Sticks & Stones Comedy Presents: JANELLE DRAPER & FRIENDS
Janelle Draper started doing stand-up when she was an NBC Page working on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
She has performed at the iconic Wilbur Theater in Boston 3 times, entertained the US Troops across the world, had her TV debut on IFC, is a regular commentator on SiriusXM, and is a Co-Producer on the feature film, “Anxiety Club” featuring Mark Normand, Joe List and Marc Maron, to name a few.
Janelle has also been spotlighted on a plethora of prestigious comedy festivals stages including the San Francisco Sketchfest, Laughing Skull, HBO's Women in Comedy, and was runner-up in The Boston Comedy Festival — and winner of the LA based—Burbank Comedy Festival.
Additionally, she's the first and only comedian to sign an overall licensing deal with Bumble, where she wrote, performed, and filmed multiple image spots for their social media platforms, which garnered 4 billion views.
Ted Jones
Ted Jones is a born and raised NYC Entertainer/ Standup Comedian that has performed all over the country. Performing Standup Comedy in NYC every night, Ted is a former Division 1 Tennis Player and current Vegan that has a podcast called Ted Jones World. He constantly posts Sketches, Vlogs and Podcasts to his two Youtube Channels, Ted Jones World and Ted Jones World Too as well as his other Social Media Platforms- Follow Along His Journey @tedjonesworld !
Pete Cestaro
Pete Cestaro has previously performed to acclaim at Sticks and Stones Comedy Club. Pete is a bicoastal comedian spending his time between New York and California, mostly because he hates the winter and loves the ocean but also for the proximity to the country’s best comedy clubs. He’s hosted College Sports Television, AMC’s Date Night, and is a member of the Bridgehampton Softball Hall of Fame.
Sticks and Stones All-Star Comedy Lineup!
Incredible curated lineups of Headliners & cutting edge talent from NYC, LA, and Long Island! Doors open 30min before Showtime! We have snacks, drinks, live music, art gallery and great vibes for you to enjoy before the comedy show! (lineup subject to change)
Rob White
ROB WHITE is a headlining comedian, writer, actor and podcaster that delights audiences with his rapid-fire, hilarious observations. A Long Island native full of surprises, Rob is an expert tattoo artist as well as a business suit-wearing, stand-up comedy standout.
Rob's comedy style is an energetic, fast-paced delivery where he shares his tales of tattooing, modern life, and other bizarre observations. He performs all over the Tri-State area and beyond – including overseas in Dublin, Ireland at the Bulmers Comedy Festival. Along with his opportunities to travel, Rob also was recently awarded first place in the Nassau County Comedy Contest.
When Rob is not performing comedy, he is working as owner and operator of The Black Duck Tattoo Company in Selden, New York alongside his wife, Dianna. With Rob’s 20+ years of tattooing, he was recently published in a book entitled “In The Shadows – The Peoples History of NYC Underground Tattooing.”
Outside of the comedy stage and tattoo shop, Rob enjoys painting, writing, cigars, and running. Fun fact: Rob completed the Suffolk County Half Marathon and is training for the New York City Marathon.
Janelle Draper started doing stand-up when she was an NBC Page working on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
She has performed at the iconic Wilbur Theater in Boston 3 times, entertained the US Troops across the world, had her TV debut on IFC, is a regular commentator on SiriusXM, and is a Co-Producer on the feature film, “Anxiety Club” featuring Mark Normand, Joe List and Marc Maron, to name a few.
Janelle has also been spotlighted on a plethora of prestigious comedy festivals stages including the San Francisco Sketchfest, Laughing Skull, HBO's Women in Comedy, and was runner-up in The Boston Comedy Festival — and winner of the LA based—Burbank Comedy Festival.
Additionally, she's the first and only comedian to sign an overall licensing deal with Bumble, where she wrote, performed, and filmed multiple image spots for their social media platforms, which garnered 4 billion views.