Green Mountain Comedy Festival 2014

HALF & HALF SHOWCASE

A new twist on of one of Burlington’s favorite weekly comedy shows. This special showcase gives audiences both perspectives; half male comics, half female comics, this lineup of polished local standups includes four funny guys and four hilarious ladies.

VENUE: Half Lounge, 136 1/2 Church St, Burlington
DATE: Thursday, May 22, 2014
SHOWTIME: 8:00 PM
DOORS: 7:30 PM
TICKETS: $8.00
FEATURING: Sara Goldstein, Caleb Aguiar, Ellington Wells, Kevin Byer, Cori Marnellos, Kyle Gagnon. Hosted by Phil Davidson & Carmen Lagala.

ON THE SPOT: DANGEROUSLY SPONTANEOUS STANDUP

Come out to the riskiest show on the fest! We invite the bravest standups in VT on stage, then project a strange phrase they’ve never seen on a screen behind them. It’s their job to make up a comedy routine based on what they see – totally on the spot!

VENUE: Half Lounge, 136 1/2 Church St, Burlington
DATE: Thursday, May 22, 2014
SHOWTIME: 10:00 PM
DOORS: 9:30 PM
TICKETS: $8.00
FEATURING: Adam Cook, Josie Leavitt, Sean Hunter Williams, Phil Davidson, Carmen Lagala, Will Betts and special guests!

YOU’RE THE EXPERT (LIVE PODCAST)

You won’t want to miss this unique live podcast. The latest digital pilot from NPR affiliate WBUR (Boston), You’re the Expert features Chris Duffy interviewing an expert in a specialized field. Through games, sketches, and hilariously misguided guesses, three guest comedians try to figure out what the expert studies all day. It’s funny, interactive, and family-friendly - you’ll laugh and learn something! Featuring panelists Myq Kaplan, Anna Drezen, and Nathan Hartswick.

VENUE: Club Metronome, 188 Main St, Burlington
DATE: Thursday, May 22nd
SHOWTIME: 6:30 PM
DOORS: 6:00 PM
TICKETS: $12.00
GUEST: TBA

MYQ KAPLAN

Critically-acclaimed New York comedian Myq Kaplan (The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central Presents) comes to Club Metronome for one night only. Don’t miss this show, also featuring local favorite Hillary Boone & NYC’s Chris Duffy!

VENUE: Club Metronome, 188 Main St, Burlington
DATE: Thursday, May 22nd
SHOWTIME: 8:30 PM
DOORS: 8:00 PM
TICKETS: $15.00
FEATURING: Hillary Boone, Chris Duffy. Hosted by Nathan Hartswick.

STEALING FROM WORK (SKETCH)

Burlington’s favorite irreverent sketch group brings SNL style comedy to The Skinny Pancake. This original show, written by Angie Albeck and Marianne DiMascio, promises to be a fast-paced evening of lunacy and lampoonery, spoofing contemporary culture and political issues with uproarious characters and situations. Opening the show is Burlington’s newest improv team, RUMBLESCONE!

VENUE: The Skinny Pancake, 60 Lake St, Burlington
DATE: Thursday, May 22nd
SHOWTIME: 8:00 PM
DOORS: 7:30 PM
TICKETS: $10.00
OPENING: RUMBLESCONE Improv

RUMBLESCONE (IMPROV)

This fresh, exciting local improv troupe is the newest team of Vermont Comedy Club/Spark Arts. Formed in the fall of 2013, the troupe consists of some of the most talented, up-and-coming improv comics in the state. They will rock The Skinny Pancake with their high-energy, improvised show in the style of “Whose Line is it, Anyway?” What does the name “RUMBLESCONE” mean, you ask? They’re fearless and ready to rumble, and they always enjoy delicious baked goods.

VENUE: The Skinny Pancake, 60 Lake St, Burlington
DATE: Thursday, May 22nd
SHOWTIME: 10:00 PM
DOORS: 9:30 PM
TICKETS: $8.00