Comedy coming to Asheville: Carolina Sketchfest 2, Ben Kronberg, Funny R Us

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Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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carolina_sketchfest_2_2014Here’s a quick round-up:

Carolina Sketchfest 2: 2014 Mamma-Jamma Edition – Asheville’s Biggest Night of Sketch Comedy

2014’s biggest night of sketch comedy in WNC returns for one show on Saturday, March 29th. See fan-favorite material from four of The South’s best sketch comedy groups.

If you attended the sold-out 2013 Carolina Sketchfest, then get ready to see completely different material from every group. Plus, a new group for 2014, Robot Johnson, makes their Asheville debut. Each group has their own style of comedy so there is something for everyone no matter what your comedy tastes are.

DATE & TIME: Saturday, March 29th – 8:00pm

LOCATION: Asheville Community Theatre – Mainstage, 35 East Walnut St., Downtown Asheville, NC

SHOW CONTENT: 18+ only show with adult content and language. Beware, no topic is safe from these comedy groups.

TICKETS: $20 – INCLUDES COMPLIMENTARY BEER all night long from Presenting Sponsor Asheville Brewing Company. Wine and water will also be available at cash-only bar.

3 Ways to Purchase Tickets (NOTE-2013 Carolina Sketchfest sold out in adavance) :

Buy tickets ONLINE at: http://carolinasketchfest.com/tickets/

Buy tickets at Asheville Community Theatre Box Office

Call & Purchase tickets at Asheville Community Theatre Box Office: 828-254-1320

NOTE – This is a reserved seating event. You select the exact seats you want at time of purchase.

PERFORMING COMEDY GROUPS:

The Feral Chihuahuas – Carolina Sketchfest hosts/performers are celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary having performed over 300 shows in WNC and at comedy festivals around the country.

LYLAS – This all-female sketch comedy group is hot off of their sold-out shows in January, and have a huge fanbase of all genders.

Robot Johnson – The #1 comedy group in Charlotte, NC bring their Saturday Night Live style of comedy to Asheville for the first time.

Thunderstood – The award-winning one-man sketch comedy show has performed at every major comedy festival in the U.S., and brings an all-new set in his Sketchfest return.

FUNDRAISING FOR BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUE:

Just as in 2013, Carolina Sketchfest will donate a portion of proceeds to its Charity Sponsor Brother Wolf.

-Disclaimer Comedy welcomes comedian Ben Kronberg to Lexington Avenue Brewery Thursday March 20th

Ben Kronberg has been appearing in much larger venues much more frequently included last year recording his first Comedy Central Half Hour to a sold out crowd in Boston. Ben was featured on the web series Modern Comedians, documenting the life of comedians on stage and at home. He also just finished a run of shows at SXSW in Austin last week and is touring through the Southeast United States before flying to Los Angeles to audition for the new season of Last Comic Standing.

Ben’s joke style is classic. He summons the deadpan delivery of Steven Wright and the one liner intellect of Mitch Hedberg. He also is musically gifted playing multiple instruments and even his iphone often while on stage.

Joining Ben at LAB will be Asheville’s own Tom Scheve. Tom has worked very hard to grow the scene and will be the feature performer for the
show. Along with Tom are Kelly Rowland, Jason Webb and Cary Goff. Tickets are just $5 online plus service fee until a few hours before showtime or $8 at the door.

-And here’s the poster for the Funny R Us event on March 28 at Asheville Community Theater.

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Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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