Comedy that hits home - in the best way.

Join us Friday, November 7th at The John Hand Theater in Denver for a night of raw honesty and big laughs. Second Chance Comedy Presents: "We're All Doing Great" And Other Lies - A Standup Comedy Show about Life's Chaos is bringing a powerful lineup of comics tackling the messy, beautiful, and often hilarious realities of mental health, addiction, and being human.

This isn’t just a comedy show. It’s real stories, real struggles, and real healing told through the lens of stand-up. Whether you’ve dealt with anxiety, grief, recovery, or just the chaos of daily life, this night is for you.

Featuring:

Headliner: Christie Buchele – Christie Buchele is a Denver-based standup comic who has built a name by turning the raw realities of living with a disability into sharp, fearless comedy. She’s been featured on Viceland’s Flophouse, Hidden America with Jonah Ray, Laughs on Fox, and NBC’s First Look, and has performed at top festivals including Limestone, High Plains, and 208 in Boise. As Director of Stand-Up at Denver’s Rise Comedy Theater, Christie champions new comics while continuing to crush audiences with her witty, biting style. A founding member of Denver’s powerhouse trio The Pussy Bros and co-host of the award-winning podcast Empty Girlfriend, Christie has opened for Josh Blue, Marc Maron, and David Cross, proving you can say almost anything with a smile—and a gimp in your step.
Featuring: Joe Huisman – Producer of Second Chance Comedy, using his past with addiction to craft honest, gut-busting material
Hosted by: Jay Donaldson
With: Zoe Metropoulos and Deb Lastowka – Two sharp and fearless voices bringing fresh perspectives on life, love, and everything in between

Whether you’re in recovery, in therapy, or just trying to keep it together, this show gets it.

Why Second Chance Comedy?
Because sometimes the best way to deal with life’s hardest moments… is to laugh about them.
And because 20% of all profits go to Sobriety House, helping others get their second chance, too.

Come laugh with us. Come heal with us.
Doors at 6:30 PM | Show at 7:00 PM