After 6 nights of competition in 6 venues, the first 5 semi-finalists have been selected in the Seattle International Comedy Competition. They will begin 5 nights of semi-final shows on Tuesday November 19, and will be joined with 5 more semi-finalists who will be selected following this week’s 6th show on Sunday November 17As the scores go back to zero, they are listed in alphabetical order:
Trenton Davis, Chicago
Sam DeMaris, Houston
Steve Hofstetter, Queens NY
Rodger Lizaola, Seattle
Kortney Shane Williams, Seattle
All have won a minimum of $500 and are in the running for the grand prize of $5000 + a recording contract.
Round 2, featuring 16 more comedians begins tonight, Tuesday November 12 at Laughs Comedy Spot in Kirkland. The tour then heads to:
Wed Nov 13 Poppes 360, Bellingham
Thur Nov 14 Market Theater Seattle
Fri Nov 15 Auburn Avenue Theater, Auburn
Sat Nov 16 Renton Civic Theater, Renton
Sun Nov 17 Parlor Live Comedy Club, Bellevue