Established in 2014, Farm 2 Table Comedy shows were developed to create great audiences for fresh local comedians. In October of 2013 founder Geoffrey Neill participated in a stand up comedy class at the Brody Theatre on Brodway in Portland, Oregon. After spending several years in the many open mics in Portalnd, Neill's class audience was all curated by friends of the new and up incoming comics. I
t was a Sunday night, at a terrible time, but it was packed full of people that were interested in seeing their friends make them laugh. He had never performed for people other than other judging open mic comedians. Though Neill was still green, he saw an opportunity: "It's important to pay your dues, but there really is no in between for comedians. You either are in front of people that are your competition or you're a headliner." The crowd at Geoff's show was local, excited to see all the comics, and mobile... able to land anywhere. As a new father, his desire to do comedy was sadly eclipsed by the reality that to "make it" involved more time and commitment that he was able to expend. When he saw it was possible to do quality stand up in front of a great local audience without the infrastructure of a comedy club, Farm 2 Table Comedy hatched. Geoff's first Experiment started with his local Yoga Studio the Lotus Seed. starting with 5 students ranging from never before to one of the candidates for funniest person in Portland. Friends flocked, Beer was Brewed, And people laughed. Fresh Comedians picked from the vine and served up for your pleasure. See what people think of these shows by going to the Testimonials page on our website. See what classes are available here. See when the next shows come. Also if you want to start a Farm2Table Comedy in your hometown, contact us here!
