ROCKPORT — Birdie Googins, a.k.a. Karmo “The Marden’s Lady” Sanders joins Emily Waterman Dillon, Crystal Bernard, and more for an evening of stand-up comedy, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at 7 p.m., at the Rockport Opera House.

The show is presented by Midcoast Comedy and sponsored by the (newly renovated) Rockport Opera House. 

“Mainers know you shoulda bought it when ya saw it thanks to Maine native, comedian, and playwright Karmo Sanders,” said Midcoast Comedy, in a news release.

Sanders’ penned comedy “Homer Bound” recently finished a two weekend run at Waldoboro’s The Waldo Theatre. 

South Thomaston native Emily Dillon has performed with some of America’s best known comedians, including Ryan Niemiller and Gilbert Gottfried. Dillon founded Stingers Comedy and has appeared at local hot spots, such as SKÅL!, Rock Harbor Brewery, and Ports of Italy. 
 
Ticket purchase supports New Hope Midcoast: 24/7 domestic abuse support, services, and prevention. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. New Hope Midcoast envisions an end to domestic and dating violence. newhopemidcoast.org or 1-800-522-3304. 

“Let Maine know you support New Hope Midcoast and help put on an entertaining show,” said the release.

$20 advance tickets available at rockportoperahouse.org; $25 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Event is 21 and up; cash bar service will be available.
 
Tickets: rockportoperahouse.org

Event sponsors are welcome.

For more information: info@midcoastcomedyfestival.com or 207) 200-6267.