— Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) and Panama City Comedy are proud to present Comedy at the Boulevard, Friday, August 30, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Come for an uproarious night of laughs! ECTC presents some of the Southeast’s most hilarious comedians! This hysterical event will be hosted by Ethan Dayo and features headliner Rahn Hortman and feature act Drew Davis.

Ethan Dayo (host): Ethan Dayo is a rising comedic talent, having performed all across Florida, participating in the Florida’s Funniest Competition and the World Series of Comedy. He has also worked alongside hilarious comedians such as April Macie, Michael Palascak, and Cam Bertrand. You can also catch him hosting shows regularly at Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa, FL. He is commonly described as clever, witty, and, most of all, funny.

Drew Davis (feature): Drew Davis is a former youth pastor turned standup comedian. who looks like the love child between Jon Lovitz and the mascot for the Big Boy Restaurants. Drew will leave all audiences laughing with his self deprecating humor, hot takes on fast food, and his incredibly high voice. Drew has performed all over the US in a variety of venues ranging from the bed of a pickup truck at a dog park in Chicago, to some of the hottest comedy clubs in America. Drew has two comedy specials out online, is a founder and producer for the Clean Comedy Collective, and hosts the Quarter Mile Podcast. He offers a variety of comedy related services through his brand, Quarter Mile Entertainment.

Rahn Hortman (headliner): Rahn Hortman’s laid-back style has been seen all over the country. With millions of views on social media, literally all over the world. His style allows him to find humor in tough real-life situations, making him extremely relatable and a crowd favorite. Christopher Titus describes Rahn’s style as “Clean Not Soft.” His versatility has led him to perform on stage at churches, colleges, clubs, and corporate events. This year he went on his 2nd National Tour With Anjelah Johnson on her “Who Do I Think I Am” tour. Made Television appearances on the Circle Network and JFL TV. He was a semi-finalist in ABFF Comedy Wings (HBO). He has been invited to perform in several festivals, LaughFest (Grand Rapids) South Beach Comedy Festival(Miami) Bay Area Black Comedy Festival (Oakland), and the Asheville Comedy Festival (Ashville). He can be heard regularly on Sirius XM radio. He taped his first special “Good Game” on DryBar Comedy. He was named Creative Loafing’s “Best Stand Up Comedian” in 2019.

Comedy at the Boulevard will be staged on the Main Stage at ECTC located on the second floor of 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard Town Center in Miramar Beach. Tickets range from $27 – $45. There is an additional processing fee for ticket purchases. Purchase tickets online at https://www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org/special-events.

Become a VIP! Membership support allows ECTC to offer a variety of high-quality productions for audiences of all ages as well as reach hundreds of children through our Educational Theatre programs and field trips. Each VIP Membership includes tickets to shows as listed with each membership level, a VIP name tag, early access to reserved seats, access to the VIP Lounge, eight complimentary drinks (wine, beer, or water) for the season, recognition on the ECTC website and in the printed programs, and 10% off all classes, camps, and additional tickets for shows. The VIP Membership is a special community of supporters for ECTC.

A special thanks to ECTC’s Major Sponsors of the 2023-2024 season: Grand Blvd at Sandestin, St. Joe Community Foundation, Howard Group and Visit South Walton.

To make a tax-deductible donation, volunteer or learn more about Emerald Coast Theatre Company, call (850) 684-0323 and visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org. Engage with ECTC as well on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

ABOUT EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY: Emerald Coast Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) founded in 2012 by Nathanael Fisher, MFA, and his wife, Anna Fisher, MA. Based in Miramar Beach, Florida, ECTC’s mission is to enrich and entertain the Emerald Coast community through professional and educational theater. ECTC operates year-round with a focus on three programs to serve the Northwest Florida community: the Educational program includes after-school, weekend, summer, and home-school programs; the Theatre for Young Audiences program provides field trip opportunities for local school children and productions specifically designed for our youngest audience members, the Professional Theater efforts are focused on senior and adult audiences to improve quality of life and provide a rich cultural experience.

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Comedy at the Boulevard August 30