Workshop: Howling with Laughter

An introduction to the world of stand-up comedy. This workshop, led by local open mic hosts and seasoned comedy veterans, will help you navigate your first open mic experience and prepare for the stage. We’ll discuss what to expect at open mics, including the sign-up process, preparing your set, and the overall vibe of the room. You’ll learn how to deliver with confidence, find out where the best mics are happening in the Triangle, and walk into the room already knowing some friendly faces. Suitable for beginners, this session will provide practical tips and strategies to help you shine under the spotlight. (Lecture-Demonstration, no preparation needed).

And be sure to secure your tickets to the 8pm performance:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howling-with-laughter-stand-up-comedy-ncsu-tickets-1141091769199?aff

Bios:

Collin Brown is no stranger to being the nerdiest in the room. His act is witty, quirky, and overengineered. Collin gives audiences a glimpse into the mind of a professional overthinker. A long-time resident of the Research Triangle, he’s grown up with some of the most educated rednecks around. In these parts, he’s best known for running Cosmic Chuckles at Flying Saucer but his ‘silly little’ engineering videos have garnered more than 5 million views on instagram.

Zoe Anna loves to make people laugh. She can be seen in shows across North Carolina and locally in Raleigh at Goodnights where she has opened for comedians including Leslie Liao and Mark Brady. When not telling jokes she is hanging out with her family, friends, or dog, who she says are probably funnier than she is (dog included).

Gerry Potoka started stand-up comedy because being a public educator just isn’t quite entertaining enough. Transplanting from Richmond County, North Carolina to Raleigh, Gerry’s personal experiences and perspectives offer a unique portrayal of his day-to-day life, career, thoughts, and feelings. Through performing up and down parts of the East Coast, having worked with Gaspare Randazzo and Sam Salem, featuring on Don’t Tell Comedy shows, as well as performing on and producing shows across North Carolina, Gerry is guaranteed to make you chortle (that is a smart people word for “laugh”).

Mark Brady has been featured on the Late Late Show, with James Corden, Drybar, and Sirius XM. In 2021 he released his debut comedy album "Incognito '' and his second album in 2023 "For The BIrds". He has worked with many talented comedians over the years including Andrew Shulz, Pete Holmes, Tom Segura, and Nate Bargatze.He is 1/3 of the popular Hummy's VR Comedy channel on YouTube and Podcast, which boast a combined 237,000 subscribers and 23+ million views.

Host or Publisher University Theatre