Upside Down Comedy - 2026 Gatherings

In August, Upside Down Comedy continued its weekly gatherings with a variety of opportunities for comedians to practice, connect, and grow together. The month included improv sessions led by Marcus Evans and Joel McCrary, offering participants a chance to develop their skills in a collaborative setting.

The group also welcomed Pastor Dan and Sue Sherstad for a time of conversation and encouragement, before wrapping up the month with an open mic hosted by Robert G. Lee. Through its regular weekly rhythm, Upside Down Comedy continues to create space for comedians to build community, sharpen their craft, and encourage one another in their faith and creative pursuits.

July brought a great mix of comedy shows, improv, and regular meeting nights for Upside Down Comedy, with three opportunities to get out of our usual meeting space and enjoy some live comedy.

We kicked off the month with Robert G. Lee on July 7th, followed by Sarah Thompson’s Squeaky Comedy Show on July 12th at Crosspoint Student Center. On July 14th, Joel McCrary led the group in improv.

The following week featured Marcus and Friends Comedy Show on July 19th at Petty Cash Theatre, followed by Marcus Evans leading improv on July 21st. We then came together for the Upside Down Comedy/Squeaky Comedy Show on July 25th, before wrapping up the month with an Open Mic on July 28th.

It was a great chance to see our comedy community in action in a variety of settings, while continuing to make room for fellowship, creativity, and plenty of laughs.

June was a fun month for Upside Down Comedy! Robert G. Lee kicked things off with a teaching on The Road to Success and King David’s do’s and don’ts, followed by a visit from Pastor Dan and Sue Sherstad. Marcus Evans led the group in improv, and Asmou brought the Word and led an open mic with The Ratchet Christian.

June 23rd also marked our first night in our new space. After more than five years in the Middle Terrace, we were sad to leave a space that had been such a blessing to our comedy community, but we are REALLY grateful to still have a place to meet with a stage—and even access to a kitchen for food prep!

We also continued preparing for the return of our Writers Room in August, while celebrating David DeMena as he stepped away to focus on his own animated project.

In April, Upside Down Comedy gathered each Tuesday for a dynamic mix of creativity, growth, and community. 

The month kicked off with a practical and engaging session on social media led by The Ratchet Christian, followed by an improv-focused night with Marcus Evans that brought energy, spontaneity, and plenty of laughs. 

Mid-month, the group slowed things down with a casual hangout, drawing inspiration from Charlie Chaplin and other comedy greats, before closing out April with an open mic hosted by Robert G. Lee—giving comedians the chance to step up, share their material, and encourage one another. 

The true highlight of the month was having The Ratchet Christian come speak about social media. It was a genuinely impactful evening, and we’ve already seen members of our group taking her encouragement to heart. She shared not only practical insight about social media, but also about faith, authenticity, and having the courage to openly share what you believe.

We had a fun and full month together, continuing to build on what God has been doing in this community.

Robert G. Lee joined us again for a meaningful night together, continuing to invest in both our craft and community. Marcus Evans led us in an improv-focused evening that challenged us to stay present and listen well.

We also took time to simply be together at our St. Patrick’s Day potluck—sharing food, laughter, and connection as a group.

To close out the month, Joel McCrary brought us back into improv, followed by an open mic led by Jen Lewis, giving everyone another opportunity to get up, try things out, and continue growing.

Thank you to everyone who came ready to participate, encourage one another, and keep moving forward together!

Upside Down Comedy had a powerful start to the year on January 13th when Apostle Dan and Sue Sherstad joined us. They brought an encouraging, impactful message and took time to pray over everyone. It truly set the tone for the year and meant so much to our community.

We kicked off February with a writing-focused meetup led by Robert, where comedians brought new material and received thoughtful feedback, it was such a strong time of growth and collaboration. We also had a very successful improv meetup with Joel McCrary that brought a lot of energy and joy to the group.

Mid-month, Pastor Dan returned and brought a message on how comedy, especially laughter, can be a tool for healing. It was fantastic and deeply meaningful for everyone there. We wrapped up the month with a crowd work session that pushed people outside their comfort zones in the best way.

It’s also been exciting to see what’s happening beyond our meetups. Several of our comedians have started new open mics, expanding their influence in the comedy world. Sarah continues to grow her Squeaky Clean Comedy brand, now reaching out to local schools and churches with her events—so inspiring to watch!

One of the most meaningful things has been how we’ve continued to center everything in prayer. We begin each meetup praying for one another, for Hollywood, and we’re constantly hearing new testimonies of what the Lord is doing in people’s lives.

People are being encouraged in their faith, growing in their skills, and our community continues to thrive and genuinely love each other well.