Feel Good Benefit Show: Spark Improv, Thurs, 5/23/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

Vermont’s premier improv team, Spark Improv Troupe, puts on a hilarious, Whose Line is it, Anyway-style show to benefit nonprofit Mahana Magic! Everything is made up on the spot and you’re sure to have a great time – don’t miss this outrageous night of comedy for a good cause!

Club Metronome
188 Main St.
Burlington, VT

Doors: 6:00 pm
Show: 7:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Benefit: All proceeds go to benefit
Mahana Magic, Burlington VT
Hosted by: Nathan Hartswick

Tickets: $10
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NOTE: Advance tickets are available until 12:00 pm the day of the show. After that, cash-only tickets are available at the door (if it isn't sold out).

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MTV's Sara Schaefer, Thurs, 5/23/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

The Green Mountain Comedy Festival is proud to present critically acclaimed NYC comedian Sara Schaefer! Currently she is the star of MTV’s “Nikki & Sara Live” – plus, she was one of Comedy Central’s Comics to Watch in 2010 and won 2 Emmy Awards as the head blogger for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon! Don’t miss this hilarious night of standup comedy!

Club Metronome
188 Main St.
Burlington, VT

Doors: 8:30 pm
Show: 9:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Lineup
: Carmen Lagala, Kyle Gagnon, Sara Schaefer
Host: Nathan Hartswick

Tickets
: $15
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Kathleen Kanz Comedy Hour, Thurs, 5/23/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

Festival co-producer and founder Kathleen Kanz presents a showcase of some of Vermont’s most hilarious standup comedians! Come out and check out some local, home-grown talent at this high-quality comedy showcase!

The Monkey House
30 Main St.
Winooski, VT

Doors
: 6:30 pm
Show: 7:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Lineup
: Adam Cook, Natasha Druhen,
Mark Williams, Marc Bouchard,
Josh Star, Justin Rowe
Host: Kathleen Kanz

Tickets
: $8
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NOTE: Advance tickets are available until 12:00 pm the day of the show. After that, cash-only tickets are available at the door (if it isn't sold out).

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Sketchy Business! Thurs, 5/23/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

Get ready for a hysterical combination of unpredictable comedy styles! A parade of local sketch and improv troupes bring their wacky comedy to the Monkey House on Thursday, including sketch duo Jon Van Luling & Nan Murat, sketch team Potato Sack Pants, and improv team People With Faces – it’s sure to be a hit! 

The Monkey House
30 Main St.
Winooski, VT

Doors: 8:30 pm
Show: 9:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Featuring
: Van Murat’s Traveling Tea Party,
Potato Sack Pants, People With Faces
Host: Jon Van Luling

Tickets
: $8
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NOTE: Advance tickets are available until 12:00 pm the day of the show. After that, cash-only tickets are available at the door (if it isn't sold out).

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On the Spot: Spontaneous Standup, Thurs, 5/23/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

The riskiest show on the fest. We get the bravest standup comedians in Vermont on stage and project a strange phrase they’ve never seen on a screen behind them. It’s their job to make up a comedy routine based on what they see – totally on the spot! It’s a night full of big laughs and big risks – don’t miss it!

The Monkey House
30 Main St.
Winooski, VT

Doors: 10:30 pm
Show: 11:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Lineup
: Nathan Hartswick, Kyle Gagnon,
Chicky Winkleman, Mike Thomas,
Will Betts, Kit Rivers, Pat Lynch,
Josh Star
Host: Natalie Miller

Tickets
: $8
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NOTE: Advance tickets are available until 12:00 pm the day of the show. After that, cash-only tickets are available at the door (if it isn't sold out).

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Long Trail Presents: VT Laughs on Tap, Fri, 5/24/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

Long Trail Brewing presents an evening of hilarious local standup comedy, and serves up a special “comedy festival brew” for the occasion! Don’t miss this chance to experience best comedy – and beer – the Green Mountain State has to offer!

Club Metronome
188 Main St.
Burlington, VT

Doors: 6:00 pm
Show: 7:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Lineup: Patrick Tracy, Cori Marnellos,
Will Betts, Chad Cosby
Josh Star, Ben Orbison
Host: Regi B

Tickets: $10
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UCB’s Airwolf: Let’s Go Back to Your Place, Fri, 5/24/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

All the way from NYC’s Upright Citizen’s Brigade theater, we present Airwolf! Their hit improv show “Let’s Go Back to Your Place” takes your tales of crazy roommates, weird neighbors and outrageous living situations and spins them into a fast, funny show. Members of the team have appeared on The Colbert Report, Comedy Central, Adult Swim, and many others. This is a big one, folks!

Club Metronome
188 Main St.
Burlington, VT

Doors: 8:30 pm
Show: 9:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Featuring
: Upright Citizen’s
Brigade’s Airwolf

Tickets
: $10
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Tony Bates & Friends: Good Time Comedy Hour! Fri, 5/24/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

Addison County comedian Tony Bates hosts a hilarious night of standup comedy at the beautiful Vergennes Opera House! Featuring some of the Green Mountain State’s most talented comedians, this show will have you rolling in the aisles. If you’re south of Shelburne, make sure you get to this one!

Vergennes Opera House
120 Main St.
Vergennes, VT

Doors: 7:00 pm
Show: 8:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Lineup
: Sara Goldstein, Mule, Phil Davidson,
Mike Thomas, Kevin Byer, EJ Murphy
Host: Tony Bates

Tickets: $10
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The Full Vermonty: Musical Comedy Showcase, Fri, 5/24/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

An outrageous, rollicking good time! Made up of musical Vermonters with a serious funny bone, this show will feature spoof and parody songs, Broadway Mad Libs, musical improv, and much more. Come sing along with us, and experience the musical madness!

The Monkey House
30 Main St.
Winooski, VT

Doors
: 6:30 pm
Show: 7:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Lineup
: Justin Rowe, Kelly Goyette,
Nathan Hartswick, Natalie Miller & others
Host: TBA

Tickets
: $8
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Fresh Meat: New Comics Showcase, Fri, 5/24/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

Check out VT's newest, freshest, tastiest new comedy talent at “Fresh Meat!” We bring you a lineup of hilarious standup comics new to the scene for just 5 bucks!

The Monkey House
30 Main St
Winooski, VT

Doors: 8:30 pm
Show: 9:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Lineup
: Tommy Waltz, Jen Pearson,
Peter Gehring, Ruby Western,
Nate Schafrick, Rob Elderton, John Dubie
Hosted by: Hillary Boone

Tickets: $5
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Ladyparts! Women Show You Their [Comedy] Bits, Fri, 5/24/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

In this estrogen-fest of a late night comedy show, you’ll see a host of funny females – lovely ladies from the Green Mountain State who will crack you up! Nothing is off-limits for these young comics as they take over the 11pm slot at the Monkey. Come see this frenzy of female fun!

The Monkey House
30 Main St.
Winooski, VT

Doors: 10:30 pm
Show: 11:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Lineup
: Natalie Miller, Stephanie Manosh,
Natasha Druhen, Hillary Boone, Kit Rivers
Host: Carmen Lagala

Tickets
: $8
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Kathleen Kanz Comedy Hour, Fri, 5/24/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

Green Mountain Comedy Festival co-producer and founder Kathleen Kanz takes her showcase of talented Vermont standup comedians to Central Vermont, with a late-night show at Montpelier’s favorite nightspot.

Stay up past your bedtime and check out some local, home-grown talent at this high-quality comedy showcase! 

Three Penny Taproom
108 Main St.
Montpelier, VT

Doors: 10:30 pm
Show: 11:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Featuring: Rain Nallie, Tim Beavin, Amy Richard,
B.O.B., Kathleen Kanz, Joel Chaves
Host: Jaquelyn Rieke

Tickets
: $8
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Good Clean Fun! Family Friendly Show, Sat, 5/25/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

Come enjoy food, drink and G-rated comedy with the whole family! Some of Vermont’s funniest standup comedians keep the laughs clean in this hilarious showcase. (Bringing the kids? We recommend they be at least 10 years old.)

Nectar's
188 Main St.
Burlington, VT

Doors: 5:00 pm
Show: 6:00 pm
Ages: All

Lineup
: Sue Schmidt, Nathan Hartswick,
Sean Rivis, Justin Rowe, Bob Alper
Host: Patrick Tracy

Tickets
: $8.00
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Fresh Meat! New Comics Showcase, Sat, 5/25/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

Check out VT's newest, freshest, tastiest new comedy talent at “Fresh Meat!” We bring you a lineup of hilarious standup comics new to the scene for just 5 bucks!

Nectar’s
188 Main St
Burlington, VT

Doors: 7:30 pm
Show: 8:00 pm
Ages: All (adult themes)

Lineup
: Andy Perchlik, Steve Franklin, Chris Riddell,
Cade Knudson, Tom Hunt, Adam Benay,
Zach Borst, Jason Piche
Hosted by: Colin Ryan

Tickets
: $5
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ImprovBoston & Friends! Sat, 5/25/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

Members of the acclaimed ImprovBoston troupe (including Artistic Director Will Luera) join special guests from NYC’s Upright Citizen’s Brigade and Vermont’s own Spark Improv Troupe for a night of hilarious, madcap comedy, made up completely on the spot! With so many top performers in one show, you won’t want to miss this one!

Club Metronome
188 Main St.
Burlington, VT

Doors: 6:00 pm
Show: 7:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Featuring
: ImprovBoston, Upright
Citizen’s Brigade, Spark Improv Troupe

Tickets
: $10
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The Fabulous Show! Sat, 5/25/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

Show your pride, be an ally, and LAUGH! This late night lineup of gay Vermont standup comics will have you rolling in the aisles – after which you can pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and dance the night away at “Retronome 80s Night” – hey, it’s one big fabulous party, so get on board!

Club Metronome
188 Main St.
Burlington, VT

Doors: 8:30 pm
Show: 9:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Lineup
: Marc Bouchard, Ashley Watson,
Joel Chaves, Hillary Boone,
Sue Schmidt, Josie Leavitt
Host: Marc Bouchard

Tickets
: $10
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Long Trail Presents: Laughs on Tap, Sat, 5/25/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

Long Trail Brewing presents an evening of hilarious local standup comedy, and serves up a special “Comedy Festival brew” at the bar for the occasion! Don’t miss this chance to experience some of the best standup comedy – and beer – the Green Mountain State has to offer!

The Monkey House
30 Main St.
Winooski, VT

Doors: 6:30 pm
Show: 7:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Lineup: Melissa Moran, Rohit Kohli,
James Heussy, Autumn Spencer,
Kit Rivers
Host: Adam Cook

Tickets
: $10
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The iSpy All-Star Improv Show, Sat, 5/25/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

Featuring sharp-witted performers from NYC’s Upright Citizen’s BrigadeImprovBoston, and Spark Improv Troupe, performers will read iSpys from Seven Days newspaper (AKA “missed connections”) and build complex, fast paced and HILARIOUS scenes out of them. This one will have you laughing hard!

The Monkey House
30 Main St.
Winooski, VT

Doors: 8:30 pm
Show: 9:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Featuring
: Members of Upright Citizen’s Brigade,
ImprovBoston, and Spark Improv Troupe!

Tickets
: $8
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That's Just Wrong! Late Night Raunchy Show, Sat, 5/25/13

5th ANNUAL GREEN MOUNTAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL

One of last year’s most popular shows, this is the show with only one rule: there are no rules. There’s a reason we put this one at 11:00, folks – some of Vermont’s edgiest comics give their uncensored take on the world. Not for the faint of heart. You’ll laugh hard, and then we’ll all go to hell together.

The Monkey House
30 Main St.
Winooski, VT

Doors: 10:30 pm
Show: 11:00 pm
Ages: 18+ (adult themes)

Lineup
: Sam Pelletier, Tim Trotochaud,
Mike DeCecco, Pierre Vachon,
Dickey Balzano
Host: Chicky Winkleman

Tickets
: $8
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