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THE DC IMPROV COMEDY CLUB PRESENTS "PAY WHAT YOU CAN NIGHT" A Once A Month Series In an effort for everyone to have the ability to experience the art of standup comedy the way it was intended to be seen, "Live," The DC Improv Comedy Club is pleased to announce our new monthly series, "Pay What You Can Night." We understand that not all people are in a position to see live comedy due to their financial situations, now simply, "Pay What You Can." The night returns Thursday, August 7th featuring comedian Tony Rock. Tickets may still be purchased in advance for this evening at our normal ticket price of $15.00. Tickets to �Pay What You Can� are available only the night of the show on a first come first served basis upon availability. Showtime is at 8:30p.m., and doors open for seating at 7:00p.m. Our two item minimum will not be enforced for this show; however our 18 years and older policy will remain in effect. After that one night a month will be announced as "Pay What You Can Night." Please feel free to contact The DC Improv with any questions at 202 296-7008. Thank you for supporting the arts, see you at the show. About Tony Rock: Born in the same Brooklyn New York Hospital where most of his seven brothers and one sister found their way into the world, Tony Rock, not to be confused with his favorite wrestler, was born laughing. Being the fourth child, of Rose and Julius Rock, Tony had a natural knack for entertaining, just like his brother, Chris Rock. He had to, to stay alive. Decatur Street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, where he grew up, was one of the toughest that New York had to offer. It also provided a host of rich characters on which to draw. Tony has been performing for the last four years. After just six months in the business, his first booking on the road lead him to Amsterdam. No, not to Amsterdam, New York, Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he became a more popular figure than "Ed Joost Swarte". Upon returning to New York, Tony gained a reputation as a young star in the making. The Hollywood Reporter in 2001 picked him as one of the hot young talents to come out of New York. People Magazine featured Tony in their July 7, 2003 Issue. Since February 2000, he's become bi-coastal. When in New York, he's a regular at the famous Comic Strip, Caroline"s and Stand-Up New York. When in Los Angeles, He's a regular at the Comedy Store, Improv and Icehouse and he headlines at the Laugh Factory. In April 2001, he co-starred in an ABC/Disney Pilot, "Me and My Needs". In July 2001, he hosted an MTV pilot, "It's Your Show". In 2002, Tony hosted Comedy Central's successful "Battle Botts"; in 2003, Tony hosted Oxygen's "Can You Tell". In April 2003, Tony landed the Jada Pinkett Smith/Will Smith pilot for UPN "All of Us" (2003). The series, which was picked up in the Fall of 2003, has been picked up for the Fall 2005 Season. In June 2004, Tony was featured in Will Smith's movie, Hitch (2005/I). Besides touring the country, a highlight for Tony was when he came home to New York to headline with Mark Curry and John Henton at Harlem's world famous Apollo Theater. www.dcimprov.com

HAPPY HOUR TRIVIA NIGHT 8/6 Come early to play. Stay late to laugh. Hosted by comedian Chris White. Each month, The DC Improv will be hosting a special event in our Comedy Lounge. Purchase a ticket to the show on Wednesday, August 6 to see THE DC IMPROV COMEDY SCHOOL CAST, arrive early and participate in bar trivia. Happy Hour Trivia will take place in The DC Improv Comedy Lounge between 7 pm & 8 pm on a first come first serve basis. Arrive between 6:30 pm & 7 pm to secure a seat; capacity in the lounge is 55. The event will start promptly at 7 pm. Drinks and food will be made available in the lounge. Teams recommended. All patrons in attendance for trivia night will have reserved seating in the main showroom. About The DICSC: Do you like TV's "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" If so, come and see our version of the show! The Improv presents a night of improvisational comedy starring THE DC IMPROV COMEDY SCHOOL CAST! Hosted by comedian Shawn Westfall. The DC Improv Comedy School Cast has been selling out their monthly showcases since April 2004, and there's no sign of slowing them down! Come out to The DC Improv and laugh along with our home grown Improv Troupe...THE DICSC!! This month's cast: * Brian Fishbach * Barry Edwards * Chris Dionigi * Eric White * Giancarlo Ladaga * Greer Smith * Jaykumar Menon * Kevin Sung * Laura Spadanuta * Colleen McKenna * Clay Foltz * Rachael Loper * Zach Goldberg * Stephanie Svec * Paul Shanoski www.dcimprov.com

The nation's premiere comic hypnotist, Flip Orley, is coming back to our nation's capital. Orley has been amazing audiences across the country with his remarkable performances for over 14 years. The beauty of his shows, is that no two performances are alike, because the volunteers are never the same. He has garnered national attention from his appearances on the "Today Show", "Entertainment Tonight", "Comic Strip Live", the "Maury Povich Show" and many others. His appeal is undeniable, and has sold out show after show in dozens of major cities. Flip taps into each volunteers' own creative mind to create one of the funniest, most spontaneous shows that you will ever see in your life. www.dcimprov.com

"PAY WHAT YOU CAN NIGHT" A Once A Month Series In an effort for everyone to have the ability to experience the art of standup comedy the way it was intended to be seen, Live, The DC Improv Comedy Club is pleased to announce our new monthly series, Pay What You Can Night. We understand that not all people are in a position to see live comedy due to their financial situations, now simply, Pay What You Can. The night returns Thursday, July 3rd featuring comedian Brett Leake. Tickets may still be purchased in advance for this evening at our normal ticket price of $15.00. Tickets to Pay What You Can are available only the night of the show on a first come first served basis upon availability. Showtime is at 8:30p.m., and doors open for seating at 7:00p.m. Our two item minimum will not be enforced for this show; however our 18 years and older policy will remain in effect. After that one night a month will be announced as Pay What You Can Night. Please feel free to contact The DC Improv with any questions at 202 296-7008. Thank you for supporting the arts, see you at the show. About Brett Leake: The DC Improv is proud to host one of our favorite comics, Mr. Brett Leake, for the week of July 1st thru the 5th. Brett brings a brilliant sense of observational comedy coupled with a clever and witty style that is unparalleled and guaranteed to tickle your brain. Having headlined our club on numerous occasions, Brett has been a regular on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno and could be the smartest comic on the circuit today. Brett was also one of only four comics to perform at The Smithsonian's first ever comedy program and was hired personally by "Garfield" author/illustrator Jim Davis for his own birthday party. When people ask me "What's a good show to come and see?" I have five words and an exclamation point for them: "Brett Leake is the man!" www.dcimprov.com

Jake Johannsen, the self confessed raconteur of weird stories, makes his DC Improv comeback June 25th thru 29th. Here's the breakdown: Start with a subtle and intelligent comedy style, add four cups of convoluted stories, lightly stir with bizarre observations and add a pinch of dementia. One of the finest and more cerebral comics around, Jake is a regular on David Letterman with over forty appearances and he has been on "The Tonight Show" more than ten times. His HBO special "This'll Take About An Hour" was critically acclaimed and earned Jake an Ace Award nomination for Best Writing in an Entertainment Special. www.dcimprov.com

The DC Improv Comedy Club is hosting a special local comedy showcase in our Comedy Lounge. DC is notorious for launching the careers of such comedy greats as, Dave Chappelle, Lewis Black, Tommy Davidson and Wanda Sykes. Four local comedians will be performing 20 minutes each. If you are looking for a great night out, then look no further. The Lineup Includes: # Rob Maher- Rob has worked with Charlie Murphy, Lewis Black, Pablo Franciso and Frank Caliendo. He can also be heard regularly on Baltimore's 98 Rock. # Randolph Terrance- Originally from San Antonio, Texas and now making his home on the east coast, Randolph is A consummate, professional comedian with the ability to make any group of people laugh. # Damone Miller - With one of the strangest comedy minds working today Damone Miller has made a name for himself in a short matter of time, and after watching him for a minute you'll see how. The DC Improv Comedy Lounge will be serving food and beverages. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. Showtime is 8:00 p.m. Tickets are: $15.00 www.dcimprov.com

THE DC IMPROV COMEDY CLUB PRESENTS PAY WHAT YOU CAN NIGHT A Once A Month Series In an effort for everyone to have the ability to experience the art of standup comedy the way it was intended to be seen, Live, The DC Improv Comedy Club is pleased to announce our new monthly series, Pay What You Can Night. We understand that not all people are in a position to see live comedy due to their financial situations, now simply, Pay What You Can. The night returns Wednesday, June 4th featuring comedian Jeff Caldwell. Tickets may still be purchased in advance for this evening at our normal ticket price of $15.00. Tickets to Pay What You Can are available only the night of the show on a first come first served basis upon availability. Showtime is at 8:30p.m., and doors open for seating at 7:00p.m. Our two item minimum will not be enforced for this show; however our 18 years and older policy will remain in effect. After that one night a month will be announced as Pay What You Can Night. Please feel free to contact The DC Improv with any questions at 202 296-7008. Thank you for supporting the arts, see you at the show.

Jeff Caldwell is known to audiences nationwide as a clean, clever comedian with one of the brightest standup acts around. Whether at a comedy club or a corporate event, Jeff delivers smart, funny jokes on topics ranging from the daily news to the daily grind, subtly tailoring his material to fit any crowd. CBS got wise to Jeff, scooping him up to develop his own sitcom. He's recently appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman," made his second appearance on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and made his Comedy Central debut on "Live at Gotham." Jeff also makes appearances on national news and political talk shows, on XM Radio, and is a regular on the nationally syndicated "Bob and Tom" radio show. Funny and smart. That s what George Carlin had to say about Jeff Caldwell after a show at Caroline s in New York. This guy is incredible, said Dennis Miller. CBS showed that they agreed with George and Dennis by giving Jeff a deal to develop his own sitcom. www.dcimprov.com

Patrice got his first real taste of stand-up at a place called Estelle's in Boston. He was heckling a comic, and the comic suggested maybe Patrice thought he could do better. Patrice did and the following week he went on stage at Estelle's and brought down the house. From there he went on to work at the Comedy Connection, then moved to working at most of the clubs in and around Boston, New England, and New York. Now, years later, Patrice has a wide range of comic tools. In one bit, Patrice, at 6'5'' and 300+ lbs., makes the audience hear and almost see the story of the eastern European gymnast quietly speaking of her difficult upbringing and training. The Boston Globe said, "It is a hilarious piece made all the more so by the contradiction between Oneal's very visible presence and that of the young white girl he is playing." Asked to whom he aspires, Patrice mentions only two names: George Carlin and Richard Pryor. Carlin for his distinct point of view and universal appeal; Pryor for his honesty, vulnerability and Personal revelation. Patrice has appeared on "The Late Show with Conan O'Brien" three times and was a regular on the very popular, Comedy Central's Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. He has also performed stand-up at both the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs and the HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen. Additionally Patrice has Guest Starred on numerous Television Shows including FOX s critically acclaimed Arrested Development and NBC s The Office . He was also a series regular on FOX s drama, The Jury. You can hear him voicing the animated shows Shorties Watchin Shorties on Comedy Central and O Grady High on Noggin. Catch Patrice in the films "The 25th Hour" directed by Spike Lee, "In The Cut" with Meg Ryan and "Head Of State" with Chris Rock. Patrice has also performed half hour specials on both Showtime and Comedy Central. Be sure to check out Patrice in his latest special, his own HBO One Night Stand half hour special airing late this summer.

Originally from Maine, Bob Marley began performing stand up comedy in his hometown of Portland. He moved to Boston early in his career, gaining experience in a city known for spawning comedy all-stars. Marley is one of the hottest and most sought after comedians in the country. Making his first television appearance on Comedy Central, he is now one of the few comics to do the complete late night circuit including The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O Brien, and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. He has also appeared on 100 Television shows including VH-1 s Super Secret Movie Rules , Comedy Central s Premium Blend and USO Comedy Tour. In 2007, Comedy Central aired Bob s first comedy special Comedy Central Presents: Bob Marley. Marley is a regular at the Aspen and Montreal Comedy Festivals. Last year the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival voted him Best of the Fest and Talk of the Fest. He has played Las Vegas quite a bit over the years including Harrah s and Caesar s Palace. He celebrated his 15th year in comedy in 2006 and to commemorate that milestone he released a box set that included his 11 CD s and 4 DVD s. He has a weekly radio call in segment with several radio stations around the country called The World According to Bob. A featured comedian on XM and Sirius satellite radio systems that continually makes new fans around the country. Marley s brand of high energy and off beat observation of everyday life things has captured the minds of fans of all ages including teenagers to grandparents in their 80 s. Marley isn t waiting for things to happen, he is building his audience up one city at a time using the internet, radio appearances, and promotions. Many movie fans will recognize his biggest movie appearance in the movie Boondock Saints where he co-stars with Willem Dafoe. His comedic take on Detective Greenly inspires fans to come up to him and quote lines from the film. Audiences are in for a treat whether they catch this Mainer s act on stage or on screen. Check out Bob's website for more info! Watch Bob's video for even more info! HAPPY HOUR TRIVIA NIGHT WED MAY 21st Come early to play. Stay late to laugh. Hosted by comedian Chris White. Chris will also be featuring for Bob Marley. Purchase a ticket to the show on Wednesday, May 21st to see comedian BOB MARLEY, arrive early and participate in bar trivia. Happy Hour Trivia will take place in The DC Improv Comedy Lounge between 7 pm & 8 pm on a first come first serve basis. Arrive between 6:30 pm & 7 pm to secure a seat; capacity in the lounge is 55. The event will start promptly at 7 pm. Drinks and food will be made available in the lounge. Teams recommended. All patrons in attendance for trivia night will have reserved seating in the main showroom to see comedian Bob Marley at 8:30 pm. PRIZES FOR TRIVIA NIGHT: # 1st Place - Free tickets to the next trivia night/show to defend their title plus a free basket chips & salsa. # 2nd Place $10 off tab and a free basket of chips & salsa # 3rd Place $5 off tab and a free basket of chips & salsa

Jeffrey Ross a.k.a. "The Roastmaster General" is one of the most well respected comics working today. He has had many show-stopping performances at celebrity roasts honoring America's favorite stars such as William Shatner, Hugh Hefner, Donald Trump, Pamela Anderson and Emmet Smith inspired New York Magazine to crown him "The Meanest Man in Comedy". Last year, Jeff served as a judge on ABC's summer reality series, "The Next Best Thing", and is currently touring the country doing stand-up. Jeff's directorial debut, "Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie" screened at many top festivals including South by Southwest, the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, The New York Comedy Festival, The Hampton's Film Festival, the G.I. Film Festival, and even won Best Picture at the Montreal Comedy Festival. Jeff's "home movie" captures his life-changing experience entertaining U.S. troops stationed around Iraq during the early days of the U.S. Occupation. The New York Times reviewer declared Jeff, "...if not a hero, than someone who at least did his small part". The New York Post gave the film a perfect four out of four star review and declared it, "...the best documentary to emerge from the Iraq war so far". General Richard Meyers, Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, said Jeff's film was... "...funny and poignant -- every American should see it". "Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie" aired on Showtime in honor of Memorial Day and is now available on DVD. As a comic, Jeff has appeared on dozens of TV shows including David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, Jay Leno, Carson Daly, The View, The Today Show, HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, MSNBC's "Countdown with Keith Olberman", and "CNN's Glen Beck". Jeff also continues to perform stand up regularly at charity benefits and for U.S. soldiers stationed all over the world. Jeff recently co-created and starred in MTV's highly irreverent and controversial animated series "Where My Dogs At?" in which he and "30 Rock's" Tracy Morgan play stray dogs wandering around Hollywood making fun of celebrities. Eventually the show pissed off so many people they had to pull the plug. Jeff has also written for the Oscars, the MTV Video Music Awards, and many comedy series including "The Man Show" on Comedy Central. Jeff has done a number of dramatic turns on such awesome shows as "Weeds", "Six Feet Under" and "C.S.I.". In film, he has appeared in the Farrelley Brothers' "Stuck on You", and the critical sensation, "The Aristocrats". Jeff is originally from New Jersey. Now he lives in New York and Los Angeles but still vacations in New Jersey because he's addicted to the smell. Jeff graduated with a degree in broadcasting and film and a minor in political science from Boston University. He got his black belt in karate at 10 1/2 years old. He got his black belt in bustin' balls when he joined the legendary New York Friars Club in 1995.

Al Madrigal is a comic to watch. Called "Dynamic" by The New York Times, Al has turned a flair for storytelling into a standing as one of the Nation s fasting rising stand-up comedians. His unique spontaneous and fast paced lyrical style has already landed him several starring roles in network television shows and earned him numerous appearances on Comedy Central including his own Comedy Central Presents Special, an animated bit on the show Shorties Watching Shorties, Reel Comedy, and Cheech Marin and Friends Live from The South Beach Comedy Festival. Al has also appeared as a regular sketch performer on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Other standup credits include; Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Friday on NBC, Party at The Palms with Jenny McCarthy, Latino Laugh Festival the Show on SiTv, and Comedy Minutos on HBO Latino. Recently, Al starred as"Jesus" alongside Jeffrey Tambor and Raquel Welch in the CBS show "Welcome to The Captain." www.dcimprov.com

Since I was eleven, being a standup comic is all I ever wanted to be. I actually thought it was a noble profession. I remember being a kid and watching Rickles and Hackett on the tube, reading the My Favorite Jokes column at the back of parade magazine every Sunday, listening to Carlin, Pryor and Cheech and Chong records with my little brother, going to Woody Allen movies, and staying up late on Saturdays to see the first season of SNL. To me being a comic meant to be autonomous, angry, truthful, and funny. It meant being alive and present in the moment. It meant having the freedom to figure out and then be who I am in the purest way and do it shamelessly in front of people, impose it on them and try to blow some minds in the process. It meant avoiding the soul death of the day job. Being a comic entitled me to live like a fraking gypsy until something clicked, and if it didn..t, who knows? I..ve been fortunate to have a few dispersed clicks throughout what I guess has been a show biz career of relative obscurity but with a real freedom from the bondage of mediocrity. I have a hard time describing what I do or what I am up there on the stage. I..ve been called: neurotic, a story teller, heady, cerebral, angry, brilliant, bad, a problem, a cultural critic, a satirist, fraking funny, an important voice, etc. Recently a young woman who had just seen me came out on to the street, came up to me, excited, and said, ..You were really great. You..re like Woody Allen... Of course, I found a way to make that a negative and said, ..Really, I think I..m a little angrier than Woody Allen... In response she said, ..You..re like an Iggy Pop Woody Allen... I liked that. I think if that helps you understand what I do, it..s a reasonable description of where I'm at lately. So, that being said, I am first and foremost a stand up comic. I have appeared on TV, in film, on the stage, in print, on the radio, but all I ever wanted to be, and what I am now, is a stand up comic. I..ve appeared on just about every show that allows standup comics. www.dcimprov.com

THE DC IMPROV COMEDY CLUB PRESENTS “PAY WHAT YOU CAN NIGHT” A Once A Month Series In an effort for everyone to have the ability to experience the art of standup comedy the way it was intended to be seen, “Live,” The DC Improv Comedy Club is pleased to announce our new monthly series, “Pay What You Can Night.” We understand that not all people are in a position to see live comedy due to their financial situations, now simply, “Pay What You Can.” The kickoff night will begin on Wednesday, April 30th featuring comedian Marc Maron. Tickets may still be purchased in advance for this evening at our normal ticket price of $15.00. Tickets to “Pay What You Can” are available only the night of the show on a first come first served basis upon availability. Showtime is at 8:30p.m., and doors open for seating at 7:00p.m. Our two item minimum will not be enforced for this show; however our 18 years and older policy will remain in effect. After that one night a month will be announced as “Pay What You Can Night.” Please feel free to contact The DC Improv with any questions at 202-296-7008. Thank you for supporting the arts, see you at the show. www.dcimprov.com

Incredibly entertaining! Ask anyone who has seen Gabriel Iglesias in concert and you will probably hear the same thing, "He was so funny!" Gabriel Iglesias was born in San Diego July 15th 1976. The youngest of six children, he spent his first five years living on the eastside of Chula Vista. By the age of eight Gabriel and his mother were on there own and making a fresh start in the city of Long Beach. One night Gabriel's mother took him to the local video store where he rented a comedy tape starring Eddie Murphy. Two weeks after he saw the tape he was motivated to audition for his 5th grade talent show. A week later he was the hit of the show. To his surprise, Gabriel's silly voices and characters left the audience in stitches. It was at that moment that his dream of becoming a comedian was born. Eleven years later, a friend of his pushed a very scared Gabriel Iglesias onto a stage for the first time in over a decade. April 10th of 2002 marked the six year anniversary of the day Gabriel made his dream of becoming a comedian a reality. Gabriel's style of comedy is a mixture of story telling with character's and sound effects that bring his issues to life. His amazing ability to cross over with his clean animated style of comedy has made him a big demand in all markets. www.dcimprov.com

The dccomedyfest is entering its fourth year and we're looking for the best comedy standup from DC and throughout North America. "A select group of DC's most hilarious stand up comedians will perform on a special audition showcase Saturday, April 12 at 8:00 p.m.. This great roster of performers will be auditioning for an opportunity to be at the New Talent Industry Showcase during dccomedyfest (Thursday, Aug 7) at the DC Improv for talent scouts from The Tonight Show, Chelsea Lately, networks, agents and more! But performers will also be considered for other slots in the festival, including Feature Shows and other special performance opportunities." The Line-Up: Jason Weems, Aparna Nancherla, Jay Hastings, Byrson Turner, Kojo Mante, Nick Turner, Larry Poon, John McBride, Tim Miller, & Hampton Yount. BUY TICKETS

Currently the host of the hit show "Cash Cab" on Discovery Channel, Ben Bailey started out as a class clown. Little did he know when he was getting thrown out of class for being a smart-ass, that he was really training for his future career. Never quite able to fit into the so called regular routine Bailey moved to California when he was twenty-one to find out what he could or would do with his life. After looking for work for a few months he finally landed a job answering the phones at "The Comedy Store" on Sunset Boulevard. One night after work he had a few drinks and watched a show. After the show Ben hung around a while and got to swapping stories with some of the comedians. His story must have been a good one, because one of the guys who heard it asked him how long he'd been doing stand-up and invited him to perform on his show that Friday night. Petrified; Bailey said no, but luckily the guy left his number. The next afternoon it occurred to Bailey that he really had nothing going on, ...maybe this was what he was looking for. He anxiously called and agreed to do the show. That Friday Ben performed for the first time, and when he got his first laugh, he was hooked. Ten years later Bailey has performed all over the world, done his own 1/2 hour special on Comedy Central, landed a recurring role on the classic soap "One Life To Live" and been seen on The Tonight Show w/Jay Leno, The Late Late show with Craig Kilborn, Last Call with Carson Daly, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, The World Stands Up, and Tough Crowd w/Colin Quinn. He has performed at the Aspen Comedy Arts Festival in 2002 and again in 2004 while promoting the movie "Bad Meat" in which he plays an FBI agent. He has appeared at the Edinburgh Festival in 2000 and again in 2004 as well as the Masters show at the Montreal Just for Laughs festival in 2005. Bailey has guest starred on the shows Hope & Faith on ABC, Law and Order SVU and MAD TV. He is a favorite at the clubs in New York, and he is quickly making a name for himself in the Big Apple, across the country and abroad. www.dcimprov.com

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The nation's premiere comic hypnotist, Flip Orley, is coming back to our nation's capital. Orley has been amazing audiences across the country with his remarkable performances for over 14 years. The beauty of his shows, is that no two performances are alike, because the volunteers are never the same. He has garnered national attention from his appearances on the "Today Show", "Entertainment Tonight", "Comic Strip Live", the "Maury Povich Show" and many others. His appeal is undeniable, and has sold out show after show in dozens of major cities. Flip taps into each volunteers' own creative mind to create one of the funniest, most spontaneous shows that you will ever see in your life. Flip Orley's new CD's are available through the DC Improv website and from the club itself. The titles include: * Hypnosis and Relaxation, Achieve your Goal Weight and Be a Non-Smoker * Hypnosis and Relaxation, Develop a Positive Attitude, Stop Procrastinating * Hypnosis and Relaxation, Stress Management and Sleep Better www.dcimprov.com

Jameson Irish Whiskey comes from one of the greatest story-telling cities in the world - Dublin, Ireland - so it is only natural that Jameson would support comics, laughter and having a good time with friends. Jameson kicks off The Jameson Comedy Tour, a nationwide tour of some of today's freshest comics. Jameson Irish Whiskey comes from one of the greatest story-telling cities in the world Dublin, Ireland so it is only natural that Jameson would support comics, laughter and having a good time with friends. The nationwide tour will feature some of the comedy s freshest comedians on the circuit today. Headliners include: Danny Bevins - Danny s goal is to leave his audience physically and emotionally exhausted from laughter. Bevins has been seen on Comedy Central, the San Francisco Comedy Competition and The HBO US Comedy Arts Festival. Steve Byrne - Steve has the funniest observations of the opposite sex. Byrne is a featured player on NBC s Real Wedding Crashers and has been seen on the Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel, and Good Morning America. Bert Kreischer - Bert got his launch into the comedy world when Rolling Stone magazine interviewed him for an article on the number one party school Tallahassee FL where he earned the title of Number One Partier. Kreischer toured with Jay Mohr host of The X Showand on FX with a segment called Hurt Bert. Michael Loftus - Michael is one man who battles with his political cynicism with the world today, while simultaneously juggling the red-state blue-state politics within his own extended family. Loftus has been seen on Comedy Central s Premium Blend and Star Search. www.dcimprov.com

Closing out its fifth year, The DC Improv's quest to find the greatest unknown local up and coming comedians in the land continues with this installment of young comics who are on the rise to comedy pseudo-stardom. The show features some of the best amateurs and local professional comics on this side of the equator, so don't miss it! The Showcase is part Contest and part Feature show. Last year we sold out all ten shows in the series, so don't wait to see the stars of the future right here at your home club. Get on it sucka. Here's the lineup... Joyce Rebar, Eli Sairs, Phil Mause, Marcus Brown, Keith Ervin, & John Conroy. You host for the evening will be DC Improv favorite: Jon Mumma. FORMAT: 4 to 5 contestants perform tight 8 minute sets. They will be hosted and judged by DC celebrities. After the contest portion of the show while the scores are being tallied, the audience is treated to guest sets by amazing local professional comics. The winner of each showcase will be brought back to defend their title for the ultimate prize. ULTIMATE PRIZE: The prize for the monthly winners is the opportunity to get a guest spot on a featured night here at the Improv. All the winners from each month will then compete for the Grand Prize which is a trip to L.A. to perform at the Hollywood Improv in front of industry giants. That's right, the Improv is an amazing place. Tell your friends. www.dcimprov.com

Closing out its fifth year, The DC Improv's quest to find the greatest unknown local up and coming comedians in the land continues with this installment of young comics who are on the rise to comedy pseudo-stardom. The show features some of the best amateurs and local professional comics on this side of the equator, so don't miss it! The Showcase is part Contest and part Feature show. Last year we sold out all ten shows in the series, so don't wait to see the stars of the future right here at your home club. Get on it sucka. Here's the lineup... Joyce Rebar, Eli Sairs, Phil Mause, Marcus Brown, Keith Ervin, & John Conroy. You host for the evening will be DC Improv favorite: Jon Mumma. FORMAT: 4 to 5 contestants perform tight 8 minute sets. They will be hosted and judged by DC celebrities. After the contest portion of the show while the scores are being tallied, the audience is treated to guest sets by amazing local professional comics. The winner of each showcase will be brought back to defend their title for the ultimate prize. ULTIMATE PRIZE: The prize for the monthly winners is the opportunity to get a guest spot on a featured night here at the Improv. All the winners from each month will then compete for the Grand Prize which is a trip to L.A. to perform at the Hollywood Improv in front of industry giants. That's right, the Improv is an amazing place. Tell your friends. www.dcimprov.com

Jackie Flynn is a treat for our comedy connoisseurs. This slightly twisted, sarcastic comedian has won the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and has made dozens of appearances on TV and movies. His razor sharp observations have been showcased on HBO, SHOWTIME, Comedy Central, and Late Night w/ Conan O Brien. His potent brand of comedy has been noticed by the movie industry as well, having appeared in the blockbuster movies,"King Pin", "There's Something About Mary", "Me Myself, and Irene", "Shallow Hal" and, most recently "Stuck on You". www.dcimprov.com

Probably no single event is more indicative of the success of Robert Klein than his first sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall in 1973, The First Annual Robert Klein Reunion. For nearly two hours, Klein knocked out his audience with his high-energy comedy and comment. The critics raved, and Klein affirmed his place as a major personality in contemporary entertainment and as an influence on a whole generation of comedians. To say that Klein's show business career has been varied would be an understatement. He has been a regular guest on The Tonight Show for over twenty years, and has guest-hosted the show on numerous occasions. He also appears regularly on "Late Show with David Letterman" and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien." Klein also hosted "Saturday Night Live" twice, and starred in the first "Cheeseburger" sketch with John Belushi and Dan Akroyd. Klein has also frequently guest starred on hit television series including "The New Twilight Zone," "Murder She Wrote," "Midnight Caller," "Frasier," "Phenom," "Law and Order," "Grace Under Fire," and "Mad About You." His 1988 episode of "Family Ties" was nominated for an Emmy Award. Klein has also appeared on "The King of Queens." Klein's movie roles include "Hooper," starring Burt Reynolds, "The Owl and the Pussycat," with Barbara Streisand, "Rivals," with Joan Hackett, "The Landlord," "The Bell Jar," "Nobody's Perfekt," "Dangerous Curves," and "Tales From The Darkside: The Movie." Klein has recently appeared in "Radioland Murders," "Mixed Nuts," "Jeffrey," "One Fine Day," "Suits," "Next Stop Wonderland," "Primary Colors," "Goosed," "Labor Pains," "Two Weeks Notice," with Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock, "How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days," with Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, "Safety of Objects," with Glen Close, and "People I Know," with Al Pacino. www.dcimprov.com