Coming off the “Year of the Proclamation,” the Staten Island Comedy Festival (SICF) looks to establish its longtime home on Staten Island. In its 5th year, Soul Joel Productions (SJP) and the SICF will continue to feature some of the best local talent and national headlining comedians at some of the craziest venues on the island including the Looney Bin Comedy Club and the Auditorium at South Beach Psych Center. Check out www.StatenIslandComedyFestival.com for the more details and a list of the action-packed lineup including headliners from Saturday Night Live, Comedy Central, HBO, and more! Live from New York, it’s the 5th Annual Staten Island Comedy Festival By Rob Bailey, Staten Island Advance & SILive.com STATEN ISLAND, NY — Colin Jost can go all night for a hot hostess like Sofia … Read more... »

JUNE 19-25TH “STATEN ISLAND COMEDY FESTIVAL WEEK” Office of The Mayor City of New York PROCLAMATION Whereas: New York City has long been one of the World’s Comedy Capitals. Our inspiring comedy scene is a fertile incubator for aspiring comics and hilarious sitcoms, and no one would dispute that everyday New Yorkers- as well as their Mayor- Also Know a thing or two about humor. That’s why we’re proud to commemorate the 4th Annual Staten Island Comedy Festival. Whereas: Organized and produced by Soul Joel Productions, this exciting event brings local comedians, newcomers and professionals to the stages of Staten Island to perform their best bits for our discerning New York audiences. For seven nights, comics will perform at venues throughout Staten Island, highlighting comedic talent from both … Read more... »

“Staten Island Comedy Festival cracks up for a cause June 19-25″ - Rob Bailey, SILive.com STATEN ISLAND, NY — Four years ago, “Soul” Joel Richardson gave birth to the grassroots laugh-in that’s grown into the Staten Island Comedy Festival, featuring multiple national headliners at numerous venues. Well, you’ve come a long way, baby. Proof: In honor of the fourth-annual fest, Assemblyman Michael Cusick and borough council members have declared June 19-25 “Comedy Week on Staten Island.” “The proclamation is a great honor for me and Soul Joel Productions,” says Richardson. “We have worked hard to make a successful event for Staten Island. I can’t tell you how great it feels to be recognized for our efforts.” Read more… … Read more... »

On Monday, June 6th the Office of Assemblyman Michael Cusick released an Official Proclamation deeming June 19th – June 25th “Staten Island Comedy Week”! Now, less than two weeks away, Soul Joel Productions is anticipating the best week of comedy EVER to hit Staten Island! Buy your tickets now before they sell out! Visit www.StatenIslandComedyFestival.com for more information. … Read more... »