Brian Atkinson is performing at a Comedy for a Cause fundraiser at the Beardsley Theater in Muskegon - two shows on Saturday, January 31, 6:00 and 8:30pm.
With Kyle Underwood, Joe Lane, Rick Vuyst, and Matt Sharpe.

Brian Atkinson

The nicest voice in comedy. Brian Atkinson is a comedian who played a serial killer on TV while doing voices for PBS Kids. This guy-next-door with a radio voice talks about his career in broadcasting, voiceover, and being adopted twice, with twisted observations of everyday life. Brian is an award-winning comedian: Best of The Bash 2022-2023, World Series of Comedy 2023 and 2025 Wildcard 1st Place Winner and 2023-2025 Top 40 Comic. Brian is so funny, you might not notice he's working clean.

Comedy for a Cause!

Standup Therapy Live presents Comedy for a Cause! Join us for a hilarious night of clean comedy to support Mediation & Restorative Services. Serving Muskegon, Mason, Manistee, and Oceana Counties, Mediation & Restorative Services provides an alternative for the resolution of disputes. It's a great night of comedy for ages 13+, filled with joy, connection, and inspiration.

Frauenthal Center Beardsley Theater

Experience it all at the Frauenthal Center. Captivating performances, beautiful event venues, and thought-provoking art, all in the heart of Muskegon. Located in the Hilt Building, the intimate Beardsley Theater is the perfect setting for performances.
425 West Western Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440

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6:00pm First Show
8:30pm Second Show

Meet The Comedians

Hosted by Kyle Underwood
Feature Joe Lane
Feature Rick Vuyst
Feature Matt Sharpe
Headliner Brian Atkinson

Kyle Underwood - Host

Former Storm Team 8 Meteorologist Kyle Underwood was at WOOD TV8 for a 10 years and 18,000-ish weathercasts, famously covering six tornadoes that touched down in West Michigan on one afternoon. Kyle Underwood is now a financial advisor with Edward Jones, still explaining complicated, highly technical subjects in a simple way.

Joe Lane - Feature

Joe Lane is the Senior Pastor/Founder at New Life Christian Center of Muskegon. He's a former Teacher/Assistant Principal at Reeths-Puffer Schools, and Orchard View Schools. Joe is a talented musician and has performed comedy all around West Michigan. Joe recently debuted at Gotham Comedy Club in New York City.

Rick Vuyst - Feature

Rick Vuyst is co-host of the Gardening Simplified Show (radio, podcast, and YouTube) from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs. Gardening Simplified is designed to share our love of plants and gardening. Whatever your skill or experience level, you’ll find something interesting, useful, and just plain fascinating in every episode. You may also know Rick as the former host of the award winning Flowerland show (Winner of 7 MAB awards for broadcasting excellence) on NewsRadio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM and nationally on iHeart radio for nearly 30 years. He was also known as “Mr. Green Thumb” for WZZM TV 13 (ABC) for over 20 years. In addition to being a fanatical life-long gardener, Rick is a public speaker, standup comedian, health enthusiast, and an avid runner who loves photography on the Lake Michigan shoreline and in the garden where he lives in West Michigan.

Matt Sharpe - Feature

Drawing from his training and experience as a licensed psychotherapist, a comedian, and a former bodyguard, Matt delivers humor-infused, practically transformative talks and training. Matthew Sharpe, LLPC is a licensed therapist providing counseling in Muskegon and the surrounding West Michigan area. He specializes in family counseling, career counseling, psychotherapy, spiritual direction, life coaching and consulting, and seminars and training. Laughter is healing!

Brian Atkinson - Comedian

Brian Atkinson makes jokes, but only the finest artisan, hand-crafted, farm-to-table-saw jokes.

Brian Atkinson has hosted, featured, and headlined at clubs, corporate events, churches, and fundraisers across the country. He’s opened for notable “Bobs” like Bob Nelson, Bob Smiley, and Robert (Bob) G. Lee, and performed at Dr. Grins at the B.O.B. Brian has also opened for Jeff Jena, Kira Soltanovich, Michael Palascak, Adam Minnick, Happy Cole, Leslie Norris Townsend, Tommy Ryman, Chris Young, Andy Beningo, and Dave Williamson.

Brian’s appearances include Bonkerz, Comedy Cabaret, Crackers, Dr. Grins, Funny Stop, Gutty’s, Krackpots, L.A. Comedy Club Las Vegas, Laugh Factory, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, One Night Stan’s, Punchlines, Rick Bronson's House of Comedy, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, the Maumee, Mary, and Joseph Comedy Festival, and the World Series of Comedy.

Brian’s sharp and smart comedic style has been a hit at clubs, contests, corporate events, churches, fundraisers, and festivals across the country. Born and raised in Chicagoland, Brian calls Grand Rapids, MI home. You can find him on all the socials @BrianAcomedian.

Bookings

Booking a comedy show with Brian is easy. If you have access to a social hall, church, or country club, Brian will work with you to set up your event and guide you to give your audience the best possible experience. Whether it’s a solo show or a showcase with multiple comedians, Brian Atkinson can produce a comedy show that you’ll love and brag about later.

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Brian Atkinson is performing at a Comedy for a Cause fundraising show with Joe Lane, Rick Vuyst, Terri DeBoer, and Matt Sharpe on Saturday, November 8.

Brian Atkinson

The nicest voice in comedy. Brian Atkinson is a comedian who played a serial killer on TV while doing voices for PBS Kids. This guy-next-door with a radio voice talks about his career in broadcasting, voiceover, and being adopted twice, with twisted observations of everyday life. Brian is an award-winning comedian: Best of The Bash 2022-2023, World Series of Comedy 2023 and 2025 Wildcard 1st Place Winner and 2023-2025 Top 40 Comic. Brian is so funny, you might not notice he's working clean.

Comedy for a Cause!

Join us for a hilarious night of clean comedy to support Loving Kay Refij, a non-profit serving widows and orphans in Haiti. Enjoy side-splitting laughs from some of West Michigan's top comedians while raising funds for their important work. It's a great night of comedy for ages 13+, filled with joy, connection, and inspiration.

6:00pm Doors Open
6:40pm VIP Meet and Greet
7:00pm Show Starts!

Oakhill Presbyterian Church
1930 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

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Meet The Comedians

Hosted by Joe Lane
Feature Rick Vuyst
Feature Terri Deboer
Feature Matt Sharpe
Headliner Brian Atkinson

Joe Lane - Host

Joe Lane is the Senior Pastor/Founder at New Life Christian Center of Muskegon. He's a former Teacher/Assistant Principal at Reeths-Puffer Schools, and Orchard View Schools. Joe is a talented musician and has performed comedy all around West Michigan. Joe recently debuted at Gotham Comedy Club in New York City.

Rick Vuyst - Feature

Rick Vuyst is a self-made "Entre-manure" willing to get his hands dirty and put himself out there like the fledgling spring blooms in a late spring frost. Rick is CEO of Flowerland stores Grand Rapids Michigan with 3 garden centers serving the West Michigan area. Rick is host of the Flowerland show on NewsRadio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM and nationally on IHeart radio as "Phil Dirt" "heducating" and entertaining audiences for 25 years. Rick has also been the "Mr Green Thumb" for WZZM TV 13 the West Michigan ABC television affiliate for over 20 years. Rick is a writer for Women's Lifestyle Magazine and a blogger on his personal site thankyouverymulch.com. In addition to gardening Rick is a health enthusiast, avid runner and loves photography on the Lake Michigan shoreline and in the garden where he lives in West Michigan.

Terri DeBoer - Feature

Terri DeBoer has only recently started performing standup comedy, and less-recently “un-retired” from her more than 30 years at WOOD TV8 and is excited to be the newest member of the Fox 17 weather team. After spending a little more than a year away from broadcasting, Terri realized something was missing from her life. Terri’s primary shift is West Michigan’s “wake up” weather Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays.

Matt Sharpe - Feature

Drawing from his training and experience as a licensed psychotherapist, a comedian, and a former bodyguard, Matt delivers humor-infused, practically transformative talks and training. Matthew Sharpe, LLPC is a licensed therapist providing counseling in Muskegon and the surrounding West Michigan area. He specializes in family counseling, career counseling, psychotherapy, spiritual direction, life coaching and consulting, and seminars and training. Laughter is healing!

Brian Atkinson - Comedian

Brian Atkinson makes jokes, but only the finest artisan, hand-crafted, farm-to-table-saw jokes.

Brian Atkinson has hosted, featured, and headlined at clubs, corporate events, churches, and fundraisers across the country. He’s opened for notable “Bobs” like Bob Nelson, Bob Smiley, and Robert (Bob) G. Lee, and performed at Dr. Grins at the B.O.B. Brian has also opened for Jeff Jena, Kira Soltanovich, Michael Palascak, Adam Minnick, Happy Cole, Leslie Norris Townsend, Tommy Ryman, Chris Young, Andy Beningo, and Dave Williamson.

Brian’s appearances include Bonkerz, Comedy Cabaret, Crackers, Dr. Grins, Funny Stop, Gutty’s, Krackpots, L.A. Comedy Club Las Vegas, Laugh Factory, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, One Night Stan’s, Punchlines, Rick Bronson's House of Comedy, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, the Maumee, Mary, and Joseph Comedy Festival, and the World Series of Comedy.

Brian’s sharp and smart comedic style has been a hit at clubs, contests, corporate events, churches, fundraisers, and festivals across the country. Born and raised in Chicagoland, Brian calls Grand Rapids, MI home. You can find him on all the socials @BrianAcomedian.

Bookings

Booking a comedy show with Brian is easy. If you have access to a social hall, church, or country club, Brian will work with you to set up your event and guide you to give your audience the best possible experience. Whether it’s a solo show or a showcase with multiple comedians, Brian Atkinson can produce a comedy show that you’ll love and brag about later.

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Brian Atkinson performs for a North Kent Comedy Fundraiser show for Gilda's Club Grand Rapids at Flo's in Belmont, MI on Thursday, October 16.

Featuring Brian Atkinson

The nicest voice in comedy.
Brian Atkinson is a comedian who played a serial killer on TV while doing voices for PBS Kids. This guy-next-door with a radio voice talks about his career in broadcasting, voiceover, and being adopted twice, with twisted observations of everyday life. Brian is an award-winning comedian: Best of The Bash 2022-2023, World Series of Comedy 2023 and 2025 Wildcard 1st Place Winner and 2023-2025 Top 40 Comic. Brian is so funny, you might not notice he's working clean.

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Headlining Kim Cook

Kim Cook is a quick witted southerner who now resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She also has the last name of something she does not do well. Kim loves discussing her British husband, being a dog mom and topical events. She is a Second City alum and has performed at Zanies, Coral Gables Comedy Club, Gilda’s LaughFest, Plano Comedy Festival, The Annoyance Theatre, The Comedy Arena, and Hyena’s Comedy Club to name a few.

Kim is a recent breast cancer survivor. Ticket proceeds go to Gilda's Club Grand Rapids.

Gilda's Club Grand Rapids

Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids is a vibrant free emotional health support community of children, adults, families and friends on any kind of cancer journey or those grieving a death due to any cause. Our comprehensive program meets you where you are, when you need us, with a variety of social and emotional support options for you to choose from. Whether it be education opportunities with local experts and others who have traveled similar paths, support groups with structured sharing times, or social activities.

North Kent Comedy Nights

Join us every month at Flo’s in Belmont, for a stand up comedy showcase.
All proceeds from tickets donated to local charities and causes! North Kent Comedy Nights is the first project from the boys at North Kent Comedy Productions. Join us the last Saturday of every month at Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar in Belmont, for a Comedy showcase unlike anything else in the area. We bring you some of the best Midwest talents, at a great local venue, and the best part is proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to a local charity or cause. Each show will feature a new lineup and a different charity to benefit. Check us out on Facebook for our schedule and lineups!

Flo's Pizzaria and Sports Bar

Flo’s was founded on April 29th, 2011 by Daniele and Davide Uccello. It was a dream the two brothers had ever since they started working for their father at an early age. Daniele has always had a passion for cooking and Davide has always had a passion for service. It was a match from day one! Davide was 19 and Daniele was 24 when the two brothers started talking about it. There was little support from anyone besides their father and mother Salvatore and Franca Uccello; others thought they were too young but­ the two Sicilian born brothers never gave up and after years of persistence it finally happened! Ever since then the two brothers and their management have been committed to providing excellent service and authentic Italian food at the right value. Lastly as you browse the menu you will be looking at recipes that have been brought to America from past generations. You will also be looking at recipes that have incorporated various local Michigan vendors.

Pizza at 7pm
Show at 8pm

1259 Post Dr NE,
Belmont, MI 49306

Brian Atkinson is a Comedian

Brian Atkinson makes jokes, but only the finest artisan, hand-crafted, farm-to-table-saw jokes.

Brian Atkinson has hosted, featured, and headlined at clubs, corporate events, churches, and fundraisers across the country. He’s opened for notable “Bobs” like Bob Nelson, Bob Smiley, and Robert (Bob) G. Lee, and performed at Dr. Grins at the B.O.B. Brian has also opened for Jeff Jena, Kira Soltanovich, Michael Palascak, Adam Minnick, Happy Cole, Leslie Norris Townsend, Tommy Ryman, Chris Young, Andy Beningo, and Dave Williamson.

Brian’s appearances include Bonkerz, Comedy Cabaret, Crackers, Dr. Grins, Funny Stop, Gutty’s, Krackpots, L.A. Comedy Club Las Vegas, Laugh Factory, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, One Night Stan’s, Punchlines, Rick Bronson's House of Comedy, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, the Maumee, Mary, and Joseph Comedy Festival, and the World Series of Comedy.

Brian’s sharp and smart comedic style has been a hit at clubs, contests, corporate events, churches, fundraisers, and festivals across the country. Born and raised in Chicagoland, Brian calls Grand Rapids, MI home. You can find him on all the socials @BrianAcomedian.

Bookings

Booking a comedy show with Brian is easy. If you have access to a social hall, church, or country club, Brian will work with you to set up your event and guide you to give your audience the best possible experience. Whether it’s a solo show or a showcase with multiple comedians, Brian Atkinson can produce a comedy show that you’ll love and brag about later.

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Brian Atkinson is featuring at a Comedian Company fundraiser event at The Prestige Banquet Hall in Allen Park, MI on Friday, August 15 with Keith Lenart.

Brian Atkinson

The nicest voice in comedy. Brian Atkinson is a comedian who played a serial killer on TV while doing voices for PBS Kids. This guy-next-door with a radio voice talks about his career in broadcasting, voiceover, and being adopted twice, with twisted observations of everyday life. Brian is an award-winning comedian: Best of The Bash 2022-2023, World Series of Comedy 2023 and 2025 Wildcard 1st Place Winner and 2023-2025 Top 40 Comic. Brian is so funny, you might not notice he's working clean.

The Comedian Company

The Comedian Company Has Affordable Local and National Comedians For Your Next Event. The Comedian Company is the largest comedian booking agency and we want to help you hire a comedian for an event. Whether you want a Clean Comedian, R-Rated Comedian, or someone in the middle – We will help you hire the right comedian. We’ll even email you sample videos to choose from before you book. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a big city or a small town we have comedians in your area! With over 2,000 local and national comedians we for sure have the right comedians for you. Call or email us and one of our friendly and knowledgeable agents will go over all the details. We make hiring a comedian easy!

Brian Atkinson is a Comedian

Brian Atkinson makes jokes, but only the finest artisan, hand-crafted, farm-to-table-saw jokes.

Brian Atkinson has hosted, featured, and headlined at clubs, corporate events, churches, and fundraisers across the country. He’s opened for notable “Bobs” like Bob Nelson, Bob Smiley, and Robert (Bob) G. Lee, and performed at Dr. Grins at the B.O.B. Brian has also opened for Jeff Jena, Kira Soltanovich, Michael Palascak, Adam Minnick, Happy Cole, Leslie Norris Townsend, Tommy Ryman, Chris Young, Andy Beningo, and Dave Williamson.

Brian’s appearances include Bonkerz, Comedy Cabaret, Crackers, Dr. Grins, Funny Stop, Gutty’s, Krackpots, L.A. Comedy Club Las Vegas, Laugh Factory, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, One Night Stan’s, Punchlines, Rick Bronson's House of Comedy, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, the Maumee, Mary, and Joseph Comedy Festival, and the World Series of Comedy.

Brian’s sharp and smart comedic style has been a hit at clubs, contests, corporate events, churches, fundraisers, and festivals across the country. Born and raised in Chicagoland, Brian calls Grand Rapids, MI home. You can find him on all the socials @BrianAcomedian.

Bookings

Booking a comedy show with Brian is easy. If you have access to a social hall, church, or country club, Brian will work with you to set up your event and guide you to give your audience the best possible experience. Whether it's a solo show or a showcase with multiple comedians, Brian Atkinson can produce a comedy show that you'll love and brag about later.
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Brian Atkinson performs for a North Kent Comedy Fundraiser show at Flo's in Belmont, MI on Saturday, October 12 at 8:00pm.

Featuring Brian Atkinson

Brian Atkinson is a comedian, and played a serial killer on TV, while doing voices for PBS Kids. This guy-next-door with a radio voice talks about his career in broadcasting, voiceover, and being adopted twice, with twisted observations of everyday life. Brian is an award-winning comedian: Best of The Bash 2022 and 2023, World Series of Comedy 2023 and 2025 Wildcard 1st Place Winner and 2023-2025 Top 40 Comic, Funniest Person in Grand Rapids contest Audience Favorite, and Finalist in the Kingpin of Comedy.

Headlining Kim Cook

Kim Cook is a quick witted southerner who now resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She also has the last name of something she does not do well. Kim loves discussing her British husband, being a dog mom and topical events. She is a Second City alum and has performed at Zanies, Coral Gables Comedy Club, Gilda’s LaughFest, Plano Comedy Festival, The Annoyance Theatre, The Comedy Arena, and Hyena’s Comedy Club to name a few.

Kim is a recent breast cancer survivor. Ticket proceeds go to Gilda's Club Grand Rapids.

North Kent Comedy Nights

Join us every month at Flo’s in Belmont, for a stand up comedy showcase.
All proceeds from tickets donated to local charities and causes! North Kent Comedy Nights is the first project from the boys at North Kent Comedy Productions. Join us the last Saturday of every month at Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar in Belmont, for a Comedy showcase unlike anything else in the area. We bring you some of the best Midwest talents, at a great local venue, and the best part is proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to a local charity or cause. Each show will feature a new lineup and a different charity to benefit. Check us out on Facebook for our schedule and lineups!

Flo's Pizzaria and Sports Bar

Flo’s was founded on April 29th, 2011 by Daniele and Davide Uccello. It was a dream the two brothers had ever since they started working for their father at an early age. Daniele has always had a passion for cooking and Davide has always had a passion for service. It was a match from day one! Davide was 19 and Daniele was 24 when the two brothers started talking about it. There was little support from anyone besides their father and mother Salvatore and Franca Uccello; others thought they were too young but­ the two Sicilian born brothers never gave up and after years of persistence it finally happened! Ever since then the two brothers and their management have been committed to providing excellent service and authentic Italian food at the right value. Lastly as you browse the menu you will be looking at recipes that have been brought to America from past generations. You will also be looking at recipes that have incorporated various local Michigan vendors.

Pizza at 7pm
Show at 8pm

1259 Post Dr NE,
Belmont, MI 49306

Brian Atkinson is a Comedian

Brian Atkinson makes jokes, but only the finest artisan, hand-crafted, farm-to-table-saw jokes.

Brian Atkinson has hosted, featured, and headlined at clubs, corporate events, churches, and fundraisers across the country. He’s opened for notable “Bobs” like Bob Nelson, Bob Smiley, and Robert (Bob) G. Lee, and performed at Dr. Grins at the B.O.B. Brian has also opened for Jeff Jena, Kira Soltanovich, Michael Palascak, Adam Minnick, Happy Cole, Leslie Norris Townsend, Tommy Ryman, Chris Young, Andy Beningo, and Dave Williamson.

Brian’s appearances include Bonkerz, Comedy Cabaret, Crackers, Dr. Grins, Funny Stop, Gutty’s, Krackpots, L.A. Comedy Club Las Vegas, Laugh Factory, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, One Night Stan’s, Punchlines, Rick Bronson's House of Comedy, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, the Maumee, Mary, and Joseph Comedy Festival, and the World Series of Comedy.

Brian’s sharp and smart comedic style has been a hit at clubs, contests, corporate events, churches, fundraisers, and festivals across the country. Born and raised in Chicagoland, Brian calls Grand Rapids, MI home. You can find him on all the socials @BrianAcomedian.

Bookings

Booking a comedy show with Brian is easy. If you have access to a social hall, church, or country club, Brian will work with you to set up your event and guide you to give your audience the best possible experience. Whether it’s a solo show or a showcase with multiple comedians, Brian Atkinson can produce a comedy show that you’ll love and brag about later.

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