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Michael Zimmer and Sofia Sullivan’s Sketch Show Dog People Was a Treat for All at Kickstand Comedy
Every sketch included some nod toward dogs that would be funny to most folks, but really felt like one big inside joke for dog people.
“Nervous Laughter” Seeks Hilarity in Panic Attacks and Religious Trauma
Peter Lundquist’s solo show is exceptionally brave, big-hearted and honest, if at times uncomfortable.
The Three Lisas Raise Laughs and Funds With Bravoholics at Take Two
Lisa Boehm and Rachael Ivy Young’s weekly “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” watch party has even influenced one of the show’s stars to support Portland-area nonprofits.
Ameerah Sanders Stole the Show at Be Gay, Do Crime
The comedian passionately ripped into Grigori Rasputin, giving the Back Door Theater’s audience more than its money’s worth.
Alex Borstein Plays Herself at Polaris Hall
The comedian and voice actress sang as one of her most famous characters to thank fans for decades of support.
Kinky Comedy Show Giggle Bottom Celebrates a Year of Safe Space to Joke About Sex
Trimming down Giggle Bottom’s birthday show content might have left the audience with more energy to give performers back.
Taylor Tomlinson Breaks Her Own Formula on the Save Me Tour
Tomlinson added a fourth show to her sold-out Portland stops.
Curious Comedy to Add Children’s Classes This Fall
The theater seeks to fill the void left by Oregon Children’s Theatre, which goes on pause Sept. 1.
Comedian Chris Grace Previews New Solo Show for Portland
Grace will test-run his new show concept “27 Hours” at Kickstand Comedy on June 20.
Helium Comedy Club Begins Annual Contest to Find Portland’s Funniest Person
Preliminary rounds will continue through July.
Loose Threads Improv Show Mixes Fashion and Comedy
All costumes in the show at Kickstand Comedy are hand-sewn, vintage or both.
“Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson” Promises to Solve Racism in 27 Minutes
The “Superstore” actor wants to make the issues raised by Johansson’s infamous response to casting criticisms “irrelevant.”