If you aren't familiar with Ben Roy, a Winthrop, Maine native, he's been taking comedy audiences by storm since 2004, bringing an unparalleled energy and unique voice to the stage. Often compared to Lewis Black or Bill Hicks due to his passionate, ranting approach, Roy has a style that is definitively his own.

Roy has been featured on HBO's Funny as Hell series; Comedy Central’s Adam DeVine's House Party, Corporate, @midnight, and more. Ben was listed as one of Variety's Top 10 Comics to Watch and has released five standup specials including 'HYENA' which is now streaming on Hulu.

Along with fellow Denver Comedians Adam Cayton-Holland and Andrew Orvedahl (who collectively perform as The Grawlix), Ben also created, wrote, and starred in the original comedy series Those Who Can’t that ran for three seasons on TruTV and HBOMax.

In addition to stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, Roy is a prolific musician and the current lead singer of pop punk outfit SPELLS, signed to indie label Snappy Little Numbers Records.

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Join us for our second annual festival-closing showcase in partnership with Great Falls Comedy Club! Standup comedy showcase featuring four of the BEST up-and-coming standups from all over North America alongside four local favorites behind the team at GFCC in Auburn.

This show will be held in the back room at Free Street, folks at the check-in table will be able to help you, but basically keep walking back past the bar and there’s a room at the back.

Tickets $15 online or at the door.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. If there is a showcase in the same venue prior to the show, seating may start late.

Door tickets available - NO CASH - Venmo or Eventbrite ONLY

90 minute showcase. Ages 21+. Drinks available for purchase. Full lineup and info at portlandmainecomedy.com. Laughter guaranteed.

Sponsored by: The Portland Press Herald, SeaWeed, Stoner & Co., Tandem Coffee Roasters and Unhinged Entertainment.

Sketch comedy showcase featuring three of the BEST sketch teams from all over North America.

Tickets $15/$19 online/at the door

https://thehillarts.ticketspice.com/portland-maine-comedy-festival

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. If there is a showcase in the same venue prior to the show, seating may start late.

Door tickets available - NO CASH - Venmo or Eventbrite ONLY

90 minute showcase. Ages 21+. Drinks available for purchase. Full lineup and info at portlandmainecomedy.com. Laughter guaranteed.

Sponsored by: The Portland Press Herald, SeaWeed, Stoner & Co., Tandem Coffee Roasters and Unhinged Entertainment.

 Standup comedy showcase featuring eight of the BEST up-and-coming standups from all over North America.

This show will be held in the back room at Free Street, folks at the check-in table will be able to help you, but basically keep walking back past the bar and there’s a room at the back.

Tickets $15 online or at the door.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. If there is a showcase in the same venue prior to the show, seating may start late.

Door tickets available - NO CASH - Venmo or Eventbrite ONLY

90 minute showcase. Ages 21+. Drinks available for purchase. Full lineup and info at portlandmainecomedy.com. Laughter guaranteed.

Sponsored by: The Portland Press Herald, SeaWeed, Stoner & Co., Tandem Coffee Roasters and Unhinged Entertainment.

Come check out eight of the best up-and-coming standup comics from all across the country for this amazing showcase!

Tickets $15 online or at the door.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. If there is a showcase in the same venue prior to the show, seating may start late.

Door tickets available - NO CASH - Venmo or Eventbrite ONLY

90 minute showcase. Ages 21+. Drinks available for purchase. Full lineup and info at portlandmainecomedy.com. Laughter guaranteed.

Sponsored by: The Portland Press Herald, SeaWeed, Stoner & Co., Tandem Coffee Roasters and Unhinged Entertainment.

Come check out EIGHT of the best up-and-coming standup comics from all across the country for this amazing showcase!

Tickets $15 online or at the door.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. If there is a showcase in the same venue prior to the show, seating may start late.

Door tickets available - NO CASH - Venmo or Eventbrite ONLY

90 minute showcase. Ages 21+. Drinks available for purchase. Full lineup and info at portlandmainecomedy.com. Laughter guaranteed.

Sponsored by: The Portland Press Herald, SeaWeed, Stoner & Co., Tandem Coffee Roasters, Unhinged Entertainment, Hi-Fidelity Brewing, Portland Lobster Company and Otto Pizza.

Improv comedy showcase featuring three of the BEST improv teams from all over North America.

Tickets $15/$19 online/at the door

https://thehillarts.ticketspice.com/portland-maine-comedy-festival

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. If there is a showcase in the same venue prior to the show, seating may start late.

Door tickets available - NO CASH - Venmo or Eventbrite ONLY

90 minute showcase. Ages 21+. Drinks available for purchase. Full lineup and info at portlandmainecomedy.com. Laughter guaranteed.

Sponsored by: The Portland Press Herald, SeaWeed, Stoner & Co., Tandem Coffee Roasters and Unhinged Entertainment.

Come check out EIGHT of the best up-and-coming standup comics from all across the country for this amazing showcase!

Tickets $15 online or at the door.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. If there is a showcase in the same venue prior to the show, seating may start late.

Door tickets available - NO CASH - Venmo or Eventbrite ONLY

90 minute showcase. Ages 21+. Drinks available for purchase. Full lineup and info at portlandmainecomedy.com. Laughter guaranteed.

Sponsored by: The Portland Press Herald, SeaWeed, Stoner & Co., Tandem Coffee Roasters and Unhinged Entertainment.

Come check out EIGHT of the best up-and-coming standup comics from all across the country for this amazing showcase!

Tickets $15 online or at the door.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. If there is a showcase in the same venue prior to the show, seating may start late.

Door tickets available - NO CASH - Venmo or Eventbrite ONLY

90 minute showcase. Ages 21+. Drinks available for purchase. Full lineup and info at portlandmainecomedy.com. Laughter guaranteed.

Sponsored by: The Portland Press Herald, SeaWeed, Stoner & Co., Tandem Coffee Roasters and Unhinged Entertainment.

The Portland Maine Comedy Festival is proud to hold showcases that feature people from historically marginalized groups in the comedy world. This showcase highlights eight standups who are breaking into the industry at over 50 years old.

This show will be held in The Cavern at Free Street, the large event space in the basement.

Tickets $20 online or at the door.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. If there is a showcase in the same venue prior to the show, seating may start late.

Door tickets available - NO CASH - Venmo or Eventbrite ONLY

90 minute showcase. Ages 21+. Drinks available for purchase. Full lineup and info at portlandmainecomedy.com. Laughter guaranteed.

Sponsored by: The Portland Press Herald, SeaWeed, Stoner & Co., Tandem Coffee Roasters and Unhinged Entertainment.

Open Mic MARATHON! See how long you can go at this Coals Bayside tradition. Open mic goes all day long til we drop. Grab some wings and dig in.

Tickets FREE! Eventbrite registration requested.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. If there is a showcase in the same venue prior to the show, seating may start late.

Door tickets available - NO CASH - Venmo or Eventbrite ONLY

90 minute showcase. Ages 21+. Drinks available for purchase. Full lineup and info at portlandmainecomedy.com. Laughter guaranteed.

Sponsored by: The Portland Press Herald, SeaWeed, Stoner & Co., Tandem Coffee Roasters and Unhinged Entertainment.