July 9 - 12
Stand-Up Showcase
lounge / four outstanding stand-ups
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About the Show

 

All-in price (includes service charges): $26.50

When: Thursday 7:30, Friday 7 and 9:30, Saturday 6 and 8:30, Sunday 6

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: Stacey Axler, Lafayette Wright, Blake Freeman, Ty Davis

 

About the Comics

Stacey Axler

Stacey Axler has been performing regularly since 2021, at shows and clubs throughout DC and Maryland. She has performed in comedy festivals such as the North Carolina Comedy Festival, Solocom in NYC and the Sixth City Comedy Festival. Stacey also hosts a monthly standup show.

Instagram: @staxonstax124

Lafayette Wright’s obsessions with art and expression fuel who he is both onstage and off. He has spent close to a decade honing his skills on the DC comedy scene, and now has a razor sharp act and undeniable onstage likability. He was featured in an episode of Kevin Hart's “Hart of the City” on Comedy Central and recently filmed a set for Don't Tell Comedy that has garnered over 4 Million views across social media platforms. Lafayette won Comedy Kumite 11.1 (summer 2017) at the DC Improv, as well as Kumite 13.1 and 13.2 (winter 2018), Kumite 17.1 and 17.2 (fall 2018), and a Tournament of Champions (winter 2019).

Don't Tell Comedy: White Kids are Scary! (2023)

Instagram: @lafayette247

Blake Freeman

Blake Freeman is an Australian comedian known for his sharp observations, relaxed delivery, and punchy storytelling. A breakout talent on the live circuit, Blake won Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, quickly establishing himself as one of the country’s most exciting emerging voices. He was later selected for Just For Laughs: New Faces International, showcasing his comedy to global industry audiences. Now based in New York City, Blake continues to build his international profile, performing regularly on the US stand-up scene. He has toured nationally and opened for Nate Bargatze on his Australian tour, playing to packed theatres across the country. Blending everyday relatability with clever twists, Blake Freeman is a confident, polished performer whose comedy connects effortlessly with audiences wherever he performs.

Instagram: @blakefreemancomedy

Ty Davis

Ty Davis is a stand-up comedian, writer, and voice over artist. She is a native of Fayetteville, North Carolina but currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland where she started her comedy career. She’s worked with some of the industry’s top comedians and is featured on season three of "Kevin Hart presents: Hart of the City" on Comedy Central. In 2019 she won the Comedy Wings competition at the 23rd annual American Black Film Festival. She created and hosted her own podcast called “Lost & Found” and was a radio personality on The Morning After Show on DTLR Radio. Ty has multiple performances on the KevOnStage produced Keep Your Distance Comedy Show. She currently travels across the country delivering her unique personal experiences and observations through vivid storytelling.

Comedy Central: Hart of the City (2019)

Instagram: @comediantydavis