Riverside Theatre's Comedy Zone is the Treasure Coast’s best stage for Live Stand-Up Comedy on select Friday and Saturday nights all-year-round. Have a great time with TWO hilarious comedians for one low ticket price. 

Comedy Zone Presenting Sponsor: 
Nelson-Morgan Wealth Management-Merrill Lynch

Friday Night’s special guest emcee Val Zudans has not done enough for the citizens of Vero Beach yet as Mayor and eye surgeon curing blindness, so he has volunteered to truly make your lives better as MC of Riverside Theatre's Comedy Zone.  If you enjoyed his performance as the Grinch who stole the Leisure Square pool, signed the “Impeach Val Zudans” petition, or submitted your “Val Zudans does not speak for me” meme, then this is the MC that you have been waiting for.  Enjoy.

Saturday Night’s special guest emcee Joshua Armenteros comes from a BIG Cuban family. Growing up around them gives him enough stories to keep you guys laughing all night. Joshua can’t wait to make you guys feel a part of his big family as well.

Friday Night’s special guest emcee Kevin Lyons is a rare Vero Beach native. He started as a child and continues today to naturally entertain any size audience in his daily life path with humor. A stage is not required. His nickname Entertainment Engineer was given to him at the age of 18. Lyons’ has a natural knack for making people laugh using humorous and inspiring observations on disability, relationships, sex, and race–proving anyone can overcome their shortcomings.

Saturday Night’s special guest emcee April Spero struggled as a young women with deciding whether to become a model or a brain surgeon. Instead she opted to raise a devoted husband and three amazing children. She is an active member of Sam's Club and a proud Indian River County poll worker. She is grateful for the opportunity to share laughter of her particular brand.

Comedian Frankie Paul is fast becoming a prominent force in the world of comedy! Frankie Paul has a unique knack for taking a typically unnoticeable situation to new levels of hysterics. With a lovable animated appearance and an inoffensive attitude, Frankie Paul takes his crowd on a silly roller coaster ride of uproarious laughter. After it’s over the crowd is drained but wants another ride. Touring professionally across the country since 1990, he hits on a vast array of today’s topics as well as everyday craziness like marriage, family and common sense, or lack thereof. VISIT COMEDIAN’S WEBSITE

Comedian Paul Jensen hailing from St. Louis, has learned to take life's hard knocks and use it to fuel his comedy. He grew up as the only American citizen in his family which made for an interesting childhood. Never the class clown, Paul was the quiet kid who never fit in. This helped him develop a quick wit which he used to deal with life's problems. After running his own business for years, getting married and starting a family he decided on a whim to try stand-up comedy. It turned out to be the one place where he fit in perfectly! After winning several comedy contests Paul began performing at clubs and theaters throughout the country. His comedy act comes from real life and is funny, never filthy. He is the total package... as long as you want a package that's middle-aged, chubby and balding.

Friday Night’s special guest emcee Jim Harpring is a native of Florida and has lived in Vero Beach for over 30 years. He has been a trial attorney, law enforcement officer, bass player in rock bands, rugby player and is an avid surfer and sailor. His greatest passion in life is his family.

Saturday Night’s special guest emcee Val Zudans has not done enough for the citizens of Vero Beach yet as Mayor and eye surgeon curing blindness, so he has volunteered to truly make your lives better as MC of Riverside Theatre's Comedy Zone.  If you enjoyed his performance as the Grinch who stole the Leisure Square pool, signed the “Impeach Val Zudans” petition, or submitted your “Val Zudans does not speak for me” meme, then this is the MC that you have been waiting for.  Enjoy.

Comedian Julie Scoggins is a 6'2 southern ex-trucker, cab driver, baseball mascot, pooper-scooper & charm school graduate! But don't let that fool you! She's also one of the funniest comedians male or female, on the circuit today! She has shared the stage with such talents as: Jackie Mason, Michael Winslow, Bob Goldthwait, Louie Anderson and many, many more. She got hooked on comedy as a child before she really knew what a stand-up comedian was. She watched every episode of “The Little Rascals” and “I Love Lucy” and could recite every Richard Prior album from front to back. From her humble beginning in Charlotte, NC, Julie has traveled extensively throughout the US and beyond, spreading humor whenever she goes. In 1993 she was transferred to the Virgin Islands as a route salesman for Frito Lay. "Imagine that!" says Julie. "Selling Doritos where half of the people smoke pot! Talk about yer "market niche!" After her stint in the Islands she came returned to the mainland and ended up traveling the country until finally settling down in Charlotte. It was there that she got inspired to begin her career in stand up comedy. The rest as they say, is history. VISIT COMEDIAN’S WEBSITE

Comedian Doug Almeida hails from Queens, New York, and spent most of his adult life as a corporate presenter for one of the largest financial planning firms in the country. His specialty was taking lifeless insurance presentations and transforming them into works of comic art. In his spare time, he fought as an ISKA Heavyweight Muay Thai Kick boxer, retiring at 10-0 and earning the title “Always Dangerous”.  So, what do you get when you cross an inventive corporate executive with a retired kick boxer?  A stand-up comedian, of course! Winner of Improv’s New Faces of Comedy, Miami’s Comedy Idol, participant in Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, Cleveland Comedy Festival, Cape May Comedy Festival and the World Series of Comedy. Dougie Almeida has quickly integrated himself into the fabric of the national comedy scene as one of its most sought after feature comedians.  Prior to taking the stage, Dougie gauges his audience, reaches into his vault and prepares his onslaught of humor. Once on stage, he delivers blow after blow of hilarity, hitting the audience with punch line after punch line.  His wit and stage presence is second to none. One thing is always certain – Dougie Almeida will KNOCK YOU OUT!  Dougie Almeida is Always Funny, Always Professional, and yes, Always Dangerous. VISIT COMEDIAN’S WEBSITE

Friday Night’s special guest emcee Joshua Armenteros comes from a BIG Cuban family. Growing up around them gives him enough stories to keep you guys laughing all night. Joshua can’t wait to make you guys feel a part of his big family as well.

Saturday Night’s special guest emcee Charlie Wilson has been elected to public office, met three Presidents of the United States, has been a guest on national radio shows, and has worked with world-renowned sports figures. He has represented businesses and associations before governmental bodies and with the press and now tries his hand at comedy.

Comedian Patrick Garrity provides cutting edge comedy and impressions combined with a great sense of timing and wit make Patrick a must see comedian. A regular on the comedy club circuit and on XM Radio's Comedy Channel, Patrick delivers the big laughs and leaves the audience with sides and cheeks hurting.

Comedian Steve Netta is from Philadelphia, and has been doing comedy for 16 years. He has featured for some of the biggest names in comedy such as Ray Romano, Brian Regan, Rodney Carrington, Darrell Hammond, and Kathleen Madigan to name a few. His show is described as a roller coaster ride taking you through so many twists and turns, you never know what he will say next!

Friday Night’s special guest emcee April Spero struggled as a young women with deciding whether to become a model or a brain surgeon. Instead she opted to raise a devoted husband and three amazing children. She is an active member of Sam's Club and a proud Indian River County poll worker. She is grateful for the opportunity to share laughter of her particular brand.

Saturday Night’s special guest emcee Kevin Lyons is a rare Vero Beach native. He started as a child and continues today to naturally entertain any size audience in his daily life path with humor. A stage is not required. His nickname Entertainment Engineer was given to him at the age of 18. Lyons’ has a natural knack for making people laugh using humorous and inspiring observations on disability, relationships, sex, and race–proving anyone can overcome their shortcomings.