Deep Thoughts Comedy

Portland’s Queerest Comedy Show is back and we’re elevating. Maine House of Comedy in collaboration with Empire Live is proud to present – DEEP THOUGHTS COMEDY SHOW.

DEEP THOUGHTS COMEDY is a queer comedy showcase featuring a showcase of New England best queer comedians alongside national headliners produced by Maine comedian Danny Jordan.

Making their Maine debut and coheadlining is Clara Olshansky (they/them) is a Brooklyn-based writer and comedian whose work you may have seen in Reductress or on your queer friends’ For You pages. They cohost and coproduce the My First Jokes podcast as well as Flamethrowers, the first all-LGBTQIA+ roast battle show.

Alongside them coheadlining and making his Maine debut is Michael Abber (he/him) is a Brooklyn-based comedian who loves to talk about sex, dogs, and dying. Informed by his queer and Jewish identity, Abber’s standup comedy has rightfully earned him a reputation as “a dirty, filthy heathen” and “loud.” He serves as the “Titular Darling” for Neighborhood Darlings — a monthly comedy show/social experiment he hosts at Club Cumming. He also co-hosts Hot Gossip Comedy, Brooklyn’s favorite biweekly smack-talking comedy show. Abber has performed at major comedy venues such as The Bell House, Union Hall, Stand Up NY, and Club Cumming. He loves Barbra Streisand exactly as much as you think he would.

featuring local Maine comedian Mike Johnson with whimsical story telling of Maine life and work life that kicks ass. Alongside the comedy and cooking rockstar Timmy Elliott fresh off his Fundraiser Roast and ready to bring giggles to the Congress Street stage.

Hosted by Maine House of Comedy comedians Danny Jordan and Leah Douglass.

Join us upstairs at the newly renovated Empire Live located at 575 Congress Street, Portland, ME in Downtown Portland doors at 6:30 PM show at 8 PM. Kitchen and bar will be open before and after the show. Get your tickets today.