Please note before attending: This is an uncensored stand-up comedy show. Performers are given freedom to explore complex, controversial, and often uncomfortable themes. This may include dark humor, political satire, social commentary, and provocative takes on personal identity, culture, and current events.

We believe great comedy should challenge, surprise, and even offend — and that a true comedic experience lives at the edge of comfort.

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What We Stand For

Backroom Comedy Club is owned and operated by comedians. We curate shows based on a belief in the artistic intent behind jokes, even when the subject matter is difficult. Satire, absurdity, and taboo exist in comedy for a reason: to create room for conversation, catharsis, and cultural exploration.

We have a zero-tolerance policy for performers who use the stage to push genuine hate, incite violence, or personally attack audience members without comic framing or context. We do not book comedians who don’t align with our values of respect through risk and authenticity.

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If You Feel Uncomfortable or Unsafe

We recognize that boundaries are personal. If you feel that something on stage crosses a line for you, we encourage you to:

• Speak to a manager immediately during or after the show.
  
• Provide feedback so we can review the incident fully and thoughtfully.
  
• If something serious occurs (such as physical altercations), we will launch a formal review of the incident and take appropriate action to keep our space safe.
  

We will offer FULL refunds for offense taken as we want you to have say — but we will also  always listen, review incidents seriously, and extend goodwill in the form of comps, alternate show invites, or discussions with our team.

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Hate Speech, Defined (Our Internal Standard)

We define hate speech as the use of language — comedic or otherwise — that directly incites violence, dehumanizes, or expresses explicit hate against a group based on race, religion, nationality, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

It is distinct from:

• Satire that mocks ideologies rather than individuals
  
• Roleplay or absurdism meant to critique systems of power (e.g. satirical use of offensive imagery like in Jojo Rabbit)
  
• Dark humor that reflects the comic’s personal story, trauma, or cultural experience
  

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Our Promise

We are committed to:

• Supporting comedians as artists — even when they misstep
  
• Taking responsibility when our space falls short
  
• Holding space for both offense and dialogue
  
• Protecting everyone’s physical safety, including audience members, comics, and staff