Tuesday-Saturday
September 7-11
Bob Jay
with Feature Act
Jennifer Sheinberger
Funny Stop presents one of the most unique talents to cross our stage as Bobby Jay brings his "Voices In My Head" tour to Northeastern Ohio comedy fans.
Bobby's stand-up act, impersonations, and sound effects have recently lead him to open for Don McLean in Atlantic City, an appearance at the Los Angeles Friars Club, and the "Best Up and Coming Comic" award at Laff Across America.
Don't miss Bob Jay, who is making his only 2010 appearance on Tuesday through Saturday at the Funny Stop.
Line-Ups Set For The Pair
Of Semi-Final Eliminations
In The Current "Ohio's Best
Amateur Comedian" Contest
The "Ohio's Best Amateur Comedian" Contest at the Funny Stop which began in April has moved into its semi-final round.
The field of hundreds of contestants have been whittled down through the preliminary and quarter final elimination rounds,
bringing us to a total of 25 remaining amateur comedians.
One group of 12 and another group of 13 competitors will face off as the openers during the next two Tuesday night's shows
to see who will advance to the exclusive contest finals on its own special night, Monday, September 13th.
Advancing to the Tuesday, August 31st semi-finals are:
Joe Kawalchek, Liza Pierce, Matt Morgan, Willie Webb, Kyle Hanserst, Lewis Lasko, Nick Contaneze, Marty Drexter, Matt
Karp, Patrick Brown, Mark Kawanzy, Spider Jones, and Eric the Great.
Advancing to the Tuesday, September 7th semi-finals are:
Dan Crosjean, Dominic Lionelle, Chris Mevetta, Chinaman, Ray Felton, Hunter Hudson, Luca Yaniro, Dr Jay, Alex Crad, Don
Swekowsky, Tim Danko, and Yoo Simply Sam.
We invite you to come out and see the next generation of comedy, live on the Funny Stop's stage. Remember, audience
reaction and audience support are key factors that the judges use to determine which of these amateur comedians advance
through this round and into the competition's finals.
A New Wednesday Night
Competition For Current
And Former Emcees Will
Start As The Show Opener
Beginning September 22nd
With a format very similar to the "Ohio's Best Amateur Comedian" Contest, the Funny Stop will offer a special
competition on Wednesday nights beginning September 22nd, just for current or former emcees.
These contests will be used to advance one of these emcees up another rung on the comedy ladder, with the winner
earning a position a week as a co-Feature performer in the future at the Funny Stop.
Three to four emcees will perform 10 to 15 minutes of "not too dirty" material each to lead off each of the Wednesday
night shows during the competition.
During this contest, two emcees from each Wednesday night's performance will be selected to move to the next round of
eliminations.
Contestants scheduled to perform as the show openers on Wednesday, September 22nd are Greg Smurdel, Justin Cash, and Shawn
Boyd.
The Wednesday, September 29th contestants will be Mark Kowanzy, Kirk Robinson, Boyce Blancher, and Rodney Bankston.
Kicking off the show on Wednesday, October 6th will be Eric Talbot, Chris Menetta, Nick Contanese, and Ben Palmer.
Wednesday, October 13th will see Dan Swartz, Chris Clemmons, and Anthony Savatt opening the show.
The last preliminary round will be held on Wednesday, October 20th with Mike Scanlon, Prince James, and Oliver Gray.
As with the "Ohio's Best Amateur Comedian" contest, audience support and audience reaction will be one of the key factors
our judges use to select those who advance to the next round.
Finding and developing the future stars of comedy has been the Funny Stop's legacy for more than two decades.
We appreciate the support from our audience's on Tuesday nights of the Amateur Comedian Contests and think that
everyone will enjoy seeing the next level of performers battle for a chance to advance their comedy career with
the upcoming Wednesday evening competition.
Anthony Savatt Crowned As
Champion Of 2010's First
"Ohio's Best Amateur
Comedian" Contest At The
Funny Stop Comedy Club
On Monday, April 19th the Funny Stop hosted the finals of its multi-month long "Ohio's Best Amateur Comedian" contest.
The finalists qualified by surviving 3 elimination rounds in the competition. Each presented their 5 minutes of material
in front of the "standing room only" crowd in the Funny Stop showroom during the first ever, exclusive night for the
contest finals.
Multi-time contest bridesmaid, Anthony Savatt was the unamanous choice of the panel of judges as the newest "Ohio's Best
Amateur Comedian" at the Funny Stop.
Eric Keller, Anthony "Spider" Jones, Chinaman, and Chris Sinchock rounded out the top five finishers as judged by our panel
and overall audience reaction.
Savatt will add his name to the trophy which saw Dan Schwartz, Bryan Birker, and co-champions Black and Brendon
Biddlecombe who were the winners of the 3 contests which were held during 2009.
Congratulations to all of the amateurs who took the stage throughout the months of eliminations in the Funny Stop Comedy
Club's "Ohio's Best Amateur Comedian" contest. They are welcome (along with any new entries) to participate in the
next contest which has preliminary qualifying rounds being contested as the opening acts of each Tuesday night's shows
at the Funny Stop.
If you have 5 minutes of clean material, contact Nidal at 330-923-4700 to be added to a future Tuesday night's open mic lineup.
Monday
September 13
THE FINALS!
Ohio's Best Amateur
Comedian Contest
Beginning clear back in April, hundreds of contestants have attempted to qualify for our contest which will crown "Ohio's Best Amateur Comedian".
Each and every Tuesday night over the past 6 months, to begin the evening's show at the Funny Stop, new fresh talent has taken the stage to show the audience what they have got.
Through this process, those showing great comedic promise have advanced while others were eliminated. Preliminary qualifying rounds led to 3 quarter-final and one pair of semi-final eliminations.
Those amateur comedians who have survived these 3 levels of eliminations will take the stage on Monday night, September 13th.
The quality of the presentation and quality of their 5 minutes of material combined with audience reaction will be the keys our panel of judges will use to select the newest "Ohio's Best Amateur Comedian".
Amateurs who qualified for the Finals through the Tuesday, August 31st semi-finals are:
Liza Pierce, Kyle Hambhurst, Nick Contanese, Matt Morgan, Joe Kowalcheck, Eric The Great, Spider Jones, and Marty Drexler.
The remainder of the amateur comedians who will take the stage in "The Finals" will be determined through the semi-final round on Tuesday, September 7th.
In addition to the material from all of our finalists, the Monday, September 13th show will also include a special appearance by headliner Faye Woodroof, "The Grandmother From Hell".
Be aware that the finals for the "Ohio's Best Amateur Comedian Contest" at the Funny Stop have sold out every time over the past few years. Do not run the risk of being turned away at the door. Get your reservations made today for the special, Monday, September 13th by calling the Funny Stop Comedy Club box office at 330-923-4700.
Headliner Schedule
September 7-11
Bobby Jay
September 13
Ohio's Best Amateur
Comedian Contest Finals
• • • Special Monday Show • • •
Plus Special Appearance
From Faye Woodroof
September 14-18
Faye Woodroof
"Grandmother From Hell"
September 19-20
Anthony Potmesil
Adult Erotic Hypnosis Show
Special Sunday & Monday Shows
September 21-25
David Graham
September 25
Special Saturday Afternoon
Kid's Magic Show
With Michael Mirth
September 28-29
Lionel Hamilton
Sept 30-Oct 2
Rich Vos
3 NIGHTS ONLY!
Special Thurs, Fri, & Sat Shows
October 5-9
Steve Hirst
October 12-16
Tommy Blaze
October 19-23
Paul Bond
October 26-30
Marc Ryan
Thanksgiving Week
"BEST OF" EVENTS
Celebrating Cleveland Comedy Festival
December 3-4
Jimmy "JJ" Walker
2 Nights Of "Dy-no-mite!"
Enjoy Our Various, Nightly
Food & Drink Specials
A Different Item From Our Foood & Drink Menu Is Offered At A Discounted Price Every Night!
Be sure to ask your server for the evening's food and drink specials.
Over 20 Performers & Officials Took The Stage
During "A Toast To Mike Veneman" Fund Raiser
On Monday, January 18, 2010 the Funny Stop Comedy Club hosted "A Toast To Mike Veneman", a fund raising
event to honor the longtime legend in Northeastern Ohio comedy who is currently battling ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease.
A huge audience was entertained and moved by the rapid fire comedy, sincere remembrances, previously untold stories, and
governmental recognition during the bittersweet event which was highlighted by the more than 20 individuals who took the stage
to honor Mike.
To see a full list of those who gave their time to appear at "A Toast To Mike Veneman" and to view several photos from the
event, click HERE.
Funny Stop Comedy Club's
All-New 2010 "VIP Card"
Enjoy An Over $1,000 Value For Less Than $50
In tough economic times, who wouldn't jump at the chance to purchase an item valued at over $1,000 for less than
$50 ???
With the introduction of the Funny Stop Comedy Club's 2010 VIP Card program, that is exactly what Northeastern Ohio
comedy fans have the chance to do.
The Funny Stop's 2010 VIP Card offers FREE ADMISSION for the card member and one guest to any show on Tuesday, Wednesday,
or Thursday nights as well the 10:30 PM show on Fridays from January 1 through December 30, 2010.
A pair of regularly priced 10:30 PM Friday show tickets would run $20.00
Take this amount and multiply it times 52 weeks of the year and the Funny Stop 2010 VIP Card offers over $1,000 in savings
during the year.
Beginning New Year's Day, the Funny Stop Comedy Club will offer the 2010 VIP Cards for sale for only $49.
THAT'S RIGHT! Only $49 for an opportunity to save over $1,000.
The Funny Stop Comedy Club 2010 VIP Card will be offered for purchase at the showroom door or by contacting the box office
at 330-923-4700.
Exciting new programs like this are just one reason that the Funny Stop Comedy Club has been selected for back to back
years by MyFoxCleveland's "Hot List" as the #1 Venue for Live Comedy in Northeastern Ohio.
Thanks To All Of The Talented Performers Who Appeared At Our 20th Anniversary Celebration
Back Row (L-R) Mike Scanlon, Stan Piatt, Mike Wypasek, Pete Barak, Mike Veneman, Mayor Don Robart, Todd,
Charlie Weiner, Rodney Bengston, Marv Conner, Kirk Bogos, Mike Conley, and Bill Boronky.
Front Row (L-R) Stuart Warner, Dan Long, Tony Barak, Lucy Bebee, Lionel Hamilton, John Rathbone, Mike Gersh, and Tommy Chong.
Absent from picture: Kathy Dice and "The Real" John King.