Waiting for the Punchline

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Comedy

Overview

A failed comedian finds himself in an unforeseeable predicament after bombing his biggest show, forcing him to reassess the origin of his failures.

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3 featured cast members

Starring

Aidan Lingle

Howard

Kodi Summers

The Bartender/Executioner

Ian Wald

Manager

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Directed by: Lily Patterson
Written by: Cassandra Coniglio
Produced by: Brooke Culp

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