About Us
At our annual comedy festival, we strive to achieve several key goals that elevate the comedy experience for both performers and audiences. Our mission is to:
Celebrate Comedy as an Art Form: We aim to showcase comedy not only as a source of entertainment and joy but also as a legitimate and evolving art form.
Discover Emerging Comedic Talent: We actively seek out diverse, talented comedians from all corners of the entertainment industry, giving them a platform to shine.
Bring the Best Comedy Talent to Audiences: Our festival features top-tier comedians, ensuring audiences experience the highest quality performances possible.
Encourage Contemporary Creativity in Comedy: We embrace and promote the latest trends and creative voices in the comedy world, constantly reflecting the genre’s dynamic nature.
Educate on the Rich History of Comedy: Our festival also seeks to educate audiences about the deep history of comedy, honoring its evolution and impact.
Have Fun and Produce Great Comedy: Above all, we’re committed to creating an enjoyable experience for all—performers and audiences alike—through top-notch comedic theater.
Join us at the festival to experience the best in comedy, discover new talent, and be part of a creative, fun, and inspiring community.
Meet the Team
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Festival Director | Visual Artist
Helen is the Festival Director of the Boston Comedy Festival, where she manages marketing, talent booking, and the overall production of shows. Passionate about creating a welcoming and collaborative environment, she strives to foster a supportive atmosphere for both performers and audiences. In addition to the flagship Boston Comedy Festival, Helen produces The Best of the Boston Comedy Festival, which tours theaters across New England. Outside of her festival work, she is a freelance visual artist, bringing her creative vision to a variety of artistic projects.
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Comedian | Festival Founder & Producer
Jim is the founder and director of the Boston Comedy Festival, one of the premier comedy events in New England. As a producer, he has built and curated a festival that attracts top comedic talent while providing a platform for emerging voices in the comedy scene. Jim's career spans over two decades and includes work as a performer and producer across Boston, Las Vegas, New York, Dublin, Montreal, and Edinburgh.
In addition to his festival work, Jim has been featured on Comedy Central, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Comcast Comedy Spotlight, and NESN’s Roughing It. Since 1999, he has entertained U.S. troops at more than 100 military bases worldwide. His experiences performing for the troops were recently chronicled in his book, Embedded Comedian, which he describes as a "field manual for comedians in a war zone."
