“Strictly for Laughs” invites you to their sixth benefit performance to help prevent suicide. The line-up of all professional comedians is sure to put a smile on even the saddest faces in the crowd. Join Jordan Carlos, Jay Nog, Ted Alexandro, and more as they bring their best jokes to fight depression with laughter August 21th at Comix!
Each performer is a hard working artist with a sensitive outlook on everything from keeping his or her career’s integrity to merely waking up in the morning. Their everyday humorous experiences and stories are a perfect healer for today’s chaotic times.
All the performers have multiple television credits from HBO to Comedy Central. Don’t miss this exciting benefit for suicide prevention only at Comix!
Thursday, August 21th, 2008 @ 8:00 PM
Comix
353 W. 14th Street
New York, NY 10014
Tickets are $20.00 plus two items and can be purchased online at www.comixny.com or by calling 212.524.2500.
ABOUT THE PERFOMERS:
Jordan Carlos, now famous for being Steven Colbert’s one “black friend” is one of the most esteemed New York comics performing today. His has appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham,” FOX, and VH-1. Jordan was also nominated for “Best Male Comic” by the Emerging Comics of New York Awards.
Ted Alexandro’s laid-back style has been seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live, David Letterman, and Conan O’Brien and two of his own Comedy Central Presents specials.
Pat Dixon has been seen on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, and his own Comedy Central Presents. His subtle style makes him a highly requested comic across the US.
Jay Nog has been seen as a guest host on AMC’s “Movie Date Night,” and has two television pilots out and about for The Oxygen Network and ESPN2. Recently named one of the “Top up-and-coming comics” in Talent in Motion Magazine, Jay is shooting to cure the world of its many ills.
Official Website: http://comixny.com