FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2023
Hannah Romes
The Hashtag Comedy Company
234 205 3106
hannah@hashtagcomedy.com
The Hashtag Comedy Co Opens Comedy Venue
Laugh More at 1253 N HIGH STREET IN THE SHORT NORTH
Columbus, OH (October 30, 2023): The Hashtag Comedy Company is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new brick-and-mortar comedy venue located at 1253 N High Street. This exciting development marks a significant milestone for The Hashtag Comedy Company, which has been providing comedy entertainment, classes, and corporate improv workshops in Columbus, Ohio, since 2012.
The new space is set to provide a dedicated home for The Hashtag Comedy Company’s live improv performances and workshops and expanded show offerings in sketch, standup, and more. With this move, the company aims to create a vibrant and inclusive hub for comedy enthusiasts, artists, producers , and patrons of the arts in Columbus.
“We couldn’t be more excited to open our doors at 1253 N High Street,” said Matthew White, one of the original co-founders of the company. “This venue will serve as a creative and dynamic space for talented comedy performers to showcase their craft, as well as a place for the community to come together and enjoy laughter, fun, and entertainment.”
The new location seats an intimate fifty to sixty audience members and offers a welcoming, fun vibe. “We wanted the space to reflect how our partner venues have made us feel over the years,” said Chris Heiberger, co-owner. “We want to return that feeling of warmth and fun to our audience members and talent.”
In addition to live performances, The Hashtag Comedy Company will continue to offer a range of comedy workshops and educational programs, providing aspiring comedians, corporate teams, and even folks simply looking for new experiences with the opportunity to develop their skills and explore the world of comedy through improv, sketch writing, improvised music, standup and more.
“With a brick-and-mortar home base, we hope to continue growing alongside the greater Columbus community,” shared Hannah Romes, co-owner. “We’re humbled by the opportunity to expand our offerings, including stand-up and alternative comedy. Columbus’s vibrant comedy scene has been a source of inspiration, and we’re honored to have our own venue be a part of it.”
The Hashtag Comedy Company invites the Columbus community to join them for their grand opening weekend, which will be held November 9 through 11. Attendees can expect a weekend filled with laughter, entertainment and surprises. Tickets for shows are limited and now available at www.hashtagcomedy.com/openingweekend.
For more information about The Hashtag Comedy Company and their upcoming shows and classes at www.hashtagcomedy.com. Stay updated on all the latest news and events by following @hashtagcomedycbus on Instagram.
ABOUT THE HASHTAG COMEDY COMPANY:
The Hashtag Comedy Company is a comedy entertainment company dedicated to making people happy. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the company has debuted long-running local favorites like “TBD: the Improvised Musical,” “You’ll Want to Sit Down for This,” as well as various stand up and variety comedy shows. The Hashtag Comedy Company’s professional facilitators have taught hundreds of individual students and corporate teams the joy of improv.
For Media Inquiries:
Hannah Romes
234 205 3106