SHOW INFORMATION
Joe & Corey Bergstein Theater | ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL | 25 W. Third Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
- Doors: 5:30 pm
- Show: 6:00 pm*
- Ages: 13+ (13-17 w/parent or guardian only)
- Venue/Event Rules
This show will contain adult language and/or situations. Seating will be assigned by ArtsQuest staff upon arrival into the showroom. Anyone coming in between the ages of 13 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No child 12 or under will be admitted. All performers and staff must adhere to our codes of conduct found here.
*times subject to change
TICKET PRICES
| Price | Seniors 60+ and ages 25 & under* | ArtsQuest Member | |
| Regular | $33 | $32 | $31.50 |
*Ages 25 and under & senior discounts apply at the box office only.
Prices include fees
Comedy to Break the Stigma
Comedy to Break the Stigma is a standup comedy showcase brining awareness to mental health. A portion of the proceeds from this show benefits Aevidum, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that empowers youth to shatter the silence surrounding depression, suicide, and other issues facing teens.
You can learn more about Aevidum here: https://aevidum.org/
Meghan O’Malley
Instagram: @megsomalls
Meghan is a NYC based comedian and actress. She is the producer of Barely Making It, a stand-up show every Wednesday 8pm. Check out her hour stand up special on YouTube titled “Finding The Positive”.
Brendan Donegan
Instagram: @brendandonegancomedy
Brendan is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster from South Jersey. His comedy is goofy and sarcastic; just an east-coast bro navigating life as a new millennial Dad. Brendan is a regular at New York Comedy Club, Helium Comedy Club, and Punchline Philadelphia. He was a finalist in both New York Comedy Club and Helium Comedy Club’s stand up competitions. His stand-up has been featured on TruTV, Sirius XM, and he is the co-host of the South Jersey Bad Boys podcast.
Jay Yoder
Instagram: @Jayyodercomedy
Jay is an accomplished comedian, podcaster, and content creator whose mix of heart, humor, and hard-earned perspective has earned him stages across the country and millions of views online.
A standout performer on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, Jay has brought laughter to thousands with sold-out shows nationwide. He’s a regular at Soul Joel’s Comedy Club, a semifinalist for Magooby’s Comic of the Year (2023), and the winner of Explore DE’s March Laughness Tournament (2022). He’s also appeared in top-tier comedy festivals including the Vermont Comedy Festival, Portland Comedy Festival, and the Good Karma Comedy Festival.
As a podcaster, Jay is the co-host of Teachers Off Duty: Season 4—which charted at #4 on Apple Podcasts—and the creator/host of Seriously, Dad?, where he tackles fatherhood, teaching, and life’s hilarious curveballs with honesty and wit.
Jay’s content reaches over 3.5 million people monthly on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. His relatable, laugh-out-loud takes on parenting, marriage, teaching, and neurodiversity have made him a go-to collaborator for brands like AFC Urgent Care, and a favorite among fans looking for comedy that’s both meaningful and fun.
But Jay’s comedy goes deeper than punchlines. A dad of two and a proud special needs parent to a daughter with autism, Jay weaves personal stories into his act—from navigating the school system to growing up as the son of gay parents in 1980s Scranton. With over 20 years of experience as a public school teacher, Jay brings sharp observational humor and heartfelt authenticity to every set.
Whether he’s doing late-night club sets, family-friendly fundraisers, or speaking to schools and corporate audiences about teacher burnout, inclusion, or parenting children with disabilities, Jay adapts with ease. He’s a true Renaissance Man of Comedy—clean when it counts, edgy when it’s earned, and real every time.
Chris Nee
Instagram: @Cfjn2504
Chris is a comedian, author, podcaster, and mental health advocate from Delco. You can catch him performing in comedy clubs all over Philadelphia and New Jersey Such as Helium Comedy Club, Punchine, Atlantic City Comedy Club, Wisecrackers, he has also opened for national acts. Chris is also the creator of the stand up comedy show “Comedy to Break the Stigma” where he sells out theatres teaming up with mental health organizations to help break the stigma on mental health and to raise money for different causes. Chris just released his first full hour special “A Trip Down Academy Lane” on YouTube in front of his hometown theatre with 500 people.
His debut book Boy Meets Anxiety was released last year and in the first week of its release it hit the top 100 self help books on Amazon. You can also check out his podcast on YouTube titled “Normalize Anxiety Podcast”.