NECKING WITH KEVIN HAAS
A STAND-UP COMEDY FUNDRAISER FOR A BROKE COMEDIAN
JUNE 23, 2023
7pm + 9pm
The West Side Show Room is partnering with FATS Productions Presents on a stand-up comedy fundraiser for Rockford journalist Kevin Haas.
Kevin, who is also a talented stand-up comedian, broke his neck in a snowboard crash on May 9 in Colorado. This hourlong stand-up special — delivered in neck brace for one night only — breaks down what's so funny about breaking your neck!
Opening for Haas are comedians Dan Garcia, Dame Grant and Kevin Wood.
Tickets: $20 for General Seating ; $70 for 2 person VIP table
Donations can be made when reserving tickets or at The West Side Show Room on the night of the show.
Proceeds will go to help Kevin pay off his mounting medical bills.
KEVIN’S GOFUNDME
If you can’t attend the show but would like to support Kevin, you can make a donation to his Gofundme:
COMEDIANS
Kevin Haas (Headliner) is a full-time journalist and Editor of Rock River Current in Rockford Illinois. When he's not in the News Tower, he's at home thinking of weird stuff to say to strangers. Kevin can be seen in bars and comedy clubs all over the Midwest.
Dame Grant (Featured) is a stand-up comic, actor and improvisor. He is a graduate of both The ACADEMY at Black Box Acting Studio and of The Second City Conservatory program along with additional improv training at the Annoyance Theater. Dame has also recently added writer and producer to his credits with a short mockumentary in production about the summer 2016 Wisconsin cheese heist. When not performing live, Dame is host of the podcast “The Broke Stops Here” on the Anchor network.
Kevin Wood (Featured) is a comic, writer, musician, and radio personality. He's worked at the Chicago Improv, the Comedy Shrine, CG"s Comedy Club and more, and currently, you can hear him weekdays 5 to 10am on Rockford's 104.9 The X.
Dan Garcia (Host) is a Chicago based comedian, producer, and filmmaker. He currently runs a weekly show at the legendary Butch Mcguires on Division. Dan aspires to one day have a Netflix special labeled as "irreverent" even though he's not sure what that means. Dan is a frequent performer at Zanies Chicago and the Laugh Factory.
PRODUCTION TEAM
FATS Productions Presents
Jared Corey - Booking & Promotions
The West Side Show Room
Epic Jones - Producer
Gwen Lashock - Producer
RUNNING TIME
90 Minutes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Strong Language
Map + Directions
CONTENT ADVISORY
The West Side Show Room believes in freedom of expression and we present all works in their entirety. We encourage people of all ages to expose themselves to a wide range of art, and to engage in critical discussions about the content they encounter. For specific information about the language, content, and effects in a particular production, please contact us.