Come For Me is an openly glamorous, decidedly horny musical exploration of what it means to enter your thirties as a woman online, in love, and inspired to romanticize the prospect of freezing your eggs. Emotionally prepare yourself for sexy stand-up & songs about finding your purpose, filling the void and sending nothing but love and light to anyone who isn’t addicted to your personality.
Come For Me is presented in place of A Winter’s Cabaret this year.
Amphibian Stage’s New Tiered Ticket Pricing Model
Tickets for this show range from $15-30, but YOU get to decide what you pay in an effort to make theatre more accessible for any budget. Read more about our tiered ticketing model here!
Catherine Cohen: “Come for Me”
Catherine Cohen
Comedian
Catherine Cohen is best known for her hit Netflix comedy special THE TWIST…? SHE’S GORGEOUS, which premiered earlier this year. The same live show won her the coveted title of Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in 2019. She can be seen next in the Paramount+ feature film, AT MIDNIGHT, and in the upcoming Hulu series WHAT I WAS DOING WHILE YOU WERE BREEDING. Last year, she found herself in Comedy Central’s AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS, and she joined the cast for Season 3 of FX’s critically acclaimed series WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS. She can also be seen leading the indie comedy DATING & NEW YORK, opposite fellow comedian Jaboukie Young-White which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was acquired by IFC Films. Additionally, in 2021, she published her first book entitled God I Feel Modern Tonight, which is her collection of comedic poetry. Her other on-screen credits include Netflix’s series SPECIAL, Michael Showalter’s feature THE LOVEBIRDS, Disney+ reboot of HOME ALONE, HBO’s HIGH MAINTENANCE, Comedy Central’s BROAD CITY, and TBS’s SEARCH PARTY.
Comedian
Catherine Cohen
Catherine Cohen is best known for her hit Netflix comedy special THE TWIST…? SHE’S GORGEOUS, which premiered earlier this year. The same live show won her the coveted title of Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in 2019. She can be seen next in the Paramount+ feature film, AT MIDNIGHT, and in the upcoming Hulu series WHAT I WAS DOING WHILE YOU WERE BREEDING. Last year, she found herself in Comedy Central’s AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS, and she joined the cast for Season 3 of FX’s critically acclaimed series WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS. She can also be seen leading the indie comedy DATING & NEW YORK, opposite fellow comedian Jaboukie Young-White which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was acquired by IFC Films. Additionally, in 2021, she published her first book entitled God I Feel Modern Tonight, which is her collection of comedic poetry. Her other on-screen credits include Netflix’s series SPECIAL, Michael Showalter’s feature THE LOVEBIRDS, Disney+ reboot of HOME ALONE, HBO’s HIGH MAINTENANCE, Comedy Central’s BROAD CITY, and TBS’s SEARCH PARTY.
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Upcoming Shows
The Playboy of the Western World
Screening at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
2 Dope Queens Phoebe Robinson returns to Amphibian Stage after a sold-out residency in 2019! While Robinson is best known for her work as a comedian and performer, she is also a New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed producer. She sold out five nights in 2019 and will return for three in 2023.
Amphibian Stage’s New Tiered Ticket Pricing Model
Tickets for this show range from $15-30, but YOU get to decide what you pay in an effort to make theatre more accessible for any budget. Read more about our tiered ticketing model here!
Phoebe Robinson
Comedian
Phoebe Robinson is a stand-up comedian, writer, producer, and actress. She is the co-creator and co-star of the hit podcast turned HBO series 2 Dope Queens and other critically acclaimed podcasts including Sooo Many White Guys and Black Frasier. She’s also the New York Times bestselling author of You Can’t Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain and Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay which has been picked up as a series order for Freeform premiering July 2022. Additionally, Phoebe starred in the films Ibiza and What Men Want, and was a moderator for Michelle Obama’s Becoming book tour where she interviewed the former first lady. In 2019, Phoebe launched Tiny Reparations, a production company under ABC Signature, whose first series Doing the Most with Phoebe Robinson, premiered April 2021 on Comedy Central. In 2021, Phoebe published her third book of essays Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes, which quickly became a national bestseller and the inaugural title from her imprint, Tiny Reparations Books, which champions writers of color. Her debut hour comedy special, Sorry, Harriet Tubman, premiered Oct 2021 on HBO Max.
Comedian
Phoebe Robinson
Phoebe Robinson is a stand-up comedian, writer, producer, and actress. She is the co-creator and co-star of the hit podcast turned HBO series 2 Dope Queens and other critically acclaimed podcasts including Sooo Many White Guys and Black Frasier. She’s also the New York Times bestselling author of You Can’t Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain and Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay which has been picked up as a series order for Freeform premiering July 2022. Additionally, Phoebe starred in the films Ibiza and What Men Want, and was a moderator for Michelle Obama’s Becoming book tour where she interviewed the former first lady. In 2019, Phoebe launched Tiny Reparations, a production company under ABC Signature, whose first series Doing the Most with Phoebe Robinson, premiered April 2021 on Comedy Central. In 2021, Phoebe published her third book of essays Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes, which quickly became a national bestseller and the inaugural title from her imprint, Tiny Reparations Books, which champions writers of color. Her debut hour comedy special, Sorry, Harriet Tubman, premiered Oct 2021 on HBO Max.
Jordan J.
Comedian
Jordan J. is a comedian that was born and raised in Dallas. Being a product of an interracial couple, he loves to take the audience on a ride through his life by giving them a peek inside a biracial man’s mind. His slowed-paced and witty style is enough to bring you to the edge of your seat, waiting to laugh. When watching Jordan, you’ll be in for a treat because there isn’t a stone he likes to leave unturned.
Comedian
Jordan J.
Jordan J. is a comedian that was born and raised in Dallas. Being a product of an interracial couple, he loves to take the audience on a ride through his life by giving them a peek inside a biracial man’s mind. His slowed-paced and witty style is enough to bring you to the edge of your seat, waiting to laugh. When watching Jordan, you’ll be in for a treat because there isn’t a stone he likes to leave unturned.
Lilli Lopez
Comedian
Lilli Lopez is a stand-up comedian, producer, writer, and actor.
She appeared as the taco game show host on United Tacos of America (El Rey
Network) and has performed in comedy festivals including the L.A. Diversity in Comedy Festival by Second City, Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival and SXSWedu. Lilli has opened for notable headliners including Sofía Niño de Rivera and Marcella Arguello and hosts Big Sexy Texas, a comedy show featuring the lone start state’s finest comics and music. You can follow or give her money via the internet ONLY: @comboloca
Comedian
Lilli Lopez
Lilli Lopez is a stand-up comedian, producer, writer, and actor.
She appeared as the taco game show host on United Tacos of America (El Rey
Network) and has performed in comedy festivals including the L.A. Diversity in Comedy Festival by Second City, Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival and SXSWedu. Lilli has opened for notable headliners including Sofía Niño de Rivera and Marcella Arguello and hosts Big Sexy Texas, a comedy show featuring the lone start state’s finest comics and music. You can follow or give her money via the internet ONLY: @comboloca
KeLanna Spiller
Comedian
KeLanna Spiller is a stand-up comedian originally from Pine Bluff, AR, who currently lives in Dallas, TX. Within just a few years, Spiller has featured at the Addison and Arlington Improv with national headliners (John Henton and Robert Powell, just to name a few) and was a finalist in the Funniest Comic in Texas competition hosted by the Improv Comedy Club. Spiller’s high-energy storytelling and observational humor have coined her as one of Dallas’ local favorites, but she made her mark on the world in her Comedy Central television debut on Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City. Since her television debut, Spiller can be seen performing at clubs all over the world.
FTRA
Comedy Credits:
2017 Funniest Comic in Texas Finalist
2018 Women in Comedy Festival (Boston)
K. Hart Presents: Hart of the City (Comedy Central)
Cli
Comedian
KeLanna Spiller
KeLanna Spiller is a stand-up comedian originally from Pine Bluff, AR, who currently lives in Dallas, TX. Within just a few years, Spiller has featured at the Addison and Arlington Improv with national headliners (John Henton and Robert Powell, just to name a few) and was a finalist in the Funniest Comic in Texas competition hosted by the Improv Comedy Club. Spiller’s high-energy storytelling and observational humor have coined her as one of Dallas’ local favorites, but she made her mark on the world in her Comedy Central television debut on Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City. Since her television debut, Spiller can be seen performing at clubs all over the world.
FTRA
Comedy Credits:
2017 Funniest Comic in Texas Finalist
2018 Women in Comedy Festival (Boston)
K. Hart Presents: Hart of the City (Comedy Central)
Cli
Upcoming Shows
The Playboy of the Western World
Screening at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Jordan Carlos, the acclaimed stand-up comedian and actor, brings his comedic brilliance to Amphibian Stage this May! Known for his roles in hit shows like “Everything’s Trash” and “Nora From Queens,” Jordan’s razor-sharp wit and charm will light up the stage during his residency, promising evenings filled with laughter and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss the chance to catch this comedic powerhouse in action as he takes the spotlight.
Amphibian Stage’s New Tiered Ticket Pricing Model
Tickets for this show range from $15-30, but YOU get to decide what you pay in an effort to make theatre more accessible for any budget. Read more about our tiered ticketing model here!
Jordan Carlos
Comedian
Jordan Carlos is a stand-up comedian and actor based in New York. He most recently starred in and wrote for the first season of Phoebe Robinson’s “Everything’s Trash” (Freeform). He has also written for “Divorce” (HBO), written/performed for “The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore” (Comedy Central), and “First Wives Club” (BET). He also appears in Black Mirror (Netflix), Nora From Queens (Comedy Central), Party Down (Starz), and the Home Alone reboot on Disney Plus. In addition, Jordan co-hosts the hit podcast “Adulting” on Exactly Right Media with Michelle Buteau. Other notable writing credits include “The White House Correspondents Dinner” (2016) as well as “The Not The White House Correspondents Dinner” with Samantha Bee (2017).
On top of this, Jordan hosts a new short-form series called “Elevated Moments” for AMC+ where he digs into insightful, entertaining conversations about iconic movies with his charismatic, also film-loving guests.
Comedian
Jordan Carlos
Jordan Carlos is a stand-up comedian and actor based in New York. He most recently starred in and wrote for the first season of Phoebe Robinson’s “Everything’s Trash” (Freeform). He has also written for “Divorce” (HBO), written/performed for “The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore” (Comedy Central), and “First Wives Club” (BET). He also appears in Black Mirror (Netflix), Nora From Queens (Comedy Central), Party Down (Starz), and the Home Alone reboot on Disney Plus. In addition, Jordan co-hosts the hit podcast “Adulting” on Exactly Right Media with Michelle Buteau. Other notable writing credits include “The White House Correspondents Dinner” (2016) as well as “The Not The White House Correspondents Dinner” with Samantha Bee (2017).
On top of this, Jordan hosts a new short-form series called “Elevated Moments” for AMC+ where he digs into insightful, entertaining conversations about iconic movies with his charismatic, also film-loving guests.
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Upcoming Shows
The Playboy of the Western World
Screening at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Comedian Phoebe Robinson returns to Amphibian Stage for a third time this May! While Robinson is best known for her work as a comedian and performer, she is also a New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed producer. She is the co-creator and co-star of the hit podcast turned HBO series 2 Dope Queens and other critically acclaimed podcasts, including Sooo Many White Guys and Black Frasier. She sold out five nights in 2019 and will return for three in 2024.
Amphibian Stage’s New Tiered Ticket Pricing Model
Tickets for this show range from $15-30, but YOU get to decide what you pay in an effort to make theatre more accessible for any budget. Read more about our tiered ticketing model here!
Phoebe Robinson
Comedian
Phoebe Robinson is a stand-up comedian, writer, producer, and actress. She is the co-creator and co-star of the hit podcast turned HBO series 2 Dope Queens and other critically acclaimed podcasts including Sooo Many White Guys and Black Frasier. She’s also the New York Times bestselling author of You Can’t Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain and Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay which has been picked up as a series order for Freeform premiering July 2022. Additionally, Phoebe starred in the films Ibiza and What Men Want, and was a moderator for Michelle Obama’s Becoming book tour where she interviewed the former first lady. In 2019, Phoebe launched Tiny Reparations, a production company under ABC Signature, whose first series Doing the Most with Phoebe Robinson, premiered April 2021 on Comedy Central. In 2021, Phoebe published her third book of essays Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes, which quickly became a national bestseller and the inaugural title from her imprint, Tiny Reparations Books, which champions writers of color. Her debut hour comedy special, Sorry, Harriet Tubman, premiered Oct 2021 on HBO Max.
Comedian
Phoebe Robinson
Phoebe Robinson is a stand-up comedian, writer, producer, and actress. She is the co-creator and co-star of the hit podcast turned HBO series 2 Dope Queens and other critically acclaimed podcasts including Sooo Many White Guys and Black Frasier. She’s also the New York Times bestselling author of You Can’t Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain and Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay which has been picked up as a series order for Freeform premiering July 2022. Additionally, Phoebe starred in the films Ibiza and What Men Want, and was a moderator for Michelle Obama’s Becoming book tour where she interviewed the former first lady. In 2019, Phoebe launched Tiny Reparations, a production company under ABC Signature, whose first series Doing the Most with Phoebe Robinson, premiered April 2021 on Comedy Central. In 2021, Phoebe published her third book of essays Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes, which quickly became a national bestseller and the inaugural title from her imprint, Tiny Reparations Books, which champions writers of color. Her debut hour comedy special, Sorry, Harriet Tubman, premiered Oct 2021 on HBO Max.
Lilli Lopez
Comedian
Lilli Lopez is a stand-up comedian, producer, writer, and actor.
She appeared as the taco game show host on United Tacos of America (El Rey
Network) and has performed in comedy festivals including the L.A. Diversity in Comedy Festival by Second City, Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival and SXSWedu. Lilli has opened for notable headliners including Sofía Niño de Rivera and Marcella Arguello and hosts Big Sexy Texas, a comedy show featuring the lone start state’s finest comics and music. You can follow or give her money via the internet ONLY: @comboloca
Comedian
Lilli Lopez
Lilli Lopez is a stand-up comedian, producer, writer, and actor.
She appeared as the taco game show host on United Tacos of America (El Rey
Network) and has performed in comedy festivals including the L.A. Diversity in Comedy Festival by Second City, Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival and SXSWedu. Lilli has opened for notable headliners including Sofía Niño de Rivera and Marcella Arguello and hosts Big Sexy Texas, a comedy show featuring the lone start state’s finest comics and music. You can follow or give her money via the internet ONLY: @comboloca
KeLanna Spiller
Comedian
KeLanna Spiller is a stand-up comedian originally from Pine Bluff, AR, who currently lives in Dallas, TX. Within just a few years, Spiller has featured at the Addison and Arlington Improv with national headliners (John Henton and Robert Powell, just to name a few) and was a finalist in the Funniest Comic in Texas competition hosted by the Improv Comedy Club. Spiller’s high-energy storytelling and observational humor have coined her as one of Dallas’ local favorites, but she made her mark on the world in her Comedy Central television debut on Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City. Since her television debut, Spiller can be seen performing at clubs all over the world.
FTRA
Comedy Credits:
2017 Funniest Comic in Texas Finalist
2018 Women in Comedy Festival (Boston)
K. Hart Presents: Hart of the City (Comedy Central)
Cli
Comedian
KeLanna Spiller
KeLanna Spiller is a stand-up comedian originally from Pine Bluff, AR, who currently lives in Dallas, TX. Within just a few years, Spiller has featured at the Addison and Arlington Improv with national headliners (John Henton and Robert Powell, just to name a few) and was a finalist in the Funniest Comic in Texas competition hosted by the Improv Comedy Club. Spiller’s high-energy storytelling and observational humor have coined her as one of Dallas’ local favorites, but she made her mark on the world in her Comedy Central television debut on Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City. Since her television debut, Spiller can be seen performing at clubs all over the world.
FTRA
Comedy Credits:
2017 Funniest Comic in Texas Finalist
2018 Women in Comedy Festival (Boston)
K. Hart Presents: Hart of the City (Comedy Central)
Cli
Cody Swindell
Comedian
Comedian
Cody Swindell
Taylor Weddington
Comedian
Armed with a smooth captivating voice, Taylor has proven herself as a dynamic MC for a variety of events.
As a finalist of the Purvis Wilson Funniest Comic in Dallas competition, and opening for headliners like Phoebe Robinson, Cam Bertrand and Beth Stelling, she’s ready to stand out among the best stand up comedians in the industry.
Comedian
Taylor Weddington
Armed with a smooth captivating voice, Taylor has proven herself as a dynamic MC for a variety of events.
As a finalist of the Purvis Wilson Funniest Comic in Dallas competition, and opening for headliners like Phoebe Robinson, Cam Bertrand and Beth Stelling, she’s ready to stand out among the best stand up comedians in the industry.
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Upcoming Shows
The Playboy of the Western World
Screening at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Grace & Frankie star Baron Vaughn returns to Amphibian Stage for the third time since creating the residency series back in 2017. After starting this unique opportunity for stand-up artists, many big-name comedians–including Aparna Nancherla, Phoebe Robinson, River Butcher, and Sasheer Zamata–have come through Amphibian Stage.
Amphibian Stage’s New Tiered Ticket Pricing Model
Tickets for this show range from $15-30, but YOU get to decide what you pay in an effort to make theatre more accessible for any budget. Read more about our tiered ticketing model here!
Baron Vaughn
Comedian
Best known as “Bud” in Grace & Frankie, Baron Vaughn has been a comedian this entire time! He’s been featured on 2 Dope Queens, Conan, and co-created “The New Negroes with Baron Vaughn & Open Mike Eagle” for Comedy Central. You can also hear his silky voice as “Tom Servo” in Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Comedian
Baron Vaughn
Best known as “Bud” in Grace & Frankie, Baron Vaughn has been a comedian this entire time! He’s been featured on 2 Dope Queens, Conan, and co-created “The New Negroes with Baron Vaughn & Open Mike Eagle” for Comedy Central. You can also hear his silky voice as “Tom Servo” in Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Scott Crisp
Comedian
Scott Crisp is a writer and comedian from Dallas, Texas. He’s worked with Brian Posehn, Jenny Zigrino, and Jim Norton and is a two-time Funniest Comic in Texas semi-finalist.
Comedian
Scott Crisp
Scott Crisp is a writer and comedian from Dallas, Texas. He’s worked with Brian Posehn, Jenny Zigrino, and Jim Norton and is a two-time Funniest Comic in Texas semi-finalist.
Dusti Rhodes
Comedian
Dusti Rhodes uses her experience as a former ugly kid, journalist, awkward adult, and teacher to bring a unique and highly personal comedic performance to the stage. She has done stand-up throughout the country, including being featured on Comedy at the Knitting Factory, Come and Take It Comedy Take Over, and Free Press Summer Fest.
She has opened for big names like Micheal Che, Demetri Martin, Maria Bamford, Janeane Garofalo, and Anthony Jeselnik. Dusti hosts the Houston Moth StorySLAM, Rudyard’s Comedy Open Mic (named the best weekly comedy show in Houston by various publications), Wheelhouse: a Stand Up Comedy Game Show, and Hot Brunch: Comedy & Drag! Occasionally, she sleeps
Comedian
Dusti Rhodes
Dusti Rhodes uses her experience as a former ugly kid, journalist, awkward adult, and teacher to bring a unique and highly personal comedic performance to the stage. She has done stand-up throughout the country, including being featured on Comedy at the Knitting Factory, Come and Take It Comedy Take Over, and Free Press Summer Fest.
She has opened for big names like Micheal Che, Demetri Martin, Maria Bamford, Janeane Garofalo, and Anthony Jeselnik. Dusti hosts the Houston Moth StorySLAM, Rudyard’s Comedy Open Mic (named the best weekly comedy show in Houston by various publications), Wheelhouse: a Stand Up Comedy Game Show, and Hot Brunch: Comedy & Drag! Occasionally, she sleeps
Paulos Feerow
Comedy Coordinator
Paulos Feerow is a Stand Up comedian who was raised in Dallas, Texas. Paulos started Stand Up in 2012, and is a regular performer around the DFW metroplex. He has opened for traveling headliners such as Phoebe Robinson (HBO), Sam Jay (HBO), Baron Vaughn (Netflix), James Adomian (ABC), Aparna Nancherla (Comedy Central), Emily Heller (HBO), Sasheer Zamata (SNL), Godfrey (HBO), and Paul Rodriguez. He has performed at the Dallas Comedy Festival, “The New Negroes” at UCB Franklin, and was a finalist in the Los Angeles Scripted Comedy Festival produced by iO West in Los Angeles.
Paulos currently produces the “The Playground” at Stomping Ground and co-produces the “PHiB Comedy Series” with Baron Vaughn (Grace and Frankie and MST3K on Netflix) at Amphibian Stage in Ft Worth.
Paulos has co-wrote and performed sketch revues with groups “Fraud City” and “FCC Presents.” With the members of Fraud City, he helped write “Law and Order: The SVUsical,” and co-wrote and produced several FCC Presents sketch revues. (The Wrong Party, Party Already in Progress, The Party is Just Getting Started)
Comedy Coordinator
Paulos Feerow
Paulos Feerow is a Stand Up comedian who was raised in Dallas, Texas. Paulos started Stand Up in 2012, and is a regular performer around the DFW metroplex. He has opened for traveling headliners such as Phoebe Robinson (HBO), Sam Jay (HBO), Baron Vaughn (Netflix), James Adomian (ABC), Aparna Nancherla (Comedy Central), Emily Heller (HBO), Sasheer Zamata (SNL), Godfrey (HBO), and Paul Rodriguez. He has performed at the Dallas Comedy Festival, “The New Negroes” at UCB Franklin, and was a finalist in the Los Angeles Scripted Comedy Festival produced by iO West in Los Angeles.
Paulos currently produces the “The Playground” at Stomping Ground and co-produces the “PHiB Comedy Series” with Baron Vaughn (Grace and Frankie and MST3K on Netflix) at Amphibian Stage in Ft Worth.
Paulos has co-wrote and performed sketch revues with groups “Fraud City” and “FCC Presents.” With the members of Fraud City, he helped write “Law and Order: The SVUsical,” and co-wrote and produced several FCC Presents sketch revues. (The Wrong Party, Party Already in Progress, The Party is Just Getting Started)
Upcoming Shows
The Playboy of the Western World
Screening at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Ashley Ray is the most famous bisexual solo polyamorous black queer comedian, actor, and writer currently based in Los Angeles. In 2021, she was featured in Bust for her “whip smart TV criticism.” And yes, she’s also famous for smoking pot.
In 2022, Ashley wrote onAdult Swim’s, ALABAMA JACKSON created by Donald Faison. Ashley was selected as one of HBO Max’s Queer Comics to Watch for 2021 and filmed a digital special for the platform. That same year she did a sold out hour at Union Hall in NY and debuted a new hour at The Yard Theater in Los Angeles. She hosts High Gear Comedy, a monthly live show with Barbara Gray at The Airliner in LA.
Ashley is the host of the popular podcast ‘TV I Say with Ashley Ray’ which was featured in theNew York Times as a 2021 Podcast Worth Checking Out.” She’s also been a guest on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me and Seth Rogen’s Storytime.
She is also known for her viral Shaun King video and post. Her newsletter about TV, pop culture and life as a solo poly bisexual dream babe was named”One of the Best 2020 Newsletters toSubscribe to That Will Keep You Informed and Entertained” by Marie Claire
This event is a part of Spark Fest, our annual Summer celebration of groundbreaking and exciting new art.
Openers
Lawrence Rosales
Comedian
Lawrence Rosales is a two-time finalist of “The Funniest Comics inTexas” competition. Quick-witted, with jokes about love, life, and failure in your 20’s and30’s and stories about being raised by a mother who was a small-time criminal, Lawrence brings huge laughs on all stages he performs on. He’s become a regular performer at clubs across the country.
Comedian
Lawrence Rosales
Lawrence Rosales is a two-time finalist of “The Funniest Comics inTexas” competition. Quick-witted, with jokes about love, life, and failure in your 20’s and30’s and stories about being raised by a mother who was a small-time criminal, Lawrence brings huge laughs on all stages he performs on. He’s become a regular performer at clubs across the country.
Latrice Wilkerson
Comedian
ComedianLatrice Wilkerson, a local favorite in Dallas, Texas, is quickly becoming a rising star in the comedy scene. She made her TV debut on Laughs on Fox where she left the audience crying with laughter. Latrice has opened for comedy giants such as Paul Mooney, Tommy Davidson, and Charlie Murphy. She was also nominated for best comedian at the Texas Comedy Awards. Her debut album,“I Know, Right?”Streams everywhere on July 22nd. This is one comedian you don’t want to miss!
Comedian
Latrice Wilkerson
ComedianLatrice Wilkerson, a local favorite in Dallas, Texas, is quickly becoming a rising star in the comedy scene. She made her TV debut on Laughs on Fox where she left the audience crying with laughter. Latrice has opened for comedy giants such as Paul Mooney, Tommy Davidson, and Charlie Murphy. She was also nominated for best comedian at the Texas Comedy Awards. Her debut album,“I Know, Right?”Streams everywhere on July 22nd. This is one comedian you don’t want to miss!
Upcoming Shows
Stand-Up Comic Residency 2022
Filipino American, Andrew Orolfo has been named one of the country’s “top knot” comedians by… don’t even ask, just go with it. An established staple in San Francisco comedy, he has been featured in SF Sketchfest, High Plains Comedy Festival and Comedy Central Clusterfest. He can be heard on Sirius XM Radio and seen on Comedy Central, The Late Late Show with James Corden as well as Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix.
KeLanna Spiller
Comedian
KeLanna Spiller is a stand-up comedian originally from Pine Bluff, AR, who currently lives in Dallas, TX. Within just a few years, Spiller has featured at the Addison and Arlington Improv with national headliners (John Henton and Robert Powell, just to name a few) and was a finalist in the Funniest Comic in Texas competition hosted by the Improv Comedy Club. Spiller’s high-energy storytelling and observational humor have coined her as one of Dallas’ local favorites, but she made her mark on the world in her Comedy Central television debut on Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City. Since her television debut, Spiller can be seen performing at clubs all over the world.
FTRA
Comedy Credits:
2017 Funniest Comic in Texas Finalist
2018 Women in Comedy Festival (Boston)
K. Hart Presents: Hart of the City (Comedy Central)
Cli
Comedian
KeLanna Spiller
KeLanna Spiller is a stand-up comedian originally from Pine Bluff, AR, who currently lives in Dallas, TX. Within just a few years, Spiller has featured at the Addison and Arlington Improv with national headliners (John Henton and Robert Powell, just to name a few) and was a finalist in the Funniest Comic in Texas competition hosted by the Improv Comedy Club. Spiller’s high-energy storytelling and observational humor have coined her as one of Dallas’ local favorites, but she made her mark on the world in her Comedy Central television debut on Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City. Since her television debut, Spiller can be seen performing at clubs all over the world.
FTRA
Comedy Credits:
2017 Funniest Comic in Texas Finalist
2018 Women in Comedy Festival (Boston)
K. Hart Presents: Hart of the City (Comedy Central)
Cli
Shahyan Jahani
Comedian
Shahyan is a Dallas-based comedian hitting stages all around these great United States for the past 7 years. He’s performed in festivals and clubs across the country and even one dive bar in Marfa, TX where an ex-Marine playfully threatened his life (they ended up getting along pretty well). In Dallas, he’s opened for some amazing headliners such as Emily Heller, Helen Hong, Paul Hooper, Dean Edwards, Jessica Kirson, and a buncha other ones! He is super nice, always.
Comedian
Shahyan Jahani
Shahyan is a Dallas-based comedian hitting stages all around these great United States for the past 7 years. He’s performed in festivals and clubs across the country and even one dive bar in Marfa, TX where an ex-Marine playfully threatened his life (they ended up getting along pretty well). In Dallas, he’s opened for some amazing headliners such as Emily Heller, Helen Hong, Paul Hooper, Dean Edwards, Jessica Kirson, and a buncha other ones! He is super nice, always.
BK Sharad
Comedian
BK Sharad is an up-and-coming comedian from the mean streets of Boulder, Colorado. You of course know him from his work as Jay Chandrasekhar’s body double in an as-of-yet unaired TV Pilot, but he is also making a name for himself in standup. He has been selected for a dozen festivals across the country including the High Plains Comedy Festival, Cloudtop Comedy Festival, and the Burning Bridges Comedy Festival all in just the last year. His positive outlook shines through his jokes about the world and his experiences in it as a former emo, hockey playing, first generation, Indian millennial.
Comedian
BK Sharad
BK Sharad is an up-and-coming comedian from the mean streets of Boulder, Colorado. You of course know him from his work as Jay Chandrasekhar’s body double in an as-of-yet unaired TV Pilot, but he is also making a name for himself in standup. He has been selected for a dozen festivals across the country including the High Plains Comedy Festival, Cloudtop Comedy Festival, and the Burning Bridges Comedy Festival all in just the last year. His positive outlook shines through his jokes about the world and his experiences in it as a former emo, hockey playing, first generation, Indian millennial.
Upcoming Shows
The Playboy of the Western World
Screening at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Stand-Up Comic Residency 2022
Kenny DeForest is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor best known for his appearances on Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central Stand-up, HBO’s “Crashing”, TruTV’s “Friends of the People”, and as a former producer and co-host of “Comedy at the Knitting Factory”, widely considered to be one of the best independently run comedy shows in the world.
Comedians
Marcia Eligwe
Comedian
She performs in clubs all over DFW. Featured on JLTV
Comedian
Marcia Eligwe
She performs in clubs all over DFW. Featured on JLTV
Dusti Rhodes
Comedian
Dusti Rhodes uses her experience as a former ugly kid, journalist, awkward adult, and teacher to bring a unique and highly personal comedic performance to the stage. She has done stand-up throughout the country, including being featured on Comedy at the Knitting Factory, Come and Take It Comedy Take Over, and Free Press Summer Fest.
She has opened for big names like Micheal Che, Demetri Martin, Maria Bamford, Janeane Garofalo, and Anthony Jeselnik. Dusti hosts the Houston Moth StorySLAM, Rudyard’s Comedy Open Mic (named the best weekly comedy show in Houston by various publications), Wheelhouse: a Stand Up Comedy Game Show, and Hot Brunch: Comedy & Drag! Occasionally, she sleeps
Comedian
Dusti Rhodes
Dusti Rhodes uses her experience as a former ugly kid, journalist, awkward adult, and teacher to bring a unique and highly personal comedic performance to the stage. She has done stand-up throughout the country, including being featured on Comedy at the Knitting Factory, Come and Take It Comedy Take Over, and Free Press Summer Fest.
She has opened for big names like Micheal Che, Demetri Martin, Maria Bamford, Janeane Garofalo, and Anthony Jeselnik. Dusti hosts the Houston Moth StorySLAM, Rudyard’s Comedy Open Mic (named the best weekly comedy show in Houston by various publications), Wheelhouse: a Stand Up Comedy Game Show, and Hot Brunch: Comedy & Drag! Occasionally, she sleeps
Upcoming Shows
The Playboy of the Western World
Screening at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Chris Laker is a New York City-based stand-up who just made his television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Named a New Face at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in 2011, Chris’s sharp and edgy comedy has earned him a loyal following in New York’s alternative scene, where he’s hosted a variety of shows (The Show at The Creek and the Cave, The Laker Awards) and podcasts: This Week in Jackin’, Heteronormative, and Overslept. This past year Chris has been opening for Mike Birbiglia on his Working It Out and The New One tours. Chris’s debut stand-up album, “Moments of Greatness”(Comedy Dynamics) is available everywhere that sells music. Chris writes and acts too.
Comedian
Chris Laker
Comedian
Chris Laker is a New York City-based stand-up who just made his television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Named a New Face at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in 2011, Chris’s sharp and edgy comedy has earned him a loyal following in New York’s alternative scene, where he’s hosted a variety of shows (The Show at The Creek and the Cave, The Laker Awards) and podcasts: This Week in Jackin’, Heteronormative, and Overslept. This past year Chris has been opening for Mike Birbiglia on his Working It Out and The New One tours. Chris’s debut stand-up album, “Moments of Greatness”(Comedy Dynamics) is available everywhere that sells music. Chris writes and acts too.
Comedian
Chris Laker
Chris Laker is a New York City-based stand-up who just made his television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Named a New Face at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in 2011, Chris’s sharp and edgy comedy has earned him a loyal following in New York’s alternative scene, where he’s hosted a variety of shows (The Show at The Creek and the Cave, The Laker Awards) and podcasts: This Week in Jackin’, Heteronormative, and Overslept. This past year Chris has been opening for Mike Birbiglia on his Working It Out and The New One tours. Chris’s debut stand-up album, “Moments of Greatness”(Comedy Dynamics) is available everywhere that sells music. Chris writes and acts too.
Upcoming Shows
The Playboy of the Western World
Screening at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth