Comedian/Heartthrobs Adam Cayton-Holland, Rory Scovel & Ben Roy bring a movie to The Bug just to talk over it the entire time. What movie? Exactly!
High Plains showcases let you see performers in their natural setting: no gimmicks, no themes, just a microphone, a comedian, and a whole lot of funny. Come see a fantastic mix of local and national comics—catch some of your faves or discover some new ones!
Emma Perkins
Zac Maas
Lee Robinson
Matt Cobos
Zach Peterson
Jordan Doll
Shain Brenden
Alec Flynn
Vanessa Gonzalez
Line-up subject to change.
Firecracker Comedy is a dynamic standup supergroup consisting of Gabby Gutierrez-Reed, Kate Strobel, and Salma Zaky. Their debut comedy album is now available on Blonde Medicine Records and can be streamed wherever you listen to stuff. Don’t miss these vibrant and hilarious up-and-comers alongside a killer lineup of other fest faves.
Kelsey Rosen
Michael Isaacs
BK Sharad
Jared Goldstein
Liza Treyger
HOSTS:
Gabby Gutierrez-Reed
Kate Strobel
Salma Zaky
Line-up subject to change.
High Plains showcases let you see performers in their natural setting: no gimmicks, no themes, just a microphone, a comedian, and a whole lot of funny. Come see a fantastic mix of local and national comics—catch some of your faves or discover some new ones!
Edward Bell
Erin Rose
Mitch Jones
Ali Kareem
Chelsea Hood
John Novosad
Kyle Ayers
Eddie Pepitone
Line-up subject to change.
High Plains showcases let you see performers in their natural setting: no gimmicks, no themes, just a microphone, a comedian, and a whole lot of funny. Come see a fantastic mix of local and national comics—catch some of your faves or discover some new ones!
Jack Comstock
Sam Sisson
Ryan Nowell
Bailey Norton
Nic Dean
Janae Burris
Ian Karmel
Chris Higgins
Line-up subject to change.
High Plains showcases let you see performers in their natural setting: no gimmicks, no themes, just a microphone, a comedian, and a whole lot of funny. Come see a fantastic mix of local and national comics—catch some of your faves or discover some new ones!
Nick Ellis
Miriam Moreno
Laura Sanders
Noah Reynolds
Shaunak Godkhindi
Katrina Davis
Daniel Van Kirk
TOP SECRET HEADLINER!
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Long-time fest fave Kyle Kinane is finally hitting the big stage as he headlines the 12th Annual Fest! Joining him on the boards at Paramount are local hero Andrew Orvedahl and first-time fester (long-time fantastic comedian) Monica Nevi.
High Plains showcases let you see performers in their natural setting: no gimmicks, no themes, just a microphone, a comedian, and a whole lot of funny. Come see a fantastic mix of local and national comics—catch some of your faves or discover some new ones!
Ryan Ergo
Tanya Sabrina
Jeff Nelson
Ben Bryant
Kevin Fitzgerald
Skyler Higley
Chris Fairbanks
Katherine Blanford
Line-up subject to change.
High Plains showcases let you see performers in their natural setting: no gimmicks, no themes, just a microphone, a comedian, and a whole lot of funny. Come see a fantastic mix of local and national comics—catch some of your faves or discover some new ones!
Thomas Nichols
Hannah Popkin
Good Cop/Rad Cop
Salma Zaky
Eeland Stribling
Sean Jordan
Laura Peek
Line-up subject to change.
All Fantasy Everything is a show where funny people and experts come together to fantasy draft pop culture, from music to movies to sandwiches, everything is in play.
Denver faves Ian Karmel, Sean Jordan, and David Gborie take their usual seats on the panel, and they're joined by once-Denver local, current-LA heartthrob & bad boy Alec Flynn.
The cast of the show Those Who Can’t take a trip down memory lane and air a never-before-seen episode.
High Plains showcases let you see performers in their natural setting: no gimmicks, no themes, just a microphone, a comedian, and a whole lot of funny. Come see a fantastic mix of local and national comics—catch some of your faves or discover some new ones!
Evan Joe
Milly Tamarez
Korey David
Ben Bryant
Adam Pasi
Steven Gillespie
Hannah Jones
Rob Haze
Josh Gondelman
Line-up subject to change.
High Plains showcases let you see performers in their natural setting: no gimmicks, no themes, just a microphone, a comedian, and a whole lot of funny. Come see a fantastic mix of local and national comics—catch some of your faves or discover some new ones!
Sam Ellefson
Mitch Jones
Miriam Moreno
Kunal Arora
Hayden Kristal
Derrick C. Brown
Jasmine Ellis
Alex Price
Ian Karmel
Line-up subject to change.
High Plains showcases let you see performers in their natural setting: no gimmicks, no themes, just a microphone, a comedian, and a whole lot of funny. Come see a fantastic mix of local and national comics—catch some of your faves or discover some new ones!
Nick Holland
Liv Carter
Spencer Bland
Georgia Comstock
BK Sharad
Matt Cobos
Dylan Carlino
Chris Charpentier
Katherine Blanford
Line-up subject to change.
High Plains showcases let you see performers in their natural setting: no gimmicks, no themes, just a microphone, a comedian, and a whole lot of funny. Come see a fantastic mix of local and national comics—catch some of your faves or discover some new ones!
Erin Rose
Noah Reynolds
Brian Sullivan
Lizzy Wolfson
AJ Holmes
Geoff Tice
Jordan Doll
Derek Sheen
Rory Scovel
Line-up subject to change.
Firecracker Comedy is a dynamic standup supergroup consisting of Gabby Gutierrez-Reed, Kate Strobel, and Salma Zaky. Their high-spirited and hilarious standup shows have quickly become a staple of the alternative comedy scene in Denver and Brooklyn, where their fans devoutly attend sold-out shows in eclectic settings. Their earnest and vivacious chemistry, commitment to fostering community, and dedication to promoting diversity has garnered a cult following. See three of the most talented up-and-coming comics—with a killer lineup of other fest faves—and experience the vibrant spectacle that is Firecracker Comedy!
Sammy Anzer
Kelsey Rosen
Eeland Stribling
Laura Peek
Chris Estrada
HOSTS:
Gabby Gutierrez-Reed
Kate Strobel
Salma Zaky
Line-up subject to change.
Denver's favorite trio return for a show, which is guaranteed to have your knees a-slappin' and your sides a-splittin'. They have a killer lineup scheduled for you, with some secret surprises thrown in!
High Plains showcases let you see performers in their natural setting: no gimmicks, no themes, just a microphone, a comedian, and a whole lot of funny. Come see a fantastic mix of local and national comics—catch some of your faves or discover some new ones!
Emma Cricket
Patrick Scott
Derrick D Rush
Nic Dean
Brent Gill
Brittany Carney
Mike Bridenstine
Troy Walker
Jonah Ray
Line-up subject to change.
Dyketopia is Denver's very own queer comedy extravaganza, hosted by Lee Robinson and Kate McLachlan. Their quick-wit and delightfully unhinged antics has garnered them a cult following, selling out 40+ shows across the country. Strap on your Birkenstocks for an iconic night of standup comedy and queer merriment!
Jared Goldstein
Kalea McNeill
Julia Corral
Kate Strobel
Caitlin Cook
Dina Hashem
HOSTS:
Lee Robinson
Kate McLachlan
Line-up subject to change.
Come see some of the biggest names of the festival, along with local Denver faves, drop in and do a few minutes at the High Plains open mic. Up-and-coming comedian yourself? Brave the stage, win prizes, and say you got your start at High Plains!
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High Plains showcases let you see performers in their natural setting: no gimmicks, no themes, just a microphone, a comedian, and a whole lot of funny. Come see a fantastic mix of local and national comics—catch some of your faves or discover some new ones!
Danny Maupin
John Davis
Andres Becerril
Mike Carrozza
Dauood Naimyar
Kristen Toomey
Zach Reinert
Alec Flynn
Amy Miller
Line-up subject to change.
All Fantasy Everything is a show where funny people and experts come together to fantasy draft pop culture, from music to movies to sandwiches, everything is in play.
Denver faves Ian Karmel, Sean Jordan, and David Gborie take their usual seats on the panel, and they're joined by Pen Pal and all around nut Rory Scovel.
Like those kooky robot tigers in Voltron, the Fine Gents are popping and locking themselves into formation for your standup comedy enjoyment. The Gents are bringing Too Much Fun to High Plains once again, along with a killer lineup of fellow comics.
Danny Maupin
Stephen Agyei
Mara Wiles
David Gborie
Lanston Kerman
HOSTS:
Nathan Lund
Chris Charpentier
Sam Tallent
Line-up subject to change.
Firecracker Comedy is a dynamic standup supergroup consisting of Gabby Gutierrez-Reed, Kate Strobel, and Salma Zaky. Their high-spirited and hilarious standup shows have quickly become a staple of Denver’s alternative comedy scene, where their fans devoutly attend sold-out shows in tattoo parlors and coffee shop basements. Their earnest and vivacious chemistry, commitment to fostering community, and dedication to promoting diversity has garnered a cult following in Denver. See three of Colorado’s most talented up-and-coming comics—with a killer lineup of other fest faves—and experience the vibrant spectacle that is Firecracker Comedy!
Brian Sullivan
Geoff Tice
Billy Wayne Davis
Emil Wakim
Katie Hannigan
HOSTS:
Gabby Gutierrez-Reed
Kate Strobel
Salma Zaky
Line-up subject to change.
High Plains showcases let you see performers in their natural setting: no gimmicks, no themes, just a microphone, a comedian, and a whole lot of funny. Come see a fantastic mix of local and national comics—catch some of your faves or discover some new ones!
Morgan Gallo
Jacob Rupp
Lizzy Wolfson
Ben Bryant
Kristin Rand
Daniel Van Kirk
Christie Buchele
Adam Cayton-Holland
SECRET GUEST!
Line-up subject to change.
High Plains showcases let you see performers in their natural setting: no gimmicks, no themes, just a microphone, a comedian, and a whole lot of funny. Come see a fantastic mix of local and national comics—catch some of your faves or discover some new ones!
Sam Sisson
Jose Macall
Emily Panic
Steve Vanderploeg
Eeland Stribling
Rosalie
Georgia Comstock
Sean Jordan
Caitlin Peluffo
Line-up subject to change.
High Plains showcases let you see performers in their natural setting: no gimmicks, no themes, just a microphone, a comedian, and a whole lot of funny. Come see a fantastic mix of local and national comics—catch some of your faves or discover some new ones!
Mitch Jones
Andie Main
Ali Kareem
Andrew Orvedahl
Amy Miller
Simon Gibson
Shaunak Godkhindi
Rafe Williams
Dave Hill
Line-up subject to change.
Comedians Langston Kerman and David Gborie take a deep dive into the most exciting, groundbreaking and sometimes problematic Black conspiracy theories.
Will Miles
Katrina Davis
Stephen Agyei
HOSTS:
David Gborie
Langston Kerman
Line-up subject to change.
Join Lee Robinson and Kate McLachlan as they host a night of extremely gay comedy, drag, games, and audience merriment. Strap on your Birkenstocks and come laugh with us!
Lee Robinson
Kate McLachlan
Samantha Ruddy
Shanel Hughes
M.K. Paulsen
Kenice Mobley
Clare O’Kane
Nori Reed
Line-up subject to change.
Come see some of the biggest names of the festival, along with local Denver faves, drop in and do a few minutes at the High Plains open mic. Up-and-coming comedian yourself? Brave the stage, win prizes, and say you got your start at High Plains!
