Fri May 17
Join us at Funny for Fundraising, a comedy show & live auction at the Triad Theater in NYC and laugh while raising money for adoption grants! Featuring the comedy stylings of Alex Carabano, Madison Malloy, Jonas Jeannot, Dee Nasty, JJ Mattise, and Jatty Robinson!
Gift of Adoption provides grants to complete the adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances—giving them permanent families and a chance to thrive. 100% of all donations will be used for adoption assistance grants to unite children with their waiting parents in New York and across the metro area.
Alex Carabano
A comedian and restaurant owner from Brooklyn who won the New York Latino Film Festival’s national comedy competition for English speaking performers. He was then featured in HBO MAX’s “Entre Nos: The Winners,”
Dee Nasty (Darlene Demorizi)
A Dominican-American comedian, actress and host, hailing from the Bronx, NY. Dee is a host/producer for several of VICE’s franchises including, Dee on The Street and Smokeables as well as Fuse’s, Like, Share, Dimelo.
Jatty Robinson
Featured in comedy festivals and competitions such as NBC’s Standup For Diversity (semi-finalist), New York Comedy Festival and Laughing Devil Festival. With appearances in film, digital series ‘AKA Wyatt Cenac’.
JJ Mattise
A comedian/actress that was born in Queens,NY. She has over 10 years of hosting/stand up experience. She headlined numerous shows and opened up for Nore Davis and Mark Gregory.
Jonas Jeannot
Known for his performances in Flatbush Misdemeanors (2021), Flatbush Misdemeanors (2017) and The Laff House Stories.
Madison Malloy
Performed stand-up comedy at various clubs and festivals all over the country including the OddBall comedy festival, Rock on Range, Gotham Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, Comedy Works and more.
Approx Running Time: 75 Minutes
Genre: Comedy, Fundraiser, Storytelling
Please Note: the venue has a 2-beverage minimum per person.