This from our friend Ron Reid at Comedy
Underground:
After 18 shows, the five finalists have been
chosen in the 30th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition.
In alphabetical order, they are Paul Hooper
(Charlotte), Sean Kent (Austin),
Rodger Lizaola (Seattle), Travis
Simmons (Seattle), and Jose Sarduy
(Miami).
<http://seattlecomedycompetition.com/2009/finals.php>
Finals begin on Nov. 24, and the the winner will be chosen at
the “Final-Final” show on Nov. 29 at Seattle’s Moore Theatre. The
previous evening, the five finalists will perform at the Admiral
Theatre in Bremerton in an 8 p.m. show. (360-373-6743,
admiraltheatre.org)
This competition began in 1980, and has been held every year
since. Past participants include Patton Oswalt, Mitch
Hedberg, Ross Shafer, Aisha Tyler, Brian Posehn, among many
others.
Recently, 2007 Winner “Marcus” went on to be the runner-up on
NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.”
Complete information, including schedule of events, tickets,
and photos and bios of the participants can be found at:
<http://www.seattlecomedycompetition.com>
Finals (top 5
comics)
Tue Nov 24 Washington Athletic Club,
Seattle
Wed Nov 25 Vashon Theater, Vashon WA
Fri Nov 27 Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland WA
Sat Nov 28 Admiral Theater, Bremerton WA
Sun Nov 29 Closing night gala – Moore Theater, Seattle
More later
… — MM