Due to the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Stand-up for Humanity 2020 showcase for August will be postponed for a later date. Please periodically visit the SFH website for show updates and news. Also, please visit the Esperanza Dance Project (www.esperanzadanceproject.com) and The Forgotten Children Foundation (www.theforgottenchildren.org) websites to make a contribution, they need our help now more than ever. Thank you for your continued support!
Stand-up for Humanity
Show Description
Welcome to the next installment of Stand-up for Humanity, a local comedy show to benefit the Esperanza Dance Project (www.esperanzadanceproject.com) and The Forgotten Children Foundation (www.theforgottenchildren.org). Both organizations work hard to aid the well being of our youth here at home and abroad.
In 2019 this 18+ comedy event presented an exciting show opening dance number with the Esperanza Dancers, a stand-up comedy show with local comedians featuring a nationally prominent headlining comic, and capped off with an epic raffle that offered an assortment of awesome prizes ranging from autographed memorabilia to gift cards from local businesses as well as a $1,100 "staycation"/golf package from the JW Marriott!
A large portion of the proceeds from ticket sales went to the two foundations and all of the proceeds from the raffle were given to them. We also accepted canned food donations on behalf of the Tucson Community Food Bank for the upcoming holiday season. Thanks to everyone who participated in the food drive, SFH dropped off many pounds of food to the food bank! Patrons received a raffle ticket for each can brought in.
The next installment of the SFH will bring more laughs and great times, so please join us for a night of hilarity for charity.
*Due to the possibility of adult language this is an 18+ event.
Show Details
Date:
TBA
Time:
Doors Open at 6:30 pm, Show at 7:00 pm
Location:
Pima Community College Center for the Arts Proscenium Theater (West Campus)
2202 W. Anklam Road
Tucson, AZ 85745
Tickets
General Admission Tickets: $24.00
VIP Tickets: $35.00
(VIP includes a guaranteed seat in row one or row two, a "swag bag" with show merchandise, 5 raffle tickets, and a backstage meet & greet with all the performers after the show)
Order your tickets now at:
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-for-humanity-tickets-67280883935
*Only VIP Seating is assigned, General Admission tickets are a "first come first serve" basis.
2019 VIP "Swag Bag"
Includes:
1 Coaster
1 Bottled Water
1 Shot Glass
1 "Rustic" Magnet
1 Pint Glass
5 Raffle Tickets
Media Appearance
On 10/18/19, Bobby Slayton & TucsonFats made an appearance on KLPX's hit morning program, The World Famous Frank Show. They promoted SFH and Bobby told stories from his 40 yr. career. In case you missed it, here is the link to catch their interview in it's entirety:
2019 Lineup
Bobby Slayton
Headliner
Bobby Slayton, often referred to as “The Pitbull of Comedy”, has been performing his own intense style of stand-up comedy for over 30 years, becoming one of the best known, respected, and energetic comics working today.
Audiences around the country may recognize Bobby from his roles in movies such as “Get Shorty”, “Ed Wood”, “Bandits” and “Dreamgirls”. He’s been seen on dozens of television shows, including “The Tonight Show”, “Politically Incorrect” and in Woody Allen's new Amazon TV Project "Crisis in Six Scenes". Bobby’s many appearances on HBO have included “Comic Relief” and his own Showtime special, "Born to be Bobby". He was a series regular on the HBO series “Mind of a Married Man”, and played Joey Bishop opposite Ray Liotta and Joe Mantegna in the critically acclaimed film “The Rat Pack”. Slayton’s distinctive gravelly voice has often been heard on animated shows like “Dr. Katz’” and “Family Guy”, as well as many popular radio shows across the country including Howard Stern, Kevin & Bean, as well as regular appearances on Sirius XM.
Bio courtesy/property of https://bobbyslayton.com/
Photo courtesy/property of https://gersh.com/comedy/bobby-slayton/
Valdez aka "TucsonFats"
Host / Executive Producer
Valdez, aka "TucsonFats," is a true born and raised Tucsonan who loves all things U of A. He’s a retired public servant, but for fun he’s a semi-pro football player, a professional wrestler, an actor, and a stand-up comic. He has performed at various local venues, hosted shows in Vegas, and even hosted/produced a Halloween stand-up show.
When he found out about the diligent efforts the two organizations; The Forgotten Children and the Esperanza Dance Project do on a daily basis to better the lives of youth, he was inspired to help them. He created the Stand-up for Humanity showcase as a way to contribute to their causes as well as give his favorite city a night of fun and entertainment.
Monté Benjamin
Performer
Monté Benjamin is an all around performer, comedian and actor that is revolutionizing comedy, as we know it. His high impact, charismatic style of comedy is refreshing and will make you cry laughing.
Monte Benjamin began doing stand-up comedy in the late 1990s. His success as a standup comedian led to multiple acting performances, and commercial voice overs. He has toured and entertained audiences in the eastern region of the Nation as well as in his hometown, Miami, Florida. He has acted in stage plays and live productions all over the eastern part of the nation!
Monte has worked with comedians like Brodrick Rice, Lil Duval, Ian Bagg, and Thomas Ford of “The Martin Show”; performing stand-up in clubs like, The Miami, Hollywood, West Palm Beach Improv, Laff’s Comedy Club Tucson. AZ, Oak leaf Comedy Corner Jacksonville Fl, and New Your Comedy Club.
“If laughter is good like medicine, then I’m sick”
Monté Benjamin
Charles Ludwig
Performer
Charles Ludwig began his journey with stand-up comedy just 5 years ago. In that short time, he has risen through the ranks to become widely regarded as one of THE top 250 stand-up comedians in ALL of Pima County's 4th voting district of Tucson, AZ.
He has performed at some amazing venues, including:• On a race track.*• While standing in front of a windmill.*• While standing on a draw-bridge in front of a Castle.*• At Golf N' Stuff.
His flair for "just tellin' it like it is, y'all" mixed with his penchant for buying audience member's drinks has led to him becoming a crowd favorite who is in financial ruin.
His comedy accomplishments include:• Winner of the 3rd annual Tucson 'Battle at the Roast Room'• Runner-up at the 4th annual Tucson 'Battle at the Roast Room' (and there was questionable judging in that final round!)• Banned from the 5th annual Tucson 'Battle at the Roast Room' (for speaking truth to power!).
He has also hosted shows for nationally touring comedians including Cheryl Anderson and Ivan Pecel.
* All of them were Golf N' Stuff.
Nicole Riesgo
Performer
Nicole Riesgo is a former English teacher, security guard, and 2nd place winner in a toddler beauty pageant. She’s a true born local, UA alum, and an UA employee for the past decade, she spends her workdays processing all the bizarre things people misplace on campus.
Her hobbies include, but not limited to holding hands with strangers for money, tipping bartenders to be her friend, and texting jokes to herself on her flip phone (yes, she really does use a flip phone, for real).
Nicole does stand-up because she thinks everyone looks sexy when they laugh, but mainly she does it because she needs unrelenting public validation and admiration.
Vicente "V" Trejo
Performer
Vicente is new to the world of stand-up comedy; he is ready to ascend from the audience onto the stage and into the spotlight to absorb the admiration of his soon to be fans. He goes by "V" because unfortunately he is a product of the public-school system and cannot spell his own name nor tell time on a non-digital clock, but he does know how to successfully play with Legos without eating them anymore.
V is quick witted and harbors no shame, therefore no story about him is off limits as long as it means there’s a laugh to be had even at his expense. Living in the middle of nowhere on a small farm where he and his mother hoard animals as a hobby has given him an insatiable need for attention. So he’s ready to step onstage and prove his worth by doing what he does best: make people laugh by any means necessary. He is the master of impersonating the likes of Kronk and Joe Swanson which has entertained audiences all over.
2019 SFH Pictures
Show Merchandise
Pint Glass
The new and improved double sided design makes this glass a great souvenir which is also dishwasher safe! The purchase of this glass grants an exclusive drink special at the show's after-party.
$5
Glass Mug
The new and improved double sided design makes this mug a great souvenir and it's dishwasher safe! The purchase of this glass grants an exclusive drink special at the show's after-party.
$6
Rustic Shot Glass
This shot glass has a unique handcrafted wooden face plate bearing the show's logo in a "rustic" style. The purchase of this glass grants an exclusive drink special at the show's after-party.
$4
Shot Glass
The new and improved design makes this shot glass an awesome souvenir! The purchase of this glass grants an exclusive drink special at the show's after-party.
$3
Plastic Tumbler
The new and improved design makes this cup a fun and inexpensive souvenir! Your choice of blue or white cups.
$1
Show Video
To purchase a digital copy or a DVD copy of the 2019 Stand-up for Humanity please contact Mayhem Media at:
mayhemmedia19@gmail.com
520-850-8332
Digital Copy $10.00
DVD Copy $15.00
Raffle Details
Thanks to our generous sponsors and individual supporters of the event, we are proud to offer these donated items to be raffled off at the show.
Patrons of the food drive will receive a raffle ticket for each can brought in (limit 3 tickets per person)
Tickets are $1 each or 25 Tickets for $20 (cash only)
Tickets can be purchased at the show only
The drawing will be held at the conclusion of the program
Winners must be present to win
Items will be on site to be claimed by the winner
2019 Raffle Prizes
2019 Show Sponsors
Thanks to Our Sponsors!
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Mayhem Media
mayhemmedia19@gmail.com
520-850-8332
Michael Lloyd is an actor, film professional, and the founder/operator of Mayhem Media. In 2010 Michael enlisted in the Marine Corps where he served with 2nd Tank BN, 2nd MAR DIV, II MEF, until he was honorably discharged in 2013 via Med Board. Since his discharge he has pursued his passion of film production and acting. In 2015 Michael moved to New Orleans where he jump started an acting career, playing background in an assortment of TV shows and feature films such as NCIS: New Orleans, Scream Queens, Into the Badlands, and was featured in the biopic LBJ starring Woody Harrelson. Currently he studying for his Bachelor of Science in Digital Film making with The Los Angeles Film School as well as freelancing as a videographer, photographer, and graphic designer.
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Discounted Hotel Accommodations for Bobby Slayton Provided by:
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd.
Tucson, AZ. 85745
520-792-3500
A Sincere Thank You
The Stand-up for Humanity team would like to extend their deepest gratitude to JW Marriott Executive Assistant Mary Ann Fierros for Mr. Slayton's accommodations and for arranging the donation of the spectacular resort package for the show raffle. Thank you very Much Mary Ann!
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A VERY special thanks to our team:
Executive Producer: Valdez
Producer: Maricela Perez
Co-producer: Nicole Riesgo
Stage Operations / Manager: Michael Sanchez
Music / Lighting / Effects: Michael Sanchez
Chief of Security / Transportation: Roz Williams
Hair / Makeup Team: Araceli "Aries" Llanas, Alexis "Carlos" Martinez, Vanessa Perez,
Sales: Mari Felix, Yazmin "Weirdo" Campa
VIP Concierge: Corina Valencia
Photography: Brittany Day
Videographer: Michael Lloyd
Thank you from Stand-up for Humanity
A VERY sincere thank you to all of the supporters, staff, sponsors, crew, and everyone involved with the show. It was a HUGE success and we will be back next year bigger and better! Thanks again.
SFH YouTube Channel
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