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Can you believe that Washington DC, the Nation’s capital - with a Metro-area population of more than 9,000,000 people - only has ONE stand-alone venue solely dedicated to showcasing local and national comedians? We need to change this, and we need your help! Please consider being a part of this campaign that will fill a large void in this area.
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The New Washington DC Comedy Club
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Help us open a New Washington DC-area Comedy Club!
Can you believe that Washington DC, the Nation’s capital - with a Metro-area
population of more than 9,000,000 people - only has ONE stand-alone venue solely
dedicated to showcasing local and national comedians? We need to change this, and
we need your help! Please consider being a part of this campaign that will fill a large
void in this area.
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2. Stand-up comedy is an American tradition with roots extending back to minstrel
shows of the 1800s. Vaudeville acts, slapstick shows, World War II-era comedic radio
shows and 1950s variety television shows all paved the way for stand-up comedy.
My name is Ed Blaze, comedian and founder of Metro Comedy Entertainment. Based
in the DC area, I have been a stand-up comedian for almost 10 years, traveling
nationwide with my shows. I have also promoted hundreds of comedy shows here in
Washington DC and Nationwide – hosting shows from The Arc Theater, Pure Lounge,
Helium Comedy Club, Pittsburgh Improv, San Jose Improv, Mr. Smith’s, Burke Theater,
Howard Theater – and a other similar venues.
I had the privilege of working with various talented comedians such as Dave
Chappelle, Ralphie May, Jim Gaffigan, Gary Owens, Erin Foley, Nema Williams,
Rachel Feinstein and Luenell Campbell to name a few.
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3. IMAGINE THIS….A NEW COMEDY VENUE
Live Comedy Shows
Open Mic Nights
Full kitchen and bar
Improv and Stand-up Classes
Live Bands
Family reunion
20 New Job positions
Nonprofit Fundraising Events
Rental availability for corporate events, and more!
We have so many talented comedians and performing artists here in Washington DC,
but there are just not enough venues for them to perform and improve their talents.
One dedicated comedy club and various other venues that host comedy and open-
mic nights are just simply not enough. This new comedy club will offer an abundance
of opportunity to local, regional and national comedians. Washington DC is known for
producing a lot of good talented comedians like Dave Chappelle, Lewis Black,
Martin Lawrence, Wanda Sykes to name a few. You can be a part of launching the
next round of comedy stars!
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This is a good package if you have a
group of Friends, Employees or Co-
workers (30 Reserved Seating & 30
drinks) use it anytime: Example
company holiday party
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One Year membership with Four
Reserved Seats to any weekend - No
extra charge for a whole year (once
club opens)
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Host a Corporate event, 300 seats /
600 standing - For your business or
organization – This club will be well-
equipped, spacious, and conveniently
located venue to host your next
gathering; complete with audio
systems, projectors, and comfortable
table seating in a relaxed atmosphere
for meetings and social events alike.
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Family Reunion - Venue available and
3 comedians to entertain your family
reunion for two hours up to 300
people
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TWO Years membership with four
Reserved Seats to any weekend - no
extra charge, plus your name on a
plaque along with your photo at main
entrance as one of our founding
members/ your name also on our
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4. FEW IMAGES OF COMEDIANS FROM OUR PAST SHOWS
TALENT THE COMEDIAN
Funding period
Jul 21 2014 - Sep 19 2014 (60 days)
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THREE Years membership with four
Reserved Seats to any weekend - no
extra charge, plus your name on a
plaque along with your photo at main
entrance as one of our founding
members/ your name also on our
website | BACK STAGE ACCESS -
PHOTOS WITH COMEDIAN
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6. JAMIE LEE & ESTHER KU (MTV GIRL CODE)
CALISE HAWKINS
7. NEMA WILLIAMS
D.L.HUGLEY
RAPHIE MAY
THE LOCATION - LOCATED OFF NEW YORK AVENUE
Type the address below on Google Street view - that should give you a good idea
where is located,
8. 2020 FAIRVIEW AVE NE WASHINGTON, DC 20002
LOCATED JUST 3 MINUTES FROM: Noma-Gallaudet U (New York Ave) Metro
Station - THE RED LINE
And 2 minutes from Union Market (Union Market is the heart and soul of a
broader district bringing a renewed spirit to the neighborhood).
THE PERFORMANCE SPACE WE HAVE NOT FINALIZED OR DECIDED THE INSIDE
LAYOUT/DESIGN
WE'RE TAKING SUGGESTIONS ON THE COMMENTS SECTION
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Your feedback is more valuable than you know. Ongoing
dialogue is a crucial part of the development of the club.
PLEASE SHARE THIS CAMPAIGN WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, CO-
WORKERS, NEIGHBORS, YOUR GRANDMA - PLEASE HELP
MAKE IT HAPPEN
Have a question or comments? please do not hesitate to contact me
Risks and challenges
- Find enough parking space
- Finding Best Management
- Liquor & Entertainment license
- Finding Best Employees
- Finding the Best Chef
The greatest challenge for the new Metro Comedy Club will be raising the remainder of
the funds needed to open our doors in Washington DC.
To finish, the architects, contractors, and construction crews work toward completing
the building, installing AV equipment to be ready for opening day will take about eight
months and an estimated total of $480,000.
And if funded more than $50,000 that will help to lower the borrowing amount from
investors.
We have secured two investors that will cover about $400,000 plus Ed Blaze's own
investment of $30,000.
Before construction is complete we will invite a few comedians including but not
limited to Dave Chappelle, Raphie May, Erin Foley, Nema Williams, Anthony Jeselnik,
Bill Burr, Mark Curry, Hannibal Buress, Dave Attell, Loni Love, Sarah Silverman, Key &
10. Peele, Guy Torry, Sherri Shepherd, Charlie Murphy, DeRay Davis, Deon Cole , Wayne
Brady, JB Smoove, and Lavell Crawford.
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