Festival Events
Great American Comedy Festival
June 16-20, 2010
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Wednesday, June 16:
Amateur Night Finals - 7:00 PM
Johnny Carson Theatre
$10
This show features the finalists of our Amateur Night comedians from our four preliminary shows. A amateur is considered a comedian that's only been performing for a few years.
Thursday, June 17:
Semifinals Night 1 - 7:00 PM
Johnny Carson Theatre
$12.50
The first night of competition for our professional comedians.
These comedians have been scouted from all over the U.S. Many have made appearances on Comedy Central, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show and more! Comedians are to keep their routines TV friendly in honor of Johnny Carson's comedy style.
Adult Late Night - 10:30 PM
Divots Conference Center
$10
Here the professional comedians can perform their usual stand up routine that is not TV friendly. This show has more of a traditional comedy club feel. Drinks are available to purchase.
Friday, June 18:
Semifinals Night 2 - 7:00 PM
Johnny Carson Theatre
$12.50
The second night of competition for our professional comedians.
These comedians have been scouted from all over the U.S. Many have made appearances on Comedy Central, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show and more! Comedians are to keep their routines TV friendly in honor of Johnny Carson's comedy style.
Adult Late Night - 10:30 PM
Divots Conference Center
$10
Here the professional comedians can perform their usual stand up routine that is not TV friendly. This show has more of a traditional comedy club feel. Drinks are available to purchase.
Teen Late Night - 10:30 PM
Divots Conference Center
$5
This teen appropriate show runs at the same time as the Adult Late Night, but in a different room. This show will feature our competing comedians.
Saturday, June 19:
Downtown BBQ - Noon-2:00 PM
5th and Braasch parking lot
Join the comedians for lunch! Here's your chance to get up close and personal.
--Free will donation
Q&A with Dick Carson and Eddie Brill
- 2:30 PM
Norfolk Arts Center
Dick Carson, the younger brother of Johnny Carson, and Eddie Brill, comedy talent coordinator for David Letterman.
But flight schedules will not permit Ed Asner to be on hand for the Q&A session, which is free and open to the public.
Comedy Night Finals - 7:00 PM
Johnny Carson Theatre
$20
Come see if your favorite semifinals winners become the winner of the Great American Comedy Festival comedy competition. Our Comedy Legend for 2010, Ed Asner, will be honored. Watch a special tribute to Dick Carson and Larry Miller will preform.
Sunday, June 20:
Sunday Show - 5:00 PM
Johnny Carson Theatre
$12.50
Come see comedian/ventriloquist Taylor Mason in this family friendly show.
