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NY Comedy Fest: Creators to Watch Showcase Unveiled
19 Oct
Summary
- Creators to Watch Showcase highlights emerging online comedy talent.
- Past participants have gone on to SNL and breakout film roles.
- The festival spans five boroughs from November 6 to November 15.
The New York Comedy Festival is gearing up for its fifth annual Creators to Watch Showcase, scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at 7 pm inside Asylum NYC in Gramercy. This event is dedicated to celebrating and presenting the next generation of comedy trailblazers who are making their mark online.
The lineup features a diverse array of talent, including Austin Nasso, Carly Stanton, and Jourdain Fisher, among many others, with Isa Medina serving as the host. Past participants have achieved significant success; notably, alumni from previous years have joined the Saturday Night Live cast and directed critically acclaimed films.
This showcase is a key component of the New York Comedy Festival's 22nd edition, which extends from November 6 to November 15 throughout the city's five boroughs. The festival, originally launched in 2004, includes performances by major headliners and a special Stand Up for Heroes benefit for veterans and military families on November 9th.
