TEACHERS' LOUNGE COMEDY to Return to Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake

Raue Center for the Arts will present Teachers' Lounge Comedy on Friday, September 18 at 8 PM, a hilarious stand-up showcase featuring comedians who bring their real-life classroom experiences to the stage. Headlining the evening are Kenny Mock and Bill Gorgo.

Kenny Mock, a clean, high-energy comedian, has been entertaining audiences nationwide for over 15 years. He won the 2023 World Series of Comedy, made his television debut on Workplace Drama (Amazon Prime), and was a finalist at the 2024 Big Sky Comedy Festival. His first comedy special is currently streaming on Drybar Comedy. Drawing from his background as one of ten siblings, as well as his experience as an educator and in the corporate world, Mock delivers relatable, crowd-pleasing comedy for all audiences.

Gorgo brings a rich and varied career in entertainment, spanning stand-up, playwriting, acting, and teaching dramatic arts for grades 6–12. An award-winning storyteller and mentor to emerging comedians, his sharp wit and seasoned perspective make him a standout performer.

The evening also features Jess Smith and Brian Williams. Smith, a Theatre and English teacher at South Elgin High School, directs productions and coaches improv while performing with Greenroom Improv at Raue Center and the Hemmens Cultural Center. Williams, after studying improv for four years, has spent the past five years building his stand-up career, performing throughout Chicagoland, including Zanies and Lucy's Comedy Café.