Revival Comedy Night – Annual Sock Drive for the Poverello Center
Thursday, November 9 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // 18+It’s time for Revival Comedy’s biggest – and biggest-hearted – show of the year! Each November we gather the best comics in town for a funny, fun celebration – all centered around collecting warm socks for the Poverello Center. In addition to hilarious standup sets, audience members should expect the unexpected, including special guests, games and improvisation.Proceeds from the evening go directly to the Pov, and audience members are encouraged to bring new, warm socks to donate to the Pov. Socks for men and women are welcome and the warmer, the better. Other donations – hats, gloves, hand warmers, toiletries, etc – are very welcome too! Learn more about the Pov’s ongoing needs at: https://thepoverellocenter.org/donate/. Learn more about the Poverello Center at https://thepoverellocenter.org/. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Revival Comedy Night for All Hearts Rescue (Animal Rescue, Polson)
Thursday, October 12 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $5 for Working Comedians (Door Only) // 18+ Come laugh along with Missoula’s best standup comedians to raise money for All Hearts Rescue, an awesome animal rescue out of Polson, Montana that is run COMPLETELY BY VOLUNTEERS! Revival Comedy and local comedians are excited to support All Hearts Rescue’s work through this special fundraiser comedy night, featuring sets by – Austin Valley, Gracie Pisano, Tim Miller, Stephanie Voisine, and Dan Trimble, with host Lynn Solomon and headlined by Cody Trodgon. Come support the animals and incredible volunteers at All Hearts Rescue – see you there! *Working Comedians receive a 50% discount on tickets at the door. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Haunted Missoula Squares, hosted by Ferd Po
With Special Guest Opener TBAFriday, October 20 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 General Admission // $5 for Working Comedians (Door Only) // 18+A live reboot of the classic game show, Missoula horror style (scaaary)! Wear a COSTUME and maybe GET A PRIZE! The Squares are populated with some of your favorite local comedians: Tim Miller, Lenny Peppers, Sarah Aswell, Amy Lee Smith, Betty Sparrow, Austin Valley, Freya Halland, Lynn Solomon, & Thomas McClure. Ferd Po is your host with the most, and a yet-to-be-announced incredibly talented ghoul will be opening the show! Initial contestants are Cory Demers and Jordan Demander, and later contestants will be selected from the audience. This is the best, spookiest, funniest way to spend a Friday evening in October, so come on down – why don’t you?*Working Comedians receive a 50% discount on tickets at the door. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Not Your Grandma’s Comedy Show
Thursday, September 14 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $15 General Admission // $5 for Seniors (60+) Revival Comedy is thrilled to present a night of stand-up featuring seniors from across Missoula. This troupe of senior comedians have taken part in a free workshop series run by Revival Comedy and funded by the University of Montana’s Co-Lab for Civic Imagination (CCI), and this is the culmination of their efforts. Representation on stage is so important — and this night of comedy recognizes that when it comes to stand-up comedy, everyone has a story to tell and jokes to make. Come laugh, learn about your neighbors, and support storytellers in Missoula of all ages. Tickets are $15 online or at the door; Seniors may attend for a reduced price of $5 — it’s like inflation never happened! For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
‘Girls’ Night Out’
A Night of Comedy & Improv in Support of the Susan Wicklund Fund Saturday, August 5 // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $15 Aubrey Juden and Shelly Howls present 3 nights of variety shows for a good cause! Comedians and podcast queens Aubrey Juden & Shelly Howls are bringing Missoula 3 variety shows with comedy improv, stand-up, burlesque, and music – all in support of a few very important causes. Night 3 is “Girls’ Night Out!” – a celebration of feminine empowerment! We are bringing all the entertainment with our closing night – including music, improv, stand-up, and burlesque. “Girls’ Night Out” includes performances by Aubrey Juden, Shelly Howls, Freya Holland, Betty Venom, Ginny Cohen, Michelle Mezcal, Tim Miller, and is headlined by Jackie Rapetti. Don’t miss this totally femme variety show, in which 10% of ticket sales will be donated to the Susan Wicklund Fund! For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
‘Teacher’s Night Out’
A Night of Comedy & Improv! Friday, August 4 // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $15 // $10 for Teachers, or with a School Supply Donation Aubrey Juden and Shelly Howls present 3 nights of variety shows for a good cause! Comedians and podcast queens Aubrey Juden & Shelly Howls are bringing Missoula 3 variety shows with comedy improv, stand-up, burlesque, and music – all in support of a few very important causes. Night 2 is “Teacher’s Night Out” with a school supply and backpack drive! We love teachers and appreciate their hard work – and we wanna show it by making them laugh nonstop. This show includes sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, and music, with performances by Jackie Rapetti, Betty Sparrow, Ginny Cohen, Shelly Howls, Jon Jacobs, and headlined by Aubrey Juden. Teacher’s deserve a night out, and we can’t wait to entertain them! For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
‘Almost Therapy’ ft. Hayden Kristal
A Night of Comedy & Improv in Support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention w/ A LIVE Podcast Recording! Thursday, August 3 // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $15 Aubrey Juden and Shelly Howls present 3 nights of variety shows for a good cause! Comedians and podcast queens Aubrey Juden & Shelly Howls are bringing Missoula 3 variety shows with comedy improv, stand-up, burlesque, and music – all in support of a few very important causes.Night 1 is “Almost Therapy” night with improv, music, and a live podcast recording! Get hyped as the Almost Therapy comedians/relationship experts answer your questions about dating, sex, and love. You even get to watch couples’ therapy on stage by an almost therapist … what could go wrong? Including performances by Aubrey Juden, Ginny Cohen, Shelly Howls, Jackie Rapetti, Angel Bailey, Nick Hyde, Molly Kauffman, and headlined by Blake Powell. 10% of ticket sales will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Hayden Kristal’s quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned her a spot as an America’s Got Talent semifinalist, roles on Adult Swim/HBOMax’s Tuca and Bertie, and over a million followers on social media, but her true talent lies in naming horses things you might name a shelter cat. Hayden lives in rural Colorado with her four-legged friends Squidward, Chicken Elizabeth Nugget, Donkey Devito, and Debbi from Accounting. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Revival Comedy Presents ‘Comedians with Disabilities Act’
Saturday, July 29 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $15 Advanced // $20 Day of Show The Comedians With Disabilities Act is a troupe of comedians with two things in common: they have disabilities and they can tell a hell of a joke. This summer, they are touring the Pacific Northwest and are coming to Montana with a couple of local friends in tow. Don’t miss this night of comedy straight from the mouths of award-winning comics and activists. The ASL Interpreter for tomorrow’s show has unfortunately had to cancel, and there is not another interpreter in town with availability on such short notice. We sincerely apologize for this change in the show’s accessibility. About Michael BeersMichael was born and raised in Montana. He was the winner of the Norman G. Brooks Comedy Competition at the Hollywood Improv in 2005. Michael was also the previous winner of Funny Fest (Calgary Comedy Festival) and has opened for comedians like Gilbert Gottfried. He is also a sought after keynote speaker on topics like humor, disability advocacy, education and community building. About Nina GIn addition to being a comedian, Nina G is also a college and corporate speaker and author of three books. Most recently, her first solo album debuted at #1 on the Amazon and Itunes comedy charts. Her memoir, Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn’t Happen, was released to critical acclaim in 2019 and is about realizing her lifelong comedy dream while overcoming internalized stigma. In February 2022, she launched her new book co-authored by OJ Patterson, Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History. Nina has performed all over the United States and appeared on many daytime TV talk shows, NPR broadcasts, and podcasts. About Steve DannerSteve Danner’s comedy career began as an audience member at a comedy club. That night, the comedian on stage started riffing with him and after Danner showcased his own riffing skills, the comic approached Danner after the show and suggested he give comedy a try. He soon began a career as a comedian and producer and has opened for many headliners such as Last Comic Standing Winner Felipe Esparza. About Mean DaveComedian Mean Dave has opened for many notable comedians like Josh Blue, Big Jay Oakerson, and Jay Mohr, and has performed at colleges across the US. Mean Dave’s role in the Comedians with Disabilities Act helps to bring his critical message about addiction and disabilities to audiences around the world. About Freya HallandFreya is a comedian, disability activist, and lifelong comedy nerd. She’s always tried to use comedy to make people look at disability in new and interesting ways. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Jokes from the MulTimVerse
A One-Man Comedy Show, ft. Opener Freya HallandFriday, July 21 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15 Joke Supporter Price (Keep the Jokes Going Fund) Join comedian Tim Miller as he journeys into the MulTimverse for a one-man comedy show full of zany characters, laughs, and a few special guests. Featuring special guest opener Freya Halland.For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Martin Urbano
Thursday, July 13 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $18 Advance // $22 Day of Show // 18+ Martin Urbano is an NYC-based comedian/satirist who has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, The CW (Howie Mandel’s Comedy Gala), Comedy Central, and Chris Gethard Presents (Manhattan Neighborhood Network). Martin is currently a writer on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. He has written for National Lampoon’s Radio Hour, and he’s currently writing on an upcoming Viceland show and is writing a pilot for TBS. He has also performed at Just For Laughs (New Faces), Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, New York Comedy Festival, and the Boston Calling Music Festival, and has opened for Chris Kattan. Jimmy Kimmel Live! [youtube.com]Comedy Central Standup Featuring [youtube.com] For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
