THIS WEEK
In 2009, Nate Abshire took the stage at his first open mic at a bar in Minneapolis to spite a girl that wouldn't return his calls. The next year, he placed second in the "Funniest Person in the Twin Cities" contest. In 2012, he made the semifinals... Read Bio
THIS WEEK
Actor, comedian, writer, and entrepreneur Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in the comedy business. Following his highly successful I’m Coming Everywhere World Tour, where he played over 300 shows, Segura has just completed his Come... Read Bio
September 2
Mike Lester is a standup comedian and actor originally from Minneapolis, MN. He was voted one of Minnesota's City Pages Artists of the Year in 2016. Mike ran a popular online sketch series with his group Lestaril, which showcased his dark wit and... Read Bio
September 3-5
Tommy Brennan is a NY based standup comedian who got his start in Chicago. He recently joined the cast of Saturday Night Live for Season 51. He was named one of Just For Laughs New Faces of 2023 at their premiere festival in Montreal. His standup... Read Bio
September 9
The Funniest Person in The Twin Cities Competition is a time-honored tradition that has produced many of the finest comics in the country including: Chad Daniels, Mary Mack, Tim Harmston, and more recently Aiden Mccluskey, Andy Duong, Aiden... Read Bio
September 10-12
Born and bred in the Bronx, Adrienne Iapalucci's skewed look on life is reflected in her unique brand of intelligent comedy. Her dark sense of humor is enhanced by her political incorrectness, and counteracted by her love of puppies.Comedy fans... Read Bio
September 16-19
J. Elvis Weinstein began his stand-up career in Mpls. at age 15. He was 17 when he became one of the founding writer/performers on “Mystery Science Theater 3000” (first 33 eps). He was the original voice of Tom Servo and Gypsy, and played Mad... Read Bio
September 24-26
Mark Normand is a fun-loving, New York comedian. Ok, I’m gonna brag a little here but hey, you’re on the site so that must mean you’re somewhat interested. I don’t know, I’ve just seen other comics do this. Ah screw you, I’m proud of these... Read Bio
September 29-October 3
Ever wonder how comedians actually build a set from scratch? Crash and Burn is your chance to watch it happen live. Started by Chicago comedian Tim Slagle, this series of shows challenges three nationally touring headliners to join him in writing... Read Bio
October 7-10
Described by Jay Leno as the best joke writer in America, Emo Philips has performed over seven thousand stand-up shows in comedy clubs, colleges and theaters, including a multi-week run at the Playhouse Theatre in London's West End.In 2018 and... Read Bio
October 14-17
Tim Harmston started doing comedy in 2002 at the Mall of America, easily one of the most impressive malls in the Upper Midwest. In 2003, Tim won Acme Comedy Company’s Funniest Person in the Twin Cities competition, something he will be sure to... Read Bio
October 21-24
Red Richardson is an internationally renowned stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. His ‘Stay Toxic’ videos have well over a two hundred million views on Instagram alone and his stand-up shows sell out theatres and comedy clubs across the globe.... Read Bio
October 28-31
With shamefully good looks and a closer that will have you screaming in delight, Derek Hughes is set to rock Acme as only he can. This multi-talented U of M alum proved he can do it all by earning an invitation to perform his unique brand of... Read Bio
November 5-7
Kyle Kinane is a comedian from Addison, Illinois. According to Wikipedia, he is a notable person from that town. Other notable residents of Addison have been the boxer Leon Spinks and a woman who wrote poetry about Beanie Babies.Raised in such a... Read Bio
November 12-14
Kelsey Cook is the daughter of an International Yo-Yo Champion and a Professional Foosball player, which made for a humor-filled life at a young age.Kelsey’s stand-up special “The Hustler” was recently released on YouTube and crossed one million... Read Bio
December 16-19
Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Kermet Apio enjoyed a childhood in paradise. He spent his time watching television, playing, and procrastinating everything else. To this day, he still does all three extensively.After graduating from high... Read Bio
Got 3 minutes of comedy gold? Prove it on the Acme stage this summer. Walk away with bragging rights, unforgettable memories, & the $1000 grand prize!
Get ready for a one of a kind comedy writing experience where you will get an exclusive peek behind the curtain! Watch as jokes go from random thoughts to full blown bits all the way to stage ready acts. Over the course of the week four comics bring 20 minutes of brand new material to the stage with no safety net just the thrilling gamble of whether it will be a smash hit or crash and burn!
