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{{About|the comedy festival in Denver, Colorado}}
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'''High Plains Comedy Festival''' is a [[comedy festival]] held each August in [[Denver]], [[Colorado]]. Founded in 2013, it is organized by Denver comedian/writer [[Adam Cayton-Holland]] and comedian/producer Andy Juett and features a mix of local and national comics in venues throughout the [[Baker, Denver|Baker]] neighborhood.<ref name="Wenzel1">{{cite news|last=Wenzel|first=John|title=Why So Serious, Adam Cayton-Holland and Andy Juett?|url=http://www.heyreverb.com/blog/2013/08/23/why-so-serious-adam-cayton-holland-andy-juett/75806/|accessdate=April 22, 2014|newspaper=Reverb|date=August 23, 2013}}</ref>
'''High Plains Comedy Festival''' is a [[comedy festival]] held each August in [[Denver]], [[Colorado]]. It was founded in 2013 by Denver comedian/writer [[Adam Cayton-Holland]] and comedian/producer [[Andy Juett]]. The festival features a mix of local and national comics in venues throughout Denver's [[Baker, Denver|Baker]] neighborhood. Starting in 2016, Juett parted ways with the festival<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-08-24|title=High Plains Comedy Festival returns with truTV backing, fine tuning|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/24/high-plains-comedy-festival-2016/|access-date=2020-08-21|website=The Denver Post|language=en-US}}</ref> and [[Karen Wachtel]] became executive producer.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Graham|first=Byron|date=2016-07-25|title=High Plains Comedy Festival Announces Lineup for August 2016|url=https://www.westword.com/arts/high-plains-comedy-festival-announces-lineup-for-august-2016-8132938|access-date=2020-08-21|website=Westword}}</ref> As of 2019, the production team includes Cayton-Holland, Wachtel, Jessi Whitten, [[Ron Doyle]], Carlos Madrid, and Will Hancock.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About High Plains|url=https://www.highplainscomedyfestival.com/about|access-date=2020-08-24|website=High Plains Comedy Festival|language=en-US}}</ref>


==2013==
==2013==
High Plains was established in 2013 as Denver's first all stand-up comedy festival and ran August 23-24, 2013.<ref name="Wenzel2">{{cite news|last=Wenzel|first=John|title=High Plains Comedy Festival, Denver’s first all stand-up fest, to debut in August|url=http://www.heyreverb.com/blog/2013/05/30/high-plains-comedy-festival-denver/69627/|accessdate=July 9, 2014|newspaper=Reverb|date=May 30, 2013}}</ref> Conceived, directed, and produced by Cayton-Holland and Juett, the festival was sponsored by Denver-based burrito restaurant [[Illegal Pete's]]. The lineup included [[Kyle Kinane]], Sean Patton, [[Andrew Orvedahl]], [[Adam Cayton-Holland]], [[Ben Roy]], [[Kurt Braunohler]], Jake Weisman, Ian Douglas Terry, [[Andy Wood (comedian)|Andy Wood]], Kate Berlant and Amber Tozer <ref name="Ferner">{{cite news|last=Ferner|first=Matt|title=High Plains Comedy Festival: Adam Cayton-Holland, Andy Juett Team Up For Denver's New All Stand-Up Comedy Fest|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/30/high-plains-comedy-festiv_n_3361626.html|accessdate=July 9, 2014|newspaper=Huffington Post|date=May 30, 2013}}</ref>. Headliner [[Reggie Watts]] joined dozens of local Denver comedians, live podcast recordings, and open mic shows to round out the festival. Venues included South Broadway bars, restaurants and clubs including the Hi-Dive, the Hornet, 3 Kings Tavern and Mutiny Information Cafe along with the [[Gothic Theatre]] in neighboring [[Englewood, Colorado]].<ref name="Hesse">{{cite news|last=Hesse|first=Josiah M.|title=High Plains Comedy Festival explodes in Denver -- and the jokes still echo|url=http://blogs.westword.com/showandtell/2013/08/high_plains_comedy_festival.php|accessdate=July 9, 2014|newspaper=Westword|date=August 26, 2013}}</ref>
High Plains was established in 2013 as Denver's first all stand-up comedy festival and ran August 23-24, 2013.<ref name="Wenzel2">{{cite news|last=Wenzel|first=John|title=High Plains Comedy Festival, Denver’s first all stand-up fest, to debut in August|url=http://www.heyreverb.com/blog/2013/05/30/high-plains-comedy-festival-denver/69627/|accessdate=July 9, 2014|newspaper=Reverb|date=May 30, 2013}}</ref> The festival was sponsored by Denver-based burrito restaurant [[Illegal Pete's]]. The lineup included [[Kyle Kinane]], Sean Patton, [[Andrew Orvedahl]], [[Adam Cayton-Holland]], [[Ben Roy]], [[Kurt Braunohler]], Jake Weisman, Ian Douglas Terry, [[Andy Wood (comedian)|Andy Wood]], Kate Berlant and Amber Tozer.<ref name="Ferner">{{cite news|last=Ferner|first=Matt|title=High Plains Comedy Festival: Adam Cayton-Holland, Andy Juett Team Up For Denver's New All Stand-Up Comedy Fest|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/30/high-plains-comedy-festiv_n_3361626.html|accessdate=July 9, 2014|newspaper=Huffington Post|date=May 30, 2013}}</ref> Headliner [[Reggie Watts]] joined dozens of local Denver comedians, live podcast recordings, and open mic shows to round out the festival. Venues included South Broadway bars, restaurants and clubs including the Hi-Dive, the Hornet, 3 Kings Tavern, and Mutiny Information Cafe, along with the [[Gothic Theatre]] in neighboring [[Englewood, Colorado]].<ref name="Hesse">{{cite news|last=Hesse|first=Josiah M.|title=High Plains Comedy Festival explodes in Denver -- and the jokes still echo|url=http://blogs.westword.com/showandtell/2013/08/high_plains_comedy_festival.php|accessdate=July 9, 2014|newspaper=Westword|date=August 26, 2013}}</ref>


== 2014 ==
== 2014 ==
High Plains will return for its second year August 22-23, 2014, once again organized by Cayton-Holland and Juett and sponsored by Illegal Pete's. In addition to the 2013 smaller venues, the "finale" will take place in the historic McNichols Building in [[Civic Center, Denver|Civic Center Park]].<ref name="Wenzel3">{{cite news|last=Wenzel|first=John|title=High Plains Comedy Festival unveils 2014 lineup, new dates, venues and podcast recordings|url=http://www.heyreverb.com/blog/2014/06/26/high-plains-comedy-festival-2014/91219/|accessdate=July 9, 2014|newspaper=Reverb|date=June 26, 2014}}</ref>. The 2014 lineup is set to include [[Pete Holmes]], [[TJ Miller]], Jared Logan, Kate Berlant, [[Kumail Nanjiani]], Ben Kronberg, Cameron Esposito, and Beth Stelling along with 25 other comedians (and even more to be announced closer to the festival).<ref name="Cathcart">{{cite news|last=Cathcart|first=Olivia|title=TJ Miller, Pete Holmes, Kate Berlant and more headline the 2014 High Plains Comedy Festival|url=http://thelaughbutton.com/news/denvers-high-plains-comedy-festival-announces-2014-lineup/#!bbHFqB|accessdate=July 9, 2014|newspaper=The Laugh Button|date=June 26, 2014}}</ref>
High Plains returned for its second year August 22-23, 2014. The headlining performances took place in the historic [[McNichols Building]] in [[Civic Center, Denver|Civic Center Park]].<ref name="Wenzel3">{{cite news|last=Wenzel|first=John|title=High Plains Comedy Festival unveils 2014 lineup, new dates, venues and podcast recordings|url=http://www.heyreverb.com/blog/2014/06/26/high-plains-comedy-festival-2014/91219/|accessdate=July 9, 2014|newspaper=Reverb|date=June 26, 2014}}</ref> The 2014 lineup included [[Pete Holmes]], [[T.J. Miller]], Jared Logan, Kate Berlant, [[Kumail Nanjiani]], Ben Kronberg, Cameron Esposito, and Beth Stelling, along with more than 25 other comedians.<ref name="Cathcart">{{cite news|last=Cathcart|first=Olivia|title=TJ Miller, Pete Holmes, Kate Berlant and more headline the 2014 High Plains Comedy Festival|url=http://thelaughbutton.com/news/denvers-high-plains-comedy-festival-announces-2014-lineup/#!bbHFqB|accessdate=July 9, 2014|newspaper=The Laugh Button|date=June 26, 2014}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 00:29, 6 December 2021

High Plains Comedy Festival
GenreComedy festival
Location(s)Denver, Colorado
Years active7
Founded2013
Websitehttp://highplainscomedyfestival.com/

High Plains Comedy Festival is a comedy festival held each August in Denver, Colorado. It was founded in 2013 by Denver comedian/writer Adam Cayton-Holland and comedian/producer Andy Juett. The festival features a mix of local and national comics in venues throughout Denver's Baker neighborhood. Starting in 2016, Juett parted ways with the festival[1] and Karen Wachtel became executive producer.[2] As of 2019, the production team includes Cayton-Holland, Wachtel, Jessi Whitten, Ron Doyle, Carlos Madrid, and Will Hancock.[3]

2013

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High Plains was established in 2013 as Denver's first all stand-up comedy festival and ran August 23-24, 2013.[4] The festival was sponsored by Denver-based burrito restaurant Illegal Pete's. The lineup included Kyle Kinane, Sean Patton, Andrew Orvedahl, Adam Cayton-Holland, Ben Roy, Kurt Braunohler, Jake Weisman, Ian Douglas Terry, Andy Wood, Kate Berlant and Amber Tozer.[5] Headliner Reggie Watts joined dozens of local Denver comedians, live podcast recordings, and open mic shows to round out the festival. Venues included South Broadway bars, restaurants and clubs including the Hi-Dive, the Hornet, 3 Kings Tavern, and Mutiny Information Cafe, along with the Gothic Theatre in neighboring Englewood, Colorado.[6]

2014

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High Plains returned for its second year August 22-23, 2014. The headlining performances took place in the historic McNichols Building in Civic Center Park.[7] The 2014 lineup included Pete Holmes, T.J. Miller, Jared Logan, Kate Berlant, Kumail Nanjiani, Ben Kronberg, Cameron Esposito, and Beth Stelling, along with more than 25 other comedians.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "High Plains Comedy Festival returns with truTV backing, fine tuning". The Denver Post. 2016-08-24. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  2. ^ Graham, Byron (2016-07-25). "High Plains Comedy Festival Announces Lineup for August 2016". Westword. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  3. ^ "About High Plains". High Plains Comedy Festival. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  4. ^ Wenzel, John (May 30, 2013). "High Plains Comedy Festival, Denver's first all stand-up fest, to debut in August". Reverb. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  5. ^ Ferner, Matt (May 30, 2013). "High Plains Comedy Festival: Adam Cayton-Holland, Andy Juett Team Up For Denver's New All Stand-Up Comedy Fest". Huffington Post. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  6. ^ Hesse, Josiah M. (August 26, 2013). "High Plains Comedy Festival explodes in Denver -- and the jokes still echo". Westword. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  7. ^ Wenzel, John (June 26, 2014). "High Plains Comedy Festival unveils 2014 lineup, new dates, venues and podcast recordings". Reverb. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  8. ^ Cathcart, Olivia (June 26, 2014). "TJ Miller, Pete Holmes, Kate Berlant and more headline the 2014 High Plains Comedy Festival". The Laugh Button. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
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