There’s me, 24-years old and a head full of hair, doing stand-up for the first time at Flying Monkey Theatre at Lowe Mill, 2010
I started doing comedy in 2010, by doing stand-up at a poetry & spoken word open mic in an arts center that used to be a shoe factory in Huntsville, Alabama.
It wasn’t great, but I did get a few laughs in my 5 minutes on stage - but it started something that I kept chasing. Since then, I’ve dabbled in comedy in several roles; performer, host, producer, marketer, promoter. Here’s a timeline of my experience as an amateur comedian in the southeast:
Early Comedy & Production Experience (2010–2012)
Began performing stand-up and improv in 2010
Founded Epic Comedy Hour in 2011, serving as host, performer, producer, and brand manager
Gained early experience in show production, audience development, promotion, and social media
Atlanta Comedy Scene (2012–2017)
Moved to Atlanta in 2012 to pursue a career, but also improv and comedy more seriously
Performed improv at Relapse Theatre (2012–2014)
Took improv classes and performed at Village Theatre (2013–2015)
Joined Banshee Improv in 2014, performing regularly across metro Atlanta through 2017
During this period, I also independently produced shows:
Created and ran a monthly stand-up showcase (Comedy Squared) at Theatre in the Square in Marietta
Created and ran a monthly improv show (The Ten Show) at Theatre in the Square in Marietta
Responsibilities included booking talent, hosting, producing, branding, and marketing
Professional Development & Comedy Hiatus (2018–2022)
Shifted focus to my career in trade show graphics production in 2018
Gained additional experience in operations, logistics, deadlines, budgeting, and managing real-world constraints
Witnessed firsthand how COVID disrupted both live entertainment and my primary industry, reinforcing the importance of adaptability and ownership
Return to Huntsville & Leadership Growth (2023–2025)
Returned to Huntsville in August 2023 and immediately re-engaged with the local comedy community
Joined Open to Suggestions improv troupe, performing regularly around Huntsville (May 2024)
Became deeply involved at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre, where I:
Created and produced Player You, an audience-interactive improv show (April 2024 - October 2025)
Created and produced Ultimate Improv Challenge, a short-form elimination-style improv show (August 2024 - November 2025)
Served as a board member from 2024 to 2025
Established Shenanigans’ first official Ensemble Cast (January 2025), including auditions, rehearsals, and casting
Created and produced The Black Box Comedy Show (February 2025 - November 2025)
Took over production and hosting duties for Comedy Reflux (March 2025 - December 2025)
Across all of these shows, I handled:
Programming and creative direction
Casting and performer management
Hosting and performance
Branding, promotion, and audience development
Current Status (Late 2025–present day)
In November 2025, due to career changes and creative differences, I chose to leave Shenanigans entirely. I’m still a part of Open to Suggestions and perform with them on a monthly basis.
What’s next? Something good…
And now here’s a bunch of photos of me doing comedy over the years (in no specific order)
