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Jimmy McCartney is a stand-up comedian who loves to highlight life's

absurdities. Currently based in Florida, Jimmy is a native of New York,
where he won the “Bring The Smoke” competition for Best Comedian in
the Adirondacks. Jimmy now tours the U.S, headlining at comedy clubs,
colleges, performance halls, theaters, and military bases, from Alaska to
Key West—and has amassed over 34 million social media views.

Jimmy is also a public speaker, primarily speaking to student audiences
about the importance of finding a career focused on freedom and
happiness. Jimmy aims to instill self advocacy, while demonstrating how
we can all grow to become better people and color outside the lines.

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Samuel J. Comroe, a Los Angeles native, is a stand-up comedian who performs at over 100 clubs and colleges annually. He made his TV debut on TBS’ Conan, BET’s Real Husbands of Hollywood with Kevin Hart. Sam was a contestant on the 13th season of America’s Got Talent and finished 4th place.

In addition to his TV appearances Sam was recently featured on All Def Digital’s Comedy Originals. He is also the winner of Ricky Gervais’ Comedy Competition, The San Francisco Comedy Competition, and has over 500,000 followers across all his social media. His comedy is made up of the trials and tribulations of living with Tourettes Syndrome since being diagnosed at age six and observational material based on his life experiences.

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This is your opportunity to come see first time comics and seasoned comics alike work out their jokes for your entertainment. You will be the first to hear them perform and have the chance to see the next up and coming comic grow their talent. Tickets are only $5

Do you think you have what it take to make people laugh? Sign up now by emailing snappersopenmic@gmail.com to tell your best story on stage! Come meet and mingle with other comics in a professional comedy club.

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Ron Feingold has been on stage since age 10. He got his musical theatre start in high school portraying roles like Lazar Wolf in "Fiddler on the Roof," Moonface Martin in "Anything Goes," and Curly in the musical "Oklahoma!" Then, at age 17, he began his professional career performing in a melodrama theatre by the name of "Bob Young's Cabaret" located in beautiful Cascade, Colorado. Ron was on top of the world earning $150 a week performing in the show and doing what he loved most!

Ron then moved on to dinner theatre in the summers during his breaks from college at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. There was a distinct trend that he noticed over the years that all of his roles and jobs were mostly comical. So Ron decided to give Stand-up Comedy a try. A contest called the U.S. College Comedy Competition came to Colorado State and Ron signed up. For a first timer, he placed third and he's been hooked on laughs ever since!

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Pedro Gonzalez is a Colombian American comedian based out of NYC. Besides touring the country as a stand up, Pedro is a staff writer on Freevee’s hit show Primo, based on the life of NY Times best seller Shea Serrano. He was a finalist on Stand Up NBC and New York Funniest, and also has the honor of being the first Latin American immigrant comedian to appear on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

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Officer_Eudy is the online persona of Kevin Eudy, a police officer and digital creator known for his humor and relatability, particularly on platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). He shares humorous observations, relatable life moments, and sometimes offers inspirational messages or prayers, amassing a significant following for his content.

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Joe Bartnick is a standup comic, actor and writer. All Things Comedy released his comedy special titled “Bartnick – A Killing in Chicago” Now on Amazon Prime. The special was featured on Sirius/XM’s RawDog Channel. Joe played Randy the Bouncer in “Old Dads”, a Netflix #1 movie. Joe was featured on Netflix’s “Bill Burr - Friends who Kill” comedy special.

Joe Bartnick started as a comic performing in coffeeshops and bars. Joe used talent and hustle to make his way prestigious venues like Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks.

Joe can be seen doing standup on AXS-TVs Gotham Live, roasting Tommy Lee on A&E and acting on Playboy TVs King of Clubs. Joe wrote the bestselling E- book “You Might Be a Douchebag”.

He parlayed his love of hockey into the popular podcast Puck Off. He toured for years with Lisa Lampanelli and now frequently appears with Bill Burr who nicknamed him “The Rose Bowl Legend”.

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Renard Hirsch has a casual, observational style of humor, with a strong emphasis on storytelling. He often incorporates religious and urban elements into his routines, and has a knack for imitating different characters.
As a stand up comedian, Renard Hirsch has performed at the Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, Zanies, Levity Live,The Improv and The World Famous Apollo
He has appeared on BET’s “A Time to Laugh” and “Who’s Laughing Now?” on Comcast, Nephew Tommy's "Uncontrolled Comedy", Standup Nashville on the Circle Network, Nateland Presents and has released his Drybar Special "You Gotta Be Smarter Than That"
He has shared the stage with great comics such as Kevin Hart, Bruce Bruce, Roy Wood Jr. ,Pauly Shore, Arnez J, Pierre, Sommore, and Ricky Smiley.
Renard's film credits include The Green Mile, The Civil Brand, Drumline, Lincoln Heights, Hancock, Hannah Montana: The Movie, Dead Center and the Lifetime movie, “Love at the Christmas Table,” and the all new Broken Kingdom!
Renard’s style is versatile. He can reach any audience, whether he is performing in large arenas or intimate comedy clubs or churches.

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Jesús Abelardo, comediante venezolano y host del podcast 99%, presenta Baba, su nuevo y primer show que ha estado girando por Estados Unidos en ciudades como Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville y otras más. Un viaje personal cargado de humor sobre la relación con su papá sirio. En este show, Jesús Abelardo explora las diferencias culturales, generacionales y emocionales que lo separan de su padre.

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Carmen Ciricillo is a nationally touring headliner that has performed for thousands of comedy clubs and events. He has appeared on national television including three years on the Discovery Channel as the humorous and outrageous "Tool Guy" on the tv show "Your New House" His comedy albums have been on Sirius satellite Radio since 2007 and his stand up and skit comedy can be seen currently on his Youtube channel. Recently he headlined the Volvo Hard Hat Comedy Tour and for the last 4 years has been the main player in all the humorous KIA commercials. Carmen let's you in on how his gifted children have created challenges to his home life. He also shares some of his best coaching methods on how to get your wife in the mood. He will have you laughing over things you should not. Expect to hear self-depracating as well as observational humor that not only stabs at himself but anyone he encounters. Don't miss this show!

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Jason Gilleran has been a part of Detroit’s thriving comedy scene since 2017. Along with his stand up comedienne wife Robyn, they are Hard G Comedy and have co-headlined Zanies in Chicago, The Dallas Comedy Club, The Underground Laugh Lounge, Nick's Comedy Club in Boston, MA and more. They also produce shows together all over Michigan. Jason is a regular at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle and One Night Stan’s and has performed in the 2025 Gilda's Laughfest and the Traverse City Comedy Fest in 2023 and 2024. His 20 years of experience as a Urologist (aka “the Dick Doc”) means he’s seen a few things. Things he can’t unsee. Jason brings a fast pace, almost absurdist view of the things he finds funny, like bad food, good music, and an ongoing mid life crisis as a Gen X husband and father. And yes, there are dick jokes.

Robyn Gilleran is a comedian based in Detroit and is the better (looking) half of Hard G Comedy with her husband Jason. This former fat kid and current actor/model is the mother of teenage boys and has a lot to say about growing up, motherhood and life in general. Robyn has performed on stages across the US including Zanies Chicago, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, One Night Stan's Comedy Club, The Detroit House of Comedy, Traverse City Comedy Club and Funny Farm, as well as Gildas Laughfest, The Traverse City Comedy Fest and the Detroit Women in Comedy Festival. She's sure to catch you off guard and teach you to never judge a book by her cover.

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Eric has performed all over the United States and can be seen on the hit TV Show Masters of Illusion. Eric has won a Merlin Award (Oscar’s of Magic) for Outstanding Comedy and Magic. Eric has had the opportunity amaze celebrities such as; George Lopez, Lou Ferrigno, Russell Peters, Desiigner, and many more in which you can find on his social media platforms; @themagicofericeaton. Eric puts on a great show that earns him high praise with his unique blend of magic, charm and comedic wit. People referred to his amazing comedic tendencies and his ability with magic to being the perfect combination for a compelling and entertaining show. All of Eric’s tricks include audience members. From the show’s start to the incredible finish, audience members find themselves on stage trading barbs with Eric and having the time of their lives! The interchange is classic entertainment at its best. Be prepared to sit back and laugh at the hilarious and incredible Comedy and Magic of Eric Eaton!

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A regular on the Las Vegas Strip, Derek’s act is fast, fresh, and at times, fanatical. He brings the funny with tales about his blue-collar upbringing, his divorce, the holidays and his child-free existence.

A veteran of several USO tours, Richards was chosen as one of the first performers at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba after the base began guarding jailed Al-Qaeda terrorists. The comedy tour earned Richards national coverage in Newsweek. He also has performed at U.S. base camps in Iraq, Afghanistan, and more than 15 countries.

"The only thing surprising about Derek is that he's not bigger." – Florida New Times.

You can hear him on the air via the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Network and on the nationally syndicated, Bob and Tom Show along with Bob and Sheri. He was also featured on The Weather Channel's Top 10.

On the concert stage, he has been the opening act for Motown legends, The Temptations and The Four Tops.

His third comedy album, 60 MPH School Zone, garnered Honorable Mention accolades in the International Songwriting Competition in the spoken word comedy category. Get your copy at shows, iTunes and at derekrichards.com. Hit the site to hear a sample of why this lunatic leaves every audience howling, and hoping he’ll be back.

He's also the author of Whiskey, Cancer & Bad Decisions, now available on Amazon.

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New York-based comic Steve Marshall plays all the big clubs across the country. He's been featured on national television platforms such as CBS News and CNBC, plus Hot Off the Grill with Bobby Flay and NBC's Dare to Dream.

Riffing relentlessly on topics such as his negative Jewish family and why one should never make fun of Chinese people who work in a Chinese restaurant, Marshall's no-holds-barred approach will have you laughing and gasping in equal doses.

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Comedy for a Cause!

An amazing lineup to keep you laughing!

Ticket proceeds go to multiple beneficiaries!

Voices for Lee County Animals

Autism Collier Charter School

GiGi's Playhouse

Best Buddies

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Led Varela es un comediante, escritor y actor venezolano-uruguayo que ha construido una carrera destacada en el stand-up, la televisión y las plataformas digitales.

Residiendo en Miami, es uno de los comediantes de habla hispana más reconocidos, con una audiencia internacional en crecimiento. 

Actualmente, Led se encuentra de gira, presentándose ante salas llenas en importantes ciudades de América Latina, Estados Unidos y Europa. Sus especiales de stand-up, “Incorrecto”, “Felicidad”, “Orgullo Nacional” y “Locura”, han acumulado millones de vistas en YouTube, consolidándolo como una de las voces más relevantes de la comedia en español.

Más allá del stand-up, Led ha tenido múltiples apariciones en televisión, incluyendo su rol como host del programa “La Sopa Venezuela” en E! Entertainment Television y su trabajo como guionista y miembro del elenco en el popular late-night show “Chataing TV” en Venezuela. 

Además, es el creador y conductor de “Bla Bla Bla Podcast”, donde explora la comedia, la cultura y anécdotas personales, conectando con una audiencia fiel en diversas plataformas. Su estilo de humor, agudo y observacional, lo ha convertido en uno de los comediantes más destacados en español en la actualidad.

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Undeterred by his failure, he began a lifelong vision quest and found himself by traveling to the four corners of Google Earth. It was on this journey that he began using his powers for good. He took on the name given to him by his teacher, the great Maharaji Yamaha Suzuki Toyota, the Tommy Lama. After disseminating his message in comedy clubs, he became the back-to-back winner of the Boston and Seattle comedy competitions, appeared on the Bob and Tom Show, National Lampoon's Man Up Stand Up, and in commercials for Adidas, Monster.com and Lowe's.

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Raised in the Southeastern United States, McGaha built his comedy style around blue-collar life, generational humor, and the chaos of everyday family experiences. With over 8 million followers across social media, he has built a massive online audience through viral comedy clips and sketches. His stand-up blends sharp punchlines with storytelling about marriage, raising kids, and the quirks of small-town America.

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Shelly Belly has become a social media sensation.

Tiktok 1.3 million followers /14.7 million likes

Michelle Rider was introduced to the world when she made her debut on the Netflix reality show The Circle Season 3. The world fell in love with the circle mom, as everyone called her on the show. The world loved her Southern charm, and witty personality.

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John is a Veteran of standup comedy starting at the famous Comedy Store in California. He has since performed his comedy headlining Comedy Clubs Theaters and Casinos throughout the United States, developing his own unique crazy style, captivating audiences and keeping them laughing. In addition to having appeared on numerous television shows including the Comedy Central Standup Standup , Entertainment Tonight, The Ricki Lake Show the Statler Brothers Show, Rascals Comedy Hour -- John also hosted his own morning Rock radio show on WZZO and was a writer for Joan Rivers. He's performed in Concert with Dennis Miller , Michael Bolton, Kenny Rogers and many others. Don't miss the crazy off the wall comedy of Comedian " JOHN "

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Jimmy’s talents as a comic are Florida grown and we are proud to say that Snappers Grill & Comedy Club gave him his very first start as a comic! You’ll be in hysterics as he navigates his way through marriage, divorce, parenting, and all of life’s moments that he somehow makes more awkward. Jimmy is a rising star that has catapulted his way onto the comedy scene and has performed in Las Vegas, Arizona, DC, etc and has graced stages all over Florida including Snappers Comedy Club (Palm Harbor and Ft Myers) Cristy B’s Comedy Club (Palm Coast) and McCurdy’s Comedy Club (Sarasota) to name a few. He was just recently a guest on the #1 ranked comedy podcast in the world “Kill Tony” where he performed at the world famous Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas Jimmy has a movie coming out this December and his comedy special “I Don’t Say The Right Things!” is out on YouTube RIGHT NOW!

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Corey O’Brien’s Red Tour fearlessly brings sharp, unapologetic comedy to red states, challenging divides while creating a space where everyone—left, right, and in between—can laugh together. Bold, provocative, and uniting, Corey proves humor can bridge even the widest gap!

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After escaping communist Soviet Union in the 1977, Yakov came to the United States with nothing but a dream. Before even learning the language, Yakov humbly began working as a bartender at the famous Grossinger’s Catskill Resort in New York, where he started telling jokes to his customers each night. As his English improved, he quickly grew in popularity. He made a daring move to Hollywood where the owner of The Comedy Store, Mitzi Shore, spotted him and advised him to stay. She told him, “There is always a place for good and different.”

His lovable view of life through the eyes of a poor immigrant captured the hearts of America. He soared to the top of the comedy world, performing on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” and countless other television programs, including as a regular character on “Night Court.” He became a star of his very own show, named after his famous catchphrase, “What a Country!” Yakov branched out to the big screen where he starred in movies with Tom Hanks, Robin Williams, Richard Pryor, Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson, to name a few. In 2016 and 2017 his TV special “Happily ever laughter” was voted “The best special” on PBS.

He has given command performances for 4 US presidents.

Yakov Smirnoff is an iconic comedian, movie star, best-selling author and most recently, an educator, when he earned a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, after which he became a professor at Missouri State University. His latest accomplishment is a doctoral degree in Global Leadership from Pepperdine University.

Living a life that is as exciting as ever, Yakov has married his sweetheart, currently has his very own 2000 seat theater in Branson, Missouri, and tours the world doing stand-up Comedy at performing arts centers.

Inspired by his higher education in psychology and global leadership he is currently writing a book, “Unconscious Attraction: Why does the wrong person feel so right?”

With the heart of a dreamer, Yakov Smirnoff has made the impossible possible and continues to inspire others with his message that America is still, “What a Country!” Keep an eye out for a documentary about him on Netflix by the end of this year and stay tuned for what Dr. Yakov does next!

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Ken Miller was just crowned the winner of the first-ever Steve Harvey Standup Spotlight Comedy Competition in 2019. More than 1,000 comedians from around the world submitted videos to the contest. “I know funny when I see it,” said Steve Harvey about his decision to handpick Ken as the Grand Prize Winner. Steve also gave Ken his stamp of approval by saying his comedy has rich, relatable material.

In 2013, Ken won the Florida’s Funniest Comedy Competition, beating out more than 200 comics. Ken has also competed in Comedy Central’s South Beach Comedy Festival, The Great American Comedy Festival, The World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas, The American Black Film Festival Comedy Wings Competition, and The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival. Ken made his TV debut on NICKMOMs, MOMS NIGHT OUT on NICKJR. In 2019, Ken was featured at the Big Pine Comedy Festival and the Oak City Comedy Festival. He can also be seen on Funny Not Famous on Comcast/Infinity Afrotainment TV. Ken also just recently filmed a 30-minute special that is being shopped to major networks and streaming platforms. Ken can also be heard on the radio show Real Laughs on Real Radio 104.1, Monday thru Thursday 9pm to 10pm

Originally from Greensboro, NC (he’s #8 out of 11 kids), this former US Army veteran now resides in Orlando, FL with his wife and his two and a half kids (ask him about it). Ken was born for comedy. His show is guaranteed to make you laugh or he will pay for your first drink.

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Comedienne / Entertainer
Julie's regularly heard on XM/Sirius Blue Collar Radio, as well as many syndicated stations including the John Boy & Billy Show, and the Bob & Sheri Show, (Charlotte, NC), & the Bob & Tom Show (Indianapolis, IN).

A Southern girl with universal appeal, Julie's shows sell out from Florida to Oregon. Folks actually WANT to sit in the front row & have been known to return a second night, just so they can bring friends that haven't yet seen her.

"Phyllis Diller started comedy at 37 years old & so did I. She went on to have a fabulous career that lasted over 40 years. I hope to be just as fortunate. It's so awesome to be doing exactly what I feel like I'm meant to do!".

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A veteran of New Mexico's steadily rising film industry, Steven studied Theatre at Eastern New Mexico University.

He portrayed DEA Agent Steven Gomez on the Emmy-winning television series Breaking Bad on AMC. Steven has also appeared in television series such as Wildfire, Crash, and In Plain Sight. Quezada has just finished starring in the thriller Light From The Darkroom and a featured role in the new George Lopez movie La Vida Robot. Steven also appears in Love Ranch alongside Joe Pesci and Helen Mirren, the hit comedy Beerfest alongside the comedy team from Broken Lizard, First Snow with Guy Pierce, and the short film Milagros, which received major acclaim at film festivals worldwide and earned Steven a nomination for Best Actor at the Tenerife International Film Festival in Spain. In 2013 he also received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for his role in Breaking Bad.

In 2010, Steven partnered with executive producer Mark Padilla and Marco Nunez to host his own late-night talk show, The After After Party with Steven Michael Quezada.

In addition to his successful career as an actor, Steven is one of the most noted comedians out of the southwest, touring comedy clubs across the United States since 1987. He is a five-time recipient of the New Mexico Hispanic Entertainers Association Comedian of the Year Award, and he has been appeared on HBO, Showtime, the Latino comedy feature Que Locos, and was recently hand-selected to open for Saturday Night Live alumnus and movie actor Rob Schneider, and Anjelah Johnson. Steven also recently performed a hilarious bit of his stand-up routine on The Arsenio Hall Show.

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Explosive, Dynamic, and completely Original, are just some of the words that have described one of the most powerful Entertainers in the Comedy World today! The EMMY nominated Basile has entertained millions of comedy fans in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Africa. Basile’s unique blend of material, improvisation, and characters has made him one of the most sought-after comedians in the entertainment industry today.

The multifaceted, bilingual comedian is touring Worldwide to sold-out audiences with both of his unique shows of the “BasileLicious” World Tour (general audience in English) and his critically acclaimed series of Growing Up Greek in America,” The Greek Mystique World Tour” (Greek/English speaking audiences). This comedy series is Greek themed and is spoken in both Greek and English and both show DVD’s and Downloads are distributed Worldwide and have sold millions of copies.

Basile’s voices and characters have been heard on Armed Forces Radio, Television, and Syndicated Radio as the voice of: “The God Father Of Soul, James Brown” in North America, and his comedy segments on XM/Sirius Satellite Radio. His recent Radio Show/Podcast, “A Pinch Of Basile” is now syndicated on selected radio stations in North America and throughout the world and on GreekBeatRadio.com & Grecian Echoes Radio.

Basile has over 100 television appearances throughout the world, Including: HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, A & E, Dry Bar Comedy & the Tonight Show on NBC to name a few. Basile is also known for his voice work as Universal Studio’s Bullwinkle J. Moose, as well as for the Cartoon Network and many Japanese Anime series. Recently, Basile was recently nominated for an EMMY for his work on ESPN’s “30 for 30” series segment, “The Legend of Jimmy the Greek”, as the voice of Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder (Syionidis).

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Hofstetter, who has over a billion views on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, is a Nobel Peace Prize-nominated comedian. His book (Ginger Kid) is a top 5 pick on Amazon and debuted at number one in its category. Hofstetter was the host and executive producer of season one of Laughs (FOX) and he has been on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and E! True Hollywood Story, Comics Unleashed, Comedy All-Stars, Quite Frankly, White Boyz in the Hood, Countdown, and more. He’s been in four movies, and he has had two top 20 comedy albums (including one that hit number 1 on iTunes comedy charts). He is a former columnist for Sports Illustrated and the NHL, and has also written for Maxim and the New York Times, among others.

**VIP Meet and Greet ticket holders are able to enter at 5:30. Meet Steve, photo ops, merch, VIP Seating.

**Doors will open for VIP Seating and General Admission Seating at 6pm.

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