On April first the House of Comedy comedy club at the Mall of America was supposed to feature its first all Indigenous line-up of comedians. Red Lake comic Jon Roberts had set it up. Reporter Melissa Townsend has the story
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On April first the House of Comedy comedy club at the Mall of America was supposed to feature its first all Indigenous line-up of comedians.
Red Lake comic Jon Roberts had set it up.
ROBERTS: The booker had a post on facebook. He was asking for ideas for a new show and I just messaged him my idea - have a Native comedy, indigenous comedians night. It went from there, I think he ran it by the club owners and so they asked me if I could book some comics and…
And he lined up Rez Reporter Rob Fairbanks, Sheldon Starr and Will Spotted Bear.
He did call a few female Native comics - just so you know - but they were booked.
Roberts says as a Red laker, comedy serves a special purpose.
ROBERTS: It’s our way of healing - we’re just sharing our stories. And we’re just here to help each other. (:05)
Since the Mall of America is now closed through at least March 31st, you will need to check back with the House of Comedy to find out when this fun show will happen!
Eventually, Roberts hopes it will be rescheduled as a monthly event!