by Christian Carvajal for OLY ARTS
Comedian Brad Upton writes about everyday life, a 28-year marriage and anything else that pops into his head. He’s a past winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. His ease and likeability on stage have made him popular with corporate clients and the cruise ship industry, for which he’s a headline performer. He was a frequent opener for the late Joan Rivers and served as field announcer for the 2014 USA Track & Field Championships in Sacramento. For the last eight years, he’s been singer Johnny Mathis’ opening act.
The Dream Team of Stand-Up Comedy
Kelsey Cook:
Cook moved to Los Angeles from Seattle two years ago. She’s spent the last year touring with comedian Jim Norton. In New York, she’s a paid regular at The Comedy Cellar, The Stand, Gotham Comedy Club and New York Comedy Club.
Geoff Lott:
Seattleite Lott describes himself as “a dad, husband, weirdo, college grad, dork, comedian, eater, lover, hater and political theorist.”
Rodney Sherwood (host):
Sherwood has acted and created copy for hundreds of corporate videos, dozens of TV shows, a multitude of CD-ROMs and more than a handful of motion pictures.
What: Brad Upton and the Dream Team of Stand-Up Comedy
Where: Washington Center for the Performing Arts,
512 Washington St. SE, Olympia
When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17
How much: $15-$28
Learn more: 360-753-8585 / Washington Center