21+ Charity Comedy Night at Water View Grill to benefit NHSPCA!

Need an idea for a fun night out that benefits a great local cause? Join us for a 21+ comedy night at Water View Grill in Portsmouth! Our comedians perform all over New England and are ready to help make your Friday night a fun one. Your comedians for the evening are:

Host: Mark Moccia. Host, Mark Moccia. Mark will be your host for the evening. Mark is the founder of Moccia Comedy Productions which has, as of this writing, raised $80,000 for local charities from Boston to Northern Vermont!

Headliner: Emily Ruskowski. Emily Ruskowski is a one-woman charm offensive. With a style that's totally approachable and instantly impressive, Emily is equally comfortable diving into personal insecurities or workplace nonsense. With an irrepressibly cheerful demeanor, she commands attention and delivers stories loaded with punchline after punchline. Emily’s comedy combines a quick mind, an infectious energy, and a totally unique eye for observation. She brings a genuine sense of fun to material that ranges from a career in social work to a passion for boy bands. Emily has been featured in the Washington Post and Boston Globe and has appeared on the popular 2 Dope Queens Podcast and Laughs TV on Fox.

Featuring:

Ish Gupta. Ish Gupta is a Connecticut-based comedian that has done stand-up all over the country. He's worked at clubs like the Stress Factory and has made appearances at several comedy festivals including the Baltimore Comedy Festival and the Rubber City Comedy Festival. He's written for the Hard Times and other funny publications. He has a dog named Nika, enjoys playing the piano, and learning fun facts about the American Revolution.

Ryan Shea. Ryan Shea is a Boston based comic that has been a regular in the Boston clubs for the past 12 years.He performs all over the east coast, and in 2013 he was comic in residence at the reputable Comedy Studio in Cambridge MA. In 2016 he was asked to perform for the troops, and asked back in 2017. Ryan is honest, outspoken, and introspective. He brings high energy and points of view for everyone to enjoy.

Lauren Torres. Lauren is an up and coming comedian from New Hampshire who performs all over New England.

Host or Publisher Mark Moccia