Seattle International Comedy Competition Semi-Finals

By Rocky & Kristine Fields

 As it is each year, The Skagit sold out the Seattle International Comedy Competition Semi-Final Round once again and the comedians put on one hell of a show. 

The top 10 comedians, whittled down from hundreds, possibly thousands, who try out each year for this event, all gave outstanding performances to a responsive crowd. 

Ron Reid, Producer of the show, extends his gratitude to The Skagit by making this statement; “The (Skagit) facilities are amazing, the staff bends over backwards to make certain everyone has everything they need for the best possible show, and then there’s the audience – who buy up every ticket for every seat, every year that we’ve presented the show here.”

He adds, “And this year, our competitors, one and all, rose to the challenge and gave them a show that made all of their efforts, all of the perks (like the buffet!), and the attention of the audience, all worth it.”

The top five comics for the evening were Brad Brake (Seattle, WA), Drew Barth (Seattle, WA), Billy Wayne Davis (Seattle, WA), Joe List (New York, NY), and Matt Davis (Birmingham, AL).

A wonderful night for everyone involved, worth the drive through insane traffic and the threat of snow, to be sure.

Congratulations to all who participated in the competition. They’re all winners in our book!

The Finals, to be held in Seattle at The Moore Theater, will produce one winner who will take home $5,000.00 cash and a recording contract. Good Luck to all!

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