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Jason Stuart and Don Friesen Co-headline

Performing Artists (Click on Artist for Reviews and Previews)
  • Jason Stuart

    Jason Stuart

  • Don Friesen

    Don Friesen

  • Ticket Price: $15.00 - $22.00
  • Show Type: Stand Up
  • Showroom: Main Room
  • 18 & over
    Two drink minimum per person
  • Door Time: 07:00 PM

Description: Openly gay actor/comic JASON STUART has appeared on House, Entourage, The Closer and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. He also had his own hour comedy special on the gay network, Making it to the Middle.
Engaging, clever, and just flat-out funny, DON FRIESEN captures the irony of parenting, marriage and everyday absurdities through characters, voices, parodies and some of the best written routines around.

Jason Stuart: JASON STUART When you think one of the most prolific character actors, who’s also an outrageous openly gay stand-up comedian, one name comes to mind…. Jason Stuart. Stuart has been making people laugh out loud with his hysterical performances all over the country since coming out in 1993. He has accomplished what few other gay comics have ever achieved: brutal honesty with humor in a world that’s not always kind. Not only is Stuart an all-out crowd pleaser, but he transcends the boundaries of race, gender and sexual orientation with his edgy comedic style. Stuart’s material about his experiences as a single Jewish gay man living in Hollywood is original, cutting edge and just plain funny. Stuart has performed at all of the top comedy clubs & comedy festivals and hundreds of gay events & prides, colleges & universities, and even on Broadway. Since Stuart makes such a strong connection with his audience, he is in high demand by corporate programs with his lecture, Coming Out In Hollywood, on being openly gay in the workplace. Most recently, he appeared in Logo’s new show, One Night Stand-Up. Although his semi-celebrity came via stand-up, Stuart is also well-known for his work as an actor playing gay & straight roles on over forty popular television shows. Stuart has wowed audiences on the TV screen with guest roles in hits such shows as The Closer, Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Everybody Hates Chris, House, M.D., Will & Grace, George Lopez, and Charmed to name a few. He is best known playing “Dr. Thomas”, the gay family therapist on My Wife and Kids. As a character actor, filmmakers say his talent is a cross between the depth of Philip Seymour Hoffman, the comedy timing of John Ritter and the quirkiness of Steve Buscemi. He has worked with heavy hitters George Clooney, Faye Dunaway, Angelina Jolie, Damon Wayans, Drew Carey, George Lopez, David Spade and even Arnold Schwarzenegger. Stuart was featured in the comedy hit A Day Without a Mexican and the HBO award winning drama Gia. Among the big studio pictures he appeared in, Kindergarten Cop and Vegas Vacation are favorites among TV fans. Stuart has become a major player in the independent film world after being nominated for a Gay International Film Award for best supporting actor in Coffee Date. Proving that he is more than just an actor and comedian, Stuart also produced and starred in his own totally improvised independent film 10 Attitudes. This award winning romantic comedy proved to be a huge success both in the U.S. and abroad. In addition to that, he just completed the remake of Edgar Allan Poe’s horror film, The Pit & the Pendulum where he plays the villain “Father Divay”, Coming up he will be seen in the films BEAR CITY 2: THE PROPOSAL playing a "Hollywood wanna-be-producer" starring Kathy Najimy & Gerald McCullough, K11 as a rough "Prison Trustee", starring Goran Visnjic & D.B. Sweeney and a major supporting role in as the manager of a golf company in THE GUEST HOUSE with Daniel Baldwin & AMERICAN BISTRO. Stuart uses his talents as an openly gay actor and comedian to support the community by performing at countless benefits for issues from AIDS to the homeless. He is the Chairman of the first ever Screen Actors Guild LGBT Committee, and also chairs the comedy shows for Lifeworks Mentoring Program. Stuart released his stand-up comedy CD, Jason Stuart: Gay Comedy Without A Dress with great success. In addition to that, his stand-up comedy special, Jason Stuart: Making It To The Middle for Here! TV. His groundbreaking stand up comedy and his versatility as an actor make his career an amazing ride. Modern Artists PR: 323.871.2888 / www.jasonstuart.com  

Don Friesen: If you missed Don's hilarious Showtime one-hour Special, "Ask Your Mom," you've got to catch him Live!   Engaging, clever, and just flat-out funny, Don captures the irony of parenting, marriage and everyday absurdities through characters, voices, parodies and some of the best written routines around. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer says “Friesen will leave a lasting comic impression,” and describes him as “offbeat, satirical, self-deprecating and slightly out of control.” As the only two-time winner in the 36-year history of the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competition, Friesen ignites the stage with a playful, high-energy spoof of his life as a modern suburban dad trying to get through the day with a bit of money in the bank and a scrap of dignity intact. He’s a wanna-be geek who constantly upgrades to the latest tech, but can never get it to work, leading to signature bits about tech support, Idiots Guides, texting and passwords. Friesen's credits include Showtime, Live at Gotham, The Lewis Black Christmas Special, and Comics Unleashed. He was also featured in TBS’ “The Comedy Festival” in Las Vegas and is a wildly popular on KLOS’ 5:00 Funnies and XM Sirius satellite radio. Comedy clips and more at www.donfriesen.com