It is 749 on our Tuesday mornind
get ready to laugh for a good c.
American Me Comedy is hosting a
show Wednesday night to benefite
Byrne Institute and we have some
guests this morning to tell us e
Co producer Stephanie Von Huben,
host, comic and creator of
American Me Comedy Jason Rodger,
and Byrne Institute Executive Director
Tessa Havilland We appreciate all three
of you being with us this morni.
Exciting event that you guys han
the way and a fundraiser as wel.
So why don't you start off by
telling us about American Me Co,
how it came to be?
And what tomorrow's going to be like?
So I'm the creator, yeah.
I
started the show just to build a stage
for myself and then other comic.
And I wanted to incorporate
comics from all walks of life.
So race, gender, sexuality, religion.
Just trying to stay away from le
an all one type of comedy show.
Right. So you name it,
we've had it on the show,
any type of comic,
and you're going to be kind of
producing the show a bit, right.
So tell us what tomorrow
is going to look like.
Awesome. Well, Jason,
I joined forces after COVID as a way of
bringing people together and everything
does that better than laughter.
And so we're using this as a way
to lift San Diego up by joining
forces with local nonprofits. Y.
As a way to spotlight the good that's
still happening in the backyard around us.
So this is it. A portion.
Are the proceeds that are
going to be going to the Burn
Institute, all the proceeds
go to them and it's a way to
support and stand up to burn
survivors and fire prevention.
Yeah. Why don't you tell us abot
what the Burn Institute does
and how it provides services to
survivors? Absolutely.
So we are all throughout San Diego County.
We provide fire and burn prevenn
education and burn survivor services.
So we do everything from being n
the classroom, teaching kids st,
drop and roll to on the other s,
helping burn survivors and their
families after they've suffered
something as traumatic as a bur.
So we see them once they are
released from the hospital and
they begin that lifelong healing
process that is mental and phys.
And these types of events,
fundraisers are really necessary to to
keep your guys's funds going, r?
Absolutely. We've been in the Sn
Diego community for 50 years.
We plan to be here for another .
Everything that's raised stays
right here in San Diego.
You might not need our services right now,
but you never know when
something might happen.
And so we want to make sure that
we're here and that we're able o
support people in their time of need.
We
have some of the comics here behind us.
Jason, tell us what, what's the
vibe going to be like tomorrow?
Oh man, it's going to
be fun across the board.
Comics from all different stori,
all parts of the country,
national touring, headliners.
How do you get pumped up?
What's your like night like?
I get a little nervous. I'll be
really. I get nervous.
Oh, interesting. Oh, there we g.
Hey, no one noticed this though.
Do people need to buy tickets in advance?
How do they get tickets? How dos
that go? Yes, go online to the Comedy Store
under Events. Like tomorrow nigt
and you can buy tickets directly
or you can buy them at the door.
And beyond that, I mean,
The Comedy Store is just an
amazing venue to be at in gener,
So it's a fun place to be.
Can people get drinks while they're there?
Food, All that kind of stuff?
Absolutely. Drinks. Drinks. So
you better be getting drinks,
right? 21 and over. Fun night.
It's an adult comedy,
yeah, but it'll be awesome.
And I like Wednesday night.
Relaxer, you know, midweek.
Everyone's like just
trying to get through it.
It'll be a fun way.
To get out and enjoy it,
where can people go?
Remind us once again for ticketo
go online to thecomedystore.com,
check under our event list and u
will find American Me Comedy and
Benefits Show Comedy for A Caus,
look at that. You're
looking at some of the info thee
on your screen for how to get
that and for the Burn Institute,
where do people go For more information?
They can go to burninstitute.org
and you'll see all of the progrs
and services we provide. There
We Go Comedy show for a good ca.
Before we go to break any last s
that you guys have for tomorrow,
why should people be stoked
to come out to see you guys?
It's going to be a great
night and full of comedy.
Yeah, just a fun night for all.
Are you going to be there as weI
will, absolutely. Comedy is part
of the healing process and we're
excited to really be able to
showcase this other venue. It's
really exciting stuff.
Thank you, three of you for
being with us this morning.
We appreciate it. Of course.
Thank you so much.
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