About Aaron
About Aaron – Thank Yous – Testimonials
For the past eight years, comedian Aaron David Ward has entertained audiences in more than 12 states from New Hampshire to California by getting them to laugh and think at his self-deprecating, socio-political, and culturally critical comedy. He opens his heart, mind, and soul to fans during each trip deep inside his mind for a funny, honest, and twisted look at his concerns, disappointments, doubts, fears, and worries. You get to see a tug of war between the emotional and intellectual brains when Aaron is on stage.
Aaron began his stand up comedy career on May 31, 2002 when he was fired from a job and realized he had nothing left to lose but his dignity and self-respect by stepping on stage and making people laugh and think about what’s wrong with our world, culture, and ourselves and how to fix them with absurd solutions.
Since that fateful day, Aaron has performed throughout the Northeast and Midwest, appeared in the Boston Comedy Festival, and in several movies including What I See In The Dark and Aftermath as well as a pilot for MTV and VH1 entitled The List. Every week on MY TV 4 in Albany, NY, Aaron appears on a hit TV show called The Glenn Slingerland Situation where he provides comedic commentary critics describe as “Andy Rooney on Acid.”
Aaron prides himself on always writing and performing new bits to keep his act exciting, fresh, and original. He never does the same set in the same order instead Aaron adds new material to his act as his life changes.
His act is both auto-biographical and worldly. Aaron explores his inner demons and outer foes with honesty, integrity, and, of course, humor. If you are a fan of funny, insightful, and intelligent comedy, Aaron David Ward is your kind of comedian. Catch Aaron David Ward on his Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour making stops throughout the Northeast.
Voices outside and inside my head
told me to visit these places…
HEADLINE APPEARANCES (Partial List)
Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, Blue Mountain Lake, NY
http://www.adirondackarts.org/
Acoustic Cafe, Bridgeport, CT
http://www.acousticafe.com/
Bayou Cafe, Glenville, NY
http://www.bayoucafe.com/
Black Box Theater, Little Falls, NY
http://www.stonemilloflittlefalls.com/
Elks Lodge, Branford, CT
http://www.ctelks.org/LocalLodges/Branford.htm
Frank Foley’s Comedy Safari, Worcester, MA
http://www.mikerobertswebdesign.com/frank/index.html
2009 Liberty Forum, Crowne Plaza, Nashua, NH
http://www.freestateproject.org/libertyforum
http://www.cpnashua.com/
Mad Moose Saloon, Binghamton, NY
http://www.madmoosesaloon.com/
Michele’s Gourmet On Main, Torrington, CT
http://michelesgourmet.com/
Mt. Washington House, Hillsdale, NY
http://www.mtwashingtonhouse.com/
OTB Teletheater, Albany, NY
http://www.capitalotb.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=124
Pequabuck Golf Club, Pequabuck, CT
http://www.pequabuckgolf.com/sites/courses/layout9.asp?id=548&page=28200
Rane Party Bar, West Seneca, NY
http://www.ranepartybar.com/
The Cannery, Southbridge, MA
http://www.12crane.com/
The Card Lake Inn, West Stockbridge, MA
http://www.cardlakeinn.com/
The Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta, NY
http://www.foothillspac.org/
The Funny Farm, Gloversville, NY
http://www.thefunnyfarm.info/
The Jazz Underground Cafe, New London, CT
http://www.jazzundergroundcafe.com/
The Stonehouse Bar and Grill
36 Main St, Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-8877
The Van Dyck Lounge, Schenectady, NY
http://www.vandycklounge.com/
Whinstone Tavern, New Britain, CT
http://www.whinstonetavern.com/
FEATURE APPEARANCES (Partial List)
Clemens Center, Elmira, NY
http://www.clemenscenter.com/
Comedy Box at GE Theatre at Proctors, Schenectady, NY
http://www.comedyboxonline.com/
Comedy Playhouse, Sackets Harbor
http://www.playhousecomedy.com/
Cozzy’s Comedy Club, Newport News, VA
http://www.cozzys.com/
Junior’s Last Laugh Comedy Club, Erie, PA
http://www.jrslastlaugh.com/
LOL Comedy Club at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, NY
http://www.turningstone.com/
Stitches Comedy Club, Lancaster, PA
http://www.stitchescomedy.com/
Sweet Basil, Queensbury, NY
http://www.thesaratogacomedyclub.com/
The Saratoga Comedy Club, Saratoga Springs, NY
http://www.thesaratogacomedyclub.com/
The Original Comedy Works, Albany, NY
http://www.thecomedyworks.com/
The Udder Comedy Club, Lake George, NY
http://www.thesaratogacomedyclub.com/
Wise Guys, Syracuse, NY
http://www.wiseguyssyracuse.com/
EMCEE APPEARANCES (Partial List)
Bananas Comedy Club, Hasbrouk Heights, NJ & Poughkeepsie, NY
http://www.bananascomedyclub.com/
The Comedy Works, Albany, NY & Saratoga Springs, NY
http://www.thecomedyworks.com/
The Lake Placid Center for the Arts, Lake Placid, NY
http://www.lakeplacidarts.org/
Wisecrackers Comedy Club, Allentown, PA
http://www.wisecrackers.biz/
GUEST APPEARANCES
Broadway Comedy Club, NY, NY
http://www.broadwaycomedyclub.com/
Carolines, NY, NY
https://www.carolines.com/
The Comic Strip Live, NY, NY
http://www.comicstriplive.com/
The Funny Bone, Hartford, CT
http://www.hartfordfunnybone.com/
HA! Comedy Club, NY, NY
http://www.hanyc.com/HA_NYC/Welcome.html
New York Comedy Club, NY, NY
http://www.newyorkcomedyclub.com/
COMEDY FESTIVALS/COMPETITIONS
Boston Comedy Festival
http://www.bostoncomedyfestival.com/
Carnival Comedy Challenge
http://www.alernst.com/ccc.htm
Plymouth Rock Comedy Festival
http://www.plymouthrockcomedyfestival.com/
Valley of Laughter Finalist
http://ctvalleycomics.com/valley_of_laughter/Western_Mass_Comedy_Fest.php
COLLEGES (Partial List)
Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA
http://mansfield.edu/
Union College, Schenectady, NY
http://www.union.edu/
Schenectady County Community College, Schenectady, NY
http://www.sunysccc.edu/
BENEFITS (Partial List)
American Cancer Society Relay for Life of West Seneca, NY
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=20938&pg=entry/
The Huntington Arts Council 2nd Annual Laff Off, Melville, NY
http://www.huntingtonarts.org/
Comedy Relief for the Homeless, Troy, NY
http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200602/1140638291.html
CORPORATE (Partial List)
Center for the Study of Aging, Albany, NY
http://centerforthestudyofaging.wordpress.com/
CRUISE SHIP
Albany Aqua Duck & Dutch Apple Cruise Line
http://www.albanyaquaducks.com/
http://www.dutchapplecruises.com/
TV, FILM, STAGE
Comedic Commentator, The Glenn Slingerland Situation, My TV 4 Albany
http://www.gssituation.com/
“Creepy Guy” in pilot TV show called The List
Extra in movie Aftermath
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aftermath_(2008_film)
What I See In The Dark
Acted in Role of: Mr. Stanley, Motivational Speaker in independent film
Directed By: Jay Bender
Showdown Apocalypse, Left Wing Laughs
Acted in Role of: Adam, a political neophyte in this play
Written, Directed, and Produced by John Briggs
Danced in MC Dance Show
Won MC Lip Sync Competition
Co-Moderated Mock Presidential Debates
SCC Mascot On Meet Your Community Tony Izzo Productions
RADIO
WPYX 106.5 FM Wakin’ Up W/The Wolf
http://www.pyx106.com/main.html
WFLY 92.3 FM Candy & Potter
http://www.fly92.com/
News/Talk Radio 810 WGY
http://www.wgy.com/main.html
News/Talk WROW 590 AM
http://www.wrow.com/
The Wrong Angle Internet Radio Show
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wrongangle
WKRZ – http://www.wkrz.com/
WGGY – http://www.froggy101.com/
WISH – http://www.wshh.com/
WILK – http://www.wilknewsradio.com/
INDUSTRIAL
Acted in Office Products and Human Resources Tips Short Films Directed by Tom Peterson Farmington, CT
TRAINING
American Comedy Institute, New York, NY
http://www.comedyinstitute.com/
Judy Carter’s Comedy Conference Palm Springs, CA
http://www.comedyworkshops.com/ccc2005.html
Connecticut School of Broadcasting Farmington, CT
http://www.gocsb.com/
Jazz One with Pat Paccelli The Dance Studio Ballston Spa, NY
SPECIAL SKILLS
Basketball, Biking, Character Voices, Guitar, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Physical Comedy, Skiing, Swimming, Tennis
Thank Yous
I thank the following people for their advice, love, and support of my comedy career…
| Jess, my love Mom, Dad, Rachel, Pete Steve Adiletta Banana’s John Briggs Richard & Robert Brooks, The Broadway Comedy Club Judy Carter, author of The Comedy Bible Comedy By Degrees Lorraine Cozgrove, Cozzy’s Comedy Club Joe Devito Mike Diesel, Wiseacres Comedy Club Buddy Flip, The New York Comedy Club Jim Fry, Joseph’s House, Troy, NY Deric Harrington Mike Irwin Erick James |
Chuck Johnson, Summit Comedy Inc Mike Kinnie, Comedy Playhouse Vinnie Mark, Saratoga Comedy Club Judy Martin Mike Mills, Mills Entertainment Tom Nicchi Jr & Sr, The Original Comedy Works Carol Pennington, Hysterical Management Brian Peek Punchline Magazine Rich & Sylvia, The Funny Farm Linda Rohe, Coastal Entertainment Steve Rosenfield, The American Comedy Institute Dave Schwensen author of The Comedy Book Mike Speirs The World Famous Comic Strip Live Jodi Weiner, Saratoga Comedy Club |
Testimonials
Here is what people are saying about Aaron David Ward:
“Wow! Great Job…great crowd! What a pleasure you were to work with… let’s have you back in November!”
– Janet Quackenbush, Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta, NY
“Great show at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta, NY. We had a blast!!! Thanks for the laughs!!!
– Tom & Amy P, Oneonta, NY
“Thank you for the performance, last night was wonderful. Our students had a great time and the show was spectacular. I wish you the best as well. Thank you again!”
– Aaron Kyle Hackman, Coordinator for Greek Affairs, Civic Service, and Community Engagement, Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA
“Great show! Thanks!”
– Stephen Melnick, Whinstone Tavern, New Britain, CT
“I am glad you had the turn out that you did. We would definately be interested in working with you again. Thank you for allowing the opportunity to host your event.”
– Majke Ellis, The Cannery, Southbridge, MA
“We had a great time on Saturday! You were awesome! We were laughing the entire time!!”
– Jim and Kim M., Waterford, NY
“It was a pleasure to work with you both and the show was fantastic!! Can’t wait to have you again.”
– Michele, Michele’s Gourmet On Main, Torrington, CT
“You were drop-dead funny Saturday. I really think you’re material is PERFECTLY aimed at the 20/30-something, intelligent disallusionaries…like myself and my friends…and hopefully you keep moving forward.”
– Alex, West Mountain, Queensbury, NY
“I’d like to say again your comedic act last night was spot-on.”
– Dennis C., Albany, NY
“You are a true talent my friend. I will see you again soon.”
– Bruno Schirripa, Wise Guys Comedy Club, Syracuse, NY
“We enjoyed you so much last week, and Deric, too! Looking forward to having you back, just give us a shout.”
– David and Richard, Black Box Theater, Little Falls, NY
“I was watching David Letterman when I saw a 1993 tape of a young and gifted comic, Bill Hicks (now deceased). Letterman and his production people had decided in 1993 to excise this performance from the show and now, 15 years later, for some reason, Letterman invited the comic’s mother to the show and apologized to her. I found the video clip on You Tube and I thought I’d send it to you. Yes, he reminds me of you, but I’m sending it for your enjoyment. He just somehow seemed to me to be a kindred spirit of yours. I was happy to see your busy schedule. My best wishes.”
– Joe S., Waterford, NY
“Great job! Everyone had a very good time! You had them rolling all night! Look forward to doing something again again soon.”
– Art Reilly, McGreivey’s, The Original Irish Restaurant and Pub, Waterford, NY
“Great job Friday night at The Comedy Works. You made Jimmy’s birthday (the big muscle head in the front row with his brothers) a huge success. We hope to come out Saturday night to see you again. Love your comedy.”
– Kat and Jimmy, Albany, NY
“My friend, Sherri, and I had such a great time in Millers Falls at the 2nd Sunday Comedy night at the Rt. 63 Roadhouse. I didn’t know what to expect – which is always best, of course. It would be great to see you again, so please come back. Put me on your email show list.”
– Jerri, Millers Falls, MA
“Hey, Aaron, great show at Sweet Basil! Glad to see you again. The new stuff is fab! “
– Old Fan Vicki, Queensbury, NY
“Hey, I saw you a while ago at Magic City Music Hall in Johnson City, NY. Great Show!”
– “Tangerine Fields Forever”, MySpace, Binghamton, NY
“Just wanted to say we enjoyed the show @ Jr’s in Erie and had a blast talking with you afterwards…we’ll do our best to bring a crowd next time you are in town!”
– LiveStrong, Mike and Jen S., Erie, PA
“Nice job on Saturday night. I know a quality original act when I see one and you definitely are. I only say it to those I respect as fitting the bill and you do. I hope you achieve the success your talent deserves.”
– Headliner Bill Campbell, Boston, MA