Two Faces Comedy Series at President Lincoln's Cottage

140 Rock Creek Church Road Northwest,Washington DC 20011

28 September, 2022

Description

Back by popular demand, and drawing inspiration from Abraham Lincoln's legendary humor and self-deprecation, President Lincoln's Cottage and The DC Improv are again partnering to present Two Faces Comedy, the first comedy series to transform Lincoln's living room into a comedy den! Each show is meant to be inspired by some aspect, silly or serious, of Lincoln's legacy or the history of the cottage. This will be a series of comedy nights, beginning on September 28. October and November dates coming soon! Doors open at 7pm, all shows begin at 7:30pm. TICKET INFORMATION$10 per show Tickets are non-refundable. Shows will occur rain or shine. CASH BAR - Beer and wine will be available for $5/drink at each show. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - THE ANSWER IS MURDERMurder! Mystery! Intrigue! ...trivia?? Come enjoy a hilarious game! Trivia night meets murder mystery in Die Laughing Production’s hilarious interactive whodunit, The Answer is Murder. You’re at trivia night matching wits against friends and strangers when a competitor suddenly drops dead. A murder investigation ensues as trivia night continues, only now you must answer the most important question of all, who is the killer? The Answer is Murder stars comedian Rob Maher (Comedy Central, DC Improv) and most importantly, you. This is an interactive show. You may even be the killer. ABOUT THE HOST: Rob Maher is a two-time finalist in Comedy Central's Laugh Riot competition, and in 2017 he was featured on Kevin Hart’s "Hart of the City." He is a recurring guest on Baltimore's 98 Rock and one of Armed Forces Entertainment's featured comedians. He's had the great honor of performing shows for our troops in 17 countries, including Afghanistan, Kuwait, Italy, Turkey, Japan and South Korea. His Dry Bar Comedy Special, “You Can Make it Here ..." just dropped, and under the banner of Die Laughing Productions he produces murder mystery comedy shows. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 - SCIENCE COMEDYLincoln was fascinated by science and technology, and even held a patent himself! Our October show features DC Science Comedy, which produces evenings of stand-up comedy, funny science stories, songs, and anything else that sounds relevant and fun. Performers include scientists, veteran storytellers, hilarious local and national professional comedians, NYTimes best-selling authors, Pulitzer Prize winners, and science writers who usually are all working in the science field. Science Comedy primarily runs shows in Washington, D.C. where it was started by science writer Kasha Patel. Kasha Patel was listed on Thrillist magazine’s “Best Undiscovered Comedians in the US,” where she was called a unicorn for her uniqueness. She has a witty sense of humor that couples life as an Indian-American and her love for science. She produces science-themed comedy shows through her company DC Science Comedy. She gave a TEDx talk called “Sneaking Science into Stand-Up” where she shares a series of surprising revelations pulled from her analysis of more than 500 of her stand-up jokes. She has been featured in The Washington Post, BBC World News, Travel Channel, The Science Channel, The Weather Channel, and hosted a mini series on NASA TV. Follow her on Twitter @KashaPatel. NOVEMBER SHOW - COMING SOON!Check back soon for more details about our hilarious November show. . Safety & General InformationThis comedy series is recommended for adult audiences. The views expressed by the performers do not necessarily reflect those of President Lincoln's Cottage. Covid -19 This program will take place inside at President Lincoln's Cottage, with reduced capacity. When possible staff and visitors will maintain 6-feet of social distancing to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure. Visitors three years and older are required to wear face masks while indoors on the grounds. Armed Forces Retirement Home President Lincoln’s Cottage is on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Security for the Armed Forces Retirement Home requires visitors to show valid identification at the security gate in order to enter the property.  Please be prepared to show your ID. Exploring beyond the boundaries of President Lincoln's Cottage is not permitted and results in trespassing on federal property. Agreement Please note that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. Choosing to visit President Lincoln’s Cottage, you voluntarily assume all risks related to COVID-19 exposure. By completing this transaction, you agree to wear a mask indoors, maintain social distancing, and observe all posted guidelines. More information and details about our safety guidelines are available on our website. All events are considered public events for the purpose of photography and video. Contact Contact President Lincoln’s Cottage with any questions at 202-829-0436 or [email protected].