The Bonkerz Seal of Approval
Google defines Seal of Approval as a status or a recognition given to a product, service, or concept that meets certain criteria created by an organization or person.
The Bonkerz Seal of Approval is required before any comic can work for Bonkerz. These requirements include a commitment to professionalism, as well as providing a great experience for the audience. Bonkerz’ comics are given an itinerary for each venue that outlines show times, content requirements, contact information, lodging details and even a minimum time frame they must appear at the venue before the show.
Bonkerz’ comics typically work multiple Bonkerz venues every year. Some of our headlining comedians work as much as half of their calendar year just working for us. Their actions at each of our venues relates to their employment at all of our venues. Doing a good job in one location is how they earn the opportunity to work all of our locations. The converse is also true, so you can rest assured that the Bonkerz Seal of Approval is not easily earned and something that comics must maintain in order to perform at any and all Bonkerz locations.
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Ben Creed
Ben Creed brings Killer Comedy served up in an old-school style. His voice is gravelly; his material is hilarious & brutally honest. If you haven’t already seen Ben Creed, then you need to know his angst is your chance at hilarity! His razor edged tongue will take you on a guided tour of life as seen through Ben’s eyes: A night in an urban emergency ward, broken romances, nicotine addiction and fear of flying. He makes the world we live in funnier! He is truly “Funnier than Famous.”
Turning down a drama scholarship to Pepperdine, Ben opted instead for the rewarding life as a traveling road comic, starvation, eviction, disconnection, collection. After three years of hammering out sets to late night drunks from Loserton to Obscurity Ville, he hocked everything he owned and pooled the money with what he had earned on the road, took that eighteen dollars and headed out to New York City.
The grim meat hook reality of New York helped to sharpen Ben’s comedic edge and hone his sarcastic wit, (and we all know just how painful it is to be honed.) He quickly became a regular fixture in the city clubs such as Dangerfield’s, where he became the house comic for the next sixteen years and sometimes performing up to five shows a night for the ’Blood & Whisky’ crowds who, having sat through two hours of hack impressionists, poop jokes, and ’The Hands Bit’ found Ben’s original material and unique stage presence a welcome relief. Here are some of the things the New York Press has to say about Ben; “Creed’s sarcastically intelligent, wise guy material and dynamic stage presence make him a stand out among New York Comics. With sharp insightful writing and strong performing skills, smart-aleck delivery and raspy resonance of Bill Murray, plus the tough yet sensitive magnetism of Bruce Willis, Creed seems destined for film.” -New York Post
“I was recently blown away by edgy comic Ben Creed at Dangerfield’s, I highly recommend him.” -New York Times