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Highlighting Comedic Performers and All Styles of Comedy

Red Chairs

Comedy Variety Showcase is back! Come watch some of the best local comedic acts performing various styles of comedy such as stand up, sketch, improv and more. We can all use a good laugh these days! 

"A day without laughter is a day wasted."  -Charlie Chaplin

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"Our mission is to inspire, create, and deliver entertaining comedy experiences in an intimate theatre setting."

-Maria Dawson, Director

Maria Dawson was born and raised on the Monterey Peninsula. She has a Masters in Education and currently teaches theatre art classes to both children and adults. Maria has performed and taught improv comedy for over 30 years. She is also the director of Controlled Chaos Improv and Comedy Variety Showcase which brings together different genres of comedy and highlights local comedic talent. Maria strives to spread her knowledge and passion of theatre across the Monterey Peninsula to those of any and all levels of experience. 

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