Things have been rough lately. I’ve been ill, I lost my job and my grandma died. On the plus side I have awesome friends. So awesome in fact they’ve planned a roast for me. This is basically a night of comedy at my expense. If you hate me, show up. If you love me show up. Either way it’s going to be a fun night and I’m humbled by the effort.
Here is the press release.
See you on the 24th!
- Joel
The Loony Bin Comedy Club of OKC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB TO HOST A BENEFIT FOR ONE OF ITS OWN
Local comic and MRSA victim, Joel Decker will be “roasted” in a comedy show to raise spirits and money on June 24th, 2008 @ 8:00 PM.
OKLAHOMA CITY/ June 9, 2008/ — Appearances by: Jason Black, Chris Dowell Kyle Kubiak, Seth Joseph, Spencer Hicks, Brad Chad Porter, & Larry Marks.
The event will take place at The Loony Bin Comedy Club located at 8503 North Rockwell Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132. The general public is welcome. Admission to the show is $20.00 (Additional donations will be accepted.), and reservations are strongly encouraged as seating is limited. Call (405) 239-HAHA for reservations. You must be 21 to enter.
Joel Decker is a local stand-up comedy institution. He has performed in venues throughout the city and the region for years. His resume includes performances and benefit shows for audiences great and small including benefit shows for the U.S. Military. Since being diagnosed with MRSA, an infection that is often referred to in the press as a “superbug” and is potentially fatal, Decker has endured 28 surgeries which led to his termination from his job.
The Loony Bin Comedy Club and the community of local comedians in Oklahoma City are seeking to honor Joel and raise funds to help off set the expenses caused by this condition by ruthlessly making fun of him in front of his family, friends, and a few strangers. Please join us for a lot of Laughs and a Good Cause.
About The Loony Bin:
The Loony Bin Comedy Club of Oklahoma City is OKC’s only true comedy club. Our quest to bring the funniest people on the planet into town began in October of 2002. We personally book all of our entertainment through long standing relationships with New York and Los Angeles based talent agencies and by watching hundreds of audition tapes annually. This allows us to identify the hottest up and coming comedic talents in the country.
In addition, we bring to Oklahoma City your favorite established stars as seen on: HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, TNN, MTV, VH1, and A&E’s An Evening at the Improv.