Stand Up Comedy

Born into a family of undertakers, Bryan Miller renounced all seriousness and quit his job as a newspaper editor to try standup comedy in 2008. In his first year, he was a finalist in Acme’s Funniest Person in the Twin Cities contest, and just two years later he was spotted by Craig Ferguson, who invited him to do a spot on CBS’s The Late Late Show, where he made his network television debut in April 2012. He was recently featured on the Stand Up! Records compilation album “Nerd Alert,” and was a writer and performer for TV’s “Drinking with Ian.”

Geoff LaFleur comes to us from the great state of Wisconsin. He resides in a suburb just outside of Milwaukee and his mother says he has “poor posture.” Geoff pokes fun at life’s most mundane situations to the awkwardness of sexuality and everything in between. Delivered in a playfully silly nature and energetically fun style, mixed with impeccable comedic timing and a Midwestern charm has made Geoff a comedy club favorite. He has performed at colleges, festivals, private parties, and many top comedy clubs across the country from the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles to Zanies in Chicago to the Improv in Washington D.C. As well as being the opening act for Dave Chappelle, Larry the Cable Guy, Brian Regan, Pauly Shore, Jay Mohr, Gilbert Gottfried, Bobcat Goldthwaite, and many more… You can catch Geoff in Pauly Shore’s 2014 documentary on Showtime called, Pauly Shore Stands Alone… to see if Geoff really does have “poor posture.”

Adrian Washington is originally from Greenville, MS, but, St. Cloud, MN has been home most of his life. He first took the stage in Feb. 2004. His improv style of comedy makes him a crowd favorite wherever he goes because you’ll never see the same show twice! His passion for comedy shows on stage. Adrian’s resume keeps growing. He’s performed all over the nation, including a tour in Canada. He’s hit historic stages, such as Comedy Store and Laugh Factory in LA. Adrian has worked with some of the best in the business, including Donnell Rawlings (aka Ashy Larry), Steve O from Jackass, Lavell Crawford, Samuel Comroe, Tommy Davidson and so many others!

Nathan Timmel is a 15-year comedy veteran who has headlined comedy clubs across the country, recorded several comedy CDs (with regular airplay on Sirius/XM), blogs for The Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, and Rooftop Comedy, visited the Bob & Tom Show three times, and been overseas to perform for American troops nine times—including stops in Iraq and Afghanistan. With a set that’s well-crafted, clever, and genuine, Nathan’s act is a mix of high-brow thinkers and accessible straight-ahead jokes. He keeps audiences on their toes, transitioning seamlessly from loving husband and father to gritty analyst of politics and human nature. He finds humor in everything, from making babies to overcrowded prisons, creating comedy that’s intelligent, fun, and engaging with a sprinkling of raucousness. A talented storyteller, he builds on real-life anecdotes that draw you in before hitting you with the punch line you didn’t see coming. He’s not afraid of using his own life, from his oddball father to his diva toddler, to get you laughing. By the end of his set, he’ll leave you wanting more jokes (and his Twitter handle).

Meet your new best friend, Maggie Faris has noted for her ceaselessly cheerful personality and seemingly endless series of quirky, intelligent jokes dissecting our fears and social barriers. With lighthearted material that forces the audience to laugh at their insecurities and prejudices, Maggie Faris is a favorite for a diverse audience of fans – showing that we are all equally goofy human beings. Maggie is the winner of several comedy competitions including the Laugh Off Gender Showdown – the first woman to win the title featuring an impressive list of past competitors including Louie Anderson and Roseanne Barr. She appeared two years in a row on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and won both the Silver Nail award and Funniest Clip of the Year at the Aspen Comedy Festival. Curve magazine named Maggie Faris one of the Funniest Lesbians in America.

Mike started his comedy career nearly a decade ago as a doorman at a local comedy club. Since making the leap from the doorman to the stage, Mike has not looked back. He brings his unique style and likeability to comedy clubs and corporate events across America. His exposure to comedy and life on many different levels has allowed him to develop a refreshingly new style. His quick wit and adaptability make him a comedian that everyone will enjoy. Over the years he has hosted three comedy morning shows, added “entertaining the troops” in 2004, and as toured Asia performing in Korea, Japan, and Guam. Once you’ve been exposed to Mike’s infectious style of comedy, you will never be the same!

Starting comedy on a whim at an open mic in the year 2000, Mike has since devoted his life to perfecting the delivery of his high-energy act. His genuine passion for his craft draws audience members into the unique world of Mike Brody: An affable, clever guy whose life is often derailed by his own neurotic, obsessive-compulsive and clumsy tendencies. Mike has hosted ten episodes of the Minneapolis lV series The Buzz. He is the official event comedian.