Punch Up Comedy/Variety Nights

We are creating a special space. A space where art is used to speak truth to power. A space where comics, vocalists, writers and artists who traditionally have not had  a voice in traditional forums will have a shop to ply our trade. Where women, people of color and LGBT people's voices are not marginalized or muffled... but featured.

   Punch Up comedy shows will have the best local talent doing what they do best. Unlike traditional stand up/comedy nights Punch Up Comedy nights will also include a music variety show with recurring themes and characters. Most with a political edge.

Imagine In Living Color meets The Daily Show meets Carol Burnett.

We have the talent, venue and material. What we need are materials to build sets. A sound system and camera. By investing in this endeavour not only are you contributing to what amounts to an independent comedy troupe that puts on bi-weekly shows...you are also making it possible for artists who historically don't have a forum to speak their truth the ability to obtain the tools to create art. 

This is a one time contribution. Meaning this money will be spent on cameras and set pieces that will be re-used in comedy skits and presentations for years to come. The skits, music and comedy of Punch Up Comedy Nights will also be featured on it's own Youtube Channel. So you will be able to literally see your money on the screen. Being used by artists to make the world a better place.

Greg Jurick Blackshear