Napa Valley Opera House presents Café Theatre Comedy Series

Comic Mike Pace Goes from Afghanistan to Napa For Spring Comedy Series at the Napa Valley Opera House

Mike Pace came on to the comedy scene with a mullet, an oversized jacket, a skinny tie and a pair of untied high-tops.  Now?  The jacket is too small, neck-ties drive him crazy and he's finally learned to tie his shoes.

Mike started on stage in improvisational comedy.  Mike also studied theatre and developed a deep passion for both acting and comedy.  Audiences have an instant bond with Mike.  He act is a series of one minute, one act plays – all enhanced by his ability to become character after character.  He paitns mental pictures that will burn in your head for a life time.

Mike has entertained the troops on too many comedy tours to count in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Guam, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and stateside.  He has also been seen on HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiam,” Showtime’s “Comedy Club All Stars, TBS’s “Very Funny Live,” and ABC’s “Comics Unleashed.  He has shared the stage with comedy legends Dana Carvey, Rodney Dangerfield, Chris Rock and Sam Kinison.  He has also opened for Bob Dylan, BB King, Natalie Cole, Charo and Lou Rawls.

Mike is surrounded by comedy in his daily life.  The married father of three travels the world and is always happy to come home to his wife and family.

Dhaya Lakshminarayanan is a stand-up comic/solo performer/storyteller, television host, and ubergeek.

She has taught “Charm School” at M.I.T. where she graduated (twice). She’s traveled to Cuba as a researcher and worked as a venture capitalist.

Like a geek, she bullets her list of successes:

~Television Host, “High School Quiz Show,” on PBS’s WGBH, premiered March 22, 2010, won a New England Emmy

~Stand-up comedy LIVE at “Comedy Day in Golden Gate Park” for 1000+ and as part of Sketchfest at the California Academy of Sciences

~Appeared nationally on NPR and PBS for her comedic storytelling on “Snap Judgment”

General admission tickets are $15. Call 707.226.7372 or www.nvoh.org for tickets and information.

Clean language, adult material - appropriate for age 16 and over

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Come early and enjoy wine, beer & snacks on sale downstairs in the Cafe Theatre.
"COMEDY IS NOT JUST FOR CLUBS ANYMORE...!"

Mike Pace, headliner

Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, opener

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 7:30 pm 

Stand-up Comedy finds a new home in Bay Area Theatres.

Red Dragonfly Productions is announcing their spring series of comedy concerts at theatre venues around the north and east bay that focus on smart, "clean" material for thinking adults who enjoy a night out but still appreciate the environment of legitimate theatre.  

Comedy takes center stage this spring with a lineup of fresh, insightful, and funny comics known for their well crafted material and relatable humor, these theatre based comedy shows are for audiences who appreciate the art of comedy.

Dan St. Paul, headliner

Derrick Leonard, opener

Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 7:30 pm