LEWISTON — Maine Event Comedy presents the Tightest Five finals at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at Bear Bones Beer, 43 Lisbon St.
Any stand-up comedian will tell you they have a tight five minutes, but who has the “Tightest Five?”
Mark Turcotte will host as five finalists perform their best five minutes of original material. Along with bragging rights, the winner’s prize package includes paid work, professional headshots and craft beer.
The final round will include: Chris Kinback, South Boston; Scott MacNeil, N. Billerica, Massachusetts; Jim Martin, Portland; Julie Poulin, Monmouth; and Brendan Williams,South Portland.
Tuck Tucker will be the evening’s featured comedian. Tucker’s verbal wit and physical comedy have made him a favorite throughout New England. He’s a founding member of Portland’s Running with Scissors improv group and was a finalist on HBO’s Lucky 21 Comedy Showcase. He’s performed at the Hartford Funny Bone, the Rhode Island Comedy Connection and the Comedy Nest in Montreal.
Newmarket, New Hampshire’s Mark Moccia and Lewiston’s Nic Dufault will open the show. A comedy open-mic will conclude the event. The show is free and for ages 21-plus.
For more information, call 207-513-0742 or email maineeventcomedy@gmail.com.
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