Mason's Funniest To Perform in DC Improv Event

By Connect Mason Director Whitney Rhodes
Video by Connect Mason Video Director Scott Williams

Calling all comedians. DC Improv is coming to Mason Friday night, March 7, in its search for the funniest college comedian in the Metro area. The fifth annual District's Funniest College Competition will take place from 9-11 p.m. in the Johnson Center Atrium.

• VIDEO: Keep reading to hear Mark Hendricks talk about his fifth time competing in the District's Funniest.

The event selects one to two winners from participating colleges in the Metro area to continue on to the finals competition on April 16, and finally, a paid gig hosted by DC Improv.

The preliminary competitions consist of eight to ten students. Each aspiring comedian will perform a five minute stand-up routine.

Last year, Mason's Taylor Edgar won the District's Funniest finals, according to DC Standup. Mason junior Mark Hendricks hopes to follow in his footsteps, starting with tomorrow's performance.

Listen to Mark Hendricks, a Mason junior and paid comedian, joke about the routine he planned for tomorrow's competition.

Participating Colleges

• American University
• George Washington University
• University of Maryland
• Variety School Showcase at The DC Improv
• Johns Hopkins University
• Georgetown University