Fantasy Comedy Presents Jason Collings
Performing Artists (Click on Artist for Reviews and Previews)
- Ticket Price: $15.00
- Show Type: Stand Up
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18 & over
Two items minimum per person
- Door Time: 10:30 PM
Description:
Halli Borgfjord: Halli Borgfjord grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan in a well-rounded family where he enjoyed the comfort of suburban life. Being the middle child, Halli was naturally inclined to be in the spotlight and initially had childhood dreams of becoming an actor, but as a young teenager Halli fell in love with the show “Friday Night Stand-Up” on Comedy Central and from that moment on knew someday he would be a comedian himself. All through grade school and into college Halli was the biggest student of stand-up. While his friends were buying the latest pop albums, Halli was listening to George Carlin and going to see legends such as Jerry Seinfeld and Mitch Hedberg in concert. Due to his relentless study and passion for comedy Halli was a natural on stage. Starting his comedy career in college, Halli became an instant success with his quick wit and ability to point out the insanity of everyday life. Shortly after beginning his stand-up career, Halli obtained some success by becoming a finalist in a local stand-up competition and from there he began to perform in the bigger clubs in Chicago and across the midwest. Halli now resides in Los Angeles, CA and is a crowd favorite all across the country. Halli appears regularly in Las Vegas opening for comedy legend, Louie Anderson and he also appeared briefly on the 2010 Green Card Tour with Russell Peters. In Los Angeles, Halli runs his own regular show, “A Comedy SmorgasBorg” at the World Famous Comedy Store and is a regular on the hottest college show in the country, “Comedy Juice.” Halli has been featured in Life Magazine and in August 2010 Campus Activities Magazine named Halli to their “Hot Comedy” list as one of the top comedians of 2011. In September 2010 Halli released his first full-length comedy album“Have You Been Borgfjorded Lately?” The album debuted at #2 overall on the iTunes Top Comedy Charts. Halli continues to tour nationally and his comedy album is currently available on iTunes and Amazon.
Jason Collings: JASON COLLINGS Jason Collings spent his youth growing up in the heart of Long Beach, CA with his identical twin brother, mom and dad. During his elementary days, Jason was known for being a bit of a jokester. This passion for humor only intensified as he reached his teen years. Lacking focus, Jason's father put him into martial arts at age 12. Jason later went on to compete in tournaments and win several local and national 1st place titles. He gained prominent status in the fighting word and eventually trained side by side with Royce Gracie. When other stand up comedians were beginning their careers, Jason, at age 21, was opening his own Martial Arts School. As his passion for Martial Arts grew, so did his passion for comedy. He began idolizing comics like George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor and Jim Carrey. He would breathe in every 'special' he could get his hands. He began to wonder if he too could be a stand up comedian. This dream became more practical when the gravity of reality struck at the heart of his career. At age 34, Jason sustained a major leg injury during training and he was told that he would never run again. Jason found his career in Martial Arts coming to a screeching halt. At age 35, after a long recovery from surgery, Jason knew he needed to consider a new career. While continuing to run a successful school, he decided to look up his first and long time love, comedy. He began writing material based on his life experiences, his family and his two boys. Unknowingly, Jason's ultimate decision to step on stage would rest on one more pivotal moment. In 2006, Jason’s father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Knowing that it may be his father’s only chance to see him on stage, Jason made it his purpose to find a decent venue. He convinced a local Hollywood club to give him stage time, saying that he had been doing it for several years. 15 Minutes later, Jason found his purpose. The club made him an instant weekly regular never knowing that he fibbed his way in the door. Like 99% of all other comedians, Jason has always had a love for comedy. It has been in his heart since he was just a small boy. The 1% percent that makes him different is that in only 3 years time, he has sky rocketed ahead of the pack. Starting his career at age 35, he has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in comedy. He has toured with Jo Koy and most recently, Carlos Mencia. He is a well known regular at major comedy clubs including The Improv, The Laugh Factory, The Ice House, The Punchline and The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club. Jason's unique brand of observational humor and his ability to paint a picture with his physical comedy will have you falling out of your seats and begging for more. "All I care about is being on stage and doing comedy.” Jason Collings
Andrew Santino: Andrew Santino is a degenerate jerk from Chicago, Illinois who's emerging as one of the funniest comedians, actors and writers. He has written and starred in a number of shows for Comedy Central, Tru TV, MSN and most recently the highly anticipated return of MTV's PUNK'D Andrew is also starting a project with Activision and DumbDumb hosting a show titled NOOB TUBE, produced by Will Arnett and Jason Batemen. In addition to PUNK'D, Andrew is also starring in the UNTITLED ELECTUS/HYBRID PILOT for CBS and is the writer for the new TBS pilot LAST LAUGH. He is also going to be in the return of Arrested Development starring Jason Bateman. Andrew got his "Movie" career start in the Luke Wilson film HENRY POOLE IS HERE where he played an orderly... but lets be real, it's a male nurse... or a murse.
Roy Brewster: You may have seen Roy at The Brea Improv, Ontario Improv, Irvine Improv, The Jon Lovitz Club, The Comedy Store, The Ice House, Bonkerz, and Flappers to mention a few. He has also had the opportunity to work with Kyle Cease, Louie Anderson, Greg Wilson, Ocean Glapion and Ian Bagg. His friends have always encouraged him to try stand up and when he finally did he knew that stand up was what he wanted to do. His first open mic resulted in a consecutive string of 6 straight wins at a local club. Roy states "I have truly found my passion in life and from here on out, it's all history in the making." HITM BABY!!
Lahna Turner: The ComedyCritic.com says of Lahna’s act, “No small laughs… some of the best musical comedy I’ve ever heard;” while All Access Magazine proclaimed “Lahna is truly hilarious.” Her unique talent of blending her stand-up routine with original comedy songs makes for an unforgettable performance which has taken her all around the world. She has performed at the nation’s top comedy clubs and theatres and she has entertained our military troops on four different USO tours. On the small screen, Lahna has appeared on NBC, Comedy Central and VH1. She was in the pilot for Showtime’s “The Boulevard” and also VH1’s “The Ralphie and Lahna Show.” While performing at the famous Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Lahna recorded her first comedy CD, D!@k Jokes and Other Assorted Love Songs. It has received airplay at top radio stations across the country and has been on National Lampoon’s Top 40 comedy countdown. Her latest CD, “If These Lips Could Talk” was recently released at the end of 2009 and is currently being played in rotation on Sirius Satellite Radio. When she’s not on the road, Lahna divides her time between Nashville and Los Angeles with her husband Ralphie May, their two wonderful dogs Pimp and Hoochie Mama, and their two children, April June May and August James May. For more information, please visit LahnaTurner.com, MySpace.com/LahnaTurner, Facebook.com/LahnaTurner.com and YouTube.com/LahnaTurnerVideos.

