Derek the Mime
- Santa Monica, CA
- Mime
- 15 Verified Bookings
Brianna S. said “Derek was the perfect addition to my daughter’s Paris themed party. He was very accommodating and everyone was laughing. We had kids and adults at the…”
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Comedy Take-Out was created to deliver the comedy to you. We put together a group of comedians like a made-to-order show for your private or corporate event. We strive to select the best comedians that will fit your event theme and needs. Our professional comedians work in both Blue and Clean (PG-13) material as requested by you, the Client.
We've performed at synagogues, private birthday parties, corporate events, wineries, fundraisers, golf tournaments and more.
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Price Range: $300 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 120 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish, Can Vary
Insurance: $50,000 - I can obtain liability insurance for your event, if needed
My comedy is about my life growing up in South Central LA to living in the Suburbs of Santa Clarita. I talk about my blended family of mixed race, my husband's snoring, my adult children, my step sons, horribly funny online dating experiences, hot flashes, my dogs and touch lightly on current events. I talk about my house plants, my yo-yo diet, changes in my body as I age and observational humor. My style has evolved and softened over the years to being less harsh and less dry sarcasm. I guess age does that to you. I can adapt to any audience type and can work PG-13 (clean).
I will ask questions about your event, the group of people attending, their interests and likes and what the event is about. If the event is for someone's birthday, I've had a comedian and msyelf gather information about the birthday boy, who turned 70, and we wrote a poem containing all of his favorite things and names of his kids, his wife and some memories they've shared together, all told in rhyme. I came up with a list of things you can do when you're 70. The list is very short. (ha!)
I'm very easy to get along with and will work to make your event a fun, memorable and funny one.
P.S. My default photo with my pouty lips is in reference to one of my jokes about girls who takekselfies with duck lips - plus it also annoys my daughter.
While I do enjoy performing comedy at local clubs or anywhere I can, I find that I really do enjoy putting a show together for various events. I get to hand-pick comedians and bring them together to create absolute magic with their varied comedy styles. I enjoy laughing and making others laugh. I also enjoy sharing the great talent with clients looking to bring smiles and laughter to their events.
I have been performing since 2014 and have had the privilege to perform at The Comedy Store in Hollywood, The Ice House in Pasadena, CA and numerous venues in the Los Angeles Area. I have also performed in Las Vegas and at Alice Cooper's Cooperstown Restaurant 3 years in a row for a fundraising event. I have produced my own shows at a winery, a Moose Lodge, a Bar & Grill Restaurant, private Golf Course, corporate events and private birthday parties.
I do have my own speakers and microphone and can get my own lighting, if needed.
I always like to visit the venue a week or so ahead of time, if able to, to see what I will be working with and to make sure I have access to plug in my equipment, if I need extension cords or other items and to test out the sound in the room our outdoor venue.
My set list will vary per event. Refer to "What to Expect" section to get an idea of my comedy style and topics. I also like to add in jokes that are specific to your event when possible.
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My influences have been shows like "In Living Color", "Monty Python", "I Love Lucy", "New Adventures of Old Christine" and comedians like Louis C.K., Robin Williams, Jim Gaffigan, Katt Williams, Kathleen Madigan, Kitty Flanagan (Australian Comedian), Chad Daniels, Iliza Shlesinger, Ali Wong, Eddie Murphy, Amy Schumer, Rachel Feinstein, Marina Franklin, Taylor Tomlinson, Steven Colbert, John Mulaney, Kyle Kinane, Doug Stanhope, Leanne Morgan, Fortune Fiemster, and I'm sure I'm forgetting many more.
Comedy Take-Out chooses up and coming comedians that have their own styles and inflluences that I have personally seen perform or come highly recommended by other colleauges for your event needs. I even have comedians that do magic tricks in their act. Very fun and entertaining.
Access to outlet for my equipment
Wi-fi (if needed)
Stage
Lighting
Extension cords
Brianna S. said “Derek was the perfect addition to my daughter’s Paris themed party. He was very accommodating and everyone was laughing. We had kids and adults at the…”
Sara P. said “Santa Dan was easy to communicate with, was a kind man, had a higher quality costume (esp. beard), and did magic tricks to entertain the adults. He was…”
Peter W. said “John gave a stunning performance of Italian fun songs and ended with a rousing lead of Happy Birthday. It was everything that I had hoped for.”
Omid T. said “We had an incredible experience with our host for improv night! From the moment we booked, communication with him was smooth and effortless. He was punctual,…”