Thanks to generous contributions from sponsors in the community, the Center For Education and Performing Arts (CEPA) Comedy Night tonight, featuring the “Queen of Clean,” Comedienne Joy, is now free to the public.

In the second event of CEPA’s Spring Season, three rising stars in Alabama’s comedy scene will take to the stage for a night of clean, family-friendly hilarity and hijinks.

Comedienne Joy, Tim Statum and Deno Posey, all hailing from the Birmingham area, will showcase their uproarious routines for the first time in Pell City. The up and coming comedians are quickly becoming some of the most sought after names in the business with their distinct brand of clever, clean humor.

In Monday’s announcement of the development, the CEPA Board of Directors were thrilled with the opportunity to waive the event charge and what it means for the community.

“(Our) desire is to bring varied types of cultural programming to the area for local residents,” said Jeff Thompson, executive director for CEPA. “We are ecstatic that we can offer this experience free of charge.”

The show will be held at the CEPA Theatre tonight at 7 p.m., with doors open at 6:30 p.m. A VIP Reception will be held beforehand featuring a chance to meet the performers, as well as hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. The reception is free to CEPA members and $20 for non-members.

For more information, call CEPA at (205) 338-1974 or visit pellcitycepa.com.

MEET THE COMEDIANS

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Comedienne JOY

Comedienne JOY has crowned herself as the “Queen of Clean!” Joy is hilarious, one of the funniest women on the comedy circuit today. Since 2004, Comedienne JOY’s clean act has landed her spotlights on TBN and in Essence Magazine. She performed for Belk, Mississippi Power, T-Mobile and troops in Okinawa, She’s shared the stage with Chris Tucker, Huggy Low Down, Rob Schneider, Bruce Bruce, Deitrick Haddon & Dottie Peoples.

JOY is the Host of her own tv food show “Dining Out With Comedienne Joy”, where she goes in the kitchens of Alabama restaurants featuring what’s good on the menu. She’s also a co-host of The Joe Lockett radio show. She travels the world spreading JOY at conferences, corporate & churches events by poking fun at being a wife, mother & Christian.

Tim Statum

Tim Statum is a Birmingham native who will keep you in stitches with his southern style humor and storytelling. For the past 16 years, he has been entertaining audiences wherever he goes. He has been a guest on various radio shows nationwide, including The Bob & Tom Show. He has performed for civic organizations and at private and corporate events nationwide, Tim incorporates real life stories of growing up in the country with stand-up comedy to provide a hilarious evening suitable for all ages.

Deno Posey

Comedian Deno Posey is a veteran performer of theatre, music and standup comedy, and is quickly becoming one of the most sought after Comedian/MC/Host in the business. He commands a confidence and comfort level on stage and in front of audiences that puts them at ease and allows him to guide them through the humorous paths of everyday life with a G-rated style that is crisp and clean. He is the winner of the world famous Comedy Club Stardome Open Mic Finale in 2011, and has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music and comedy such as Steve Harvey and Chris Tucker.