FORT RUCKER, Ala. (January 16, 2015) -- If there's any truth to the idiom that laughter is the best medicine, then people will be feeling fine at an upcoming Fort Rucker event.
The Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation brings back its popular Comedy Live show at The Landing Jan. 23 at 8 p.m., and it promises to put a smile on the most sour of faces, according to Brian Jackson, DFMWR program manager.
"Comedy Live has been known as a great stress reliever and a chance for patrons to enjoy a night of fun and a lot of laughing," he said. "We've held over 15 shows in the last few years and Comedy Live has become one of the crowd favorites amongst several events we run."
This will be the first show of 2015, with more to come throughout the year, and will feature an emcee, and two entertainers in Chris Killian and Tyler Boeh.
Killian is a native of Nashville and was has a comedic style that has been described as "edgy and smart," according to his bio. He performs with a guitar and sings comedic songs that use acoustic melodies to "launch into an array of satirical and self-deprecating lyrics."
Boeh started his career performing stand-up comedy in Portland, Oregon, where he proved himself by taking second place in the Portland Comedy Competition and winning the International Comedy Competition just a few short months into his comedy career. He's been featured in magazines and was also featured on the New England Sports Network's Comedy All-Stars.
Boeh has performed across the country and has a comedic style that's been described as high-energy, intelligent, physical, silly and fast-paced with a shotgun delivery.
Although the event is for ages 18 and up, people can expect a cleaner-than-normal show than they might experience at other comedy shows.
"We inform the entertainers to try their best to perform clean, funny comedy," said Jackson. "Over the years, patrons that have attended this event have expressed that they prefer comedians that can make them laugh without vulgar language."
People can also expect some audience participation, he added.
Providing events like Comedy Live is just one way DFMWR strives to keep members of the Fort Rucker and surrounding communities entertained, said the program manager.
"My job is to provide the Fort Rucker community new and revamped events that they enjoy and want to attend," he said. "It's a new year, and what a better way to start it by laughing it up and enjoying a fun evening with friends and family."
Advanced tickets can be purchased at the discounted price of $12 until Jan. 21 at The Landing, Coffee Zones in Bldg. 5700 and Lyster Army Health Clinic, as well as MWR Central. After Jan. 21, the price for tickets will increase to $16. People also have the option to purchase a VIP table near the stage for $150, which can seat a group of 10. The show is open to the public.
For more information, call 255-9810.
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