About the Show
Price: $22
When: 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: Elizabeth Booker-Houston, Ryan Donahue, Christian Escoto, Chris Alan, Amber Hendrix
About the Comics
Elizabeth Booker Houston is a lawyer, scientist, comedian, content creator, mom, and wife living in the DC metro area by way of Memphis, Tennessee. You can find her on Instagram @bookersquared yes, baby!
Instagram: @bookersquared
Ryan Donahue is a comedian, actor, and writer based in NYC. After making his network television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, he's made multiple appearances on HBO's Crashing and Pause with Sam Jay, where he is also a staff writer. He's performed at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, and The Great American Comedy Festival held in honor of Johnny Carson. Ryan has opened for Norm Macdonald, Tig Notaro, and his grandparents tell him he should meet David Letterman. If anyone has seen David, please relay this information to him. Thank you.
Instagram: @ryandonahuman
Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Christian Escoto began performing comedy after his high school graduation. Since then, he regularly performs around the DC area and the Baltimore region. Using his quick wit and stage persona, Christian entertains the audience with jokes and stories about growing up in DC area as a Filipino-American. He is a regular at the DC Improv and has opened for Sheng Wang, Steve Byrne, Jason Cheny and Jessica Kirson in the main showroom. Christian has been seen at Skankfest, San Francisco Sketchfest, Asheville Comedy Festival and has showcased at NACA and APCA college conferences. He currently tours colleges all across the country. Christian won Comedy Kumite 34.2 (summer 2022) at the DC Improv.
Instagram: @cgescoto
Chris Alan is a stand up comedian and writer. Chris' conversational yet laid back style coupled with his quick wit keeps audiences on their toes. He's performed at Rogue Island Comedy festival, DC Underground Festival, among others. He's appeared on Laughs on Fox. He hosts a weekly podcast called Negro Please Radio. He's currently touring clubs and venues across the country.
Instagram: @chrisalancomedy
Amber Hendrix is a Richmond, Virginia-based comedian and producer. A contributor for Reductress and The Hard Times, Amber has opened for Dave Attell, Emily Catalano, and Geoffrey Asmus, among others.
Instagram: @amberjack_hendrix