Jeremy Essig

TruTV veteran Andrew Orvedahl's quirky and offbeat though process is on full display his first special: Doom Math. Managing to find the upside in the downside of daily life, Orvedahl finds unique humor the seemingly mundane experiences as doctors and sobriety, while also managing to find himself in unique situations with his dogs and a very memorable evening with a spider.

In this sharp and surreal stand-up special, George Civeris riffs on the child he'll never raise, the Shakespearian nature of straight weddings, and our equine savior. It's hilariously personal, fully absurdist, and oddly poetic.

From the historic Agora Theater in Cleveland, Bill Squire's third full comedy special looks back at his childhood mishaps - from being poor at sports to bedwetting. Tying them to his relationship with his parents and his own role as a parent, Bill weaves these experiences into his ever developing world view.

Cincinnati native Dave Waite’s eclectic style is on full dispaly in this special filmed in his hometown. With hilarious takes on AirBNBs, fast food apps and other comedy specials, Dave showcases his unique voice mixed with the poise of a comedy veteran in his debut special.

Sara Huntington shows off the comedy skills that made her TikTok and Instagram accounts go viral in her debut special. Filmed at the Nest Theater in Columbus, OH, Sara delights a crowd of fellow Midwesterners with stories of growing up in Indiana.

Gwen Rose - One of Time Out Magazine's "Comics to Watch in 2025" - delights a packed crowd at The Den Theater for her debut special. From the absurdity of people accepting the Spider-verse but not transitioning, issues with her family in Indiana and her ability to still do a kick flip, Gwen destroys in her adopted hometown of Chicago.

TruTV veteran Andrew Orvedahl's quirky and offbeat though process is on full display his first special: Doom Math. Managing to find the upside in the downside of daily life, Orvedahl finds unique humor the seemingly mundane experiences as doctors and sobriety, while also managing to find himself in unique situations with his dogs and a very memorable evening with a spider.

In this sharp and surreal stand-up special, George Civeris riffs on the child he'll never raise, the Shakespearian nature of straight weddings, and our equine savior. It's hilariously personal, fully absurdist, and oddly poetic.

From the historic Agora Theater in Cleveland, Bill Squire's third full comedy special looks back at his childhood mishaps - from being poor at sports to bedwetting. Tying them to his relationship with his parents and his own role as a parent, Bill weaves these experiences into his ever developing world view.

Cincinnati native Dave Waite’s eclectic style is on full dispaly in this special filmed in his hometown. With hilarious takes on AirBNBs, fast food apps and other comedy specials, Dave showcases his unique voice mixed with the poise of a comedy veteran in his debut special.

Sara Huntington shows off the comedy skills that made her TikTok and Instagram accounts go viral in her debut special. Filmed at the Nest Theater in Columbus, OH, Sara delights a crowd of fellow Midwesterners with stories of growing up in Indiana.

Gwen Rose - One of Time Out Magazine's "Comics to Watch in 2025" - delights a packed crowd at The Den Theater for her debut special. From the absurdity of people accepting the Spider-verse but not transitioning, issues with her family in Indiana and her ability to still do a kick flip, Gwen destroys in her adopted hometown of Chicago.

Brash and vibrant, Tamar Rubin stakes her claim as a fresh new comedic voice in her debut special, But Sir. Combining a gritty punk sensibility with the polish of a trained actor, Rubin's fast-paced style moves effortlessly between thoughts on working menial jobs in your 20's, dating mishaps and how growing up as a theater kid affects later adulthood.

Mohanad Elshieky blends sharp wit and dry delivery to serve up hilarious stories tackling identity, cats, and the general absurdity of life.

Ian Aber drills down on his experiences growing up in Myrtle Beach, being married to a doomsday prepper and a very special movie scene to the delight of crowd in Charleston, SC.

Anthony Oakes serves sharp wit with Southern roots and D.C. hustle. Learn how to play "Guess Who Died", what it's like to be gay in church, and how to deal with vegetarians in this hour of polished punchlines and joyful power.

Combining a “father knows best” sensibility with a “I have no intention of being a father” attitude, Matt Bergman continues to refine his millennial via the Midwest style in his newest special Mostly Nice. Bergman looks at the full circumference of his life to this point – considering everything from the job his parents did with him to why he and his wife have no interest in following suit.

America's Got Talent alumnus Lace Larrabee performs for a hometown crowd in Atlanta, GA and reflects upon her years in pageants, opportunities she's realized were missed when she was younger and alternative routes her life could have taken.