Upcoming Shows
  • Wednesday September 10th 07:00PM - Empire Comedy Club
  • ALEX TEMPLE & ACQUAINTANCES
  • & AcquaintancesA New Comedy Series for Comics on the RiseOur take on the popular “& Friends” format. Welcome to & Acquaintances — our fresh take on the classic showcase, designed to spotlight local and regional comics who are ready to stretch their legs and sharpen their sets.Happening Wednesdays, starting in September, & Acquaintances gives up-and-coming comedians the chance to work real time on stage, with longer sets for feature acts and stage time for new voices looking to level up. It’s a midweek mix of familiar faces, rising talent, and maybe even your next favorite comic — all in one tight, well-curated show.Come for the laughs, stay for the future of comedy.Doors @ 6:30pm | Show @ 7pm
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  • Thursday September 11th 07:00PM
  • Luis J. Gomez
  • Luis J. Gomez is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and producer based out of New York City. He is the founding member of Legion of Skanks and the co-creator of Skankfest and GAS Digital Network. His television credits include NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, Comedy Central, TruTV and TV Land's "The Jim Gaffigan show," and more! Along with his 4 appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience, Luis is a regular on The Regz, Kill Tony, Matt and Shane Secret Podcast, and The Tim Dillon show!Doors at 6pm & 9pm | Shows at 7pm & 9:30pm | 21+$25 GA / $35 Preferred*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Thursday September 11th 09:00PM - Empire Comedy Club
  • THE ROTATION Comedy Showcase
  • Get ready to laugh every Thursday night at THE ROTATION — a high-energy comedy showcase at Empire Comedy Club in Portland, ME! Starting at 9pm, each show features a fresh lineup of stand-up talent, from local favorites to nationally touring comedians. No two weeks are the same, so come experience the best in live comedy, week after week.*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats.Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Friday September 12th 07:00PM
  • Luis J. Gomez
  • Luis J. Gomez is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and producer based out of New York City. He is the founding member of Legion of Skanks and the co-creator of Skankfest and GAS Digital Network. His television credits include NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, Comedy Central, TruTV and TV Land's "The Jim Gaffigan show," and more! Along with his 4 appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience, Luis is a regular on The Regz, Kill Tony, Matt and Shane Secret Podcast, and The Tim Dillon show!Doors at 6pm & 9pm | Shows at 7pm & 9:30pm | 21+$25 GA / $35 Preferred*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Friday September 12th 09:30PM
  • Luis J. Gomez
  • Luis J. Gomez is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and producer based out of New York City. He is the founding member of Legion of Skanks and the co-creator of Skankfest and GAS Digital Network. His television credits include NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, Comedy Central, TruTV and TV Land's "The Jim Gaffigan show," and more! Along with his 4 appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience, Luis is a regular on The Regz, Kill Tony, Matt and Shane Secret Podcast, and The Tim Dillon show!Doors at 6pm & 9pm | Shows at 7pm & 9:30pm | 21+$25 GA / $35 Preferred*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Saturday September 13th 12:00PM
  • KEVIN MCDONALD "From Improv to Sketch" Workshop
  • Saturday: From Improv to SketchTime: 12PM - 4PM • Max 15 StudentsGet on your feet, get inspired, and get sketching!In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to transform improvised scenes into fully realized comedy sketches. After a brief talk on sketch writing through improv, you'll jump into the action—improvising in small groups while I guide you in real time.We’ll explore how to:Build comedic ideas from spontaneous scenesDevelop characters and heighten situationsShape raw improv into tight, funny storiesEach improvised scene is followed by a group discussion (led mostly by me), where we break it down and rework it into a comedy sketch. By the end of the class, you’ll be creating and performing your own sketches—with personalized feedback from me to help you improve.This is an energetic, collaborative workshop—come ready to play!Comedian, actor, writer and director Kevin McDonald founded “The Kids in the Hall” with friend Dave Foley, after they met in Toronto at Second City, and the television series ran from 1988-1995. In the troupe's television series and stage shows, he portrays several popular recurring characters, such as the King of Empty Promises, Sir Simon Milligan, and Jerry Sizzler. McDonald went on to appear in a variety of films including Boy Meets Girl, Lilo & Stitch, “Lilo & Stitch: The Series”, and Epic Movie. On television, he has appeared on “The Martin Short Show,” “Ellen,” “That '70s Show,” “Seinfeld,” “Friends,” “NewsRadio,”  “MADtv,” “Arrested Development,” and “Corner Gas.” McDonald has also done voice work for various animated series, including Nickelodeon's “Invader Zim,” “The Angry Beavers,” “Catscratch,” and “Clerks: The Animated Series.” He also played an imaginary friend named Ivan in the episode ‘Sight For Sore Eyes’ on “Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends,” appeared in the music video for "Roses" by Outkast, and made an appearance in “Tim and Eric's Awesome Show.”In 2006 McDonald hosted a CBC Television special, featuring several of Canada's best-known sketch comedy troupes. "Sketch with Kevin McDonald" won a Canadian Comedy Award (Best Taped Live Performance - The Minnesota Wrecking Crew). He was recently at the Just for Laughs Festival with the reunion of Kids in the Hall, and also with his show "Hammy and the Kids" with Craig Northey, based on his two dysfunctional families, his father ("Hammy") and the Kids in the Hall, as well as “Death Comes to Town” on CBC.Along the way, Kevin was also in the movies, Sky High and Galaxy Quest. He did his podcast from 2016 to 2020. Just recently, he and the Kids in the Hall did another season of their sketch show for Amazon Prime.  He has also done a bunch of things that he forgets. And the world is better off for that.
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  • Saturday September 13th 07:00PM
  • Luis J. Gomez
  • Luis J. Gomez is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and producer based out of New York City. He is the founding member of Legion of Skanks and the co-creator of Skankfest and GAS Digital Network. His television credits include NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, Comedy Central, TruTV and TV Land's "The Jim Gaffigan show," and more! Along with his 4 appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience, Luis is a regular on The Regz, Kill Tony, Matt and Shane Secret Podcast, and The Tim Dillon show!Doors at 6pm & 9pm | Shows at 7pm & 9:30pm | 21+$25 GA / $35 Preferred*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Saturday September 13th 09:30PM
  • Luis J. Gomez
  • Luis J. Gomez is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and producer based out of New York City. He is the founding member of Legion of Skanks and the co-creator of Skankfest and GAS Digital Network. His television credits include NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, Comedy Central, TruTV and TV Land's "The Jim Gaffigan show," and more! Along with his 4 appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience, Luis is a regular on The Regz, Kill Tony, Matt and Shane Secret Podcast, and The Tim Dillon show!Doors at 6pm & 9pm | Shows at 7pm & 9:30pm | 21+$25 GA / $35 Preferred*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Sunday September 14th 12:00PM
  • KEVIN MCDONALD "One Line Premise" Workshop
  • Sunday: The One Line Premise WorkshopTime: 12PM - 4PM • A Focused Writing IntensiveIf you've ever had a great sketch idea but didn’t know where to start, this workshop is for you. Bring a one-line premise (like: “What if a guy was $10 short of being a millionaire?”), and we’ll spend the day turning those ideas into comedy gold.We’ll dive deep into:What makes a strong sketch premiseHow to structure scenes for maximum laughsFinding the comedic “game” within your ideaThis is a sit-down writing workshop—no performing or improv. You’ll leave with a clear plan to write your sketch at home. Afterward, you'll submit your sketch by email (via the organizer), and I’ll personally send back detailed feedback to help you sharpen and shape your work.No distractions. Just you, your ideas, and the tools to turn them into great comedy.Comedian, actor, writer and director Kevin McDonald founded “The Kids in the Hall” with friend Dave Foley, after they met in Toronto at Second City, and the television series ran from 1988-1995. In the troupe's television series and stage shows, he portrays several popular recurring characters, such as the King of Empty Promises, Sir Simon Milligan, and Jerry Sizzler. McDonald went on to appear in a variety of films including Boy Meets Girl, Lilo & Stitch, “Lilo & Stitch: The Series”, and Epic Movie. On television, he has appeared on “The Martin Short Show,” “Ellen,” “That '70s Show,” “Seinfeld,” “Friends,” “NewsRadio,”  “MADtv,” “Arrested Development,” and “Corner Gas.” McDonald has also done voice work for various animated series, including Nickelodeon's “Invader Zim,” “The Angry Beavers,” “Catscratch,” and “Clerks: The Animated Series.” He also played an imaginary friend named Ivan in the episode ‘Sight For Sore Eyes’ on “Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends,” appeared in the music video for "Roses" by Outkast, and made an appearance in “Tim and Eric's Awesome Show.”In 2006 McDonald hosted a CBC Television special, featuring several of Canada's best-known sketch comedy troupes. "Sketch with Kevin McDonald" won a Canadian Comedy Award (Best Taped Live Performance - The Minnesota Wrecking Crew). He was recently at the Just for Laughs Festival with the reunion of Kids in the Hall, and also with his show "Hammy and the Kids" with Craig Northey, based on his two dysfunctional families, his father ("Hammy") and the Kids in the Hall, as well as “Death Comes to Town” on CBC.Along the way, Kevin was also in the movies, Sky High and Galaxy Quest. He did his podcast from 2016 to 2020. Just recently, he and the Kids in the Hall did another season of their sketch show for Amazon Prime.  He has also done a bunch of things that he forgets. And the world is better off for that.
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  • Sunday September 14th 07:00PM
  • An evening with Kevin McDonald - telling stories from the Kids in the Hall
  • Workshops: Saturday, September 13th at 12:00pm - "From Improv to Sketch" | Sunday, September 14th at 12:00pm - "One Line Premise"Standup Show: Sunday, September 14th at 7:00pm - An evening with Kevin McDonald - telling stories from the Kids in the Hall Comedian, actor, writer and director Kevin McDonald founded “The Kids in the Hall” with friend Dave Foley, after they met in Toronto at Second City, and the television series ran from 1988-1995. In the troupe's television series and stage shows, he portrays several popular recurring characters, such as the King of Empty Promises, Sir Simon Milligan, and Jerry Sizzler. McDonald went on to appear in a variety of films including Boy Meets Girl, Lilo & Stitch, “Lilo & Stitch: The Series”, and Epic Movie. On television, he has appeared on “The Martin Short Show,” “Ellen,” “That '70s Show,” “Seinfeld,” “Friends,” “NewsRadio,”  “MADtv,” “Arrested Development,” and “Corner Gas.” McDonald has also done voice work for various animated series, including Nickelodeon's “Invader Zim,” “The Angry Beavers,” “Catscratch,” and “Clerks: The Animated Series.” He also played an imaginary friend named Ivan in the episode ‘Sight For Sore Eyes’ on “Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends,” appeared in the music video for "Roses" by Outkast, and made an appearance in “Tim and Eric's Awesome Show.”In 2006 McDonald hosted a CBC Television special, featuring several of Canada's best-known sketch comedy troupes. "Sketch with Kevin McDonald" won a Canadian Comedy Award (Best Taped Live Performance - The Minnesota Wrecking Crew). He was recently at the Just for Laughs Festival with the reunion of Kids in the Hall, and also with his show "Hammy and the Kids" with Craig Northey, based on his two dysfunctional families, his father ("Hammy") and the Kids in the Hall, as well as “Death Comes to Town” on CBC.Along the way, Kevin was also in the movies, Sky High and Galaxy Quest. He did his podcast from 2016 to 2020. Just recently, he and the Kids in the Hall did another season of their sketch show for Amazon Prime.  He has also done a bunch of things that he forgets. And the world is better off for that.
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  • Sunday September 14th 09:00PM - Empire Comedy Club
  • OPENmic
  • OPENmic at Empire Comedy ClubEvery Sunday @ 9PM | Doors @ 8:30PM | Host: Matt DundasReady to test your material or just want a night of laughs? Join us every Sunday night at Empire Comedy Club for OPENmic, a welcoming stage for everyone—from seasoned pros to first-timers. Each comic gets 5 minutes, and if the list tops 15 performers, set times drop to 4 minutes, and we switch to a bucket pull for a fun, random lineup.Please note: if there's a show scheduled before the mic, the start time may be slightly delayed.Come be part of the scene, share some laughs, and maybe even steal the show.SIGN-UP HERE!https://www.empirecomedyme.com/open-mics-calendarAbout the host:Matt Dundas is a comedian, storyteller and MC. He has performed at clubs nationwide, such as ImprovBoston, Comedy Underground (Seattle), Loonees Comedy Corner (Colorado), Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (Virginia), DC Drafthouse, DC Improv, the Greenwich Village Comedy Club and the Broadway Comedy Club. Matt's act touches on his life as a husband and father of two, along with a dose of social commentary. As an actor, Matt has appeared on ABC-TV and onstage at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, MA. Matt has won multiple awards for his video shorts. Matt has opened for Alonzo Bodden (Last Comic Standing), Ryan Donahue (Crashing), Jena Friedman (The Daily Show), Tim Harmston (Letterman), Robert Mac (Comedy Central), Mary Mack (Conan), Jeff Maurer (Last Week Tonight), Tony Woods (HBO) and Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley).
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  • Wednesday September 17th 07:00PM - Empire Comedy Club
  • GARRETT FINN & ACQUAINTANCES
  • & AcquaintancesA New Comedy Series for Comics on the RiseOur take on the popular “& Friends” format. Welcome to & Acquaintances — our fresh take on the classic showcase, designed to spotlight local and regional comics who are ready to stretch their legs and sharpen their sets.Happening Wednesdays, starting in September, & Acquaintances gives up-and-coming comedians the chance to work real time on stage, with longer sets for feature acts and stage time for new voices looking to level up. It’s a midweek mix of familiar faces, rising talent, and maybe even your next favorite comic — all in one tight, well-curated show.Come for the laughs, stay for the future of comedy.Doors @ 6:30pm | Show @ 7pm
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  • Thursday September 18th 07:00PM
  • Mike Glazer
  • Mike Glazer recently got Kanye West to quit X (Twitter), but that's a longer story that involves Elon Musk, Taylor Swift, Tina Tozzi, and being called a "Jew Pig" by a Nazi heckler, which went mega-viral and was reported on by TMZ. Before taking down Fascism, Glazer smashed his 2024 Netflix is a Joke Fest Presents: Mike Glazer show. After that performance for a sold-out crowd at the biggest comedy festival in the world, Glazer performed in his first arena for the NHL Awards. Glazer has also had beyond memorable performances at two of the largest festivals in America, Outside Lands and SXSW, plus shows with Don't Tell Los Angeles, Comedy Central, The Comedy Store Friends & Family, and Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He has written for HBO's Night of Too Many Stars (which earned him an Emmy nomination) and competed on Food Network's Worst Cooks in America. Glazer also smoked with Snoop, cooked with Gordon Ramsay, and won a gold medal as a roller hockey goalie for Team USA. For more, go to his Instagram @GlazerBooHoo.
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  • Thursday September 18th 09:00PM - Empire Comedy Club
  • THE ROTATION Comedy Showcase
  • Get ready to laugh every Thursday night at THE ROTATION — a high-energy comedy showcase at Empire Comedy Club in Portland, ME! Starting at 9pm, each show features a fresh lineup of stand-up talent, from local favorites to nationally touring comedians. No two weeks are the same, so come experience the best in live comedy, week after week.*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats.Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Friday September 19th 07:00PM
  • Jessica Michelle Singleton
  • JESSICA MICHELLE SINGLETON Comedian JESSICA MICHELLE SINGLETON is a powerhouse of comedy in a teeny tiny  package - known for her high energy, overly honest, and always silly performances. A Comedy Store Paid Regular, her debut hour long special, ‘Hi Y’all’ was released in April  2025. Jessica is the breakout star of Iliza’s Locals (Hulu), a comedy special series produced  by Iliza Shlesinger. Her Don’t Tell Comedy performance(s) have amassed millions of views  online across multiple platforms. Singleton’s second comedy album ‘Horny for Death’  debuted at #1 on iTunes and Amazon, ahead of Bo Burnham.  Singleton has toured across 4 continents alongside names like: Tom Segura, Theo Von,  Mark Normand, Bobby Lee, Mellisa Villasenor, Ari Shaffir, and Steph Tolev.*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Friday September 19th 09:30PM - Empire Comedy Club
  • FRIDAY NIGHT Comedy Showcase
  • Friday Night comedy showcase featuring local favorites and comics from around New England!*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Saturday September 20th 07:00PM
  • Jessica Michelle Singleton
  • JESSICA MICHELLE SINGLETON Comedian JESSICA MICHELLE SINGLETON is a powerhouse of comedy in a teeny tiny  package - known for her high energy, overly honest, and always silly performances. A Comedy Store Paid Regular, her debut hour long special, ‘Hi Y’all’ was released in April  2025. Jessica is the breakout star of Iliza’s Locals (Hulu), a comedy special series produced  by Iliza Shlesinger. Her Don’t Tell Comedy performance(s) have amassed millions of views  online across multiple platforms. Singleton’s second comedy album ‘Horny for Death’  debuted at #1 on iTunes and Amazon, ahead of Bo Burnham.  Singleton has toured across 4 continents alongside names like: Tom Segura, Theo Von,  Mark Normand, Bobby Lee, Mellisa Villasenor, Ari Shaffir, and Steph Tolev.*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Saturday September 20th 09:30PM - Empire Comedy Club
  • THE BUCKET Comedy Show
  • The Bucket Comedy Show (formerly Crowd Source) is a fast-paced, audience-inspired comedy experience. Our talented lineup of comedians creates jokes on the fly, based on topics submitted by the audience—dropped into the infamous bucket. No subject is off limits. It’s unpredictable, unfiltered, and completely driven by you. Join us for a night where you steer the show!Tickets are ONLY $10! Show up at the door and give us two topics to get in for $FREE$for fans of 'Stand Up on the Spot'Doors at 9pm | Show at 9:30pm | 21+
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  • Sunday September 21st 09:00PM - Empire Comedy Club
  • OPENmic
  • OPENmic at Empire Comedy ClubEvery Sunday @ 9PM | Doors @ 8:30PM | Host: Matt DundasReady to test your material or just want a night of laughs? Join us every Sunday night at Empire Comedy Club for OPENmic, a welcoming stage for everyone—from seasoned pros to first-timers. Each comic gets 5 minutes, and if the list tops 15 performers, set times drop to 4 minutes, and we switch to a bucket pull for a fun, random lineup.Please note: if there's a show scheduled before the mic, the start time may be slightly delayed.Come be part of the scene, share some laughs, and maybe even steal the show.SIGN-UP HERE!https://www.empirecomedyme.com/open-mics-calendarAbout the host:Matt Dundas is a comedian, storyteller and MC. He has performed at clubs nationwide, such as ImprovBoston, Comedy Underground (Seattle), Loonees Comedy Corner (Colorado), Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (Virginia), DC Drafthouse, DC Improv, the Greenwich Village Comedy Club and the Broadway Comedy Club. Matt's act touches on his life as a husband and father of two, along with a dose of social commentary. As an actor, Matt has appeared on ABC-TV and onstage at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, MA. Matt has won multiple awards for his video shorts. Matt has opened for Alonzo Bodden (Last Comic Standing), Ryan Donahue (Crashing), Jena Friedman (The Daily Show), Tim Harmston (Letterman), Robert Mac (Comedy Central), Mary Mack (Conan), Jeff Maurer (Last Week Tonight), Tony Woods (HBO) and Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley).
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