
An Evening at the Improv featuring Arijana Ramic, Radu Bondar, Darren Carter, Monarey Martinez, Orlando Leyba, and Clay Newman!
Tue, 8 Dec, 8:00 PM PST
Doors open
7:00 PM PST
Irvine Improv
527 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618
Description
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EVENT INFO:
There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests.
Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths.
No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during performances.
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Event Information
Age Limit
21+
eTicket Delivery
Your tickets will be e-mailed closer to the event date.

Comedy
Arijana Ramic
Arijana Ramic
Comedy
Arijana Ramic is a charming, but devious, standup comedian and writer originally from Seattle, WA. You can now find her taking the LA scene by storm and even working at the Comedy Store as a “door guy.” Arijana is able to sweetly navigate dark topics like growing up with Bosnian immigrant parents, identifying as Type A, and sadness, all with a smile on her face. Arijana has opened for the likes of Jesus Trejo, Annie Lederman, Chris Redd, and Bobby Lee. She has performed in competitions and festivals including The Seattle International Comedy Competition (2019), Madison Comedy Week (2021), and was among Best of the Fest at the Burbank Comedy Festival (2022).

Comedy
Radu Bondar
Radu Bondar
Comedy
Radu is an absurdist and energetic performer known for his bizarre reflections on society, describing his experience as an Eastern European immigrant growing up in Texas. Romanians are divided on him but Bulgarians love this guy. Can’t explain it. Frankly he’s gross but in a way even people of fine sensibilities can enjoy. A staple of the Houston and Austin comedy scenes, Radu moved to LA and is now a regular at the Hollywood Improv and Comedy Store. He’s performed at the Netflix is a Joke Fest, Comcast's Trial by Laughter, the Westside Theater Showdown, SXSW, and Gilda’s Laugh Fest. Radu has written for Nikki Glaser on the Comedy Central Roast of Alec Baldwin, Comedy Centrals Tooning out the News, the 2024 Golden Globes and appeared on her Sirius XM show You Up. He regularly tours with Dave Attell and Nick Mullen.

Stand-up
Darren Carter
Darren Carter
Stand-up
Darren Carter, also known as "The Party Starter," is an American stand-up comedian and actor born in Fresno, California. He has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years with his unique style of comedy, which blends observational humor and physical comedy.
Darren Carter's hilarious Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, YouTube Shorts, and podcast have helped him amass over 300,000 followers worldwide.
Carter's comedy career began in the 1990s when he performed at open-mic nights in Los Angeles. He quickly gained recognition for his energetic stage presence and relatable humor, which led to appearances on popular TV shows such as "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Comedy Central Presents," and "Premium Blend."
Over the years, Carter has released several comedy albums, including "Shady Side" and "That Ginger's Crazy." He has also performed live all over the country, including at The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, and The Improv.
Fresh off the heels of his Dry Bar Comedy Special, "Calm Down," Darren Carter is set to be in the upcoming film "Born Again," slated for release this year.
In addition to his comedy work, Carter has also acted in a number of films and TV shows, including "Be Cool," "Who Made The Potatoe Salad," and "Love Chronicles." He also hosts his own podcast, "Pocket Party," where he interviews fellow comedians and shares stories from his own life.
Carter is known for his high-energy performances, infectious laughter, and ability to connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. He continues to tour and perform regularly, bringing laughter and joy to fans across the country.
When Carter is home in Los Angeles, he can be found going to Guitar Center with his teenage son and watching him play every instrument in the building until they get kicked out.

Comedy
Monarey Martinez
Monarey Martinez
Comedy

Comedy
Orlando Leyba
Orlando Leyba
Comedy
Orlando Leyba is an American stand up comedian who connects with all audiences through his unique life experience, and perspective. Orlando has a knack for finding humor in just about anything that crosses his path. With his animated demeanor, Orlando entertains the audiences through his dynamic storytelling and undeniable likability allowing them to come along for the fun ride of his life experiences. He has been working hard… making his mark on the comedy scene. Most recently he’s been back on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for the 4th time. He has also been seen on AGT18, MAX, TruTV, NBC, and on his very own comedy special, Adorable, streaming on Max. Orlando was a finalist in NBC’s ‘Stand Up Showcase. He also played Wabo in the animated Kids film Luis and The Aliens. Orlando has become a regular at comedy festivals, and clubs.

Comedy
Clay Newman
Clay Newman
Comedy
This smoky, joke slinging rabble rouser has been delighting audiences for years with his high energy and eclectic take on the strange world we live in. His comedy career began as just another way for the long time theater nerd to get his stage fix, but he soon found out that stand-up comedy was his greatest passion and only actual skill. Clay can still be found portraying a wide array of characters on tv shows and commercials, ranging from stoner, to techie, to stoned techie.