Thursday Night Performers
Andrew Goldenhersh
Andrew Goldenhersh was voted Parlour Magician of the Year two years in a row and has been nominated for both Close-up Magician of the Year and Parlour Magician of the Year twelve years in a row. He has entertained audiences from Hollywood to the Far East and been prominently featured on several national TV shows in the United States, Japan and China. A perennial honoree at the legendary Magic Castle, he has also received accolades from the prestigious Academy of Magical Arts. Respected by his peers, Goldenhersh has entertained A-listers in entertainment like Dustin Hoffman, Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Demi Moore, Teri Hatcher, Tony Shalhoub, Steve Carell, Jane Fonda, Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, Sheryl Crow, Michael Ovitz, and the late Aaron Spelling and Robin Leach . Las Vegas superstar Lance Burton calls Goldenhersh a "genius". The world-renowned David Copperfield recently licensed one of his routines.
Andrew Goldenhersh was voted Parlour Magician of the Year two years in a row and has been nominated for both Close-up Magician of the Year and Parlour Magician of the Year twelve years in a row. He has entertained audiences from Hollywood to the Far East and been prominently featured on several national TV shows in the United States, Japan and China. A perennial honoree at the legendary Magic Castle, he has also received accolades from the prestigious Academy of Magical Arts. Respected by his peers, Goldenhersh has entertained A-listers in entertainment like Dustin Hoffman, Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Demi Moore, Teri Hatcher, Tony Shalhoub, Steve Carell, Jane Fonda, Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, Sheryl Crow, Michael Ovitz, and the late Aaron Spelling and Robin Leach . Las Vegas superstar Lance Burton calls Goldenhersh a "genius". The world-renowned David Copperfield recently licensed one of his routines.
Alexander Boyce
Alexander Boyce’s appearances include The McKittrick Hotel’s long running Speakeasy Magick, The Magic Castle in Hollywood, and Harvard A.R.T.’s The Conjuror’s Club. His magical work was recently put to use as the Magic Consultant at Lincoln Center, NBC’s New Amsterdam, and the Netflix feature, The Week Of. Bizarre Brooklyn, a production he co-created and starred in, was featured by The New York Times as a selection for best theater of the year. He’s worked wonders as a magician for clients like Amazon, Google, and NASDAQ. He lives in Brooklyn, and considers himself lucky in that he gets to share the magic that he’s so passionate about with audiences all
over the world. BoyceMagic.com
Alexander Boyce’s appearances include The McKittrick Hotel’s long running Speakeasy Magick, The Magic Castle in Hollywood, and Harvard A.R.T.’s The Conjuror’s Club. His magical work was recently put to use as the Magic Consultant at Lincoln Center, NBC’s New Amsterdam, and the Netflix feature, The Week Of. Bizarre Brooklyn, a production he co-created and starred in, was featured by The New York Times as a selection for best theater of the year. He’s worked wonders as a magician for clients like Amazon, Google, and NASDAQ. He lives in Brooklyn, and considers himself lucky in that he gets to share the magic that he’s so passionate about with audiences all
over the world. BoyceMagic.com
Matt Marcy
Matt Marcy has spent the last 20 years performing around the world as a comedy-magician, emcee, and keynote speaker. Acclaimed for his groundbreaking combination of mind-boggling magic and witty, clever storytelling, he’s performed more than 1,000 shows at the world-famous Hollywood Magic Castle. He has also entertained many times at Las Vegas’s most glamorous showrooms and at theaters, casinos, cruise ships, and private & corporate events around the globe. He has appeared 12 times on Masters of Illusion on the CW Network and twice on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. A graduate of Brown University, Matt is the also creator of the award-winning comedy web series Disillusioned and the author of Magic For The
Business World.
Matt Marcy has spent the last 20 years performing around the world as a comedy-magician, emcee, and keynote speaker. Acclaimed for his groundbreaking combination of mind-boggling magic and witty, clever storytelling, he’s performed more than 1,000 shows at the world-famous Hollywood Magic Castle. He has also entertained many times at Las Vegas’s most glamorous showrooms and at theaters, casinos, cruise ships, and private & corporate events around the globe. He has appeared 12 times on Masters of Illusion on the CW Network and twice on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. A graduate of Brown University, Matt is the also creator of the award-winning comedy web series Disillusioned and the author of Magic For The
Business World.
Host of the Friday and Saturday night shows
Pat Janssen
Pat Janssen is a Nebraska native who has appeared in numerous commercials and TV shows. He has also appeared on an album cover and music video for Grammy-nominated indie band Glass Animals. He has been named New England's Best Bar Comic by Jack Daniels.
Pat Janssen is a Nebraska native who has appeared in numerous commercials and TV shows. He has also appeared on an album cover and music video for Grammy-nominated indie band Glass Animals. He has been named New England's Best Bar Comic by Jack Daniels.
Friday Night Performers
David Koechner
2022 Friday Night Headliner
David Koechner is well known for his roles as Todd Packer on “The Office” and Champ Kind from “Anchorman” and “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.” He recently starred in Legendary’s “Krampus” and Roadside Attraction’s “Priceless.” He also played Beau on the ABC hit comedy, “Bless This Mess,” which was set in Nebraska. Other TV credits include Showtime's "Twin Peaks," Comedy Central’s “Another Period,” ABC’s “The Goldbergs,” and IFC's "Stan vs Evil." He also voices recurring characters on FOX’s “American Dad” and Netflix’s “F is for Family” and “All Hail King Julien.” An alumnus of Chicago’s Second City Theater, Koechner got his first break as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” and has since appeared in more than 170 films and television shows. Notable film credits include “Waiting,” “Out Cold,” “Talladega Nights,” “Get Smart,” and the dark, twisted, film festival award-winning thriller, "Cheap Thrills." When not filming, Koechner performs live stand-up comedy across the country and creates original content videos for his YouTube channel, “Full On Koechner.” He also co-hosts Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, an annual charity event benefitting Children’s Mercy Hospital of Kansas City. His appearance at the Great American Comedy Festival is part of his 2022 “Blue Skies and Dirty Lies” tour.
Sophie Buddle
Sophie Buddle is a stand-up, a tv writer, and a podcaster. You've seen her on CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes as a correspondent and as a staff writer, she's also been featured on JFL All Access, Kevin Hart's LOL Network, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and the Halifax Comedy Festival. Sophie released her first album this year, "Lil Bit Of Buddle". She released it herself so you can find it on iTunes in the genre "easy listening" which was a mistake, but it is easy to listen to so it's ok. Her podcast Obsessed with Sophie Buddle was also an instant hit and you can see it live at JFL42 in September. She is also a two-time runner up for Canada's biggest stand-up contest SiriusXM Top Comic and headlines across the country.
Sophie Buddle is a stand-up, a tv writer, and a podcaster. You've seen her on CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes as a correspondent and as a staff writer, she's also been featured on JFL All Access, Kevin Hart's LOL Network, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and the Halifax Comedy Festival. Sophie released her first album this year, "Lil Bit Of Buddle". She released it herself so you can find it on iTunes in the genre "easy listening" which was a mistake, but it is easy to listen to so it's ok. Her podcast Obsessed with Sophie Buddle was also an instant hit and you can see it live at JFL42 in September. She is also a two-time runner up for Canada's biggest stand-up contest SiriusXM Top Comic and headlines across the country.
Cat Alvardo
Funny, passionate and insightful, Cat Alvarado is a stand-up comedian and activist. Her comedy covers relatable topics like parents and dating, but also dives into her views on Latin American geopolitics, including the current crisis in Nicaragua. Cat has over 2 million views on YouTube from the popular YouTube Channel, The Reel Rejects, was featured on Buzzfeed's Tasty channel. She also was on the PBS show First Nations Comedy Experience. She hosts the comedy podcast Villains of History @villainsofhistory. She's also performed in some of the top comedy festivals in the country, including Laughing Skull and Big Pine.
Funny, passionate and insightful, Cat Alvarado is a stand-up comedian and activist. Her comedy covers relatable topics like parents and dating, but also dives into her views on Latin American geopolitics, including the current crisis in Nicaragua. Cat has over 2 million views on YouTube from the popular YouTube Channel, The Reel Rejects, was featured on Buzzfeed's Tasty channel. She also was on the PBS show First Nations Comedy Experience. She hosts the comedy podcast Villains of History @villainsofhistory. She's also performed in some of the top comedy festivals in the country, including Laughing Skull and Big Pine.
Glen Tickle
Glen Tickle is a comedian based in New Jersey, where he lives with his wife, children, and for some reason a bunch of chickens. His work has appeared on Dry Bar Comedy, SiriusXM, and CoziTV. His comedy focuses on his family life, pop culture, and how good he is at Dr. Mario. His favorite movie is Buckaroo Banzai, and would like to play the character "New Jersey" in the eventual remake of the film.
Glen Tickle is a comedian based in New Jersey, where he lives with his wife, children, and for some reason a bunch of chickens. His work has appeared on Dry Bar Comedy, SiriusXM, and CoziTV. His comedy focuses on his family life, pop culture, and how good he is at Dr. Mario. His favorite movie is Buckaroo Banzai, and would like to play the character "New Jersey" in the eventual remake of the film.
Chris Lewis
Chris Lewis hails from Los Angeles, CA. He graduate from the Yale of improv, Second City, which produced many SNL greats. He also studied at Upright Citizen’s Brigade (the Harvard of improv schools) and has written and performed in over 100 Improv shows and festivals. A trained actor who studied at the prestiges John Ruskin School Of Acting, and is proficient in the meisner technique. A budding stand up, Chris, has been seen at The Comedy Store, The Hollywood Comedy, The Pasadena Comedy, an Improv City to name a few. He stars in the short film titled ‘Not Just Meena’ and has been in numerous local and national commercials. He performs often with his improv group Bernie Mac and Cheese, which some have called the In Living Color of improv groups. His biggest comedic influences are Larry David, Dave Chappelle, Bill Hicks, Eddie Murphy, and Richard Pryor. Chris’ humor has been called refreshing and new. He’s a fan of comedy, and a lover of good times!
Chris Lewis hails from Los Angeles, CA. He graduate from the Yale of improv, Second City, which produced many SNL greats. He also studied at Upright Citizen’s Brigade (the Harvard of improv schools) and has written and performed in over 100 Improv shows and festivals. A trained actor who studied at the prestiges John Ruskin School Of Acting, and is proficient in the meisner technique. A budding stand up, Chris, has been seen at The Comedy Store, The Hollywood Comedy, The Pasadena Comedy, an Improv City to name a few. He stars in the short film titled ‘Not Just Meena’ and has been in numerous local and national commercials. He performs often with his improv group Bernie Mac and Cheese, which some have called the In Living Color of improv groups. His biggest comedic influences are Larry David, Dave Chappelle, Bill Hicks, Eddie Murphy, and Richard Pryor. Chris’ humor has been called refreshing and new. He’s a fan of comedy, and a lover of good times!
Saturday Night Performers
The Smothers Brothers
2022 Saturday Night Headliner
The Purple Onion, San Francisco, 1961: Who would have guessed at their debut, these new kids in town, The Smothers Brothers, would soon command the number one TV show in the country, introducing a theretofore tame medium to its true potential for social and political commentary. A folk duo with a comedic edge, the brothers had begun performing together while at Santa Clara University. With a style that set them apart from both music and comedy, they quickly gained a following that led to their break out performances in San Francisco. The half dozen years following saw a solid string of hit records, TV appearances, even a brief sitcom, The Smothers Brothers Show. But it was February 1967 when the curtain rose big time. With CBS and the heavens in alignment, they launched The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, a mid-season replacement that immediately rose to number one edging out long time leader, Bonanza, and establishing a beachhead for topical and satirical content. TV had come of age. Everything was there from long established stars to cutting edge rock groups of the sixties. Something for everyone and everyone was watching. But satire and controversy in those days came with a price and, while they pushed the envelope for three seasons for all who would follow, their success was cut short by White House pressure and a contrived firing by CBS. Once again it was time for The Smothers Brothers to take their show on the road, which they did for the next five decades, further honing their craft, performing regularly to capacity audiences at popular and prestigious concert venues throughout the country. They elected to retire in 2010, but their recent induction into The National Comedy Center spurred their interest to return to the stage -and encouraged them to create an evening in concert consisting of musical comedy, classic video, and Q & A and schedule a forthcoming national tour of Performing Arts theaters. The satisfaction of celebrating a lifetime of success and, once again, connecting with audiences that have always embraced them, is a priceless gift for two brothers who continue to entertain at the highest lever simply by being themselves.
Ladies and gentlemen ....... please welcome ...... THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS.
Ladies and gentlemen ....... please welcome ...... THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS.
Adam Yenser
Adam Yenser is a comedian and Emmy Award-winning writer. For ten years he wrote for The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he starred in the segment “Kevin the Cashier Played by Adam.” He has appeared on Conan, Gutfeld, and FOX Laughs. Adam has been a freelance contributor to SNL’s Weekend Update, has written for The Oscars, and co-produced the web series “Laugh Lessons with Kevin Nealon.” Adam mixes sharp observational humor with a uniquely conservative political perspective and has had sketches featured by Daily Wire and The Babylon Bee. Adam’s first half-hour Dry Bar Comedy special will be released in 2022.
Adam Yenser is a comedian and Emmy Award-winning writer. For ten years he wrote for The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he starred in the segment “Kevin the Cashier Played by Adam.” He has appeared on Conan, Gutfeld, and FOX Laughs. Adam has been a freelance contributor to SNL’s Weekend Update, has written for The Oscars, and co-produced the web series “Laugh Lessons with Kevin Nealon.” Adam mixes sharp observational humor with a uniquely conservative political perspective and has had sketches featured by Daily Wire and The Babylon Bee. Adam’s first half-hour Dry Bar Comedy special will be released in 2022.
Eric Owusu
Eric Owusu is a Los Angeles-based comedian, writer, and dessert enthusiast from Maryland. He's an optimist who loves to laugh and enjoys the occasional heated debate where he gets to show how much of a bleeding heart liberal he is. He has written for The Disney Channel and CBS, and has performed stand-up comedy all over these United States.
Eric Owusu is a Los Angeles-based comedian, writer, and dessert enthusiast from Maryland. He's an optimist who loves to laugh and enjoys the occasional heated debate where he gets to show how much of a bleeding heart liberal he is. He has written for The Disney Channel and CBS, and has performed stand-up comedy all over these United States.
Taylor Williamson
Comedian Taylor Williamson placed second on season eight of “America’s Got Talent! (AGT).” He was featured on the NBC series, “AGT: The Champions,” and was named one of the top five favorite acts of all time on the “10-Year AGT Anniversary Special.”
He started performing stand-up comedy while a senior in high school in Del Mar, CA. He now lives in Los Angeles and entertains around the world. He’s performed at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada, and he was the youngest comedian to ever perform on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” He has also appeared on MTV’s “Total Request Live (TRL),” Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham” and “Last Call with Carson Daly.” He was also a semi-finalist on NBC's “Last Comic Standing.”
Williamson has a comedy album titled, “Laughter? I Hardly Know Her!” and a comedy special titled, “Please Like Me” on Amazon Prime.
Comedian Taylor Williamson placed second on season eight of “America’s Got Talent! (AGT).” He was featured on the NBC series, “AGT: The Champions,” and was named one of the top five favorite acts of all time on the “10-Year AGT Anniversary Special.”
He started performing stand-up comedy while a senior in high school in Del Mar, CA. He now lives in Los Angeles and entertains around the world. He’s performed at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada, and he was the youngest comedian to ever perform on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” He has also appeared on MTV’s “Total Request Live (TRL),” Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham” and “Last Call with Carson Daly.” He was also a semi-finalist on NBC's “Last Comic Standing.”
Williamson has a comedy album titled, “Laughter? I Hardly Know Her!” and a comedy special titled, “Please Like Me” on Amazon Prime.