May 14 - 16
Stand-Up Showcase
LOUNGE / five OUTSTANDING COMICS
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About the Show

 

Price: $22

When: Thursday 7:30, Friday 7:30 and 9:45, Saturday 7 and 9:30

Spotlight: Enjoy great stand-up comedy in downtown DC. Our showcase lineups feature top talent from DC, Maryland, Virginia and beyond, performing on one of the country's most famous stages. You'll see a variety of styles and get up close with some of the stars of tomorrow. Support local talent, support local business and (most important) laugh your a** off. Showcases generally last around 90 minutes.

Featuring: Peter Sullivan, Denise Taylor, Alex Dragicevich, Dom Grayer, Ross Benoit

 

About the Comics

Peter Sullivan

Peter Sullivan is a comedian and writer who got his start at 17 years old in Washington, D.C. Since then, his playful social commentary and dry delivery have allowed him to perform at comedy clubs across the country including the DC Improv and Laugh Factory. He has written professionally for national touring headliners and for Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and has opened for legendary comics like Rory Scovel, Roy Wood Jr. and others.

Instagram: @psullivan27

Denise Taylor knew she wanted to be a comedian ever since her fourth grade teacher called her a "ringleader" for distracting the class with jokes. At 26, Denise's sharp material and commanding stage presence has led her to open for several national touring headliners, including Judah Friedlander, Chris Gethard, Kamau Bell, Moshe Kasher, and many more. Denise is currently a contributor for The Onion. She also appears frequently on two of DC's most popular comedy shows: Fale University and The Time Machine Roast. Follow her on Twitter at @denidenitaytay.

Instagram: @denidenitaytay

Alex Dragicevich

Alex Dragicevich is a nationally touring stand up comic from New York by way of Chicago and co-host of the popular “You’re an Idiot” podcast with Geoffrey Asmus. Since getting his start in Chicago, he’s been a paid regular at the Laugh Factory and clubs around the country for years. You’ve seen him on the Netflix series “Easy,” featured at the New York Comedy Fest, and places that have chimichangas..

Instagram: @alexdrags

Dom Grayer

Dom Grayer is a stand up comedian from the DMV area, His laid back and honest comedic style has quickly made him a DC favorite. He has opened for comedians such as Shane Gillis, Leonard Ouzts, and Guy Torry.

Instagram: @domgrayer

Ross Benoit

Ross Benoit is a Massachusetts native who moved to Northern Virginia at age 6. Eighteen years later, he started doing stand-up comedy. You can see him hosting shows and performing at venues all around the DMV. Ross won Comedy Kumite 8.2 (winter 2017) at the DC Improv, as well as Kumite 21.2 (summer 2019).

Instagram: @rossbenwah_