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No over-hyped celebrities, no super-sized tickets prices, just an amazing night of comedy starring the Nobodies of Comedy! Don't let the name fool you. These young comics have paid their dues. They’ve worked every major club in the country and have been seen on Late Night shows and Comedy Central. They're not household names (yet), but they're hip, young, & hilarious.
About the comics:
Phil Hanley started standup comedy by performing at open mics around Vancouver, often in between bands at music venues. In these establishments he discovered and honed his unique blending of material and crowd interaction that makes no two of his performances the same. Phil's style can best be described as unpredictably reflective, delivered with sharp accuracy, and rooted in the grand tradition of joke-telling. Phil's performances at The 2008 Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal brought him international acclaim. His jokes were recognized in the Montreal Gazette's annual Best jokes of the Festival. He was also named one of the five comics creating a buzz at the festival by The Hollywood Reporter and rewarded with a featured segment on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Phil's other credits include appearances at the Halifax Comedy Festival, Global's Vancouver International Comedy Fest, CBC and XFM satellite radio, and his own television special on the CTV and Comedy Network - not to mention his win in the 2007 Vancouver's Funniest comic competition. And finally, one of Phil's most cherished accomplishments is being a credited screenwriter for Don Knotts' final film project. In recent years Phil has enjoyed touring Canada coast to coast, but this spring he plans to relocate to New York City and his parents plan to finally convert his childhood bedroom into a den. (Check him out here!)
Tim Krompier Tim Krompier's comedy is like a delicious meat dip - a layer of autobiographical wit on the bottom, coated with physically charged character work, and scrumptiously topped with aging frat boy self deprecation. If you don't like Tim at least you know what to have for dinner... Having headlined in comedy clubs, theatres, and showcases across the country, and with weekly spots in New York City and Long Island; Tim Krompier has blossomed into a stand-up comedy maven. His mom always thinks he is blossoming into something. Tim's journey to two-drink minimum glory and sold-out shows is an unlikely one, having only been ten short years since he made his income as a break-dancer, professional party emcee, and entertainment industry lothario. His wife knows in actuality she is the only woman he has ever known outside of his mother and sisters.
Tim's been performing his whole life. As the second son in a house full of 5 sisters, he had to think of creative ways to get attention in the midst of unceasing boyfriend drama and fluctuating hormones. At the age of 6, Tim was forced into tap lessons simply because it was where his mother was dropping everyone else off. Tim was raised in a hurricane of extreme home femaleness but blessed with plenty of material that would serve him unexpectedly in his future endeavors on stage. (Check him out here!)
Mark Viera's performances reflect his lighthearted, fun-loving approach to entertaining and his uncanny knack for seeing humor in even the most ordinary situations. His manner is so real and engaging, just about everyone can relate to his experiences. Whether he's talking about his beloved grandparents, doing one of his dead-on impressions or just talking about his life growing up in the Bronx, Mark takes his audience on a hilarious, heartfelt journey, finding enjoyment in the absurdities of life.
Mark is loyal to his New York roots, performing regularly at top comedy clubs throughout the city, while also headlining colleges and universities across the U.S. Recently he secured a coveted role as a featured comic on the critically acclaimed "Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up." Mark's also made his network television debut on NBC's Emmy award winning show, "30 Rock." Mark's reputation as a comic trailblazer earned him the opportunity of a lifetime; a leading position with the hottest, most recognized and highly sought after comedy group in the U.S. The Latin Prince is a member of the "Top Dogs of Comedy," rounding out a company of notable performers that includes Capone, Rob Stapleton, Corey Holcomb and Wil Sylvince. He can currently be seen in the Comedy Central show, "Russell Simmons Presents Stand-Up at the El Rey." (Check him out here!)
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