FRIDAY MARCH 21
Mohanad Elshieky is a New York-based, Libyan-born comedian who made his national TV debut on Conan, appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and has been featured on Comedy Central and Don't Tell Comedy. He has toured across the country with the critically acclaimed storytelling show Pop-Up Magazine. Mohanad is currently a writer and consultant for the hit podcast Lovett or Leave It and was one of the hosts of Lemonada Media’s podcast I’m Sorry. He has also been featured in Kumail Nanjiani’s Little America book.
In 2018, he appeared in an episode of Epix’s Unprotected Sets and was listed as one of Thrillist’s 50 Best Undiscovered Comics. Mohanad was also a digital producer on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Known for his deceptively laid-back demeanor and whip-smart perspective on politics and culture, he combines sharp humor with incisive commentary. The Portland Mercury called him “an undisputed genius of comedy.” Mohanad has also been featured on popular podcasts such as Lovett or Leave It, Pod Save the People, and Harmontown.
One night only and it will sell out!
In 2018, he appeared in an episode of Epix’s Unprotected Sets and was listed as one of Thrillist’s 50 Best Undiscovered Comics. Mohanad was also a digital producer on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Known for his deceptively laid-back demeanor and whip-smart perspective on politics and culture, he combines sharp humor with incisive commentary. The Portland Mercury called him “an undisputed genius of comedy.” Mohanad has also been featured on popular podcasts such as Lovett or Leave It, Pod Save the People, and Harmontown.
One night only and it will sell out!
SATURDAY MARCH 22
Ricci Armani and Joe Dombrowski are back with their hit show My Straight Friends!
My Straight Friends- the uproarious LGBTQ stand up comedy/talk show hybrid. Where comedians Ricci Armani and Joe Domrowski take a deep dive into gay culture with their straight friends!
Get tickets early because it will sell out!
My Straight Friends- the uproarious LGBTQ stand up comedy/talk show hybrid. Where comedians Ricci Armani and Joe Domrowski take a deep dive into gay culture with their straight friends!
Get tickets early because it will sell out!
SUNDAY
MARCH 23
+VISITING PRODUCTION+
TALK OF THE TOWN
IMPROV COMEDY
Visiting productions are non-Siren Theater productions and are original works created and produced by guest performers. These performances allow for complete creative freedom and may feature artists of any experience level. Any questions about these events - including those about show content and ticketing- should be directed to them
MARCH 28 - APRIL 19
“Entirely too many brains for a cast like that.” (PDX Comedy Blog)
It's the 15th anniversary of the staged parody of the best movie ever made about philosophy, the nuances of bar crowd management, love, small town politics and karate in the 1980s. This show debuted back in 2010 to sold out audiences and rave reviews, and it is straight up FUN. Starring some of the funniest people around with live music, there is a reason why this show sells out every time we do it. Get tix early because while pain don't hurt, missing this show does.
Adapted by Shelley McLendon and Courtenay Hameister
Starring
Paul Glazier
Lori Ferraro
Shelley McLendon
Jed Arkley
Ted Douglass
Erin O'Regan
Marshall Bradley
Tony Marcellino
Rob Campbell
Wm. Steven Humphrey
With original music by Jonny Newsome and Neil Andrews
It's the 15th anniversary of the staged parody of the best movie ever made about philosophy, the nuances of bar crowd management, love, small town politics and karate in the 1980s. This show debuted back in 2010 to sold out audiences and rave reviews, and it is straight up FUN. Starring some of the funniest people around with live music, there is a reason why this show sells out every time we do it. Get tix early because while pain don't hurt, missing this show does.
Adapted by Shelley McLendon and Courtenay Hameister
Starring
Paul Glazier
Lori Ferraro
Shelley McLendon
Jed Arkley
Ted Douglass
Erin O'Regan
Marshall Bradley
Tony Marcellino
Rob Campbell
Wm. Steven Humphrey
With original music by Jonny Newsome and Neil Andrews
MONDAY APRIL 1
Equal parts heart-wrenching and hilarious, the Mormon and the Meth-Head podcast was an inside look at a very unlikely friendship. A fascinating journey of self-discovery and self-repair, Aaron and Jessa shared their experiences as they learned how to fix their hearts and heads after escaping the snares of drug addiction and uh, organized religion. On April 3rd, the dynamic duo return to Salt Lake City for stand-up, stories, and an audience Q&A.
A teen mom-turned-meth-addict-turned-comedian-turned podcaster, Jessa Reed tells raw and candid stories about her past and her new life as a homeschooling housewife trying to blend in with the normal people. Her honesty is shocking, inspirational, and not for the faint of heart. Jessa has been seen at clubs and festivals around the country, and made her stunning television debut on Comedy Central's "This Is Not Happening." Then Epix aired a brilliant episode on her story on their late night stand-up series "Unprotected Sets." Jessa continues to create captivating and iconoclastic podcasts like Soberish and Awakening OD, with her newest project, The Projector and the Flail, premiering last year.
Once a sweet and innocent Mormon boy, Aaron Woodall has an act that’s still very sweet, just not as innocent. Named one of Conan O’Brien’s Comics To Watch at the 2018 New York City Comedy Festival, Aaron has a knack for finding the silver linings while ranting about the clouds, and a charming way of saying the things you didn’t even know you wanted to hear. His “hilarious and heart-warming” 2024 special, Cry For Me Daddy, is streaming now on YouTube. He previously filmed two specials, Unknown and Sad and Needy, with Dry Bar Comedy, and in the quarantine of 2020 he released his self-produced and aptly-named album, WOODALLALONE.
A teen mom-turned-meth-addict-turned-comedian-turned podcaster, Jessa Reed tells raw and candid stories about her past and her new life as a homeschooling housewife trying to blend in with the normal people. Her honesty is shocking, inspirational, and not for the faint of heart. Jessa has been seen at clubs and festivals around the country, and made her stunning television debut on Comedy Central's "This Is Not Happening." Then Epix aired a brilliant episode on her story on their late night stand-up series "Unprotected Sets." Jessa continues to create captivating and iconoclastic podcasts like Soberish and Awakening OD, with her newest project, The Projector and the Flail, premiering last year.
Once a sweet and innocent Mormon boy, Aaron Woodall has an act that’s still very sweet, just not as innocent. Named one of Conan O’Brien’s Comics To Watch at the 2018 New York City Comedy Festival, Aaron has a knack for finding the silver linings while ranting about the clouds, and a charming way of saying the things you didn’t even know you wanted to hear. His “hilarious and heart-warming” 2024 special, Cry For Me Daddy, is streaming now on YouTube. He previously filmed two specials, Unknown and Sad and Needy, with Dry Bar Comedy, and in the quarantine of 2020 he released his self-produced and aptly-named album, WOODALLALONE.
SUNDAY APRIL 6
Murahd Shawki is an Egyptian-American comedian from San Francisco. Clips from his taping of “Dirty Little Immigrant Boy” garnered over 30 million views across major social media platforms and YouTube Shorts including his most popular clip. Since its release, he’s accumulated over 300,000 followers across his Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok pages. Murahd is a regular at The San Francisco Punch Line, Cobb’s Comedy Club, and Top Secret in London. He has opened for the likes of Vir Das, Bassem Youssef, Kyle Kinane, Michael Longfellow, Daman Wayans Sr, and Brandon Wardell.
Watch him run his best hour of material in preparation for a special taping later this year!
Learn more about Murahd HERE
Watch him run his best hour of material in preparation for a special taping later this year!
Learn more about Murahd HERE
WEDNESDAY APRIL 9
SUNDAY APRIL 13
WEDNESDAY APRIL 16
+VISITING PRODUCTION+
DAVID WESTER AND THE FERTILE GROUND FESTIVAL
PRESENTS
DAVE'S BASEMENT
Visiting productions are non-Siren Theater productions and are original works created and produced by guest performers. These performances allow for complete creative freedom and may feature artists of any experience level. Any questions about these events - including those about show content and ticketing- should be directed to them.
FRIDAY
APRIL 25
Comedian Harper-Rose Drummond (co-host of the Tea Time Podcast) does her hour and is joined by Cameron Peloso
THURSDAY
MAY 8
Such a tasty blend of poetry, music, stories and some very stupid comedy. There is literally nothing better to do than to chortle, feel something and down a cold one with Derrick C. Brown and Anis Mojgani.
Music by AAN
Hosted by Frayn Masters
Music by AAN
Hosted by Frayn Masters
FRIDAY
MAY 23
You know him from his Don't Tell Special, you know her from viral tiktoks and reels, come see them live in Portland at the Siren Theater.
SATURDAY
MAY 24
Brian Bahe is a stand up, actor, and writer based in Los Angeles. He is a member of the Tohono O’odham Nation, the Hopi Nation, and the Navajo Nation and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He is currently a Story Editor on GHOSTS for CBS. Previously, he staffed on the FOX series THE GREAT NORTH. He was named a “Comedian You Should and Will Know in 2023” by Vulture and he was a New Face at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in 2022. Brian taped a standup set for Comedy Central’s STAND-UP FEATURING and he has headlined Caroline’s on Broadway. His writing has appeared in McSweeney’s and CNN. He hosts the monthly standup show “Star Fuckers: Astrology But Make It Comedy” at the Hollywood Improv Lab. Brian has toured his stand-up solo show titled “Reading From My Phone” in both New York and Los Angeles.
Learn more about Brian Bahe HERE
Learn more about Brian Bahe HERE
THURSDAY
JUNE 12
(RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 26)
RICHARD PEREZ
presents
I HAVE TO DO THIS
7:30 DOORS/ 8:00 SHOW
$20 ADV/ $25 DOOR
Richard Perez returns to The Siren Theater with a command performance of I HAVE TO DO THIS...
– a full-hearted, sexually explicit exploration of partnership, vulnerability, and, yeah, love. Told in a series of pantomimed vignettes, I Have To Do This encourages us to lead with our hearts, and to jump — for the net will surely appear…
You've seen Richard in Interview Magazine alongside Cole Escola, in Vulture where he is listed as one of the “The Comedians You Should and Will Know,” and in the show Fantasmas on HBO. You can learn more about him HERE
This show will sell out- getting tickets in advance is strongly encouraged.
This show is for 18 +
– a full-hearted, sexually explicit exploration of partnership, vulnerability, and, yeah, love. Told in a series of pantomimed vignettes, I Have To Do This encourages us to lead with our hearts, and to jump — for the net will surely appear…
You've seen Richard in Interview Magazine alongside Cole Escola, in Vulture where he is listed as one of the “The Comedians You Should and Will Know,” and in the show Fantasmas on HBO. You can learn more about him HERE
This show will sell out- getting tickets in advance is strongly encouraged.
This show is for 18 +
SATURDAY
JUNE 14
Scott Losse is a stand-up comedian and content creator from Seattle, Washington. He has been featured on Dry Bar Comedy, Laughs on Fox, and Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Scott performs at clubs and festivals, but you probably recognize him from Instagram or Facebook where he can be found talking about sheds, mountain biking, Gary (his cat), and living in the Pacific Northwest. Scott has an album on Spotify called "Popular Donuts" and a Dry Bar Special called "Okay." His stand-up is fun and absurd and people like him. You will too!
Learn more about Scott HERE
Learn more about Scott HERE
FRIDAY
JULY 11
Ray Lau, an Asian-American stand up comedian from SoCal is headlining in Portland OR for the first time ever! Funny!!!!
Learn more about Ray HERE
Learn more about Ray HERE
FRIDAY
JULY 18
Tom brings his ICONIC impressions LIVE TO THE STAGE. Don’t miss Martha Stewart, Reba McEntire, Kody Brown, James Corden, and, of course, Ina & Jeffrey Garten—but How Fabulous is That?! has SO MUCH MORE! Packed with award-winning sketch comedy, cheeky innuendos, and show-stopping musical numbers! Over the last year Tom Hearn has dazzled audiences around the globe… Toronto, Chicago, Seattle, New York’s legendary Joe’s Pub, Montreal Sketchfest (winning the JFL Award), a 22-show run at the Edinburgh Fringe, earning 5-star reviews and now Portland!
With 565K+ followers and 150M views, Tom (@isthattomhearn) is redefining queer comedy.
“Tom Hearn’s werk is the next chapter of Queer comedians who have always blazed a trail of mirror ball light into the ugliest of times” - (The Interrobang).
“His own personal brand of camp” - (Mumble Comedy).
With 565K+ followers and 150M views, Tom (@isthattomhearn) is redefining queer comedy.
“Tom Hearn’s werk is the next chapter of Queer comedians who have always blazed a trail of mirror ball light into the ugliest of times” - (The Interrobang).
“His own personal brand of camp” - (Mumble Comedy).
JULY 24-25
THURSDAY
JULY 31
Kalea McNeill is an actor/standup comedian from the Bay Area. She was named a JFL New Face in 2022, has appeared on Don't Tell Comedy, Comedy Central, Netflix is a Joke Festival, the LMAOF Comedy Series, and has headlined around the country in addition to opening for Punkie Johnson, Jessimae Peluso, Gina Yashere, George Wallace. Her Grammy-considered debut comedy special, Sma'am, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.
As an actor, she is most known for her recurring character "Hanifa Downey" on CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, but has also been seen on The Prank Panel on ABC, S.W.A.T. on CBS, Baskets on FX, Criminal Minds on Paramount +, and Animal Kingdom on TNT and a major role in the current Geico football commercial.
As an actor, she is most known for her recurring character "Hanifa Downey" on CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, but has also been seen on The Prank Panel on ABC, S.W.A.T. on CBS, Baskets on FX, Criminal Minds on Paramount +, and Animal Kingdom on TNT and a major role in the current Geico football commercial.
GENERAL SHOW INFORMATION
The Siren is all ages but not all show content is. Please use your own discretion when bringing a younger audience member. Most shows are appropriate for those 18+.
Please refrain from taking pictures or video during performances, unless you have been asked to do so. It's distracting to the performers and we just want to be in the moment with you!
The Siren is a NO HECKLING ZONE. Please don't talk to any performer unless they address you first. Thanks!
Advanced online ticketing ends 1-2 hours before start of show, then tickets are sold at the box office beginning when doors open for shows that are not sold out online. Advanced tickets are typically cheaper than tickets purchased at the door.
Shows that are labeled "Visiting Productions" are not produced by The Siren Theater. These shows are from outside performers and producers who rent The Siren for their production. They have full control over ticketing, show content and production value. Questions about their shows should be directed to them.
Tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable.
Doors open 30-45 minutes before start of show.
Please refrain from taking pictures or video during performances, unless you have been asked to do so. It's distracting to the performers and we just want to be in the moment with you!
The Siren is a NO HECKLING ZONE. Please don't talk to any performer unless they address you first. Thanks!
Advanced online ticketing ends 1-2 hours before start of show, then tickets are sold at the box office beginning when doors open for shows that are not sold out online. Advanced tickets are typically cheaper than tickets purchased at the door.
Shows that are labeled "Visiting Productions" are not produced by The Siren Theater. These shows are from outside performers and producers who rent The Siren for their production. They have full control over ticketing, show content and production value. Questions about their shows should be directed to them.
Tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable.
Doors open 30-45 minutes before start of show.