Amaru

Amaru was the featured guest for "Love & Laughter For A Child's Heart & Uncle Goodie" hosted by For A Child's H.E.A.R.T., Inc. and the McCree-Goudeau Art Gallery. The program was a collaborative celebration of life and fundraiser event held to raise funds for foster youth and the Goodie Scholarship Foundation, while also celebrating the birthday of the non-profit’s Founder/Director.
A former foster youth, Amaru had the audience rolling as he shared real life stories about his childhood and youth, living from a dysfunctional family to a dysfunctional system.

The audience, of which several members were former foster youth themselves , could definitely relate to the irony of being a child yet having the ability to see the uncanny twistedness in the behaviors of the adults who were supposed to provide for and protect him. Life is real and real is funny.

The young people were surprised and excited to find Amaru to be “real” and approachable, as they took turns to have their photographs taken with him.

Amaru’s message wasn’t only funny, but also contained a strong message of inspiration and hope for those who have a desire to overcome the craziness of their past and “be somebody” despite the cards dealt to them.
The recently widowed owner of the gallery, whose health had been fragile since the passing of her husband only weeks prior, who is the honoree of the scholarship fund, said when she returned home that evening a family member looked at her and said: “You look so much better! Where have you been?” She responded “I’ve been laughing!” 

We have adopted Amaru into our hearts and can’t wait for him to come back to work together with us in healing hearts! 

1st of all I was very impressed with the fact he was on time. He was very respectful and genuine. Once he hit the stage he captivated the crowd with his own humor, wit, and his ability to relate. We were honestly blessed to have some one of his comedic stature on our stage. He took a good show and made it a great show. One of the best ever!

Youth Opportunities Unlimited provides a summer youth employment program for 6 weeks every year. A part of this program is career exploration. Amaru joined us for a full day (8/16/13) to speak with the youth regarding what it takes to become an author, comedian or actor. He was an excellent speaker and the youth were captivated by him. He was definitely able to relate to them and I know he was an inspiration! I would definitely recommend Amaru Lewis as a motivational speaker.

The Raz's experience with Amaru was far above expectations. Our comedy series is fairly new. He helped promote the show in the weeks prior, stayed in seemly constant communiction with myself, and handled himself with the upmost professionalism. We have had a great experience overall with our show so far but Amaru was a step above.

We hired Amaru to perform at our employee awards banquet and dinner. He wrote a set to fit our industry, walked around and engaged the audience in his show, and helped make the night one to remember.

So funny, I laughed until I had tears running down my face. Great show!

PRICLESS! I ENJOYED AMARU AS I ENJOY MOST COMEDIANS WHO KEEP IT REAL AND THEIR SHOWS I CAN RELATE TOO! VERY FUNNY GUY! I HAVEN'T BELLY LAUGHED IN A MINUTE, BUT THE NIGHT I SAW AMARU I DID!!!!!!! KEEP IT UP MICHAEL CLARK DUNCAN!!!!!

I saw Amaru perform in Lansing, MI last month. He was absolutely HILARIOUS! Totally down to earth and truly funny. I would definitely recommend you see him if you have the opportunity!

Amaru provides a genuine laugh to his audience! It is obvious he has experience in this field and is a professional. I look forward to seeing future performances he is headlining.

I hired Amaru to perform in my monthly stand-up comedy showcase at CityFlats Hotel in Holland, Michigan. We've been doing this showcase for a year, and his performance was the best by far. Amaru's material is so diverse and appealing, the predominately white, conservative crowd loved his material! He really knows how to work a room and make people laugh and feel great! He was also able to connect with the younger people, as well as, the middle aged members of the audience with his material. Not easy to do both at the same time. Also very professional offstage. Can't wait to have him back, because of course, we've booked him again right away.

Amaru is REAL...and Amaru is REAL FUNNY! More like listening to a friend telling you funny and relevant humorous stories about life, than simply listening to a "comedian" do "stand up". If Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor and Michael Duncan Clark decided to have a kid together, it would come out as Amaru (OK, so that is technically impossible, since they are all men and one is dead, but I think you get the analogy).

He is edgy without being crass, obviously loves his kids like crazy, and his smooth baritone delivery make him easy to listen to.

I guess, if I had to make one complaint about Amaru is that the clubs don't give him MORE time! Like I said Amaru is REAL... FUNNY!

I have indeed enjoyed seeing Amaru live...He had me laughing and in stitches from the very start..im proud to say that seeing him was a part of mine and my husbands wedding night...i wouldnt have had it any other way and wouldnt have changed it for the world. i enjoy all his video, and pictures. Amaru is amazing in the world of comedy. He has indeed left and impact on my life....I so love Amaru aka. The Green Mile....Keep up the amazing work...following you and your comedy will be life long.

Amaru was absolutley great! He has to entertain about 90 guest and everyone of them laughed their butts off! we will definatley be looking at having him do another party for us! Huge thanks Amaru!!!! :)

Before I saw him I barely paid attention to his name. I thought then it was pronounced Am-a-ru. After watching him do comedy @ Connxtions in Lansing for the weekend I soon realized that it was a name worth remembering AND pronouncing right...A-mar-u. He is welcome back to Connxtions anytime.

Amaru is the type of comedian who will the say things you didn't even know you wanted to say. The audience that night was very diverse, black, white, in between, and from young to old. Amaru was able to connect with everyone in attendance, this was the second time I had hired him for a show, and it was because the folks wanted to see him again. At the first show we did together, we bonded, he is a warm and caring individual and I am proud to call him my friend. If you are considering booking this very talented individual, stop considering and just do it. Oh, did I mention, this man is funny, funny, and funny!

The VERY 1st time i have ever gone to a LIVE Comedy Show...was tha last time Amaru was in Chattanooga, TN a couple of years back...yes this may have been my first in person show, but by far he took the show! He kept me laughing from start to finish....i can honestly say i left the building in tears, side hurting from laughing... dont get me wrong it was a very enjoyable pain! I am waiting patiently for him to return to a surrounding area that i am able to get to cause that is one show i dont wanna miss.....AND YOU SHOULDN'T!.....

I happened to catch Amaru on a spur of the moment decision to go to a show and I all I can say is that Amaru delivers. His style and personality make it very easy to become captivated by his ability to see the brighter side of any of life's situations. I have told numerous people that of they get a chance to check out his shows and I can't wait to attend another!

Very fresh, original, and honest. Saw him feature and when the headliner came on I just wanted Amaru to come back out! I work at a comedy club and am relatively green as a performer myself and he took all the time he had offstage to encourage me and give me pointers. Once I saw him I had all my family and friends come to the next show, and they all loved him and thought he should have been the headliner.

I have seen several of Amaru's shows and I can tell you I was laughing hysterically from start to finish!!! His comedy is real and captivating.......laughed so hard my face ached by the end of it. Can't wait to catch the next show ;)

I had the privilege of watching Comedian Amaru perform this past February at It'z comedy club in Fayetteville North Carolina near Fort Bragg (a picture of him, myself, and the girls I was with is posted on this site). He was absolutely hilarious! Even though it has been almost a year since I saw his stand-up, I can still remember his jokes because they made me laugh so hard! After his performance, I looked at my fiance and said "wow! he is definitely going places with his comedy!" I am hoping that someday soon I will be able to see his stand up again!

Thank You,

Kylee Bonds

I have never laughed so hard! Amaru holds the audience captive with his personal style. I will definitely love to see him perform again!

His comedy is refreshing and down to earth. He is easy to relate to with jokes about everyday life and has a way of seeing the funny side of everything. I will definetly go see him again, I really enjoyed his performance!

I have known Amaru for many years. He can keep you laughing from beginning to the end. His comedy will defintely keep your attention

I was fortunate to catch Amaru's show at the casino in Battle Creek, MI. He's hilarious...kept me laughing the entire show! Check him out if you get the chance.