Laughs in the Loft

It’s “a comedy cure for the midweek blues!” (Baristanet)

Hosted by comedian Joe Larson, Laughs in the Loft features stand-up comics from our own South Orange-Maplewood community, Brooklyn and beyond. Each Laughs in the Loft event features several comedians in a New York City-style showcase. The talent is announced approximately two weeks prior to each show. You never know who might drop in!

Intended for mature audiences. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Meet September’s Comedians

Sibo McNally – SOPAC welcomes local resident and SOMA mom Sibo McNally, a new comedian already making waves within and outside Essex County! Recently named a finalist for the Ladies of Laughter Comedy Competition, Sibo makes her Laughs in the Loft debut this week!

Alyce Chan – A multi-faceted artist and consummate professional, Alyce Chan works as speaker, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian with a global presence. Her Comedy has shattered audiences at renowned venues, including The Stand and the New York Comedy Club in New York City, plus Yuk Yuk’s in Canada, among others. A true force in Comedy, Alyce emerged as a finalist at the 2023 Boston Comedy Festival. She also serves as the creator of MOMCOMNYC, a parenting platform reaching a growing following of nearly 200k devoted fans.

Luke Thayer – Luke Thayer’s career in Comedy spans stage and screen. He has appeared on Laughs on FOX and received recognition in The New York Post’s Comics’ Favorite Jokes list. Luke has been profiled on MTV.com, Lifetime.com, and Nerve.com, and appeared on Tyra, The Food Network’s Food Detectives, NBC’s All Night with Joey Reynolds, The Newly Wed Game with Sherri Shepherd, and Comcast’s Trial By Laughter.

Petey DeAbreu – Born and raised in the Bronx, Petey DeAbreu brings something fresh to the world of Comedy that has not been felt since the golden age of New York City entertainment. Bringing down the house wherever he hits the stage, Petey has recently toured with Broad City’s Ilana Glazer and performed at Comedy Central’s Clusterfest. He also co-produced Glazer’s Comedy special “The Planet is Burning” on Amazon (2020) as well as co-produced and performed for Ilana Glazer Presents Comedy on Earth on Comedy Central (2021). Across his 10-year career, Petey has honed an expansive resume that includes acclaimed work as producer, writer, actor, host, and personality.

About Host Joe Larson

Joe is a comedian, husband and father – the former makes the latter well….interesting.

When Joe met his now wife she loved how much he made her laugh. He warned her that while she finds it cute now, she may feel differently when he is unable to do anything but joke during the heat of an argument. As his wife eventually found out “you’re funny all the time!” can quickly turn into “Does everything have to be a joke?”

Perhaps it’s not his fault, Joe is after all a second generation comedian. Much to his parent’s dismay at the age of twenty, Joe went into the family business. Straight away he was chosen College Comedian of the Year at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and shortly after he made the move to New York City where he paid his dues at any club that would give him the mic.

Joe has been on stage at some of the best rooms in the city including the famed Caroline’s On Broadway and Gotham Comedy Club. He was nominated “Best Up-And-Coming Comedian” at the NYC MAC Awards, was a finalist in both the prestigious Johnny Carson Great American Comedy Festival and Boston Comedy Festival and was part of the feature film Stand Up 360. Joe has also been seen on Gotham Comedy Live, NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Laughs on FOX, the Tonight Show’s Laugh Squad and the Speed Channel. On radio he is a repeat guest on Bob and Tom and the Bennington Show.

Joe’s show, Couleur Comedy, was one of the hottest shows in Brooklyn. It brought together the freshest up-and-coming comedians and established pros for a dynamic and exciting evening. Now, a South Orange resident, Joe is bringing his show to SOPAC.

SOPAC Loft

Experience the best of SOPAC’s iconic LOFT series when you attend multiple events of your choosing! Whether you love Comedy, Jazz, or Healing Sounds, you’ll find incredible programming all season long.

Choose 3 or more events across 4 series: Laughs in the Loft, Cabaret in the Loft, Jazz in the Loft, and Healing Sounds in the Loft, and unlock exclusive discounts tailored to your tastes.

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Accessibility & Accommodation

If you or a member of your party needs assistance, please notify SOPAC at the time your tickets are purchased. Contact the SOPAC Box Office at (973) 313-2787 or boxoffice@SOPACnow.org.