A sketch comedy show that took 14 years to create...
The Aces are a sketch comedy duo made up of Shelley McLendon ( who you know as the owner/ operator of The Siren Theater, creator of hit staged parodies of 80s movies like Road House, The Lost Boys, Dirty Dancing and A Nightmare on Elm Street, and sketch comedy performer with Lone Wolves and Sisters of Mercy) and Michael Fetters (who you know from Portlandia, Grimm, Leverage and Cake's Moustache Man video). They have been performing together as The Aces for 14 years, and do you know what that means? They have a LOT of material! Join them for a night of Aces standards- favorite sketches from the past 14 years that you may have forgotten about that have been dusted off, punched up, and given new life! And because they just can't stop themselves, expect some new stuff too! Whether you have been to every show or are a new to The Aces, this show will be full of surprises!
WEDNESDAY MAY 21
+VISITING PRODUCTION+ WRONG! A f*cked up game show HOSTED BY JAY LIGHT
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 the visiting producers have full control over all aspects of the event from ticketing to casting to show content . Any questions about these events should be sent to them directly.
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
SUNDAY MAY 25
Pretty Beautiful: A Queer Asian Comedy Hour with Juno Men
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED
THURSDAY MAY 29
+VISITING PRODUCTION+ THE HANGOVERS The official acapella subset of the Cornell University Glee Club
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 the visiting producers have full control over all aspects of the event from ticketing to casting to show content . Any questions about these events should be sent to them directly.
A sketch comedy show that took 14 years to create...
The Aces are a sketch comedy duo made up of Shelley McLendon ( who you know as the owner/ operator of The Siren Theater, creator of hit staged parodies of 80s movies like Road House, The Lost Boys, Dirty Dancing and A Nightmare on Elm Street, and sketch comedy performer with Lone Wolves and Sisters of Mercy) and Michael Fetters (who you know from Portlandia, Grimm, Leverage and Cake's Moustache Man video). They have been performing together as The Aces for 14 years, and do you know what that means? They have a LOT of material!
Join them for a night of Aces standards- favorite sketches from the past 14 years that you may have forgotten about that have been dusted off, punched up, and given new life! And because they just can't stop themselves, expect some new stuff too! Whether you have been to every show or are a new to The Aces, this show will be full of surprises!
SUNDAY JUNE 1
LUKE SEVEREID
TWO SHOWS! 5:30 DOORS/ 6:00 SHOW 7:45 DOORS/ 8:00 SHOW GA $20 / VIP $30
LUKE SEVEREID is a hill-hiking, metal-music-loving, chrome-dome-having stand-up comedian from Seattle, WA. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest with the plaids and IPA-fueled husk to prove it, he has spent the last decade yelling jokes all over the US and Canada, and recently relocated to the East Coast, landing in the sufficiently hilly & silly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. LUKE’s comedic style has been described as insightfully idiotic, aggressively absurd, and most accurately, unmedicated ADHD in action. Besides looking identical to your favorite bouncer/bass player, Luke was also recently in the Big Sky Comedy Festival, a semifinalist in the Seattle and San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and a winner of Best Comedy Film at HUMP! Film Festival. Millions have enjoyed his stand-up videos online, and no matter who you are or where you’re from, he is GUARANTEED to get a giggle or two out of you.
FRIDAY JUNE 6
+VISITING PRODUCTION+ THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID Stand up 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 the visiting producers have full control over all aspects of the event from ticketing to casting to show content . Any questions about these events should be sent to them directly.
Maxx is a stand-up comedian and alpha male based in Los Angeles, California. His dynamic stage presence and his sharp writing interweave to create a one-of-a-kind live experience for any audience. Whether he's poking fun at his bisexual dating life or telling tales of the three extra years he spent with his parents, Maxx brings it. Maxx is a paid regular at San Francisco Punch Line, Cobb’s Comedy Club and the San Jose Improv, and he has opened for Tim Dillon, Jinkx Monsoon, and Doug Stanhope. Stanhope once tweeted that Maxx was a “very funny kid,” and Maxx regularly opens for Doug on his California dates. Maxx was a featured performer at San Francisco Sketchfest, Netflix is a Joke Festival and Atlanta’s Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, as well as a finalist in the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competition. He can be heard on Sirius XM and seen on Don't Tell Comedy.
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 Magazinealongside 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.
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 ScottHERE
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).
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.
Stand up comedian Daniel Van Kirk is coming to Portland! You may have heard him as a voice on Bob’s Burgers, or know him from the shows Physical, and The Morning Show on Apple TV+, or maybe his hit podcasts, Dumb People Town and Pen Pals! Daniel Van Kirk's first comedy album “Thanks Diane” debuted at #1 on Apple Music and in 2024 he released his first comedy special, “Rose Gold”, which has over 100k views on YouTube. He has been named a “Comic To Watch” by Comedy Central and you may have seen him as the lead in the feature film, Wine Club (Prime). Daniel has performed and headlined at the top festivals in North America, including The Moontower Comedy Festival, 10,000 Laughs, JFL 42, and JFL Montreal.
Ali Sultan is a Yemeni-Ethiopian immigrant. His comedy can be seen on Comedy Central, Donttell and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He filmed his Half Hour comedy special in Dubai for Comedy Central Arabia and won the Best in The Midwest competition at Gildas LaughFest. His Drybar special has over 1.6 million views on YouTube. He can be seen on the new PBS Roots of Comedy series.
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+.
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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.