Due to the recent world events with the COVID-19 Virus and the recommendations from MN Department of Health we have decided to postpone this event. Tickets will be honored for the reschedule date, TBD. Austin Area Arts will continue to make the best decision for our staff, board, volunteers and patrons. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions please call the ArtWorks Center at 507-434-0934.
With Tommy Ryman, Ben Marcotte and Leo Lindstrom.
Tickets $12 adv / $15 day of
You don’t have to identify as a dweeb, geek or nerd to laugh along with these three Minnesota comics who have the same talent level as a professional athlete, but would never be mistaken for one.
Sponsored by Belita Schindler
Tommy Ryman, a semifinalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, is an acclaimed comedian. His oddly-adorable stand-up landed him No. 2 on iTunes comedy charts for his album Having the Time of My Life. Named Best of the Midwest at Gilda’s Laugh Fest, Tommy grew up in Minnesota jamming on clarinet for his new-age mom and kale-chip-making dad. He performs at top clubs, colleges, and festivals across the nation including the Great American Comedy Festival. Tommy was invited to be on Nickelodeon’s NickMom Night Out and has a full comedy special on Dry Bar Comedy. He’s worked alongside Nick Swardson, Hannibal Buress, Maria Bamford and Louie Anderson but none wear a cardigan quite like Tommy. Featured on Paste Magazine and regularly heard on SirusXM and iheartradio, Tommy’s act can be described as absurdist and clever masked behind an endearing, innocent demeanor. A Last Comic Standing judge raved, “I have never seen anything like [Tommy] before in my whole life, [he is] one-of-a-kind, fantastic!”
Ben Marcotte is originally from rural Minnesota but moved to Minneapolis in 2015 to further pursue standup comedy. Since then, he’s performed all across the Upper Midwest to rave reviews. He’s the type of guy that you have probably seen many times before, but never had the inclination to talk to. Marcotte blends stories of past life experiences with whimsical observations that leave audiences wanting more.
As a professional by day, comedian by night, Marcotte will share stories and insights from the mind of an everyman that will make you feel grateful that you don’t have to go to the same company picnics or family reunions as he does. While he is a master story teller with a great command of the English language, his true skill is not being caught by his boss while typing this bio at work. It was close, twice.
Leo Lindstrom is a lovable comedian from Austin, MN. A young comic who has been called a natural talent from many individuals including fellow comics, peers, and his grandma. Since his first performance in his 8th grade talent show, Leo has been working to be the best comedian he can be, even if it kills him. Leo draws from his life experiences, nerdy interests, and any random thought he may have as he strolls through life for his material. Kindhearted and unpredictability mix as his material ranges from light to dark, genuine to sarcastic. All delivered with a calm and endearing demeanor.
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