Twitter
Facebook
Reddit
Digg
Tell us what you think!Send a letter to the editor about this or any other article in The Maine Campus.
Local comics will face off tonight the Battle of the Comics at 9 p.m. in the University of Maine Stillwater Canal Co. Pub.
The seven comedians will all compete in the first round, and the top three will move on to the finals for a chance at the cash prize and the title “UMaine’s funniest person.” The comedians will be judged by laughter of the crowd and general presentation.
“We have seen all the big name comedians … this is a chance to give comedians on campus an opportunity to shine,” Dan Burgess, showcase organizer, said.
The comedian showcase is sponsored by the American Marketing Association and Campus Activities Board. A gong-like alert will be rung when a “comedian has gone too far [and] has stopped being funny,” said Burgess, a second-year business, major.
Comics slated to perform include Travis Cowing, Ryan Waning, Matthew Desmond, Trey Reeves, Merrit Janes, Tim Johnston and Kevin Paul, with Kevin Child hosting the event.
“There are a few comedians that are fairly well established, it will be great to see if they can defend their reputations,” Burgess said.
Burgess said that they hope to make the Comedian Showcase an annual event that will get larger over time.
“We are looking for this to be the start of a big thing in the future,” Burgess said. “We hope that in three or four years, comedians will want to compete for this.”
Bangor Daily News