HELP SAVE THE LAB
It’s been over one year since we were forced to close our doors. Since that time we’ve done over 150 virtual comedy, storytelling shows and a Drive-In Comedy Festival. If you didn’t hear, we were forced to leave the Riverfront Twin space. It was impossible to pay rent on a building that was against the law to open. But, DNA’s Comedy Lab survives. We will continue our online shows and are currently curating a Friday night comedy show at Greater Purpose Brewing, Sundays at Skov Winery, the Santa Cruz Comedy Festival is coming to Laurel Park in August, and more on the horizon. We want to reopen in a new space, perhaps as soon as the end of this year. It’s been quite a journey, and all of your donations go 100% to help keep the dream of a dedicated comedy spot in Santa Cruz alive.
— DNA
Virtual & In-Person
Comedy Shows
The Funny People
Our Comedians
The Funny People
Our Comedians
Chad Opitz
“I’m so happy I started doing comedy in Santa Cruz as I feel the crowds here are among the best in the Bay and beyond. Very excited for DNA’s Comedy Lab to add even more entertainment and fun to the absurd antics that Santa Cruz has to offer.”
Mean Dave
“To quote Leslie Nielsen in the movie Airplane, ‘I just want to say good luck, we’re all counting on you.’ ”
Emily Catalano
“I started my comedy career in
Santa Cruz. I owe everything to DNA, his events, and the community there.”
Chey Bell
“Nothing makes sense anymore!”
Phil Griffiths
“Santa Cruz is known for being the home of weirdos, surfers and hippies. What better place to contain them all than a comedy club?”
Amy Miller
“DNA has been putting on great shows and an awesome festival for years, and headlining some of us long before others caught on. When it’s not on a joint, he’s got his finger on the pulse!”