2015 Burbank Comedy Festival Announces Family Friendly Lineup

Laughter is not just for adults at the Burbank Comedy Festival. Kids too will have the opportunity to learn, laugh, and engage in two shows crafted specially for the young at heart on Sunday, August 16, and on Saturday, August 22.

Hosted by Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant, the Burbank Comedy Festival will be packed with more than 50 special events including underground showcases, classes, workshops, industry panels, after parties, and live festival podcasts.

This 2nd annual festival will highlight new and upcoming international talent, off-beat, variety, college, all-female, and kids comedy performers, Sunday, August 16 through Saturday, August 22 in Downtown Burbank.

Here's a rundown of kid-friendly events:

Aug 16, 2015 at 12:00PM - Improv for Kids!This high-energy class for ages 8-13 will introduce youngsters to the basics of improv comedy. Kids will learn how to play basic improv games, think on their feet, and work together to create scenes from a suggestion. This special one-day introductory workshop will be taught by Sara Cravens, a character actress, improvisor, and comedy writer trained by The Groundlings.

Aug 22, 2015 at 4:00 PM - Two Milk MinimumComedian and juggler Michael Rayner (Sesame Street, David Letterman) will host a family friendly comedy show where everyone, young and old, will be laughing. Two Milk Minimum will also feature Vicktor Aggerwhil, a 17-year old standup comedian who trained at Second City, Sydney Feyder, another 17-year old also from Second City, and Neil Aggerwhil, a 13-year old who has been doing comedy for two years, and has performed at The Hollywood Improv, Flappers Comedy Club, and The Warehouse in Marina Del Rey.

The Burbank Comedy Festival is dedicated to discovering America's next comedy superstar. By pairing emerging comedians with established headliners, the event offers the next generation of talent the opportunity to perform and connect with top entertainment professionals, to encourage live comedy, and do some funny business. Presented in association with Visit Burbank and Downtown Burbank Partnership.

For more information and tickets, visit burbankcomedyfestival.com.