For years, Scott Heaton has been improvising quick-witted and thoughtful comedy for Milwaukee audiences, most notably through the group Homegrown Electric Circus. But now Scott has decided to commit premeditated humor by writing and directing his first sketch comedy show. He’s being joined by Megan Kaminsky, Andrew Parchman and fellow Homegrowner Evan Koepnick to present […]
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You’ve got a variety of standup comedy to choose from this weekend. First, there’s the Milwaukee Standup Comedy Showcase, which pretty much speaks for itself. It’s presented by the Caste of Killers Comedy Collective and features some of the best talent gathered from months of open mics and other venues. Scheduled performers include: Eric Thorson, the emcee
So even with all the comedy at the Underground Collaborative this week (see below), Milwaukee has plenty of other options to grab a laugh. Among them is the Open Mic Under the Staircase, one of the best open mics for standup comedy in the Milwaukee area. It’s a production of the Caste of Killers Comedy
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The Comedy Arcade Show is Milwaukee’s new, collaborative, variety-style comedy showcase. It features improvisational, sketch, and stand-up comedy talent both local and imported. From Facebook: “This show has a little of everything for every enthusiast of comedy!” Tickets Right Here! At 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 21, Comedy Arcade presents the standup talent of Ryan Mason Sammy Arechar
If you haven’t heard already, the Super Bowl was Sunday, and Milwaukee’s own Homegrown Electric Circus contends it was instrumental in the annual tussle for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. You’ll have to look them up on Facebook to learn more. Or better yet, ask them in person. (from left to right) Scott Heaton, Mike Walker, Josh Barto
The first show of the new year at Milwaukee’s Underground Collaborative is the Milwaukee debut of the two-person improv collaborative known as Funny, Son of Story. They look familiar because they are. Jazmin Marie Vollmar and Mike Walker previously performed together with the improv group Homegrown Electric Circus. Now you can see them as never
It’s a new year, and what better way to ring in the laughs than with an all new comedy team? ‘Funny, Son of Story’ is an all new original two man improv team featuring former Homegrown Electric Circus member Jazmin Marie Vollmar and current HEC member Mike Walker. Although Funny, Son of Story has roots
After selling out its New Year’s Eve shows in record time, ComedySportzhas a full schedule of regular weekend shows, and it’s starting a new round of ComedySportz workshops Jan. 8. The workshops teach the fundamental concepts of comedy improv and help participants apply them to the competitive team format that ComedySportz has been developing since
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Talk about ambitious! For their next improv performance, Homegrown Electric Circuscame up with the title “Major League Playoff Spooktacular Election Show.” In a nutshell, that’s a lot of stuff that’s happening right now: baseball, Halloween, politics. The Circus performers – Josh Barto, Scott Heaton, Evan Koepnick and Mike Walker – sure look to be topical with
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It’s only a week until the biggest comedy event in the state, the Milwaukee Comedy Festival. But there are plenty of laughs to be found in town before then. Take Friday, July 27th, for example: if you play your cards right, you can fit these three shows into one hilarious night! The Caffeinated Comedy Hour 7:30pm
