Comedy Jamm Open Mic

It will be a comedy cavalcade as we present the current rising stars in the Detroit Metro area and beyond. You will see a variety of comedians, from beginners trying their hand at comedy (sometimes they are the funniest) to established comics unveiling new material & comedians auditioning to perform at the Comedy Showcase.

Mike Stanley

Mike Stanley has appeared at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, TBS’s Just For Laughs Chicago, The San Francisco Comedy Festival, Funny or Die’s Oddball Comedy Fest, and The Adam Carolla Show. Mike’s comedy is high-energy, unapologetic, and razor-sharp — the kind that hits hard and stays with you. Be warned: Mike Stanley’s comedy isn’t for the faint of heart — but if you love it real, raw, and relentlessly funny, this is one show you don’t want to miss.

Rob Haze

Rob Haze has appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Adam Devine’s House Party on Comedy Central and the Viceland show Flophouse. His screen credits include writing and performing on the sketch series Sherman’s Showcase on IFC/Hulu and writing for major live-television events like the BET Awards. He has also appeared in shows such as South Side, Good Times and the special The Roast of Tom Brady.

New Years Eve with Jason Jamerson

Ring in the the year at the Comedy Showcase with the dynamic & charismatic Jason Jamerson!! Jason was voted Metro Times Best Comedian in Detroit and was winner of the Cleveland Comedy Open. He produced his 2016 show entitled This Should Be A Comedy Special, which has become an annual staple for the metro Detroit comedy scene ever since. With a style that blends sharp wit, storytelling, and an unmistakable Detroit edge, Jason brings honesty and charisma to every stage.

Gift Cards

Give the Gift of Laughter! Perfect for birthdays, holidays, date nights, and “just because” No wrapping paper required. Gift Cards can be purchased at the box office or ONLINE!!

Rob Ward

Rob Ward made his television debut on Comedy Central Presents: Kevin Hart’s Hart of the City. He also appeared on The Bill Cunningham Show on the CW Network, was a winner at the world-famous Showtime at the Apollo in Harlem, NY, and earned the title Comedian of the Year at the Cleveland Comedy Awards.

Comedy Nerdz Happy Hour

Come early. Get nerdy. Stay for the show. Comedy Nerdz is a pre-show happy hour for stand-up fans and comedy-curious folks who want to meet the comics before they hit the stage. Hang out in the Laugh Lounge and meet some of the performers from the 11/5 Comedy Jamm open mic—no panels, no pressure, just comics being delightfully awkward in public. Host Bruce Umpstead & Featured comedians Cori Yerke & Pam Krugman!Details: 🕔 Doors open at 5:30pm (with valid ticket or guest pass) 🍺 $1 off draft beers from 5:30–6:30pm (Laugh Lounge only) 🍿1/2 off popcorn baskets from 5:30-6:30pm (Laugh Lounge only) 🎟 No cover for the happy hour—check in at the box office 🎤 Showroom opens at 6:30pm and the mic goes live at 7:15pm K

Caitlin Peluffo

Caitlin Peluffo made her television debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She has also appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, CBS After Midnight, and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (2025). She competed as a finalist on Trial By Laughter on the Comcast Network, was featured in New York’s Funniest! on NBC/Seeso, and has opened for renowned comedians including Maria Bamford, Fortune Feimster, Matteo Lane, Brian Regan, Gilbert Gottfried, Gary Gulman, and Colin Quinn. She was named a “New Face” at Just for Laughs, appeared on Comedy Central’s Featuring series, and her Don’t Tell Comedy set has earned over 150,000 views on YouTube.

Comedy Writing & Performance Workshop

6-Week Course | Beginner-Friendly | Culminates in a Live Showcase. Whether you’re a beginner ready to craft your first “tight five” or a seasoned comic looking to refine your material, this 6-week workshop is designed to elevate your comedy. Through weekly sessions, you'll explore essential topics such as joke structure, comedic style, point of view (POV), timing, stage presence, and delivery. Each class includes opportunities to perform your material in a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages experimentation and growth. Beyond writing jokes, this workshop helps strengthen overall communication skills—building confidence, enhancing stage presence, and learning how to authentically connect with an audience using humor as a tool. The course culminates in a live performance at the legendary Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, where students take the stage and share their work with a live audience.

Ahmed Bharoocha

Ahmed Bharoocha has performed stand-up on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, and Comedy Central. He has appeared on America’s Got Talent, starred in the Adult Swim series Dream Corp LLC, and made a cameo in the film Freakier Friday. Ahmed’s Comedy Central Half Hour special showcases his sharp writing and memorable stage presence, and he has also been featured on Don’t Tell Comedy.

Louis Katz

Louis Katz performs punchline-heavy, New York–style stand-up with a unique blend of highbrow and lowbrow humor that’s been lovingly described as “cerebral filth.” Louis has been featured on NBC, HBO, and Comedy Central five times — including his own half-hour special and a memorable appearance on This Is Not Happening, which has since been viewed over 3 million times on YouTube. His album KATZKILLS was named one of the Top 5 Comedy Albums of the Year by Vulture.com, who called it “a raucous comedy party.” Louis’ first one-hour special was released on Epix in 2022 as part of the Unprotected Sets series, and his latest special, Present/Tense, was released independently on YouTube in late 2023, becoming an instant hit with over a million views in just a few months.

Jen Kober

Jen Kober has appeared on some of television’s biggest shows, including Netflix’s Dead to Me and AJ & The Queen, HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones and Hacks, Showtime’s Black Monday, and American Horror Story. She’s also taken memorable turns on The Purge (USA Network), Diary of a Future President (Disney+), How We Roll (CBS), Bunk’d (Disney Channel), and even ventured into a galaxy far, far away on The Mandalorian (Disney+).

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