Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Comedy at the Boulevard July 19

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Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) and Panama City Comedy are proud to present Comedy at the Boulevard, Friday, July 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Come for an uproarious night of laughs! ECTC presents some of the Southeast’s most hilarious comedians! This hysterical event will be hosted by resident funny guy Jason Hedden and features headliner Damon Sumner, feature act Gale MzUndastood and special guests Amanda Marks and Scotty Jernigan.

Jason Hedden (host):
Jason Hedden is an actor, director, comedian and producer from Panama City, Florida where he produces monthly shows with Panama City Comedy. He has been seen at StarDome,The Comedy Catch, Stand Up Live, Comedy Bar, Laughing Skull Lounge, Dothan Opera House and dozens of other venues throughout the southeast. Jason has performed at the Red Clay Comedy Festival, Pensacola Indie Fringe and Comedy Festival, West End Comedy Festival, Gulf Coast Comedy Festival, Blue Ridge Comedy Festival, P3 Comedy Fest and Sand Up Comedy Festival.  He is a frequent opener for Grand Ole Opry member, Henry Cho. Follow him at @jasonheddencomedy or jasonhedden.com

Damon Sumner (headliner):
Damon Sumner has been bringing laughter to people’s lives even before he held a mic on a stage. He has continued to hone his craft and every time he touches the stage, he delivers hilarious stories about his upbringing and witty, high-energy observations of everyday life. His debut album, “I know who I am” debuted globally #1. He can be seen on The Weather Channel’s “Weather Gone Viral”, Don’t Tell Comedy, The Circle Network’s “Standup Nashville”, EPIX’s “Unprotected Sets or his half-hour on DryBar “Chocolate in the Sun”. He co-hosts a hilarious sports podcast, “Forth and Ten” and runs shows all-around the ATL. Since starting stand up in Atlanta, Damon has shared the stage with numerous headliners, like Iliza, Atsuko, Dustin Nickerson, George Wallace, and so many more. Damon has also performed in illustrious comedy festivals, comedy clubs, colleges all around the globe. If you didn’t know, he’s about to become your new, favorite comedian.

Gale MzUndastood (feature):
Gale Fluker, also known as comedian MzUndastood began her stage work in comedy in 2015. Originally from Jacksonville Florida, she is an Army veteran and deployed to Saudi Arabia. She's raised three children and is the proud "Gwanny" of a growing bunch of six grandchildren. MzUndastood has opened for the likes of Comedian Double D, Vanessa Fraction, Shawty Shawty, Shaun Jones, Marvin Hunter, the great Don DC Curry and the late Tyler Craig. 

Scotty Jernigan (special guest):
Scotty Jernigan (special guest) is a stand up comic from Panama City, Florida. He has joyfully mastered the art of the one-liner. When he’s not touring the Southeast, he performs regularly with Panama City Comedy and had a residency at the Lie’brary Comedy Cafe. When Scotty’s not on stage you can find him doing character voices for his newborn and reading about odd animal facts.

Amanda Marks (Special Guest):
Not your typical anything, comedian Amanda Marks, can turn the minuscule or mundane into a monumentally funny shtick. Amanda performs stand-up comedy, produces and hosts comedy shows and co-hosts the award-winning Sis & Tell Podcast. She has opened for comedians Jessica Kirson and Judy Gold and was a finalist in the 2022 Ladies Room Comedy Festival at Broadway Comedy Club and featured on the Red Clay Comedy Festival 2024. She has also done voiceover work for Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Squidbillies. Amanda's comedy is like your favorite bbq brisket, both unquestionably Southern and Jewish. 

Comedy at the Boulevard will be staged on the Cabaret Stage in ECTC’s main space located on the second floor of 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard Town Center in Miramar Beach. Tickets range from $27 - $40. There is an additional processing fee for ticket purchases. Purchase tickets online at https://www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org/special-events. 

Become a VIP! Membership support allows ECTC to offer a variety of high-quality productions for audiences of all ages as well as reach hundreds of children through our Educational Theatre programs and field trips. Each VIP Membership includes tickets to shows as listed with each membership level, a VIP name tag, early access to reserved seats, access to the VIP Lounge, eight complimentary drinks (wine, beer, or water) for the season, recognition on the ECTC website and in the printed programs, and 10% off all classes, camps, and additional tickets for shows. The VIP Membership is a special community of supporters for ECTC.

A special thanks to ECTC’s Major Sponsors of the 2023-2024 season: Grand Blvd at Sandestin, St. Joe Community Foundation, Howard Group and Visit South Walton. 

To make a tax-deductible donation, volunteer or learn more about Emerald Coast Theatre Company, call (850) 684-0323 and visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org. Engage with ECTC as well on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

ABOUT EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY:
Emerald Coast Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) founded in 2012 by Nathanael Fisher, MFA, and his wife, Anna Fisher, MA. Based in Miramar Beach, Florida, ECTC’s mission is to enrich and entertain the Emerald Coast community through professional and educational theater. ECTC operates year-round with a focus on three programs to serve the Northwest Florida community: the Educational program includes after-school, weekend, summer, and home-school programs; the Theatre for Young Audiences program provides field trip opportunities for local school children and productions specifically designed for our youngest audience members, the Professional Theater efforts are focused on senior and adult audiences to improve quality of life and provide a rich cultural experience.