Comedy Night Fundraiser To Benefit Military Veterans
Schedule
Sat Dec 07 2024 at 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
55 Overlook Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2043, United States | Poughkeepsie, NY
Join Us Once Again This Year For A Great Night Of Laughs.Proceeds To Benefit Military Veterans - Post 1302
Tickets On Sale At The Legion Hall Or At The Door Or
The Night Of The Show - Doors Open At 7:00PM.
Weekdays - Monday - Friday - 12:00 PM - 8:00PM
Weekends - 12:00PM - 6:00PM
$30.00 Per Person Or Purchase a Block of 10 Tickets For $250.00
Cash Bar Available - Light Food Menu Available
18 And Over - 21 And Over Preferred - ID Required.
For More Information And Details Please Call -
845-471-4641
SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
Meet The Comedians -
Richie Byrne -
Richie is one of the most requested comedians working today, He brings a unique mix of talents to the stage, combining a quick wit and New York sarcasm with the charm of an old-school storyteller. As the warm-up act for the hit series “The Dr. Oz Show” since 2009, Richie provides a dominating stage presence with one of the highest laugh-per-minute counts in the business.
Richie’s comedy credits include such well-known clubs as Dangerfield’s, Carolines on Broadway and Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. He has also headlined many clubs around the country including Hilarities in Cleveland, The Ice House in Pasadena, The Borgata in Atlantic City as well as the Tropicana in Atlantic City and Las Vegas.
His comedy television credits include Comedy Central, VH1, “The Rosie O’Donnell Show”, “Good Day New York” and “Gotham Live” on AXS-TV.
In addition to “The Dr. Oz Show”, Richie’s other daytime warm-up credits include “The Rachael Ray Show”, “The Chew”, “The Jane Pauley Show” as well as the sit-com “Murphy Brown”.
Not only a popular comedian, Richie is also an accomplished actor & singer, with a long resume of theatrical credits (music & legit) as well as television & film. He can be seen on legendary shows such as HBO’s “Sex and the City” and “The Sopranos” as well as NBC’s “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” & “Conviction”. He can also be seen in the feature film “Goodbye Baby”. Written & directed by Dan Schecter, the film is about a young girl who enters the world of Stand-Up. Besides performing material in the movie & playing a part, Richie was also a consultant on the set & helped to write original material for the lead character.
Richie is proud to have performed for military bases throughout the U.S. and Europe for the “Comics on Duty” organizations as well as countless charities including “Comedy Cures”. Created by Saranne Rothberg, “Comedy Cures” is a non-profit organization using comedy as a therapeutic tool for terminally ill patients and their care-givers.
Richie was the first comic to ever perform at The United Nations where his opening line was, “Is anyone here from out of town?” He has also been seen at such historic venues as Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall.
Jim Dailakis -
In 1996, New York-based Australian actor/writer/comedian Jim Dailakis was invited to perform in comedy clubs across the USA for a three month tour. He's still here! He has now performed in 44 of the United States, and all across Canada, as well as performances in Australia, Scotland, the Cayman Islands, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Montréal, Halifax, Palandri, and Edinburgh Comedy Festivals. He has opened for Larry the Cable Guy, Kevin Nealon, Caroline Rhea, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, and Weird Al Yankovic, and performed alongside Brad Garrett at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. All of them said he’s too strong an act to be opening for anybody.
Since his arrival in the US, he’s played principal roles in award-winning movies and Emmy Award-winning TV series. He’s working on feature films he’s written as vehicles for himself including All My Friends Are Getting Married. He performed his one-man show Skitso in New York City and at the Hollywood Fringe Festival where he played over 35 original characters and celebrities.
In Up Over From Down Under, this powerhouse performer shares his insights on being an Aussie in America and his obsession with movies, relationships, winters, men,women, and love. Bouncing around from character to character with ease, he mimics movie stars with an uncanny ability to be able to look like them too. He’s animated, witty,charming, and likable, and his performances have earned him standing ovations and adoration from audiences all over the world.
Eddy A Sloshower -
Eddy is a Producer, Booker and Performs Stand Up. He also works as a Featured Background Actor. He is the creator of the highly successful Mill Creek Comedy Series and Revel In The Laughter located in Hudson Valley, NY. Comedy Night At Putnam House as well as G’s Club Comedy Night on Long Island, NY. He is also the driving force behind Grand Slam Comedy Shows. He has performed in NYC, Dangerfield's, Greenwich Village Comedy Club, Stress Factory, G’s Club, Stamford Palace Theatre, CT, QED – “R” Rated Comedy Show, Comedy Cove, NJ and Character Flawed Comedy Show.
He has a cameo in the newly released feature film “Stay Awake” and can be seen in the new HBO - 5 Part Mini Series – “White House Plumbers” as well as “Smile 2” the sequel to the hit horror movie coming October 2024.
