Charity and Hilarity on February 8th

During the challenges of the Covid era while we many of us were considering new challenges, skills or hobbies – or even just looking for a fun and safe evening out – Comedy Greens, a local amateur comedy troupe, was born. Led by their ring leader, Russ Flicker, a group of local moms and dads began writing material, practicing, meeting, re-writing comic gold (or sometimes bronze) after work and on weekends culminating in several backyard comedy shows in town. Through word of mouth, a supportive community and donated audiovisual and lighting, the shows had 150-200+ people bringing chairs and enjoying a great old fashioned, if not always wholesome, show bringing neighbors together for a good laugh. Mostly intentional.

Shows performed outdoors with a bring-your-own-chair and anything else delivered a fun experience but also led to some weather challenges and didn’t include traditional tickets. Also, friends and neighbors who act as both audience members but also sometimes as “guest writers” who occasionally join the writing, laughing, practicing sessions have suggested the events be used to raise money for charity since the first show. All of which has now led to the Comedy Greens first indoor performance to raise money for charity!

The Comedy Greens are hosting two shows, both the evening of February 8th, to raise money for research to find a cure for Type I Diabetes and other autoimmune diseases. The shows are at the theatre in the JCC of Mid-Westchester, adjacent to the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center. You must buy tickets in advance, but beer and wine is included in the ticket price with no additional cost, which Russ quickly points out “is really for the comedians as much as the audience!” The show includes Lori Rothman, Dan Brown, Mike Mantzouris, Phil Smith, Frank Murtha, Doug Krohn, Rebecca Berman, Andrew Rich and Russ Flicker. To buy tickets please visit http://jccmw.ticketleap.com/the-comedy-greens/ to support this worthy charity where the comics and the audience are all neighbors!