ENTERTAINMENT
INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM




COLUMBIA BALLROOM - CLUB '12

CRYSTAL BALLROOM - RIOT ACT COMEDY LOUNGE


LARRY XL
Larry XL's wacky style has made him a favorite with audiences from Florida to Canada. He's been a finalist in comedy competitions in his native Baltimore and neighboring cities like Washington, DC and Philadelphia.
Soon after he started performing at area clubs, Larry XL recorded a concert CD with the DC Standup All-Stars, 2004's DC Standup vs. Earth and later his own live DVD, 2009's Crowd Control. He then hit the road performing in some of the nation's best comedy clubs (and anywhere else with electricity) opening for the likes of Bobby Slayton, John Witherspoon, Jim Florentine, Finesse Mitchell, and Charlie Murphy. He has also been heard on XM Satellite Radio and Baltimore's 98 Rock.

Brandon Broady
Growing up and attending school in Silver Spring, MD, Broady has always loved being the center of attention and humoring others. He was named “Biggest Comedian” by the Senior Class of 2004 at Springbrook High School. Making others laugh, and being the biggest comedian/class clown came naturally to him, and it was not until teachers, family, and friends suggested that he hone his skills of comedy and apply them towards acting that he found use of his talent
Ever since moving to LA in 2010, Broady has been making a name for himself in the comedy scene, performing at The Comedy Store, working with Donnell Rawlings (“Chappelle’s Show”) and opening for Cedric The Entertainer.

WILL HESSLER
Will Hessler is a performer on the comedy scene that every fan of stand-up comedy should know. Born & raised in the suburbs of our nation’s capital, Will has been entertaining audiences all across the country with his smart & irreverent perspective, his rare ability to say exactly what people are thinking, but are often too afraid to say, and his absurd & acerbic take on life.
Will has that unique blend of unpredictable material & comedic style that keeps audiences coming back to see him time and time again. He is making his presence known on the stand-up scene, whether it is hosting his own weekly comedy showcase in DC, or at the clubs, colleges & comedy festivals across the country. Due to his dynamic style and engaging material Will has performed with some of the biggest names in stand-up, acts like TJ Miller, Todd Barry, and Doug Benson. If you don’t know Will Hessler now, it’s OK. You will very soon!

DAVE GEORGE
Winner of DC's "Best New Standup" Dave George is a regular on the local comedy scene and has performed in clubs and casinos around the country. East Coast air travelers may remember Dave as Independence Air's "FLYi Guy" - America's most beloved defunct airline mascot.
Recently, Dave has been a featured writer for AOL News, providing humorous commentary on current events, as well as starring in a series of man-on-the-street interviews in and around Washington. Dave's offbeat sense of humor, confident stage presence and quick-footed audience interactions are guaranteed to get a crowd going.

JIMMY MERITT
Because he's amazing at comedy, Jimmy Meritt is a nationally touring feature act for clubs and colleges, performing in 38 states a year! Thanks to his geeky charm, clever writing, and high energy performance, he's quickly become a crowd favorite!
Jimmy has worked with Saturday Night Live's Norm Macdonald, Kevin Nealon, The Cast Of ABC's Whose Line Is It Anyway, Last Comic Standing's Ralphie May, VH1's Doug Benson, and Maria Bamford!













