Our 4th Annual It Takes Guts Fundraising Comedy Night at Laughs Unlimited (1207 Front Street, Old Sacramento, 95814) took place on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. 100% of the door money from the show went to benefit the wonderful organization “It Takes Guts” which is run by two local Moms who are desperately looking for the cause and the cure for childhood autoimmune diseases.
(Donations always gratefully accepted on the ITG website!)
The show was awesome, the comics on fire and the audience had a blast! Keep an eye on this website for information on our 5th Annual Fundraiser to be held in early summer of 2018!
Our Awesome 2017 Line-Up for the It Takes Guts Comedy Fundraiser
Our Headliner!
Mickey Joseph works the hottest comedy clubs on the west coast and Las Vegas. He has honed his craft through decades of one-nighters and club weeks, as well as being one of the stars of the Las Vegas production of “The Rat Pack”. Along with television appearances on NBC's Friday Night Videos, ABC's America's Funniest Videos, and FOX's Comedy Day Celebration. Mickey was a finalist in the San Francisco International Comedy Competition 1998, and has hosted this prestigious annual event seven times.
He is author of “What Would Don Corleone Do?” a humorous and touching book about his experiences in stand up comedy and surviving as a single parent. He is well known for obscure celebrity impressions; John Wayne as Michael Corleone, Sidney Poitier ordering breakfast, Sargent Bilko on Acid, and Ricky Ricardo singing a pornographic version of Cuban Pete, recorded live on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Program.
Mickey has performed with Ellen Degeneres, Drew Carey, Craig Ferguson, George Lopez, Bill Engvall, Richard Lewis, Kevin Polakc, The Amazing Jonathan, Vinnie Favorito, Zack Galafanakis, Wille Nelson, Huey Lewis, Michael Buble, Mort Sahl, Dick Gregory and Robin Williams. Mickey's well-tailored, hysterically funny comedy act should not be missed.
Mickey Joseph works the hottest comedy clubs on the west coast and Las Vegas. He has honed his craft through decades of one-nighters and club weeks, as well as being one of the stars of the Las Vegas production of “The Rat Pack”. Along with television appearances on NBC's Friday Night Videos, ABC's America's Funniest Videos, and FOX's Comedy Day Celebration. Mickey was a finalist in the San Francisco International Comedy Competition 1998, and has hosted this prestigious annual event seven times.
He is author of “What Would Don Corleone Do?” a humorous and touching book about his experiences in stand up comedy and surviving as a single parent. He is well known for obscure celebrity impressions; John Wayne as Michael Corleone, Sidney Poitier ordering breakfast, Sargent Bilko on Acid, and Ricky Ricardo singing a pornographic version of Cuban Pete, recorded live on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Program.
Mickey has performed with Ellen Degeneres, Drew Carey, Craig Ferguson, George Lopez, Bill Engvall, Richard Lewis, Kevin Polakc, The Amazing Jonathan, Vinnie Favorito, Zack Galafanakis, Wille Nelson, Huey Lewis, Michael Buble, Mort Sahl, Dick Gregory and Robin Williams. Mickey's well-tailored, hysterically funny comedy act should not be missed.
Sandra Risser is smart, funny and older than Twinkies! She's eccentric not crazy, drives in the fast lane and claims she can still bench press 500 grams. She believes in the tooth fairy, Santa Clause and clean underwear.
Her Motto: "If you miss your ex, reload and fire again!"
Her impressive comedy credits include one woman shows at the Edinburgh, Scotland; Brighton, England; Santa Cruz, CA and Rogue, Fresno CA Fringe Festivals. She was 1 of 40 comedians from around the United States selected to per for at Comedy Day in San Francisco. She was in the SheDot Comedy Festival in Toronto, Canada and the Sacramento Comedy Festival in Sacramento CA. Sandra was a finalist in The World Series of Comedy Main Event in Las Vegas NV and is the winner of Funny Fest, Killer Laughs, Go Baby Productions Winner Take All and Battle of the Sexes Comedy Competitions.
Sandra is an accomplished actor and speaker. She was featured in the dark comedy "Help Wanted", earned 3 "Artie" nominations for best supporting actress and won her division's "Toastmaster's International Speech Contest".
http://sandrarisser.com
Her Motto: "If you miss your ex, reload and fire again!"
Her impressive comedy credits include one woman shows at the Edinburgh, Scotland; Brighton, England; Santa Cruz, CA and Rogue, Fresno CA Fringe Festivals. She was 1 of 40 comedians from around the United States selected to per for at Comedy Day in San Francisco. She was in the SheDot Comedy Festival in Toronto, Canada and the Sacramento Comedy Festival in Sacramento CA. Sandra was a finalist in The World Series of Comedy Main Event in Las Vegas NV and is the winner of Funny Fest, Killer Laughs, Go Baby Productions Winner Take All and Battle of the Sexes Comedy Competitions.
Sandra is an accomplished actor and speaker. She was featured in the dark comedy "Help Wanted", earned 3 "Artie" nominations for best supporting actress and won her division's "Toastmaster's International Speech Contest".
http://sandrarisser.com
Marvin DeLoatch Jr. comedian and former high school basketball star- All-American honorable mention in 1977 after averaging 25.5 points and 13.8 rebounds in leading the Hornets to a 25-6 record and the MCAL championship his senior year.
After high school Marvin moved on to UC Riverside, which he labeled "a total nightmare," and subsequently had to turn down invitations to play professionally in Argentina and Brazil because of a pair of surgeries.
The stare. The injuries. The unspoken (and unedited) thoughts about his coach. They're now all a part of the act, which features the ups and downs of a tall, bald black man.
Marvin is a past winner of the Sacramento Gold Rush Comedy Competition and has been wowing audiences across the country for years with his hilarious memories!
After high school Marvin moved on to UC Riverside, which he labeled "a total nightmare," and subsequently had to turn down invitations to play professionally in Argentina and Brazil because of a pair of surgeries.
The stare. The injuries. The unspoken (and unedited) thoughts about his coach. They're now all a part of the act, which features the ups and downs of a tall, bald black man.
Marvin is a past winner of the Sacramento Gold Rush Comedy Competition and has been wowing audiences across the country for years with his hilarious memories!
Steph Garcia is best known for her quick wit, ferocious sarcasm, impersonations of drunk girls and hysterical, yet vulnerable stories of life including marriage, kids and regrets. She has entertained thousands by drawing upon experiences from her drunken nights as a single gal to getting married to a U.S. Marine.
Steph is fresh off her performance on Food Network's Worst Bakers in America, and she's been seen on ABC's The View, and was labeled as one of the Funniest Housewives in America. She was a finalist in Comedy Central's Up Next Talent Search and Shaquille O'Neal's All Star Comedy Jam in 2015.
Steph is fresh off her performance on Food Network's Worst Bakers in America, and she's been seen on ABC's The View, and was labeled as one of the Funniest Housewives in America. She was a finalist in Comedy Central's Up Next Talent Search and Shaquille O'Neal's All Star Comedy Jam in 2015.
Lorenzo “Hitman” Thornton is a natural born entertainer who thrives on ensuring laughter for people of all ages and walks of life. Raised in Northern California by a single mother, he has been exposed to a variety of music, pro-wrestling, 80’s and 90’s genre of entertainment, with a special interest in martial arts, dancing and theatre- all of which have provided quality writing and material to his stand-up comedy routine.
Performances range from school plays, talent shows and appearing on a local television dance show in Sacramento, in addition to being a member of Friday Night Live- a program promoting awareness to teenagers against the use of drugs, drinking and driving. He even spent some time as an Exotic Dancer while pursuing stand-up. He has the diverse multi-dimensional ability to provide comedy performances that will cause you to sit up and take notice and has prompted his stage name “Hitman”.
Lorenzo’s performances have also given him the opportunity to perform in Korea, Japan, and Canada as well as the honor of bringing a comic good time to our military troops in the Middle East. He has appeared in feature films such as The Matrix 2 and 3, The Incredible Hulk and XXX-State of the Union. And he's also started his own YouTube channel called Raw Reaction TV, where he does TV shows and movie reviews in his own comedic-style...
Performances range from school plays, talent shows and appearing on a local television dance show in Sacramento, in addition to being a member of Friday Night Live- a program promoting awareness to teenagers against the use of drugs, drinking and driving. He even spent some time as an Exotic Dancer while pursuing stand-up. He has the diverse multi-dimensional ability to provide comedy performances that will cause you to sit up and take notice and has prompted his stage name “Hitman”.
Lorenzo’s performances have also given him the opportunity to perform in Korea, Japan, and Canada as well as the honor of bringing a comic good time to our military troops in the Middle East. He has appeared in feature films such as The Matrix 2 and 3, The Incredible Hulk and XXX-State of the Union. And he's also started his own YouTube channel called Raw Reaction TV, where he does TV shows and movie reviews in his own comedic-style...
Your Host for the Evening:
Julia Anne
Learning to laugh has become a way of life for Julia Anne, actually a way of survival. Having survived abusive relationships, two near fatal car accidents and five major spine surgeries Julia has gone from barely walking to walking on stage to share her life as both a professional comedian and award winning speaker.
Since 2009 Julia has been performing comedy for audiences throughout the United States - receiving excellent reviews. Her comedy has been described as a "been there, done that look at reality". A semi-finalist in the Las Vegas Satellite Competition for the World Series of Comedy, Julia has opened and Featured for a wide array of well- known comedians- including Del Van Dyke, Jimmy Walker, Mike E. Winfield, Mickey Joseph, Rick Pulido, Willie Tyler and Lester and Mark Pitta.
http://www.juliaannecomedy.com
Julia Anne
Learning to laugh has become a way of life for Julia Anne, actually a way of survival. Having survived abusive relationships, two near fatal car accidents and five major spine surgeries Julia has gone from barely walking to walking on stage to share her life as both a professional comedian and award winning speaker.
Since 2009 Julia has been performing comedy for audiences throughout the United States - receiving excellent reviews. Her comedy has been described as a "been there, done that look at reality". A semi-finalist in the Las Vegas Satellite Competition for the World Series of Comedy, Julia has opened and Featured for a wide array of well- known comedians- including Del Van Dyke, Jimmy Walker, Mike E. Winfield, Mickey Joseph, Rick Pulido, Willie Tyler and Lester and Mark Pitta.
http://www.juliaannecomedy.com