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Comedy with Dawn Tyler & Friends
Friday, June 14th 

Join host Dawn Tyler in a night of laughs at Newport Playhouse
Doors: 6pm
Show: 7:30pm
Pub Menu and Full Bar Available

Opener: D. Bo

D. Bo (David Beausoleil) was born and raised in Northeast Connecticut. He began chasing his dream of being a stand up comic in 2023. He has performed on the stages of comedy clubs such as The Funnybone and Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Casino. His daughter is his inspiration and motivation to take the stage and microphone!

Featuring: Brett Davey

Brett Davey is a Rhode Island-based comic who is desperately trying to get back to the level of comfort he felt as a child wearing sweater vests his mom crocheted for him. Brett performs on comedy stages from the Alley Theater in Middleboro, MA, to The Pump House Music Works in Wakefield, RI. He also hosts his own comedy shows. Brett is a regular with Funny4Funds and John Perrotta's Comedy Factory. He has opened for leading New England comics like Chris Tabb, James Dorsey, Bill Simas, and Boston comedy legend Tony V. You can find Brett on Instagram @brett_davey_comedy

Headlining: Jay Are Adams

As an educator, musician, comedian, actor, and military veteran, Jay Are strives to create art that entertains and makes a positive impact on the world. His love of music started with singing in his church's youth choir, which he later directed. Started playing the saxophone in middle school. Later went on to play trombone, tuba, trumpet, in addition to playing upright bass for the Beverly Hills Junior Philharmonic. As a comedian, was featured on Kevin Hart’s “Hart of the City” Season 2 on Comedy Central, and helped to raise over $6 million as branch manager and performer for Funny4Funds, a national comedy night fundraising organization. Jay Are has a BA in Business Administration from Trident University and a MA in Theatre Education from Emerson College.

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Comedy with Dawn Tyler & Friend
Friday, July 12th

Join host Dawn Tyler in a night of laughs at Newport Playhouse
Doors: 6pm
Show: 7:30pm
Pub Menu and Full Bar Available

Opener: Serenity Jones

Thick Chick Comedy Serenity Jones is Worcester's Main Squeeze. Host of Stand-Ups and Stand-Outs on Unity Radio 97.9 FM. Serenity started doing comedy as a dare and worked a lot with the Hip Hop Community in her early days not expecting to one day open up for Wu-Tang Clan members Capadona, Inspect the Deck, and Budda Monk. She has worked with Def Comedy Jam's Silent John, and Kook Bubba Ice. Serenity is most proud of providing being able to give back through laughter with providing 970 meals to families with food insecurity, raising $4,500 for Why Me Sherry's House and $5,000 for Relay Walk for Life.

Featuring: Johnny Rottnn

Johnny Rottnn has been doing comedy since 2010. He is the producer of Rotten Minds Comedy and has performed on dozens of reoccurring shows, performing with just about every big name in New England. He has performed at the Comedy Connection, Comedy Park, Brew Ha Ha's, Comix Roadhouse as well as many other clubs and halls throughout New England. Johnny has been in 5 movies, 2 episodes of Showtimes "Brotherhood", 4 independent films and 2 theater plays . He has also narrated a short film .

Headlining: Jeremy Unmask Smith

Jeremy Unmask Smith is an International comic from Shreveport La, whose stamping his footprint around the country and the world making people smile. This 15 year comic has worked with some of the best in show business like D.L Hughley, Katt William, Sheryl Underwood, Joe Torry, Alex Thomas, “Reginald Ballard aka Bruh Man” from Martin and the USO tour in Germany just to name a few. His style of comedy is similar to his Uncle the Late Great Bernie Mac and the very Funny Robin Harris in your face, raw, uncut like the Def Comedy Jam era after a night with Jeremy Unmask you will feel the high vibration of the good old days back when kids still played outside and the music had meaning.

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Comedy with Dawn Tyler & Friend
 Friday, August 9th

Join host Dawn Tyler in a night of laughs at Newport Playhouse
Doors: 6pm
Show: 7:30pm
Pub Menu and Full Bar Available

Opener: Emmie Yk

Emmieyk is a standup comedian who is currently studying comedic arts at Emerson College. Emmie has been a part of the standup community for 5 years and is banned from multiple Applebees across New England. She also is a really cool person.

Featuring: Frank Vera

Frank Vera has performed around the Country and has been hustling his way throughout the comedy game, from opening for Michael Blackson to performing at the Broadway Comedy Club. From child stories to outrageous observations, get ready for the best of both worlds."

Headlining: Duchess SS

Dutchess of the Southside is born and raised in South Providence, Rhode Island. Her very sharp humor was developed around her family. Her comedy gives a notable inside look at being a mother, daughter and granddaughter. In a modern era, she brings the ratchet part of this segment. Dutchess has performed with John Perrotta’s Comedy Factory, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun, New York's Broadway Comedy Club. In 2023, Dutchess took the New England scene by storm, hosting and heading her way up and down the coast.

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Comedy with Dawn Tyler & Friend
 Friday, September 13th

Join host Dawn Tyler in a night of laughs at Newport Playhouse
Doors: 6pm
Show: 7:30pm
Pub Menu and Full Bar Available

Opener: Carolyn Comeau

Carolyn Comeau is a 76 year old, who started performing standup 2.5 years ago. She is a graduate of Brian Beaudoin’s comedy stand up class at the Comedy Connection and has performed all over Rhode Island, Massachusetts and CT. This retired RN will bring a daily dose of laughter that will have you checking your vitals and will leave you in stiches.

Featuring: Rudi Marinosci

Rudy Marinosci is a Providence based comic born and raised. He has performed at the prestigious Comedy Park in Cranston, The Vault in New Bedford, and the world famous Comedy Connection in Providence. Rudy is contagious with laughter and is a master of making the offensive a little more palatable. Follow him @RudyMComedy on all social medias

Headlining: Scott Lorenzo

Scott Lorenzo has been a fan of comedy and a performer since he was 9 years old telling werewolf jokes at school talent shows. A lifelong writer and student of all the comedy greats who came before him, Scott has always felt home on stage with a mic in his hand. After working the majority of his adult life in the service industry and enduring various genres of subpar retail music against his will, Scott's survival instincts took form during the pandemic when he began writing parodies of these ear worms he couldn't get rid of. At last count he's written 74 of these "masterpieces" and hours of standup material. His alter ego "Pappy" will charm the bloomers off your grandma with his soulful voice and highly suggestive lyrics, as he serenades you with filthy versions of your favorite country classics. No one is safe! Get ready for a night of raunchy comedy and ruined classic songs! Leave the kids at home!

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Comedy with Dawn Tyler & Friend
 Friday, October 11th

Join host Dawn Tyler in a night of laughs at Newport Playhouse
Doors: 6pm
Show: 7:30pm
Pub Menu and Full Bar Available

Opener: Sarah Infini Takagi

Sarah Infini Takagi, aka Infini T grew up in both Japan and US with siblings in Europe. Her "day job" is that of a concert pianist and teacher. The intense training it took to become a concert pianist necessitated a way to balance her life; thus comedy. She became one of the only piano faculty at the New England Conservatory to incorporate comedy into her piano concerts, often performing sketches inspired by her pianist-comedian hero, Victor Borge. Her comedy often cites her experience growing up in different countries, as well as different cultures as a concert pianist, and jazz vocalist. She is a graduate of Improv Boston where she studied both improv comedy and standup. She won recognition in her first ever standup at Salle O'Brien's where out of 50 comics, she tied with another comic as the funniest comedian of the night. Ever since, she has performed in comedy shows around New England. She also hosts and produces a comedy show at Burlington Mall, where her show was listed on Boston Globe's Top Picks.

Featuring: Kyle Cote

Kyle was born and raised in Warwick, RI. He grew up shy and quiet, but quickly learned that his intelligence and humor gave him the ability to make people laugh.Kyle graduated from the John Perrotta Comedy Course as has been an unstoppable comedic force since he took the stage .Kyle has performed and hosted comedy at numerous locations throughout New England; including Comedy Connection, Comedy Park, Comix Roadhouse (CT) and Broadway Comedy Club (NYC). He has opened for the following known local comedians: Ace Aceto, Bill Simas, John Perrotta and Colleen Galvin. Kyle’s comedy style is self deprecating humor about his weight, voice, and occasional life stories.

Headlining: Sam Pelletier

A veteran of the New England comedy scene, Sam Pelletier has been bringing his unique blend of observation and relatability to clubs, colleges, and corporate events for over a decade. Originally from the (somewhat) great state of Maine, Sam was a finalist in the New England’s Funniest Comedian Competition 2021, placing in the top five out of over 100 contestants. He has opened for numerous national headline acts, including Dave Russo, Mike Recine, Shane Torres, and Jake the Snake Roberts. Sam has been featured in the Green Mountain Comedy Festival, the Maine Comedy Festival, and the Mutiny Radio Comedy Festival in San Francisco. He also won the Cellar on Treadwell (Hamden, CT) contest in 2023. His hobbies include hiking and being a good listener. IG: @samdoescomedy FB: Sam Pelletier Comedy

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Comedy with Dawn Tyler & Friend
 Friday, November 8th

Join host Dawn Tyler in a night of laughs at Newport Playhouse
Doors: 6pm
Show: 7:30pm
Pub Menu and Full Bar Available

Opener: Ryan Lopes

Ryan Lopes has been performing stand-up comedy since 2015. He has performed at Comedy Connection, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun and the New York Comedy Club. He has also competed in comedy battles in Connecticut. His storytelling comedy style, based off of his life's experiences and current events, makes him relatable to audiences while being his authentic self. Ryan is very passionate about making people laugh and really enjoys performing on stage!

Featuring: Laura Grant

Introducing the force of funny, Laura Grant! She’s spicy – she is a sweet girl who loves Jesus and cusses a lot…this Southern stand-up sensation, known for Comedy As a Weapon and cohosting Quarantined Call-In Show, delivers the laughs every time.

Headlining: Tyler Hittner

Tyler Hittner, a Rhode Island comedian, has overcome obstacles, including viral meningitis, to pursue his passion for stand-up comedy. Despite relying on a walker, Tyler's indomitable spirit and razor-sharp wit have made him a force to be reckoned with on the stand-up circuit since 2018. With relatable and hilariously honest observations, Tyler connects with audiences on a personal level, leaving them laughing, inspired, and hungry for more. His story showcases resilience and the triumph of the human spirit, breaking down barriers and inspiring others to embrace their unique journeys. Get ready for a hilarious ride with Tyler Hittner, redefining the boundaries of stand-up comedy one punchline at a time.

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