Bold & Beautiful Comedy Showcase: July

Get hyped for a night of endless chuckles and good vibes at Protagonist (LoSo)! ?? This monthly comedy extravaganza is the ultimate hotspot for the freshest ??, tastiest pizza, and the most entertaining experience in the city. Featuring an all-star lineup of Charlotte's freshest comics, this show is not to be missed. ?

(Headliner) Zach Russell: Zach delivers sharp jokes with an animated urgency that has made him a crowd favorite across the country. Appearing on HBO Max and in the New York Comedy Festival, Zach has also been headlining nationally since for over a year and has performed in the Best of Boston Sketch Fest (2018), Cleveland Comedy Festival (2019, 2021), Rogue Island comedy Festival (2024). Zach co-hosts the history/comedy show, "Overshadowed Podcast", and is recording his first album in the Fall, 2024.

Featuring:
Matt Rules! (@mattrules) is a New York City-based comedian with over 20 years of experience in performing, writing, and creating wild, eccentric comedic content. He's been featured on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Sirius XM, and served as a commentator for HuffPost Live. His irreverent and absurdist takes on society, global affairs, and relationships have been delighting audiences everywhere, from breweries and independently-run shows across America, to the stages of iconic New York clubs like Carolines on Broadway, Stand Up NY, and The Broadway Comedy Club.

Bryan Penn: Zany and cerebral, there's humor in every topic no matter how niche, and this comic puts that statement to the test. Bryan Penn is a Charlotte NC based comic who has been performing in the southeast for nearly a decade. Come see what's on his mind!

Lance Weiss is a NYC-based national touring stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster, and writer with 19 years of experience. He co-executive produced and starred in KarmaNetwork.com’s “Hey Gordon” and co-hosted CNBC’s “Common Cents” and videos for Conde Nast’s The Scene. A Top 4 finalist in CMT’s “Next Big Comic,” Lance has appeared on NBC’s “The Today Show,” FOX’s “Laughs,” MTV’s “World of Jenks,” Bravo’s “The Love Broker,” and various other media outlets. He co-created the popular comedy show “Gandhi, Is That You?” and hosts the “Party With Lance” podcast. Lance enjoys surfing, skateboarding, healthy foods, cool socks, and groovy hats.

Ryan Cox is a touring stand-up comedian based in Asheville NC. Ryan's relaxed delivery weaves twisted storytelling with crafted punchlines and unique observations on our ever-changing world. Ryan has performed up and down the East Coast, from Comedy Key West to Bomb Shelter Comedy in NYC. He's opened for Reggie Watts, Sean Patton and Jessimae Peluso. Ryan hosts Home Planet with Ryan Cox, a podcast that explores the creative process through conversations with comedians, musicians and artists from all walks of life.

Host or Publisher Kaya Allyn