'The best indie comedy festival in the United States' takes over South Broadway from September 21-23.
Courtesy of Patrick Wymore celebrates its remarkable tenth anniversary from Thursday, September 21, to Saturday, September 23.has grown into Denver's largest and longest-running standup comedy extravaganza. More than 100 of the funniest comedians from across the globe will converge for three days of side-splitting humor, making this milestone event an unforgettable experience.
Cayton-Holland recalls that he got the idea for High Plains while touring the country as a standup comic and performing at Bridgetown, a comedy festival in Portland, Oregon. He describes the experience as being"like a summer camp for comedians. There'd be big names at Bridgetown, but they also had a really good eye for up-and-comers around the country. It was just bringing the coolest comedy party to Portland, and after attending, I knew Denver needed that.
The festival has changed and grown over time, and its reputation has skyrocketed. Now, agents and managers contact High Plains organizers to get their clients in the multi-day showcase."It's an indie festival, so when it started, I'd reach out to my friends and wouldn't go through the industry and all that stuff," Cayton-Holland recalls."Over the years, it's just kind of gotten more elaborate.
The three-day event also now features various venues, live podcast tapings and open-mic events. Notably, the festival partnered with
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