Looking for a Laugh


by contributor Brendan Kownacki
 
Chuckles were abound as Washingtonians anxiously descended onto Riot Act, Penn Quarter’s new cave sized Comedy Theater. Members of the media, locals and a special crop of invitees from the new mobile app Venga flocked to the laugh chamber to add some spice to stereotypically stiff DC culture.

Housing two bars and a giant echoing stage, the comedy club is primed to bring both amateur and professional jokesters into town to entertain crowds. Opening week will feature comedian Charles Fleischer, known best perhaps for being the voice of Roger Rabbit, and Todd Rexx, who has appeared on both The Tonight Show and Def Comedy Jam All Stars.
 
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