Stand-Up Comedy • After-Dinner Speaker • Master of Ceremonies • Fundraisers

A long-time veteran of the Chicagoland comedy scene, stand-up comic Karl Newyear is now narrowing his focus and concentrating on the humor of his lifetime as a Lutheran. His comedy act contains stories and observations on many things religious in general, and his home congregation of St. Paul’s in particular. Everyone will enjoy Karl’s stories and observations. His act doesn’t testify or preach but his view of modern Christianity, and an average guy’s place in it, will leave you laughing. Karl will entertain you, whether you are a fellow Lutheran, or you haven’t seen the inside of a church for a while.

Trained at Second City and Dobie Maxwell's Comedy Training, Karl has played most of the major comedy venues in the Chicagoland area and was a finalist in WGN-TV's 2003 Funniest Person in Chicago contest. He holds the distinction of once having made Garrison Keillor laugh.

Comedy Act/After-Dinner Speech: 30 minutes to 1 hour

Fees: Reasonable and negotiable. Call or email and I can likely work within your budget.

Note: If you book me to work a fundraiser, I will contribute 10% of my fee to whatever cause you are raising money for.

Booking Information: (847) 336-8625
kanewyear@aol.com

Appearance Schedule:
Coming Soon