For Lakeland comics
The strongest way to build your path with Lakeland Comedy is simple: keep showing up, sharpen your set, support the scene, and introduce yourself.
Resident Host
Watch Adam Lowery — formerly of Madcaps Comedy Club in New Smyrna Beach — run the room. Crowd work, energy, and keeping the night moving.
We update the Lakeland Comedy Roster regularly, and with so many comics to track across Central Florida, we may occasionally make an error or miss a name.
If you attend the open mic regularly and do not see your name, let us know — and introduce yourself to LJ at the next open mic. LJ attends every open mic.
To be considered for Resident Host, you must first be a Paid Regular. The role is not paid, but hosts receive an open tab.
LJ Brock
Ants Rants
Omar Cruz
| Spot | Time | Pay | Sellout Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase | 8–10 min | Tips | |
| Host | 10 min | $25 | $25 |
| Guest Spot | 5 min | Unpaid | $25 |
| Paid Regular | 15 min | $25 | $25 |
| Headliner | 30 min | $150 | $50 |
Meet the comics currently listed as Lakeland Comedy Paid Regulars. Follow them and catch them around the Central Florida scene.
Alina Siddiqui
@alina.comedyAmanda Hoffman
@alhoffman94Ants Rants
@antsrantsBig Joe Murray
@bigjoemurrayCaroline Post
@carolinepostcomedianCase Money
@case1moneyDaniel Dias
@danielstandupdiasDonnie Stoppa
@donniedoesjokesDC 813
@comedian_dc813Eric Erlacher (Double E)
@double_e_comedyGerry Witta G
@gerrywittagcomedyGinger Kelly
@gingerkellycomedianHannah Jane
@the_hannahjaneIra Lee
@comedian_ira_leeIyadimus
@iyadimusJake Klark
@jakeklarkofficialJessie Chadeusz
@jesse_got_jokesJimmy Kopteros
@jimmykcomedyJohn Sorrell
@sorrellcomedyJessica Pawlish
@jpawcomedyJuan Rosario
@esjuanrosarioLauren Gray
@laurengraycomedyMalik Miller
@itsmalikmillerMike T For Terrific
@terrific_comedy_productionsNatasha Samreny
@natashasamrenyOmar Cruz
@omarcruzcomedyPat DeGeest
@patdegeestPatrick Sisk
@patricksisk_comedyPreach Carter
@preach_carterPreston Canavan
@prestoncanavanRashad Baker (Byg Fudge)
@bygfudgeRobin Love
@robinlovecomedyRolando J Rosario
@rolandojrosarioRudy Wilson
@rudyofalltradesSaysumum
@comedian_saysumumShay Lowe
@shaylowecomedySteve Sargent
@steve_sarTarus
@comediantarusTyler McRonald (Dungee the Cat)
@dungee_the_cat_comedyVirginia Pelley
@switchblade_sisterWood Delaine
@comedianwooddelaineYang
@yang_comedyThe Golden Rule: play to the front of the room. Open mics are your practice facility; paid shows call for your absolute best, in service of the paying audience.
Be at the venue at least 30 minutes before showtime. Being late disrupts the showrunner's organization, shifts the energy of the room, and adds unnecessary stress backstage.
When you walk through the doors, make eye contact and check in with the host or producer so they are not scrambling to adjust the lineup at the last minute.
At open mics, finish your set on or slightly before your allotted time; going over ruins the show's pacing for the host and venue. If you're on a paid show, do your time.
Return the microphone stand and any stools to their exact original positions when you finish your set.
Do not stand on stage in silence or try to fill dead time if you finish early, unless crowd work was planned from the start.
Never insult the venue or business owners. They provide the paying audience and the stage.
Thank you for supporting Lakeland Comedy. This business is tough, but the scene only works because comics continue showing up for one another. We are grateful for every comic putting in the work.
Gratefully, LJ Brock
Getting Stage Time
Open mics are where you build your set, test new material, and get reps. Watch this before you hit the stage — then come find us at Brewlands on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday.
Every Comic Goes Through It
Bombing isn't the end — it's part of the process. Every working comic has a set that died. What separates the ones who stick around is what they do after. Watch, learn, and get back up.
5th Friday Open Format
Every month with a 5th Friday, the Underground is open for a new concept. Themed nights, game formats, roasts, one-comic showcases — if you've got a format, pitch it. We book from this form.
