Golden Age
General Admission: $15
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Do you like your comedy inoffensive, free of swear words and safe with no opinions? Maybe something you could take your grandmother to? Well, this isn’t the show for you! We plan on bringing you some hilarious jokes with a side of filth. It will be raucous, over the top, offensive and mind blowing! When it is all over your sides will be hurting from laughing and you will walk away with a whole new set of words you can’t use at church!
Alexa Stanton grew up in a small, rural Michigan village where her fondness of corn and milk flourished. She began comedy in the Amazon capital of the world, Seattle, WA. After facing much ridicule for her name, Alexa returned to Michigan in 2022. Alexa and her short butt crack continue to travel the States looking to tell tales of her outlandish life to fresh faces. You can find her viral hit series “Barefoot and Pregnant” on YouTube and her podcast “The Budcast” on all platforms.
When Carl’s dreams of being a professional rock-climber came to an end, he turned to stand-up comedy and never looked back. The West Michigan everyman that craves spontaneity, Carl’s storytelling mixed with off the cuff tangents will keep you laughing at all his misadventures.
Matt Cook is a Grand Rapids based comedian who often highlights his life as a husband, father, and pharmacist. His honest and self deprecating style will make you feel better about yourself and your parenting abilities. He has excelled at comedy festivals and was a semifinalist in “funniest person in Grand Rapids”. Matt performs everywhere from the best comedy clubs to the lowliest dive bars, and he wouldn’t want it any other way.
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to meet the comedic force of nature known as Ricarlo Winston! With a talent for turning everyday mishaps into side-splitting anecdotes, Ricarlo has the power to make audiences roll in the aisles with laughter. His razor-sharp wit and quick thinking ensure that no awkward moment goes untapped for comedic gold. Whether it’s taking a hilarious dive into the world of klutziness or unleashing his clever wordplay, Ricarlo has the uncanny ability to find the funny in any situation.
Camila Ballario is an Argentine-born comedian from Michigan. Voted ‘Best Comedian’ by Current Magazine, winner of ‘Best of Fest’ at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, and Laugh After Dark Comedy Festival. Camila has been entertaining crowds far and wide with her fresh brand of stand-up, where she often joins her ideas with songs to give you a unique look into her perspective on the realities of being a woman in her 30s. Camila is releasing her first comedy special in 2024!
I am a Grand Rapids-based comedian with a lively personality and a colorful vocabulary, originating from Mississippi. Boasting four years in the comedy scene, I’ve triumphed in the Roast Battle 2023, Comedy at the Creek, and earned finalist recognition at Sunday Night Funnies. Additionally, I showcase my hosting skills on “The Jungle is Hell Podcast.” Offstage, you’ll find me enjoying long walks on the beach and strawberry milkshakes.
Michigan Arts and Culture Council