Last Comix Standing Presents Season 4 Finals at Foxwoods, 10/12
By: Sally Henry Fuller Oct. 11, 2014
Comix at Foxwood's perennial standup competition feature some of the top comedic talent throughout the country. The three-month competition, which began on August 6, started with 108 of the country's funniest comedians taking center stage for rights to don the title Last Comix Standing. After weeks of cutthroat standup skirmish, the talented crop of competition was chopped down to 40 quarter-finalists.
Only 10 competitors advanced to the semi-finalist showcase and each was judged for on-stage presence, originality, and crowd reaction.
Four comics now remain for the final round, which begins Sunday, October 12 for a head-to-head face-off that will feature 20-minute sets from each performer. The winner will take home $1,250, a weekend headline gig at Comix at Foxwoods, a photo on the Comix Wall of Fame and the title "Last Comix Standing."
This year's finalists include AJ Foster (Utica NY); Mike Koutrobis (Nashua, NH); Kenny Ortega (Harlem, NY) and Damon Rozier (Brooklyn, NY)
Tickets are currently available for presale through Comix and Ticketmaster. Regular sale tickets can be purchased in advance for $10-$30. This show is for mature audiences only.
Tickets are available online at www.comixatfoxwoods.com; by calling the Foxwoods Box Office at 800-200-2882; or in person at the Comix, Fox Theater or Grand Theater Box Offices. Please contact the Comix Comedy Club at 860-312-5050 for additional information or with questions regarding group sales or private parties.
About AJ Foster:
Originally from The Bronx, AJ Foster began doing stand up while attending college in Utica, NY and quickly became one of Central New York's most loved up-and-coming comics. He was named Funniest Comic at the 2012 Finger Lakes Comedy Festival, champion of the 2014 Unforgettable Comedy Challenge and runner-up in 2014's Funniest Person in Rochester Contest. He is a regular at the Funny Bone in Syracuse, has been featured at Gotham Comedy Club in NYC and performs at several clubs throughout NYC and the Northeast United States. You also may have seen him as a semi-finalist on MTV's Yo Momma.
AJ's comedic delivery has been described as a crossover dribble; he gets the audience leaning right with the setup and then before they know it he's crossing over left with a punch line that they didn't see coming at all. He has a unique way of taking his real life experiences and crafting them into unbelievable stories that will leave you crying with laughter. From growing up in the hood to now living in a predominately white suburban neighborhood, AJ finds humor in every situation and no topic is off limits.
About Mike Koutrobis:
As an entertainer for the past 26 years, Mike Koutrobis has seen it all. He began his comedy career at Stitches Comedy Club in Boston, Ma in 1993. His comedy style combines a witty, yet sarcastic commentary on interesting people he has met in his travels, his life growing up in an occasionally dysfunctional family and the difficulties of being a man. Mike is a regular at clubs and colleges all across New England and New York: opening for such performers as Lenny Clarke, Bob Nelson, Harland Williams and Anthony Jeselnik. He can also be seen in the upcoming movies, "Grown Ups 2" and "R.I.P.D" His high energy and physical antics make Mike a highly sought after performer in the Northeast.
About Kenny Ortega:
Kenny Ortega is a native of Spanish Harlem, A stand up comedian and although he has been a comedian for under 6 years he has grown up fast by working along side some of the best Latino comedians out there today. Kenny like any other kid always found himself getting into mischief. Which now reflects his comedic style of story telling on stage. Kenny enjoys helping those starting out in the comedy field by organizing shows to make the transition on to the comedy club stage a lot easier. He worked in venues like "The Dave Chappelle show" the second season and Metro TV. Kenny takes great pleasure in putting a laugh into everyone's day.
About Damon Rozier:
"Laughter is the key to life" is a quote Damon Rozier, a C7 quadriplegic and standup comedian, lives by. After his spinal cord injury, filled with anger and frustration, he worked hard to not let those emotions take over, and so far he is on the winning end of the stick. Also a single-dad and an aerobics instructor, Damon is truly non-stop. In fact, Damon has been excelling at it quite impressively. Since his injury he's done comedy work with BET, motivational speaking all around the country, as well as tried out several adapted sports, from quad rugby to wheelchair racing. Damon is driven to show others anything is possible.
Energetic, funny, positive - there is not one negative adjective you can use to describe this unforgettable man. Read on to learn more about Damon Rozier, one of the funniest wheelchair comedians in the world.
About Comix at Foxwoods
COMIX At Foxwoods Comedy Club & BRU BAR is located just a short drive from Hartford, Providence, New Haven, Boston, or Worcester - in the center of Foxwoods Resort Casino at 350 Trolley Line Boulevard in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Featuring national club headliners, cutting-edge alternative comedy, musical variety acts, and superb local talent, COMIX also presents top-ranked national comedians in the MGM Grand and Fox Theaters. In addition, COMIX offers open mic nights and happy hour - every Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., with two full-service bars and a diverse menu featuring everything from boneless wings to steak & cheese spring rolls. COMIX is also the perfect spot for private parties, special events, and viewing sporting events on the COMIX BIG SCREEN. COMIX is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 5 p.m. - 1 a.m. during the week, and 5 p.m. - 2 a.m. on weekends. Call 860-312-5050 or visit www.comixatfoxwoods.com for more information.
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