Comedy Night Comes To Hamden

HAMDEN, CT — (Contributed article): Comedy Night comes back to Hamden for another great evening of laughs. The Hamden Regional Chamber is proud to host a fun local Friday night out for the community on Friday, Feb. 3 at Devonshire Hall, 105 Sanford Street, Hamden.

Doors open at 7 p.m. with a silent auction and the show starts at 8 p.m. The lineup includes: Rick Roberts, Bob Luparello and Max Dolcelli. The event will be emceed by the Great Vourasini. Tickets are $25 per person. Bring your own food and beverage.

About the comedians: Rick Roberts is a lawyer by day and comedian by night. Originally from New York City, he now lives and works in Cheshire. He has wanted to do stand-up comedy for most of his life, and finally tried it a few years ago. He hasn’t been able to stop since then, and has performed in more than 300 shows throughout the Northeast.

Bob Luparello The angry Italian Comic who's at odds with life (with a wife and 3 kids Bob has no life). Bob experiences growing up in an extended Italian family and the warped way they can turn the simplest situation into an emotional buffet have been told at clubs and colleges all over the country as well as on Summer Unwrapped on the Food Network, The Toyota Comedy Festival, Caroline's on Broadway and Foxwood's Resort and Casino.

Bob's comedic training includes improvisational classes under the tutelage of Michael Gelman of the Second City Troupe, Commercial Acting courses at The New School and Comedic writing under Steve Rosenfield. Bob has appeared at many of the top clubs including; Caroline's, The Punchline and Foxwood's

Max Dolcelli has appeared just about everywhere and done just about everything a comedian can do, performing in comedy clubs and comedy festivals in the U.S. and Canada, casinos and clubs in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and the Bahamas, at corporate events and on cruise ships, and on television and radio.

After nearly 30 years of making people laugh, Max has the experience and repertoire to deliver the kind of show people want, whether it's clean comedy for a corporate, private or other event, or a more risqué, late-night comedy club style.

No matter what the type of show, Max's animated onstage presence and sharp material get the audience on board for a wild ride. If you've seen or heard Max, you know how funny the guy is. If you haven't, why not find out!

“We are so excited to bring these three very talented individuals to this great event,” HRCC President Nancy Dudchik said. “Stay local, grab a table with friends and colleagues and join us for a fun Friday night show.”

The event is open to the public. No food or beverage can be purchased on site. Please feel free to bring your own.

To purchase tickets online, visit hamdenregionalchamber.com or call 203-288-6431. Full payment must be made upon registration.