June 10
Kjell’s rise from waiting tables at the mall to touring with Lewis Black didn’t come about over night. In between there were many drunken nights, empty promises, and the usual broken heart tales that go along with making a comedy legend. Recently... Read Bio
June 11-13
Born in the Philippines and raised in California, JR De Guzman began performing comedy while working as a music teacher, which he quickly learned just meant teaching Taylor Swift songs to teenagers. He has entertained all over the world, having... Read Bio
June 17-18
An instant favorite for her seamless story-telling, sharp topical material and hilarious punchlines Tracey Ashley is a comedienne on the rise. Tracey performs on college campus, and comedy clubs across the country. Becoming an instant... Read Bio
June 19-20
Join us for an amazing night of comedy as prolific comedian David Cross works out his new hour of stand up! You know David from countless film and television roles including HBO’s iconic Mr. Show and Netflix’s W/ Bob & David which he created... Read Bio
June 24-27
Jackie Kashian has been a comic for over 40 years; a podcaster for 20 years (The Dork Forest), has been seen on Conan, Netflix, HBO and She’s been heard on Bob’s Burgers and Strange Planet; and she’s been featured on NPR and Audible. She has a new... Read Bio
July 1-3
Hailed by the Minneapolis Star Tribune as "the sharpest political commentator on the Twin Cities comedy scene", Robert Baril mines the news of the day to fuel his informed, biting style of comedy. With three albums out now (Sex and Politics, TMI,... Read Bio
July 8-11
Trevor Anderson is a Minneapolis based stand up comedian who has been making a name for himself throughout the Midwest over the past decade. His intelligent and charmingly enthusiastic approach to comedy helps him connect with and entertain any... Read Bio
July 15-18
Erica Rhodes has appeared on ABC’s Modern Family, HBO’s Veep, Fox’s New Girl, IFC’s Comedy Bang Bang, and recurred on TruTV’s Fameless. She was a regular panelist on Comedy Central’s @midnight and Fox’s Punchline. Her standup TV appearances... Read Bio
July 22-25
In addition to being a respected comic, Minnesota-born K.P. Anderson is an Emmy Award Winning writer and producer. Most known as the Executive Producer and Head Writer of THE SOUP with Joel McHale, KP has also served as the Executive Producer of... Read Bio
July 29-August 1
Political Satirist Tim Slagle is a twenty-five year veteran of the comedy club circuit, and he has performed in most of the 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. His edgy style has made him a cult hero, and a favorite of his peers. He wages a war against... Read Bio
August 12-15
Best known for his third place finish on the season 4 of Last Comic Standing. Chris can also be seen on his own “Comedy Central Presents” special and “Live at Gotham”. Chris Porter has been a touring comic since he was 23. Since the beginning... Read Bio
August 19-22
Malik Elassal is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer known for his sharp, heartfelt comedy.His Lebanese-Canadian roots bring depth and perspective to his storytelling, earning him a spot on Vulture’s 2024 “Comedians You Should and Will Know”... 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
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
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!
