Comedy Resources

If you're a comedian or a comedy fan here are some resources you might enjoy. We've got links to some local comedians, some comedy-related blogs you might enjoy, links for places that provide comedy classes and a few other treats. Scroll down to your heart's content.

Local Comedians

Vince Barnett Ron Bender John Betz Jr. Justin Cousson Mickey Cucchiella Graham Currin Martin Dennis Mike Diesel Giovanni Diviacchi T.L. Fitz Erin Jackson Naomi Johnson Thom Jones Lamont King

Andy Kline Rob Maher Wayne Manigo Mark Matusof Jeff Maurer Phil Mause Jimmy Meritt Meshelle Tim Miller Jon Mumma Tom Myers Tom Pham Joyce Rebar Shahryar Rizvi Danny Rouhier

Adam Ruben Josh Scott Mike Shader Michael Smith Jared Stern Sam Stewart Mike Storck Tommy Taylor Jr. Randolph Terrance Zach Toczynski Lori Trawinski David Vargas Freddi Vernell Mike Way Jason Weems Chris White Larry XL

Podcasts and Blogs

• The Rob and Joe Show (podcast)
• Three Guys On (podcast)
• Chris White (podcast)
• Mariya Alexander (podcast)
• The DC Improv
• Chris White (blog)
• Erin Jackson
• Jared Stern
• Basil White
• Tony Lombard
• Nicholas Cowling
• Jason Weems
• Patrick Palafox

Comedy Classes

If you're interested, you can take classes in improv comedy, stand-up, writing ... you can send more listings to chris@dcstandup.com.

• DC Improv Comedy School. Very popular. Regular classes in stand-up and improv comedy, plus occasional seminars on public speaking, the business of comedy and comedy writing.
• The Comedy Spot. The home of ComedySportz (in Ballston Common Mall, No.Va.) teaches classes in improv comedy and also has occasional stand-up classes as well.
• Washington Improv Theater. Offers improv classes of varying styles and skill level.
• Magooby's Joke House. Stand-up classes.

Local Promoters and Bookers

People who either organize comedy shows or can help you find comedians for any event.

• DC Improv. The talent agency at the Improv provides entertainers for a wide variety of clients, including the White House Correspondents Dinner.
• Standup Comedy To Go: Promoting weekly comedy in and around DC. Curt Shackelford runs numerous showcases and open mics.
• Riot Act Entertainment.
• Kaleidoscope Comedy Running several open mics and events in the DC area since 2007.
• Taglines Comedy. Comedian Mike Shader organizes weekly shows.
• First Laugh Entertainment. Jim Pate and Michael Smart organize shows in Northern Virginia.
• Uncle Dave's Fun Time Comedy Show
• Brightest Young Things
• Underground Comedy in DC
• Scotoma Productions
• Hats Off to Comedy
• Chucklestorm (Baltimore)

Headshots

Established comedians and deluded psychotics alike usually end up getting headshots. Here are some people who can take your picture. Send more recommendations to chris@dcstandup.com.

• Michael Woodward Photography.
• Claire Newman Williams.
• John H. Matthews Photography.
• Tim Coburn.
• Red Turtle Photography.
• Alexander Vasiljev.