Comedians leave their regular sets and perform 100% brand-new material. Come watch the premises and punchlines take shape only at The Brooklyn Improv. Thursdays at 9:15pm hosted by comedians Dave Ross, Gastor Almonte, Courtney Maginnis and David Drake.

Stephon Hightower is a standup comedian from St. Louis, MO. His journey in comedy began when he was called on stage to do a set by hometown legendary comedian, and activist Dick Gregory. Before relocating to New York City Stephon made a great reputation for himself on the St. Louis scene. His humor has allowed him to appear regularly in comedy clubs, venues, and events around the Midwest. He has worked with well-known names in comedy, such as Roy Wood Jr., Cocoa Brown, Bruce Bruce, Louis C. K., Guy Torry, Joe Torry, and comedy legend Paul Mooney. The website ReviewSTL says, "His material was organically formulated as he shared stories that are definitively homegrown. The crowd responded well to Hightower’s anecdotes that not only revolved around St. Louis – but also deep in black culture.

Andrea More is a Los Angeles-based actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. Her most recent piece, "Reunion," can be found in n+1. She enjoys adopting senior pit bulls and putting them in sweaters so they look less intimidating.  

Steven Rogers is a stand-up comedian known for his unique blend of wit, vulnerability, and sharp observational humor. His comedic style combines relatable mishaps, personal struggles, and endearing storytelling, often drawing from his own life experiences. Steven's fresh take on everyday challenges has earned him a devoted following and widespread recognition in the comedy world. In his second stand-up special, Half of We, produced by comedy icons Nate Bargatze and Brian Regan, Steven takes his audience on an unforgettable journey through his personal life. From hilarious mishaps and his struggles with adulthood to stories about his engagement, Steven’s storytelling is both humorous and heartwarming, culminating in a shocking twist that will leave audiences laughing and reflecting long after the special ends. Steven has opened for some of the biggest names in comedy, including Brian Regan, Joe List, Tom Papa, Nate Bargatze, and Taylor Tomlinson. His clever, rapid-fire material has earned him appearances on major TV shows such as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Dry Bar Comedy, and Don’t Tell Comedy. His debut album/special, Before He Was Super, quickly hit #1 on iTunes and was named one of Paste’s Top 12 Best Comedy Albums of 2022 and one of Vanyaland’s Favorite Comedy Releases of 2022. Steven can regularly be heard on SiriusXM.

Shaunak Godkhindi is a NYC based comedian, writer, and actor who has had worked featured on Don't Tell Comedy, Netflix is Joke Radio. He performs across the country at clubs, festivals, and colleges. He is a big fan of Doritos.

Jake Silberman is a New York City comedian who has been relentlessly touring the country over the last three years. He’s headlined numerous clubs, including Helium Comedy, The Comedy Club of Kansas City and House of Comedy. Called a “true comedian” by legend Katt Williams, Jake is a regular opener for Kyle Kinane and Nick Mullen, and has also opened for comedy greats Nate Bargatze and the late Norm Macdonald. Jake’s recently released special “Live from Portland” showcases his biting and sharp material as well as his ability to mix in improvisational moments. Jake’s work has been featured on the popular “Your Mom’s House” podcast as well as “Now This News.” He was voted “Funniest Person in Portland” while living there, and has performed on numerous festivals around the country, including the 10,000 Laughs and Red Clay comedy festivals. His podcast “The Jake Silberman Show ” can be heard every Friday. When in New York, Jake can be found performing in numerous clubs across the city.

Gastor Almonte is a stand-up comedian and storyteller from Brooklyn, NY. He's appeared on Comedy Central, HBO, Peacock and more. Timeout magazine named him one of your "New Comedy Obsessions." He is the host of the War Report Podcast.

David Drake is a comedian. He is a very funny comedian. He has been featured on Comedy Central, HBO, Sirius XM, Cracked, Don’t Tell, and Fox. He was named one of Complex Magazine's ‘Comics to Watch Under 30’, although is now 38, and one of New York Comedy Festival’s ‘Comics to Watch’, but they did not specify any age boundaries. He is a producer of the long-standing New York showcase Comedians You Should Know NYC and a regular at the world famous Comedy Cellar. With six stand-up albums and three specials under his belt, including the critically acclaimed Big Break, David delivers comedy that’s “smart and engaging” (The New York Times) and “endlessly watchable” (Humorism). In addition to stand up, he is a five-time reoccurring guest on the popular storytelling podcast Risk! and a producer of the traveling outdoor storytelling series Campfire. David currently performs nationwide while working out a niche in New York's legendary comedy scene and sometimes he'll eat fries off your plate. He feels bad about that. He's sorry... I'm sorry. I'm David Drake. This was me the whole time.

Dave Ross is a comedian in New York City. Every single person on earth likes him. He's been on the Late Late Show with James Corden, This is Not Happening, Drunk History, WTF with Marc Maron, Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer, Behind the Bastards, The Daily Zeitgeist and many many more. He was a New Face at Just For Laughs Montreal in 2016, and since then has been touring the country, headlining every single type of room -- from a tent at Warped Tour to a theater at SXSW to The Hollywood Improv and your basement. His first album The Only Man Who Has Ever Had Sex is really really good and that's why everybody likes him so much.

Courtney Maginnis is a comedian and actress based in Brooklyn, NY. She performs standup all over the country and has been a part of the Brooklyn Comedy Festival, NY Comedy Festival, Underground Comedy Festival, Red Clay Comedy Festival and more. Courtney has been featured in sketches for Comedy Central, HBO and College Humor. She has been featured for a story on NPR's Studio 360 as well as appeared on shows for Sirius XM. She is one of the stars of the popular web series NFL Fan Therapy, the co-host of the weekly podcast “Burbs Bros” as well as a co-host for one of Thrillist’s best underground comedy shows in NYC, “Let’s See What Else” every Tuesday night in the Lower East Side.