About the Show
Price: $22
When: Thursday 7:30, Friday 7:30 and 9:45, Saturday 7 and 9:30
Spotlight: An award-winning writer, actor and stand-up, Derek Gaines got his comedy start in Philadelphia before taking over New York and beyond. Known as the man with "the smile of a thousand angels," he's been on your TV screen in "The Last O.G.," "Bupkis," and "Blue Bloods." Now he's returning to headline on the DC Improv stage for a second time.
Featuring: Mike Kurtz, Justo
About the Comics
Derek Gaines is an American WGA-award-winning and Daytime Emmy-nominated writer, actor and stand-up comedian who got his start in Philadelphia and has now dominated his way to every prestigious New York stage and around the country.
Known as the man with "the smile of a thousand angels," Derek's first break came in 2014 when he appeared on AXS TV's "Gotham Comedy Live" and was selected by the Just For Laughs Festival as part of their "New Faces" showcase. Derek went on to co-host MTV's "Broke A$$ Game Show" and his career has skyrocketed from there!
Derek had a recurring role as Jaybird in the hit Tracy Morgan's series "THE LAST O.G.," and as Bugs on CBS' "Blue Bloods." He has been featured in films like "The King of Staten Island," written and directed by Judd Apatow and starring Pete Davidson, and "The Wrath of Becky," starring Lulu Wilson. Derek won a WGA Award for his writing on "Inside Amy Schumer" and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for his work on the Apple TV+ & Sesame Street's "Helpsters". Derek has also written and starred in "Bupkis" alongside Joe Pesci, Edie Falco and Pete Davidson.
Derek is also the co-founder and host of the "No Need For Apologies" podcast alongside Dave Temple, with episodes that drop weekly.
Mike Kurtz is a shameless anecdotal comedian representing PG County. He’s been on the comedy scene since 2018, both on the stage and behind the scenes. Mike won Comedy Kumite 37.1 (winter 2023) at the DC Improv.
Instagram: @prettyhurtskurtz
Justin “Justo” Brooks is a professional comedian and writer. His witty, energetic, and thought-provoking comedy is definitely a must see. In 2020 he won first place in 3 comedy competitions including Magooby’s New Comedian of the Year. In 2021 Justo won a spot at the famous Laugh Factory by winning 1st place in the club’s open mic competition. He has also opened and hosted shows for Tony Woods, Tony Rock, Erik Rivera, Rodney Perry, Dominique, and other comics seen on Netflix, HBO, and Comedy Central. Justo won Comedy Kumite 39.1 (June 2023) in the DC Improv lounge.
Instagram: @justo.comedian