Comedy Rumble

It’s the Comedy Rumble! How it works: 30 comedians perform 90 seconds each. Sets are scored on a scale of 1-to-5 points by a panel of comedian judges. The 4 highest scoring comedians are your finalists and perform another 90 seconds each. The highest scoring finalist is declared the winner! HOST: Bret Hayden JUDGES: Mary Spencer and Andrew Dziobak

Femme Showcase

Tree Town Comedy Festival presents a hilarious showcase featuring 8 of the funniest women from around the country. HOST: Julianna Wiggins-Loera PERFORMERS: Katie Kincaid / Ella Horwedel / Patty Rooney / Madison Thomas / Mary Spencer / Sonal Aggarwal / Sam Rager / Raegan Niemela

Tina Friml *Special Engagement*

Tina Friml is a stand-up comedian and writer named one of Variety’s “Top 10 Comics to Watch” (2024). She’s a Netflix Is A Joke Festival performer and has made multiple appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, along with features on The Drew Barrymore Show, Comedy Central, and NBC’s Comedy Spotlight Series. Tina is a regular at the legendary Comedy Cellar in New York City and tours nationally to sold-out audiences.

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!!

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 3/11 Comedy Jamm open mic—no panels, no pressure, just comics being delightfully awkward in public. Host Bruce Umpstead & Featured comedians! 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

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.

Shaun Eli

Shaun Eli is one of America’s smartest comics, known for delivering clever, clean comedy that finds big laughs in everyday life. He has headlined shows on five continents and starred in The Ivy League of Comedy: Live from the Emelin Theatre (Amazon) as well as Seasons 1 & 2 of QuickLaffs (Netflix). His jokes have been quoted by outlets ranging from the New York Post and Reader’s Digest to Healthcare Finance News, and his work has been featured in Reform Judaism Magazine, The Christian Science Monitor (cover story), CNN, CareerBuilder.com, and The New York Times, which profiled him in 2021. His acclaimed group, The Ivy League of Comedy, was the subject of a front-page story in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Shaun’s sharp, topical material has also been used by late-night hosts for nearly two decades, and Jay Leno has publicly cited Shaun’s work as a prime example of “smart comedy.”

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.

Vince Carone

Vince Carone has been seen on Tubi and TBS, and heard on Mancow in the Morning and WGN Radio. His most recent special, Bad Father, has earned strong reviews for its brutally honest take on fatherhood and family life. A winner of the Best of the Midwest Competition at Gilda’s Laughfest and a regular headliner at MGM Las Vegas, Vince delivers shows packed with genuine, hard-earned laughs.

Ron Taylor

Ron Taylor is a stand up comedian, writer, and actor whose sharp point of view and unmistakable delivery have made him one of the most compelling new voices in comedy. He has appeared on Comedy Central’s Stand Up Featuring, B.E.T.’s Apollo Live, Fox TV’s Laughs, Comedy Central’s The Ringers (handpicked by Bill Burr), and the FX series Oh Jerome, No. Ron is also the creator and star of the animated series “Big Head Craig,” and has been featured in the YouTube improv courtroom hit “Cancel Court” produced by Defiant Digital.

Mike Goodwin

Mike Goodwin is best known for his refreshingly funny, clean comedy that earned him national exposure on America’s Got Talent. He has also been featured on Dry Bar Comedy, BET, Lifetime, Amazon Prime, TBN, Daystar, USA, the Word Network, and Circle TV. Instantly recognizable by his signature bowtie, Mike delivers expectation-defying stand-up that leaves audiences laughing hysterically while feeling genuinely uplifted—without a single foul or vulgar word.

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