Santa Ana and Comedy
One of the many things to love about Southern California? Its proximity to a bustling comedy scene. Nestled inside Orange County, Santa Ana has wide access to up-and-coming comedians and major acts. John Mulaney and Tiffany Haddish are often in town, and so are (the slightly lesser-known) Ken Flores and Rene Vaca.
Great comedy is as plentiful as great Mexican food in SoCal, so what?
That’s like saying, “Cape Cod is right on the water, and has great seafood, so what?” or “Napa has abundant vineyards and wineries, so what?” When something is practically in your backyard, it’s a shame not to take advantage of it—especially when it’s of such high quality.
Instead of going to one of the many great improv bars or comedy clubs, why not bring the comedy to you?
At The Comedian Company, we have a long, rich history of bringing popular entertainers to private parties and events in the area.
One of the more popular options is a roast. You are probably familiar with roasts from one of the many Comedy Central specials, such as the Roast of Charlie Sheen, the Roast of Bruce Willis, or maybe the time a certain president got roasted. To name but a few.
Booking a comedian, whether for a roast or a regular stand-up routine, is a great way to improve any event. There’s a reason laughter isn’t associated with misery: it’s pretty hard to wallow in angst and belly laugh at the same time—if not impossible.
So let’s talk a bit more about how hiring a stand-up comedian in Santa Ana can benefit your next special event.
Roast the Ones You Love
Anyone can make fun of someone. It takes talent to do it well and not merely lacerate your subject. Otherwise, it’s just insulting someone for sport. Part of the success of a roast has to do with intent. Most times when someone is being roasted, it’s coming from a place of love. As “Roastmaster General,” Jeffrey Ross even titled his memoir, “I Only Roast the Ones I Love.”
Because when done well, it’s a delicious setup. Honestly, laughing at someone else’s expense is a near-universal trait; in German it’s known as schadenfreude, in Danish it’s skadefro, and in Czech it’s škodolibost.
So yes, the roasters usually have to have genuine affection for the subject of the roast (unless it’s a television special, where mutual affection isn’t a given), but another key component is that the roastee has to be able to take a joke.
When you have people (like professional comedians) who can roast someone without venom, and you have a roast subject who can laugh at themselves, well, to quote Carl Weathers in “Arrested Development,” “Baby, you got a stew going.”
The great thing about a roast is that it can be used in various functions. A fundraiser? Sure. A wedding? Definitely. A corporate event? Absolutely. In fact, a roast at work is especially delectable, as everyone enjoys seeing the boss taken down a peg, even if they’re a great person.
And if your company is weathering a particularly tough time, even better; allowing yourself to be roasted is humanizing and makes people like you more. It shows you’re thick-skinned. So if you wanna give your staff an unforgettable Christmas party, let a comedian roast you. We guarantee your employees will love it. Who wouldn’t?
Who Can We Book?
Megastars like the aforementioned Tiffany Haddish and John Mulaney will command a pretty penny, but Ken Flores and Eene Vaca are also hilarious and won’t require a second mortgage to book.
At The Comedian Company, we have access to numerous comedians, many you’ve never heard of, but who traffic in funny business.
So if you want a celebrity comedian, we can make it happen, but keep in mind they’re far from the only acts in the game, and dozens of local performers are just as funny.
Book a Comedian in Santa Ana Today!
From galas to corporate events, birthday bashes, and bridal showers, hiring a stand-up comedian is sure to liven up your private event. Especially if you elect to have a roast.
If your audience is predominantly Latino, Rene Vaca is a great pick. If you want to catch a star on the rise (who already has a large fan base in SoCal), you can’t go wrong with Ken Flores. But of course, at The Comedian Company, we have thousands of comedians in our roster (and decades upon decades of experience).
Make your next event a smash; start by calling (586) 218-8745 or filling out this form. You can also send us an email at info@comediancompany.com. let’s get laughing, Santa Ana.