresports has been running for over 30 years. Tonight will be a decidedly non-improv Standup comedy night with a new group of comedians battling to advance to the Semi-Finals. Only five will advance. Unexpected Productions and The Market Theater are located downtown in Pike Place Market\, in the heart of Seattle’s Tourist District. \nOrder Tickets \n\nPerformers\n\n\n\nBoe blastTacoma\nPhil BurtonSeattle\nAriel EhrlichSeattle\nCarlos EscobarLos Angeles\n\nJess EverettTacoma\nGenevieve FerrariSeattle\nReece GreenSeattle\n\nGretchen HahnNew York City\nDylan JenkinsPortland\n\nBernice LarsonSeattle\nBrittany LysengCalgary\, AB\nLeif Oleson-CormackEdmonton\, AB\n\nLisa RimmertPuyallup\nNeeraj SrinivasanPortland\nStuart B. ThompsonSan Francisco\nTwon WoodAlbany\, NY\n\n\n\n\nYour Host: Birungi Birungi\n\nBirungi Birungi HostBirungi is a Ugandan comedian based out of San Diego\, California. Although he initially moved to America for college\, he quickly found a different way to fall into debt – stand up comedy! Within five years of performing\, he has hit stages in multiple cities including Olympia\, Bellingham\, Portland\, Denver\, Boston\, Phoenix\, San Diego and Los Angeles.\n\nHe has been featured on the “Best of the Fest” list at the Burbank Comedy Festival. Birungi also had the privilege of opening for DL Hughley (Original Kings of Comedy)\, an experience he describes the highlight of his comedy career.\n\nSince then\, he has performed for hundreds of people across America. Most recently\, he was a chosen in the top 101 comedians at the World Series of Comedy. You can find him performing in and outside major cities throughout the year.\nMore About Birungi \n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/birungicomedy/\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/birungicomedy
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/unexpected-productions-seattle-week2/
LOCATION:Unexpected Productions – Pike Place Market\, 1428 Post Alley\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:North Bend Theatre: North Bend
DESCRIPTION:Night three brings us to North Bend for the a night of preliminaries. 16 comics compete for just five chances to advance to the Semifinals. The rest go home.\n\nThis event truly is the “Last Comic Standing”. The Compeition attracts comedians from across North America and beyond. This event is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America\, launching the careers of people like Mitch Hedberg. It’s an outrageously funny evening\, where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Hundreds of comedians audition each year to compete. Judges\, including entertainment industry professionals and media personalities\, score the performances along with audience reactions to determine the winners.\n\nOrder Tickets \n\nPerformers\n\nBoe blastTacoma\nPhil BurtonSeattle\nAriel EhrlichSeattle\nCarlos EscobarLos Angeles\n\nJess EverettTacoma\nGenevieve FerrariSeattle\nReece GreenSeattle\n\nGretchen HahnNew York City\nDylan JenkinsPortland\n\nBernice LarsonSeattle\nBrittany LysengCalgary\, AB\nLeif Oleson-CormackEdmonton\, AB\n\nLisa RimmertPuyallup\nNeeraj SrinivasanPortland\nStuart B. ThompsonSan Francisco\nTwon WoodAlbany\, NY
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/north-bend-theatre-north-bend/
LOCATION:North Bend Theatre – North Bend\, 125 Bendigo Blvd N\, North Bend\, WA\, 98045\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bainbridge Performing Arts: Bainbridge
DESCRIPTION:The Seattle International Comedy Competition returns to the Bainbridge Performing Arts Sixteen outstanding comedians chosen from hundreds of hopefuls each doing a tight\, original five minutes. Expect all types. Judges score the comedians and the audience adds one crucial role\, the better response\, the higher the score. This show sells out well in advance\, so get your tickets now! \n\nThis event truly is the “Last Comic Standing”. The Competition attracts comedians from across North America and beyond. This event is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America\, launching the careers of people like Mitch Hedberg. It’s an outrageously funny evening\, where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Hundreds of comedians audition each year to compete. Only 32 are chosen. \n\nBainbridge Performing Arts promotes appreciation of and participation in the performing arts to build\, educate and inspire our vibrant\, creative community. Since 1956\, countless acts – large and small – have informed each production that graces the BPA stage. Collectively we have grown and reaped a communal bounty of grass-roots ARTivism\, with people from all walks of life gathering under one roof to laugh\, rage\, and cry with friends\, family\, neighbors\, and strangers. As heart strings are plucked in a drumbeat of connection\, we turn to our supporters in gratitude for the opportunity to bring a taste of magic to the community that we love. BPA shows\, directors\, actors\, and technical staff have earned rave reviews in the Kitsap Sun\, Broadway World\, AXS\, and more. \n\nOrder Tickets \n\nPerformers\n\nBoe blastTacoma\nPhil BurtonSeattle\nAriel EhrlichSeattle\nCarlos EscobarLos Angeles\n\nJess EverettTacoma\nGenevieve FerrariSeattle\nReece GreenSeattle\n\nGretchen HahnNew York City\nDylan JenkinsPortland\n\nBernice LarsonSeattle\nBrittany LysengCalgary\, AB\nLeif Oleson-CormackEdmonton\, AB\n\nLisa RimmertPuyallup\nNeeraj SrinivasanPortland\nStuart B. ThompsonSan Francisco\nTwon WoodAlbany\, NY\n\n\nYour Host: Dan Rosenberg\n\nDan RosenbergBainbridge HostDan Rosenberg – Bainbridge Host[/caption]Dan Rosenberg is a versatile comedian\, writer\, emcee\, and radio host with over 30 years of experience. He has performed at some of the top comedy clubs across the country\, such as the Laugh Factory and the Improv\, and at comedy festivals\, including the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal\, Las Vegas\, Boston\, and New Orleans. Dan has also hosted radio shows for CBS Radio in Los Angeles and Seattle and for National Lampoon Radio on SiriusXM. He is also a car enthusiast\, basketball coach\, and entrepreneur with an array of unrelated and sometimes useless talents. \n\nMore About Dan
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/bainbridge-performing-arts-bainbridge/
LOCATION:Bainbridge Performing Arts\, 200 Madison Ave North\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Club Comedy: Seattle - Sold Out
DESCRIPTION:This show has sold out. We still have tickets for Edmonds Center for the Arts\, Maydenbauer Theatre for the Finals and the final show at Laughs Comedy Club.\n\n\n\nThe Seattle International Comedy Competition makes a stop on Capitol Hill at Club Comedy in Seattle. The top 10 comedians out of the Competition compete to advance for a chance to the Finals. Only five advance\, the rest go home.\n \n\nThis event truly is the “Last Comic Standing”. The Competition attracts comedians from across North America and beyond. This event is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America\, launching the careers of people like Mitch Hedberg. It’s an outrageously funny evening\, where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Hundreds of comedians audition each year to compete. Only 32 are chosen.\n \nClub Comedy Seattle is an intimate stand-up comedy venue located on 15th Avenue East in the heart of Seattle’s iconic Capitol Hill neighborhood. They regularly offer national headliners along with local/regional favorites and a delightful food and beverage menu. Order Tickets \nPerformers\nPhil BurtonSeattle\nOla DadaVancouver\nJess EverettTacoma\n\n\nJohn GardnerSeattle\n\nDylan JenkinsPortland\n\nBrittany LysengCalgary\n\nLynette ManningOlympia\n\nSean McDonnellVancouver\n\nMichael MosesCoaldale\, AB\n\nNeeraj SrinivasanPortland \n\n\nYour Host: Phillip Kopczynski\nPhillip KopczynskiSemifinals HostBorn and raised in the mountains of eastern Washington\, Phillip Kopczynski was a Finalist in the 2018 Seattle International Comedy Competition.\n\nAlways pulling from life experiences and poorly thought out opinions\, Phillip’s animated storytelling pulls in audiences for an eccentric good time.\n\nHe started comedy at age 11 doing pratfalls to make his Down Syndrome sister laugh. Always pulling from life experiences and poorly thought out opinions\, Phillip’s animated storytelling pulls in audiences for an eccentric good time. He has been seen from Vancouver\, BC to Orlando\, FL. His Drybar Special – Full Grown Man — has been viewed over a million times\, and his Comedy Dynamics special–Live at the Spokane Comedy Club–has been seen by 100’s of prisoners.\n\nMore About Phillip
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/club-comedy-seattle/
LOCATION:Club Comedy\, 328 15th Ave East\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112\, United States
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SUMMARY:Edmonds Center for the Arts: Edmonds
DESCRIPTION:We kick off the Semifinals of the Seattle International Comedy Competition at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. We’ve taken the top 10 comedians out of the Preliminaries and allow them to compete to advance for a chance to the Finals. Only five advance\, the rest go home. \n\n\n\nThis event truly is the “Last Comic Standing”. The Competition attracts comedians from across North America and beyond. This event is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America\, launching the careers of people like Mitch Hedberg. It’s an outrageously funny evening\, where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Hundreds of comedians audition each year to compete. Only 32 are chosen. \n\n\n\nThe Edmonds Center for the Arts presents an array of outstanding performing artists from around the world\, provides space\, production management\, and technical expertise for a variety of community partners and rental clients\, and serves more than 65\,000 patrons who enjoy the facility annually. \n\n\n\n\nOrder Tickets
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/edmonds-center-arts-edmonds-semifinals-old/
LOCATION:Edmonds Center For the Arts\, 410 4th Ave North\, Edmonds\, WA\, 98020\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vashon Theatre: Vashon Island
DESCRIPTION:It’s the night before Thanksgiving and one thing is clear\, we’re going to see some great comedy and maybe have a beer! What could be a better way to spend Thanksgiving Eve than in a sold-out theatre on Vashon Island? The Vashon Theatre is another venue we always enjoy. Not only does the theatre have a great selection of first run movies and independent films\, it also features special limited events such as National Theatre live\, Oscar nights and Vashon Island community events. This show sells out\, so buy your tickets early. \n\n\n\nThe top five comedians compete to see who is champ. Judges score the comedians and the audience adds one crucial role\, the better response\, the higher the score. \n\n\n\nThis event truly is the “Last Comic Standing”. The Compeition attracts comedians from across North America and beyond. This event is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America\, launching the careers of people like Mitch Hedberg. It’s an outrageously funny evening\, where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Hundreds of comedians audition each year to compete. Only 32 are chosen. \n\n\n\nOrder Tickets \n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\nFive Still Standing\n\n\n\nThe top five comedians of the Competition battle for the night’s highest score and a final opportunity for a shot at cash and prizes. The pressure is on as the comedians take the stage for 20-minute sets of their best material. \n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\nPerformers will be announced at the end of the show at Kirkland Performance Center on November 23\, 2025.
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/vashon-theatre-finals/
LOCATION:Vashon Theatre\, 17723 Vashon Hwy SW\, Vashon\, WA\, 98070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
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SUMMARY:Meydenbauer Center
DESCRIPTION:If you missed this show\, the final show of the Finals happens Sunday\, December 1 at Laughs Comedy Club in Seattle where we crown the winner. \nOrder Tickets\nMeydenbauer Center Theater becomes a comedy club for one night. The top five comedians of the Competition battle for the night’s highest score and an opportunity for a shot at cash and prizes. The pressure is on as the comedians take the stage for 20-minute sets of their best material. One of these comics will be crowned Champ. \nThis event truly is the “Last Comic Standing”. The Competition attracts comedians from across North America and beyond. This event is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America\, launching the careers of people like Mitch Hedberg. It’s an outrageously funny evening\, where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Hundreds of comedians audition each year to compete. Only 32 are chosen. \nOrder Tickets \n2024 Finals Comedians\nOla DadaVancouver\n\nJess EverettTacoma\n\nJohn GardnerSeattle\n\nDylan JenkinsPortland\nBrittany LysengCalgary\n \nYour Host: Christina Walkinshaw\nChristina WalkinshawFinals Host \nChristina Walkinshaw hosts the Finals. She’s a former Finalist in her own right. She is a Canadian stand up comic now living in New York. Her half hour comedy special often repeats in the middle of the night while you’re sleeping. You’ve seen her on Just For Laughs\, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival\, and she’s done multiple tours for the troops overseas. She’s been on CBC’s “The Debaters\,” and she also makes (sporadic) appearances in the shower. \nMore Information \n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView this post on Instagram
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/meydenbauer-center/
LOCATION:Maydenbauer Center Theatre\, 11100 NE 6th St\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lincoln Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The Lincoln Theatre becomes our home for a Finals show in Mount Vernon. The top five comedians battle for the night’s highest score and an opportunity for a shot at cash and prizes. The pressure is on as the comedians take the stage for 20-minute sets of their best material. Judges score the comedians and the audience adds one crucial role\, the better response\, the higher the score. One of these comics will be crowned Champ. Hosted by Christina Walkinshaw. \nThis event truly is the “Last Comic Standing”. The Competition attracts comedians from across North America and beyond. This event is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America\, launching the careers of people like Mitch Hedberg. It’s an outrageously funny evening\, where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Hundreds of comedians audition each year to compete. Only 32 are chosen. \nOrder Tickets \n\nYour Host: Christina Walkinshaw\nChristina WalkinshawFinals Host \nChristina Walkinshaw hosts the Finals. She’s a former Finalist in her own right. She is a Canadian stand up comic now living in New York. Her half hour comedy special often repeats in the middle of the night while you’re sleeping. You’ve seen her on Just For Laughs\, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival\, and she’s done multiple tours for the troops overseas. She’s been on CBC’s “The Debaters\,” and she also makes (sporadic) appearances in the shower. \nMore Information \n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView this post on Instagram
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/lincoln-theatre-mount-vernon/
LOCATION:Lincoln Theatre\, 712 South First Street\, Mount Vernon\, WA\, 98273\, United States
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SUMMARY:Laughs: Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Five Still Standing\nThe top five comedians of the Competition battle for the night’s highest score and an opportunity for a shot at cash and prizes. The pressure is on as the comedians take the stage for 20-minute sets of their best material. Tonight\, one of these comics will be crowned the 2025 Champ. \n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\nPerformers will be announced in October\, 2025.
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/laughs/
LOCATION:Laughs Comedy Club\, 5220 Roosevelt Wy NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
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SUMMARY:First Friday Fun: Kermet Apio at Kelso Theater Pub
DESCRIPTION:Kermet Apio \nComedy legend Kermet Apio comes for one night to the Kelso Theater Pub. Kermet did his first open mike night at the Comedy Underground in Seattle. Comedy was a fun hobby. In May of 1990\, he quit his job\, said good bye to health care and benefits\, and took the leap to performing full time. It is still his only job skill. \nHe was the winner of the 2009 Great American Comedy Festival and has had numerous appearances on television and radio. He has showcased at comedy festivals in Aspen\, Las Vegas\, and Vancouver and has performed in 47 states and 3 Canadian provinces. He is a past winner of the Seattle Comedy Competition and was a semi-finalist in the San Francisco Comedy Competition. \n“Kermet Apio Is an Undisputable Genius of Comedy” – The Stranger \nOrder Tickets\n  \nTaylor Clark \nTaylor Clark is credited with being the first stand-up comic to have ever broken through in comedy via skateboarding. \nHe recently recorded his first comedy special and is the talent director for Seattle International Comedy Competition. His two sons and hot Brazilian wife live with him reluctantly in Everett Washington. \n 
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/first-friday-fun-kermet-apio-at-kelso-theater-pub/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T210000
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DTSTAMP:20260617T135308
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SUMMARY:James Hancock III: Best of the Competition
DESCRIPTION:James Hancock III: Best of the Seattle International Comedy Competition\n\n\n\nSince completing his military service in 2018 and moving to California\, James Hancock III has quickly become known as one of San Diego’s best comedians. He’s appeared on HULU\, YouTube\, radio & TV stations and for his recent debut stage performance\, he starred in Backyard Renaissance’s 2021 production of “Dry Powder”. \n\n\n\nJames Hancock III\n\n\n\nIn addition to being a Finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition\, James competed in the world famous San Francisco Comedy Competition. He shined week after week\, making it all the way to the finals and taking home second place! This stunning feat was accomplished by one of his IDOLs the legendary Robin Williams in 1976 and has been a dream of his. \n\n\n\nHis joy for amusing others and desire to help people to laugh more began while James was serving in the United States Military. During his tours\, James’ alluring nature\, class clown persona and unparalleled public speaking abilities made him the go to person for on-base events. Throughout his 8 years of service\, he hosted countless retirement ceremonies\, promotion celebrations\, change of command observations and many other functions. From Korea to Arkansas and everywhere in between\, James Hancock III entertained thousands of troops around the globe annually. \n\n\n\n His dedication to his craft\, kind nature and devotion to spreading joy and laughter make it easy to root for him and his mission to help the world laugh more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLink\n\nFacebook\n\nYouTube\n\n\n\n\nOrder Tickets\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nAndrew Frank\n\n\n\nAndrew Frank is a comedian based out of Seattle. He started writing and performing stand up at the age of 14 and has relentlessly toured the United States\, Canada\, Scotland\, France\, Germany\, Austria\, Vienna\, Czech Republic\, Bratislava\, and Estonia over the course of his career. \n\n\n\nHe was named one of the “Best Undiscovered Comedians in America” by Thrillist Magazine\, and has just recently completed a 25 show run of his hour entitled Andrew Frank: Cognitive Goof at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames Hancock III: Best of the Competition\n\n\n\n\nOrder Tickets
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/james-hancock-iii-best-of-the-competition/
LOCATION:Great American Casino\, 14040 Interurban Ave S\, Tukwila\, WA\, 98168\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Friday Fun with Jess Everett
DESCRIPTION:First Friday Fun with Jess Everett\n\n\n\n\nOrder Tickets\n\n\n\n\nJess Everett was a Finalist in the 2024 Seattle International Comedy Competition. \n\n\n\nJess is based out of Tacoma Washington. He is the winner of Tacoma Comedy Club’s “Comedy Voice” competition\, five “Roastmania” competitions\, and the “Olympia Comedy Competition.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBirungi Birungi\n\n\n\nBirungi Birungi is a Ugandan comedian based out of Seattle\, WA. Although he initially moved to America for college\, he quickly found a different way to fall into debt – stand up comedy! Within 5 years of performing\, he has hit stages in multiple cities including Portland\, Denver\, Boston\, Phoenix\, San Diego and Los Angeles. He was featured on the “Best of the Fest” list at the Burbank Comedy Festival 2018. He opened for DL Hughley in Seattle and was a Finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition. \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrder Tickets
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/first-friday-fun-with-jess-everett/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250214T213000
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SUMMARY:Brent Lowrey: Best of the Comedy Competition
DESCRIPTION:Brent Lowrey: Best of the Comedy Competition\n\n\n\nGrab a date and head to the Lincoln Theatre to see the best in Seattle comedy featuring Brent Lowrey with Phil Burton & Gabey Lucas. \n\n\n\n\nOrder Tickets\n\n\n\n\nBrent Lowrey\n\n\n\nBrent Lowrey won the 2023 Seattle International Comedy Competition\, where he was described as\, “a powerhouse joke teller who doesn’t break a sweat.” \n\n\n\nBased out of Portland\, Brent performs regularly throughout the Pacific Northwest. His online content has been viewed by millions\, and in 2020 he founded LaughsPDX.com — the website for all things Portland comedy. \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLink\n\nYouTube\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhil Burton\n\n\n\nPhil Burton\n\n\n\nPhil Burton is a comedian and writer based in Seattle who was a semifinalist in the 2024 Seattle International Comedy Competition. Phil was also a featured comedian at the Wet City Festival. \n\n\n\nAs a writer\, Phil contributes to Points In Case\, The Needling\, and Flexx Mag. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFacebook\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\nGabey Lucas\n\n\n\nGabey Lucas is a writer and comedian who’s been called “witty yet strangely informative.” Formerly the humor columnist for The Ubyssey in Vancouver\, she currently writes for SB Nation and has performed from New Zealand to New Orleans to North Macedonia including at Hell Yes Fest and the Ohrid Summer Comedy Marathon. She was also named one of the 2020 Full Artists by Steve Hofstetter’s Martin Foundation\, but it turns out February 2020 was quite bad timing for something of that nature.  \n\n\n\nGabey’s only true ambition was to be on Drunk History\, where she would’ve told the story of Washington’s Ivy League-upending\, Nazi-beating 1936 crew team. \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLink\n\n\n\n\nOrder Tickets
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/brent-lowrey-best-of-the-comedy-competition/
LOCATION:Lincoln Theatre\, 712 South First Street\, Mount Vernon\, WA\, 98273\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Friday Fun with Dino Archie
DESCRIPTION:First Friday Fun with Dino Archie\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate First Friday with the winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition. \n\n\n\nDino Archie made his late-night debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and was featured on Adam Devine’s House Party. He was a New Face at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and was the winner of the 36th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition. \n\n\n\nDino has released four comedy albums including his first one-hour special. Opening for Dino will be Andrew Frank and Paul Curry. \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nYouTube\n\nTikTok\n\nLink\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Frank\n\n\n\nAndrew Frank\n\n\n\nSeattle Comedian\, Former Fundamentalist Christian\, Andrew Frank weaves together autobiographical stand-up\, growing up with satirical sermons and a little puppetry. \n\n\n\nAndrew recently participated in the Seattle International Comedy Competition and Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/first-friday-fun-with-dino-archie/
LOCATION:Kelso Theater Pub\, 214 S Pacific Avenue\, Kelso\, WA\, 98626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kelso
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SUMMARY:First Friday Fun with Phillip Kopczynski
DESCRIPTION:Phillip Kopczynski\n\n\n\nWidely regarded as one of the funniest comedians in the Pacific Northwest\, Phillip Kopczynski returns to the Kelso Theater Pub for one night only. \n\n\n\nPhillip Kopczynski\n\n\n\n\nBorn and raised in the mountains of eastern Washington\, Phillip Kopczynski started comedy at age 11 doing pratfalls to make his Down Syndrome sister laugh. \n\n\n\nAlways pulling from life experiences and poorly thought out opinions\, Phillip’s animated storytelling pulls in audiences for an eccentric good time. He has been seen from Vancouver\, BC to Orlando\, FL. In 2018 he placed second at Seattle International Comedy Competition. His 2019 his Drybar Special– Full Grown Man — has been viewed over a million times\, and his 2021 Comedy Dynamics special–Live at the Spokane Comedy Club–has been seen by 100’s of prisoners. \n\n\n\nFacebook\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\nLink\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZahnae Aquino\n\n\n\nZahnae Aquino\nSeattle\n\n\n\nHailing from the vibrant city of Seattle\, zahnae aquino is a mixed asian female stand-up comedian that has been captivating audiences with her unique blend of wit and relatable humor. her keen observations on the human experience\, combined with her personable style\, make her an instant favorite\, often described as “a fertile young woman” on stage. her comedy transcends boundaries\, embodying a spirit that resonates across diverse audiences. \n\n\n\nShe has taken her comedy on the road\, performing internationally and earning acclaim wherever she goes. she has an ability to connect with audiences\, regardless of cultural and geographical divides\, which speaks volumes about her versatility and quality of poop jokes. back home in the united states\, she has made a name for herself by opening for national headliners such as esther povinsky\, michael longfellow\, rex navarrete\, and many others. \n\n\n\nHer journey is not just about making people laugh; it’s about creating moments of genuine connection and understanding through being a little silly. as she continues to rise in the comedy circuit\, she remains committed to her mission of spreading laughter and positivity\, one joke at a time. \n\n\n\nChandler Noble Hatch\n\n\n\nChandler Noble Hatch is a dynamic force in the comedy world\, a rising star whose passion for humor knows no bounds. Hailing from the bustling\, clean and totally safe streets of Tacoma\, Washington\, Chandler’s comedic journey is a testament to his roots. \n\n\n\nDespite his initial appearance\, Chandler’s onstage persona is a delightful amalgamation of wit\, charm\, and unabashed silliness.He seamlessly weaves together tales of his upbringing\, offering a glimpse into the rollercoaster of experiences that have shaped his comedic perspective from growing up poor and learning to love it. Chandler has an infectious energy and quick wit that are matched only by his genuine love for connecting with audiences.
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/first-friday-fun-with-phillip-kopczynski/
LOCATION:Kelso Theater Pub\, 214 S Pacific Avenue\, Kelso\, WA\, 98626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kelso
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SUMMARY:Rodger Lizaola: First Friday Fun
DESCRIPTION:Rodger Lizaola at the Kelso Theater\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nRodger Lizaola\n\n\n\nRodger Lizaola has been pretty awesome at telling jokes to complete strangers since 2003. Has played at some of the most prestigious venues and with some of the biggest comics in the country. Also some dudes basement.  \n\n\n\n He has worked with some of the best comics in the business such as Louis C.K\, Mike Epps\, Jimmy Dore\, Theo Von \, Donnell Rawlings\, Andrew Schultz\, Nikki Glazer\, Russell Peters and Paul Rodriguez. Also has performed with such musical acts as Good Charlotte\, Black Eyed Peas\, Rhianna\, Pussycat Dolls\, The Fabulous Thunderbirds\, Baby Bash\, & the Backstreet Boys. \n\n\n\n Recent champion of the Renton Comedy Competition. Where he won $100. A “I love Renton” T-shirt and the admiration of 47 strangers. Since then he has gone on to be a 2X finalist in the San Francisco International Comedy Competition. 3X finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition. Has performed for the Seattle Mariners at Spring Training as well as an Invitee Great American Comedy Festival. Semi-Finalist in the NBC/Universal Nation Wide Talent Search. 2023 Winner of The Big Sky Comedy Festival.As well as performing at the Moon Tower Comedy Festival. Made his television debut by performing on the show Laughs on Fox & has appeared on ADD-TV on MTV2. \n\n\n\nLink\n\nTikTok\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/rodger-lizaola-first-friday-fun/
LOCATION:Kelso Theater Pub\, 214 S Pacific Avenue\, Kelso\, WA\, 98626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kelso
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T223000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135308
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SUMMARY:Live Auditions at Club Comedy
DESCRIPTION:2025 Seattle Comedy Auditions\n\n\n\nLive comedy auditions for the 2025 Seattle International Comedy Competition kick off at Club Comedy in Seattle. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nNow in it’s 45th year\, the Seattle International Comedy Competition is staging live auditions to give a preview of what is coming November\, 2025. \n\n\n\nFor 2025\, live auditions are: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 31\, 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 14\, 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 17\, 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 28\, 2025
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/2025-live-auditions-1/
LOCATION:Club Comedy\, 328 15th Ave East\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
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SUMMARY:Live Auditions at Club Comedy
DESCRIPTION:2025 Seattle Comedy Auditions\n\n\n\nLive comedy auditions for the 2025 Seattle International Comedy Competition kick off at Club Comedy in Seattle. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nNow in it’s 45th year\, the Seattle International Comedy Competition is staging live auditions to give a preview of what is coming November\, 2025. \n\n\n\nFor 2025\, live auditions are: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 31\, 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 14\, 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 17\, 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 28\, 2025
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/2025-live-auditions-2/
LOCATION:Club Comedy\, 328 15th Ave East\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
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SUMMARY:Live Auditions at Club Comedy
DESCRIPTION:2025 Seattle Comedy Auditions\n\n\n\nLive comedy auditions for the 2025 Seattle International Comedy Competition kick off at Club Comedy in Seattle. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nNow in it’s 45th year\, the Seattle International Comedy Competition is staging live auditions to give a preview of what is coming November\, 2025. \n\n\n\nFor 2025\, live auditions are: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 31\, 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 14\, 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 17\, 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 28\, 2025
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/2025-live-auditions3/
LOCATION:Club Comedy\, 328 15th Ave East\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T223000
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SUMMARY:Live Auditions at Club Comedy
DESCRIPTION:2025 Seattle Comedy Auditions\n\n\n\nLive comedy auditions for the 2025 Seattle International Comedy Competition kick off at Club Comedy in Seattle. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nNow in it’s 45th year\, the Seattle International Comedy Competition is staging live auditions to give a preview of what is coming November\, 2025. \n\n\n\nFor 2025\, live auditions are: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 31\, 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 14\, 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 17\, 2025\n\n\n\nAugust 28\, 2025
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/2025-live-auditions-4/
LOCATION:Club Comedy\, 328 15th Ave East\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
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DTSTAMP:20260617T135308
CREATED:20250823T070242Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Fun: Dylan Jenkins at Kelso Theater Pub
DESCRIPTION:First Friday Fun with Dylan Jenkins\n\n\n\nFirst Friday Fun is back at the Kelso Theater Pub. We are presenting some of the best comedy from Portland with Seattle International Comedy Competition finalist Dylan Jenkins\, Brandon White and David Kildal. \n\n\n\nDylan Jenkins is a stand up comedian based out of Portland\, Oregon who tours throughout the Pacific Northwest. In 2024 he was a finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition. A regular at Helium Comedy Club Dylan has also appeared on Treefort Music festival\, SF Sketchfest\, and the 10\,000 Laughs comedy festival. His comedy can also be heard on Sirius XM radio. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nBrandon White\n\n\n\nBrandon White\n\n\n\nBrandon White\, better known as “bwhite” (and he wants you to know that’s a nickname\, not a suggestion!)\, is a comedic force from Tacoma\, Washington. His jokes are bigger than life – which is only appropriate\, given his stage presence! \n\n\n\nA paid regular at all the major comedy clubs in the Pacific Northwest\, bwhite’s comedic chops have been recognized as a finalist in both Tacoma Comedy Club’s Voice competition and Nate Jackson’s Funniest MFer contest.  \n\n\n\nHe’s kept that momentum rolling into 2025\, and you can catch him opening for stars like Brian Simpson\, Josh Blue\, Steph Tolev\, and Nate Jackson. \n\n\n\nFollow him on Instagram and TikTok to keep up with his rising career: @bwhitecomedy. \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nYouTube\n\nTikTok\n\n\n\nDavid Kildal\n\n\n\nDavid Kildal is a Portland\, Oregon-based standup comedian. Born in Southern Oregon and raised in Dayton\, Ohio\, David is well-versed in making light of unexciting situations. David describes his style as “chill\, yet spicy\, like a leftover chicken wing.” \n\n\n\nDavid regularly performs at Helium Comedy Club and performs in comedy festivals throughout the United States. \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Kelso Theater Pub\n\n\n\nKelso Theater Pub & Backstage Café is a unique single-screen movie theater\, showing current mainstream films and first-run blockbusters. They offer seat-side artisanal pizza and beer. Seattle Comedy Competition does a monthly live comedy show every first Friday. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/first-friday-fun-dylan-jenkins-at-kelso-theater-pub/
LOCATION:Kelso Theater Pub\, 214 S Pacific Avenue\, Kelso\, WA\, 98626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kelso
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SUMMARY:Xander Beltran: First Friday Fun
DESCRIPTION:Xander Beltran\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nOriginating from Oxnard\, CA\, Xander Beltran loves burritos\, days at the beach\, and just kinda hanging out. \n\n\n\nMaking friends wherever he goes\, Xander spends time in all sorts of scenes and hangouts and can portray these worlds vividly through insightful storytelling and observational comedy. His laid-back delivery\, character creation\, impressions\, and animated act-outs make for incredible comedy. \n\n\n\nHe currently performs all over the country. He’s opened for D.L. Hughley\, Eric Schwartz\, Morgan Jay\, Mary Lynn Raskub\, Erica Rhodes\, Deon Cole\, Jamie Kennedy\, Erik Griffin\, Zoltan Kaszas\, and Kel Mitchell. Xander won the 2018 Cobb’s Comedy Competition\, was a Finalist at the 2019 House of Comedy’s Funniest Person contest\, and was recently a semi-finalist in the prestigious SF International Comedy Competition. He’s been a featured performer at Big Pine Comedy Festival\, Savage Henry Festival\, and Oakland Comedy Festival. \n\n\n\nXander has been seen on PBS\, Hulu\, Like it or Not Late Night on Fox and his debut special with Tiny Pony on YouTube has amassed 44k+ views. He’s had multiple clips go viral and is quickly becoming one of the West Coast’s top rising comedians. Come for his beautiful hair and stay to see how long into his set he starts sweating. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/xander-beltran/
LOCATION:Kelso Theater Pub\, 214 S Pacific Avenue\, Kelso\, WA\, 98626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kelso
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SUMMARY:Club Comedy: Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Club Comedy Seattle\n\n\n\nOpening night of the Seattle International Comedy Competition kicks off at Club Comedy in Seattle. 16 comedians out of the Competition compete to advance for a chance to the Finals. Only five advance\, the rest go home. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\nJoJo Blacco – Portland\n\n\n\nCody Chasteen – Portland\n\n\n\nJaleesa Johnson – Portland\n\n\n\nMegan Malone – Omaha\n\n\n\nLevi Manis – Seattle\n\n\n\nTommy Mellor – Calgary\n\n\n\nDanny Meyerend – Seattle\n\n\n\nMolina Molina – Seattle\n\n\n\nMin Lin – Seattle\n\n\n\nJordan Policicchio – Toronto\n\n\n\nPonch – Seattle\n\n\n\nJack Slattery – Seattle\n\n\n\nTavaris Smith – Los Angeles\n\n\n\nLiz Thompson – Seattle\n\n\n\nVal Werner – Indianapolis\n\n\n\nTyrik Woods – Atlanta\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Competition\n\n\n\nThis event truly is the “Last Comic Standing”. The Competition attracts comedians from across North America and beyond. This event is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America\, launching the careers of people like Mitch Hedberg and Joey Diaz. It is an outrageously funny evening\, where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Hundreds of comedians audition each year to compete\, but only 32 comedians are chosen. \n\n\n\nAbout Club Comedy\n\n\n\nClub Comedy Seattle is an intimate stand-up comedy venue located on 15th Avenue East in the heart of Seattle’s iconic Capitol Hill neighborhood. They regularly offer national headliners along with local/regional favorites and a delightful food and beverage menu. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Venues\n\n\n\n\nClub Comedy – Nov 12\n\n\n\nEdmonds Center of the Arts – Nov 19\n\n\n\nLaughs Comedy Club – Final Show – Nov 30
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/club-comedy-week1/
LOCATION:Club Comedy\, 328 15th Ave East\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
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SUMMARY:Unexpected Productions: Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Unexpected Productions\n\n\n\nThe Seattle International Comedy Competition stops in to Unexpected Productions for the first week of Preliminaries. The show features 16 comedians from around North America competing for just five chances to advance to the Semifinals. The rest go home. Since Unexpected Productions hosts both weeks of the Preliminaries\, it gives you a chance to see the best in emerging comedy talent. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\nJoJo Blacco – Portland\n\n\n\nCody Chasteen – Portland\n\n\n\nJaleesa Johnson – Portland\n\n\n\nMegan Malone – Omaha\n\n\n\nLevi Manis – Seattle\n\n\n\nTommy Mellor – Calgary\n\n\n\nDanny Meyerend – Seattle\n\n\n\nMolina Molina – Seattle\n\n\n\nMin Lin – Seattle\n\n\n\nJordan Policicchio – Toronto\n\n\n\nPonch – Seattle\n\n\n\nJack Slattery – Seattle\n\n\n\nTavaris Smith – Los Angeles\n\n\n\nLiz Thompson – Seattle\n\n\n\nVal Werner – Indianapolis\n\n\n\nTyrik Woods – Atlanta\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Competition\n\n\n\nThis event truly is the “Last Comic Standing”. The Competition attracts comedians from across North America and beyond. This event is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America\, launching the careers of people like Mitch Hedberg. It is an outrageously funny evening\, where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Hundreds of comedians audition each year to compete\, but only 32 comedians are chosen. \n\n\n\nAbout Unexpected Productions\n\n\n\nUnexpected Productions is Seattle’s oldest\, and most successful Improvisational Theater Company. Today\, Unexpected Production is producing a wide array of improvisational-based theater for Seattle audiences\, and has developed a worldwide reputation for high quality improvisation. Comedic in style\, Unexpected Productions focuses on the art of storytelling in its work. They have performed in New Zealand\, Australia\, Holland\, Germany\, Canada\, and all over the United States. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Venues\n\n\n\n\nClub Comedy – Nov 5\n\n\n\nUnexpected Productions – Nov 13\n\n\n\nEdmonds Center of the Arts – Nov 19\n\n\n\nLaughs Comedy Club – Final Show – Nov 30
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/unexpected-productions-week1/
LOCATION:Unexpected Productions – Pike Place Market\, 1428 Post Alley\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
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SUMMARY:Green River College: Auburn
DESCRIPTION:The Seattle International Comedy Competition returns to Green River College for the first week of Preliminaries. The show features 16 comedians from around North America competing for just five chances to advance to the Semifinals. The rest go home. Since Green River hosts both weeks of the Preliminaries\, it gives you a chance to see the best in emerging comedy talent. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\nJoJo Blacco – Portland\n\n\n\nCody Chasteen – Portland\n\n\n\nJaleesa Johnson – Portland\n\n\n\nMegan Malone – Omaha\n\n\n\nLevi Manis – Seattle\n\n\n\nTommy Mellor – Calgary\n\n\n\nDanny Meyerend – Seattle\n\n\n\nMolina Molina – Seattle\n\n\n\nMin Lin – Seattle\n\n\n\nJordan Policicchio – Toronto\n\n\n\nPonch – Seattle\n\n\n\nJack Slattery – Seattle\n\n\n\nTavaris Smith – Los Angeles\n\n\n\nLiz Thompson – Seattle\n\n\n\nVal Werner – Indianapolis\n\n\n\nTyrik Woods – Atlanta\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTV Clean Night\n\n\n\nThe Seattle International Comedy will have 16 comedians competing for a chance to advance to the Semifinals. To make the evening more interesting\, it’s TV clean night. That brings to mind that classic George Carlin bit. \n\n\n\nAbout the Competition\n\n\n\nThis event truly is the “Last Comic Standing”. The Competition attracts comedians from across North America and beyond. This event is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America\, launching the careers of people like Mitch Hedberg\, Gabriel Rutledge and Joey Diaz. It is an outrageously funny evening\, where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Hundreds of comedians audition each year to compete\, but only 32 comedians are chosen. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nCollege Map\n\n\n\nCascade Hall is in the Student Affairs Building and located at Green River College. \n\n\n\nShow Location\n\n\n\nRelated Shows\n\n\n\n\nGreen River College – Nov 14\n\n\n\nLaughs Comedy Club – Final Show – Nov 30
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/green-river-college-week1/
LOCATION:Green River College Cascade Hall: Student Affairs Building\, 12401 SE 320th Street\, Auburn\, WA\, 98092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
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SUMMARY:North Bend Theatre
DESCRIPTION:North Bend Theatre\n\n\n\nThe Seattle International Comedy Competition brings night four to the North Bend Theatre with sixteen outstanding comedians from across North America chosen from hundreds of hopefuls each doing a tight\, original five minutes. Expect all types. \n\n\n\nJudges score the comedians and the audience adds one crucial role\, the better response\, the higher the score. There’s only five slots to advance to the Semifinals\, so every show counts. \n\n\n\nThis show sells out well in advance\, so get your tickets now! \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\nJoJo Blacco – Portland\n\n\n\nCody Chasteen – Portland\n\n\n\nJaleesa Johnson – Portland\n\n\n\nMegan Malone – Omaha\n\n\n\nLevi Manis – Seattle\n\n\n\nTommy Mellor – Calgary\n\n\n\nDanny Meyerend – Seattle\n\n\n\nMolina Molina – Seattle\n\n\n\nMin Lin – Seattle\n\n\n\nJordan Policicchio – Toronto\n\n\n\nPonch – Seattle\n\n\n\nJack Slattery – Seattle\n\n\n\nTavaris Smith – Los Angeles\n\n\n\nLiz Thompson – Seattle\n\n\n\nVal Werner – Indianapolis\n\n\n\nTyrik Woods – Atlanta\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Competition\n\n\n\nThis event truly is the “Last Comic Standing”. The Competition attracts comedians from across North America and beyond. This event is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America\, launching the careers of people like Mitch Hedberg\, Gabriel Rutledge\, and Joey Diaz. \n\n\n\nIt is an outrageously funny evening\, where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Hundreds of comedians audition each year to compete\, but only 32 comedians are chosen. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated Shows\n\n\n\nNorth Bend Theate – Nov 15
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/north-bend-theatre-week1/
LOCATION:North Bend Theatre – North Bend\, 125 Bendigo Blvd N\, North Bend\, WA\, 98045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
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SUMMARY:Whidbey Island Center for the Arts: Langley
DESCRIPTION:The Seattle International Comedy Competition returns to the whidbey Island Center for the Arts for the final show of tround one. Sixteen outstanding comedians from across North America chosen from hundreds of hopefuls each doing a tight\, original five minutes. Expect all types. \n\n\n\nJudges score the comedians and the audience adds one crucial role\, the better response\, the higher the score. This show sells out well in advance\, so get your tickets now! \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\nJoJo Blacco – Portland\n\n\n\nCody Chasteen – Portland\n\n\n\nJaleesa Johnson – Portland\n\n\n\nMegan Malone – Omaha\n\n\n\nLevi Manis – Seattle\n\n\n\nTommy Mellor – Calgary\n\n\n\nDanny Meyerend – Seattle\n\n\n\nMolina Molina – Seattle\n\n\n\nMin Lin – Seattle\n\n\n\nJordan Policicchio – Toronto\n\n\n\nPonch – Seattle\n\n\n\nJack Slattery – Seattle\n\n\n\nTavaris Smith – Los Angeles\n\n\n\nLiz Thompson – Seattle\n\n\n\nVal Werner – Indianapolis\n\n\n\nTyrik Woods – Atlanta\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Competition\n\n\n\nThis event truly is the “Last Comic Standing”. The Competition attracts comedians from across North America and beyond. This event is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America\, launching the careers of people like Mitch Hedberg. It is an outrageously funny evening\, where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Hundreds of comedians audition each year to compete\, but only 32 comedians are chosen. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://seattlecomedycompetition.org/event/whidbey-island-center-for-the-arts-2/
LOCATION:Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA)\, 565 Camano Ave\, Langley\, WA\, 98260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
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