Acting
Some say laughter is the best medicine. It’s true. Standup comedy has been known to cure everything from bad moods and frowns to fits of pouting. So for those who need a heavy dose of hilarity, try a spoonful of “Comedy.TV.” With no traffic jams, parking debacles, or two-drink minimums of the local comedy clubs, the most clever comedians jump onstage for a full-fledged funny fest.
Golden Globe winner Teri Hatcher joins the stage with some of the funniest women in comedy for one night of over-the-top, uninhibited stand-up.
Hip hop superstar and longtime comedy aficionado Snoop Dogg presents his picks for the most outrageous, hilarious comediennes in this standup showcase featuring Tiffany Haddish, April Macie, Cookie Hull (Simply Cookie), Monique Marvez and Luenell.
Monique Marvez stars in her first one hour Stand-up Comedy Special based on the writings from her critically acclaimed book "Not Skinny Not Blonde." The former San Diego radio host is on a humorous mission to enlighten both men and women about what's truly important between the sexes. Having been married 3 times herself she considers it sound advice from an expert. Monique has learned from her past and now dates a much younger man, conceding "life is just too dam short." but don't call her a cougar, she says, "call me what I am, sore!"
Funnyman Alex Reymundo hosts this stand-up comedy extravaganza that showcases the talents of four Latina comics as they riff on minority life in America, including Sandra Valls, who speaks to her experience as a Mexican lesbian living in Texas. Other featured comic divas include Monique Marvez, Marilyn Martinez and Sara Contreras, who shares her insights into the absurdities of being a Puerto Rican-born single mom raising her kids in New Jersey.
The HA Festival: The Art of Comedy Special is a non-stereotypical show with a predominantly Latinx cast and crew made with a real budget and for all audiences.
