MEET THE HOSTS
Learn a little more about the game show hosts.
ADAM ACE
Adam Ace has been entertaining crowds and making audiences laugh as a full time comedy entertainer since 1997. In that time he has performed in 49 of the 50 states, appeared on stage in 27 countries, entertained at 14 military bases, been seen on over 42 different cruise ships and entertained on over 500 college campuses nationwide and was selected to perform at the White House. In addition to this he has 3 times been named College Comedian of the Year (2001,2009,2012) by the APCA, an organization made up of colleges from around the country. “Refreshing” “Different” and “Original” are a few words used to describe the contagious personality and high energy performances of Adam Ace. Already in his second decade of hosting Game Shows, Adam loves interacting with contestants and bringing lots of energy and excitement to every game he hosts.
DERRICK KNOPSNYDER
Derrick Knopsnyder officially made his start doing stand up comedy after his freshman year in college, at the age of 19, and he never looked back. Since then Derrick has become one of the fastest rising comedians in Pittsburgh, and is the youngest comedian to be a regular feature act at his home club, the Pittsburgh Improv.
Being a young comedian, Derrick uses his boyish charm and quick wit to connect with audiences all over, but it’s his awkwardness that keeps them laughing all through the night, making him a fan favorite wherever he takes the stage. In 2010, Derrick started out with a dream of being a stand up comic, and four short years later he’s living that dream. Since then he has had some success in the comedy industry, such as winning The Stand Up To Cancer Comedy Competition in Huntington WV, and was most recently named a finalist at the Cleveland Comedy Festival.
KATIE KUSICIEL
Katie K is an Arkansas transplant that has to do stand up as free therapy to cope with her life in LA.
She hosts and produces the @SaltyAFShow 3 times a month at 3 locations including a Cat Cafe, which is panning out nicely to fulfill her life goal of being the youngest cat lady to exist…
Her animated lunacy has been featured on Buzzfeed and seen at San Diego Comedy Festival, The Big Pine Comedy Festival, Burbank Comedy Festival, and can be heard on the popular podcast “Mostly True Opinions” featured on iHeartRadio.
When she’s not ranting on stage, catch her ranting on IGTV in her token #ANGERGRAMS.
MICKEY HOUSLEY
Mickey Housley is an amazing stand-up comedian originally from Houston, TX. His style of humor and likable demeanor has made him a fan favorite and mainstay among college campuses across the U.S.
Mickey started out as Karaoke star. He was often the worst singer in the room but by far the best entertainer. He had a unique ability to inject energy and comedy into the songs he sung. His performances would leave audiences crying and many times chanting his name.
By the time Mickey began stand-up, he had a nice set of tools in his comedic bag. Stage presence, energy, and animation. These tools led to quick success for Mickey. He won the Houston Knockout Competition, place 2nd in the Funniest Person in Houston Contest, and was voted one of the top 24 comedians in Texas.
Today Mickey is a seasoned comedian. He has maintained his great stage presence and animation and additionally he is quick-witted and a sharp improviser. Mickey is a master at quickly setting up the scene and then delivering the strong punchline. This has led to appearances on Comedy Time TV, Comcast Sports Net and FOX’s Showtime at the Apollo. He additionally appeared and provided comedic relief for TLC’s My Feet Are Killing Me, and is the author of the Amazon best-seller Chronicles of a Stand Up Guy.
SANDRELL ROSS
Sandrell Ross is a working Actor and Stand-up Comedian. She has 12 years experience in entertainment, which includes Spoken Word Poetry, Acting, Stand–up, and Music. Sandrell incorporates each of her skills into her self written and performed one woman show titled ‘The Jackie of All Trades’, giving her audience a variety of entertainment in a single performance. The topics that Sandrell tackles on stage include situations, family, friends, relationship, religion, and environment. Sandrell enjoys every bit of her arts and strives to give her audience something remarkable to remember.
Sandrell is the first African American that was a part of the first advanced actor conservatory program at Second City Chicago. She has performed in NBC Breakout Festival and written, co-produce & directed two pilot series for Dish Network & Tubi TV.
Sandrell‘s IMDb film credits include: Once Upon a River, Chi-Nanigans, Commercial Parody: Tellya Horn, Little Black Dress, and Bay for Blood.
GERRY MASTROLIA
Gerry Mastrolia hails from North Jersey, where he began entertaining at the age of 3. He began professionally working in New York at 18 and was seen on CBS & E! News for his work in the Off-Broadway show, Totally Tubular Time Machine, starring Debbie Gibson. Then, he created and starred in his debut solo cabaret show, Very Gerry.
Since then, Gerry has hosted, starred and created many cabaret performances in New York and all over the Tri-State Area. Also stars in The Golden Gays NYC LLC, a hilarious camp tribute to TV’s The Golden Girls, which has been seen on CNN and travels the country.
CHRIS PLUMBER
Chris Plumer is a Buffalo, NY native and a ten year veteran in stand up comedy. In 2019 he won the Helium Comedy Club’s Funniest Person in Buffalo competition. He has honed his craft working with a wide variety of comedians and performing in comedy festivals across the country. He began performing game shows with Neon Entertainment in 2019 bringing his spontaneous and irreverent comedy persona along for the ride with him. Whether it’s high school students, college students, or corporate groups, Chris brings excitement and fun to all those brave enough to play along and have fun.
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