The Bonkerz Seal of Approval
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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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Ian Gutoskie
Ian Gutoskie is best described as a freight train hitting the stage. This wonderfully insane and lovable giant uses his 6”7” frame to guide you thru his experiences of getting older, skydiving, his four dogs and the ritual of girls’ night out. Ian has appeared on FOX and CBS.
Ian is diagnosed bipolar II and talks openly about his challenges with it through stand-up. His mission is to not only make people laugh but to provide a reference point and resources for anyone that is suffering with mental illness. Ian is best described as a freight train hitting the stage.
This wonderfully insane and lovable giant uses his 6”7” frame to guide you thru his experiences of getting older, skydiving, his four dogs and the ritual of girl’s night out. Ian has appeared on FOX and CBS. Ian is now based out of Los Angeles and in addition to working on the road is the creator and host of a new sketch based comedy podcast called “Down to DTF” which can be downloaded on iTunes. He has also written a book for people who are new to or interested in becoming involved in the comedy world which is also available for FREE on iTunes. He is also available for speaking engagements on mental illness. Website coming soon!
You’ve seen Ian in the Movie National Lampoon’s Robodoc, heard him on The Chatter with Robin Quivers, and he’s been a part of Comics On Duty, entertaining the troops. As some of you may know I’ve started talking about mental illness in my stand-up act, I’ve been diagnosed as bipolar II and it has taken me years to open up about it. I am now using my stand-up to start the conversation about this very taboo subject and to help take away the stigma and shame surrounding the topic of mental illness.