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Hays Community Theatre Presents: Hays Has Humor Stand Up Comedy Showcase — featuring professional comedians from Kansas City, Salina, Russell and Hays — will be 8 p.m. Saturday at 121 E. Eighth. Doors open at 7 p.m., and admission is $5. Concessions and drinks will be available. The show is suggested for ages 17 and older.
Rod Reyes, originally from New York City, has 30 years experience writing and performing alongside his late brother Rick Aviles. Rod moved to Kansas City and has been developing his craft performing all over the country. A regular in NYC’s biggest clubs, Rod has worked with Dave Chapelle, Chris Rock, Dave Attell, Jay Mohr, Gilbert Gottfried and Lewis Black.
Romie Lee, from Salina, is a two-time finalist in Wichita’s Funniest Person Contest. He been seen on FOX and WB comedy showcases, and he performs throughout the Midwest. His debut album, Romie Lee “Morbidly Hilarious,” is available on Itunes, Spotify and Pandora.
Sheldon Schwien is from Russell and is a regular at the Hays Has Humor stage. He can mostly be found shouting on local street corners and posting reviews on his YouTube page “Syko711Slim.”
Jeff Leiker is a Hays native who moved to Topeka for a few years and got involved in the local comedy clubs. He’s brought his love for making people laugh back to Hays and started Hays Has Humor as an outlet for local comedians to hone and present their craft.