The Last Draft Comedy Showcase will be returning to The ArtsCenter on Saturday, May 25th at 7:30 PM
“The Last Draft Comedy Showcase is a variety comedy hour, with a focus on stand-up comedy. Over the last five years, I have had the pleasure of meeting and performing with some of the funniest comics in North Carolina. The last draft is often what comics strive for; be that the perfect joke, a new five-minute set, or a full hour of original material. In my experience, comedy is always changing and a script often represents the last draft before a performance instead of a final product. Stand-up comedy has always been an opportunity for me to share my perspective on life while entertaining a wider audience. So, The Last Draft Comedy Showcase is an opportunity for a rotating, diverse group of local talents to share their unique experiences on stage.” – Jonah Lewis
Devon Roberts is a darkly whimsical comedian who regrets making being from Michigan a part of her brand. She was in the Motor City Comedy Festival in Detroit and was one of the first comics to ever perform at Hopscotch Music Festival. She is regularly featured at Goodnights Comedy Club. Her viral tweets have been featured in Buzzfeed and The Huffington Post.
Ryan Brown is a comedian and writer raised in North Carolina, where he’s currently based after 8 years of living and performing in NYC. His jokes combine an analytical worldview with child-like curiosity to create something equal parts insightful and ridiculous. In New York, Ryan was a regular performer at clubs around the city and can now be seen performing across the southeast and all over the country. In November 2023 he released his debut album, Adopted by the Internet. Ryan’s also been featured in numerous festivals including the New York, Cape Fear, Asheville and Oak City comedy festivals.
Jonah Lewis is a 24-year-old stand-up comedian from Chapel Hill, NC. For the last five years, he has traveled the state appearing in breweries, bars, and once even a chili cook-off! After completing the SNL Scholars Program in 2021, he has gone on to write for The Squeaky Wheel, perform across the East Coast, and produce shows with the People’s Improv Theater in New York City. He has appeared alongside comedians like Judah Freidlander, and he was a semifinalist in North Carolina’s Funniest competition at Goodnight’s Comedy Club in 2021.
Charles Andrews (host) is a New York City bound comic writer and performer resides in Carrboro, NC. He is also a Co-producer of The Last Draft Comedy Showcase. All things hilarious are encouraged, there is no better medicine than laughter.