Stand Up ShowDown Comedy Night: The search for Central Ohio’s Funniest Person

Stand-Up-Showdown-Logo-RebootWhat began in January 2020 is finally coming to its long-awaited conclusion! Who is the funniest person in Central Ohio?

Over the course of 16 weeks (taking more than two years) we have hosted a comedy open mic competition each Thursday at Trek Brewing. We have seen dozens upon dozens of comics, and have enjoyed countless hours of laughter. These talented artists have shared their gifts with us while trying to earn one of twelve spots in our Stand Up Showdown Final for a shot at a $500 Grand Prize and bragging rights!

These Thursday nights weren’t just full of comedy. Thursdays are also Trek Together nights at Trek Brewing, with a portion of all sales donated to a local charitable organization. Laughter, beer and helping others! We want to thank everyone who has come out and supported our community while supporting stand up comedy.

And the winner is…

Congratulations to our winner, Rhoda Stevens!

2nd Place: Xavier Dunson
3rd Place: Drew Bennett

We want to thank Trek, all of the comics who came out to our comedy open mics, the wonderful audiences, and the volunteers who made this all happen!

MEET THE FINALISTS

PREVIOUS FINALISTS

*These comedians had previously qualified for the finals in 2020, and will be seen in our 2022 final Stand Up Showdown.

  • John Holland*
  • E. M. Katmore*
  • Destin Richardson*
  • Nate Strum*
JANUARY FINALIST:
  • Jay Hunter
FEBRUARY FINALISTS:
  • Patrick Balog
  • Mary Miller
  • Mike Shockley
MARCH FINALISTS:
  • Xavier Dunson
  • Mike Larsen
  • Rhoda Stevens
  • Drew Bennett

Enjoy the videos from each week posted on our Youtube Channel:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhuAXhSWQs83FEEiOc9EQTZWo4HAoOeaz

DETAILS:

WHERE: Weathervane Playhouse, 100 Price Road, Newark, OH
WHEN: Saturday, April 9, 2022, 7 – 10PM. Doors open at 6PM, seating opens at 6:30PM.
WHO: Twelve extremely funny finalists who have been chosen by our weekly audiences! Hosted by Jason Reynard.
WHAT: Each of our twelve finalists will have 8 minutes to show why they should be voted the Funniest Person in Central Ohio. Please note: While all ages are welcome, there may be content or language during the course of each stand-up act that isn’t appropriate for all ages.
HOW: The winner will be chosen that evening by a combination of audience votes and a panel of three Guest Judges.
WHY: Because laughter IS the best medicine.
TICKETS: Tickets are on sale here:
https://weathervaneplayhouse.secure.force.com/ticket#/events/a0S2I00000vvgdbUAA

FEBRUARY 2022 WEEKLY WINNERS:

These weekly winners competed on February 24th in our Monthly Semi-Final round to secure a spot in the final.

February 3rd: Cancelled due to inclement weather.

February 10th:

  • Mary Miller
  • Brian Harris

February 17th:

  • Patrick Balog
  • Chris Toyloy
  • Yale Reames

FEBRUARY 2022 SEMI-FINAL WINNERS

Each of these winners will perform on stage in the Stand Up Showdown Final at Weathervane Playhouse on April 9th.

  • Mary Miller
  • Mike Shockley
  • Patrick Balog

MARCH 2022 WEEKLY WINNERS

These weekly winners competed on March 24th in our Monthly Semi-Final round to secure a spot in the final.

March 3:

  • Xavier Dunson
  • Christian HB
  • Mike Larsen

March 10th:

  • John Ball
  • Meko Smith
  • Rufio

March 17th:

  • Rhoda Stevens
  • Kyron Moses
  • Hannah Romes

MARCH 2022 SEMI-FINAL WINNERS

Each of these winners will perform on stage in the Stand Up Showdown Final at Weathervane Playhouse on April 9th.

  • Xavier Dunson
  • Mike Larsen
  • Rhoda Stevens

WILD CARD FINALIST

  • Drew Bennett

Thank you to the following for their support!

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