Tom Morin

A different standup story. 33 years until now in a few sentences......

I have been a comic as well as a public speaker for over 30 years. I currently live outside of the Boston area with my wife and two children. I started doing standup in the late 80’s as part of a comedy team called Caito and Morin. After six months of open mics we entered into a competition at the time called the Johnny Walker National Comedy Search. We came in 3rd out of 106 comedians. That night catapulted us from open mic to headlining within a year. Featuring at clubs and colleges throughout New England eventually making our way to NYC. Despite the hyper rise to success with a weekly show in Boston and NYC, after only 3 1/2 years we parted ways. On March 15,1992 I received the Lord Jesus Christ as my Saviour which lead to our breaking up of the act. I had been rescued. There was a calling on my life and I needed to pursue it. I put the microphone down never thinking I would use it ever again. One day I was invited to speak at a women’s correctional facility where I shared my testimony and the redeeming power and love of Jesus Christ with a ton of humor in the mix. The audience went to their feet time after time. 200 women and me. I thought to myself, “Attica”!! This could be a riot in the making and the 6 guards on watch don’t stand a chance. Shortly afterwards I was being asked to speak at churches, schools, colleges and prisons sharing my personal story of struggles and triumphs. All the while using standup as the vehicle to deliver a message of hope. It has been an amazing journey and laughter continues to be the medicine that heals.

In 2019 the door of opportunity to speak within the prison system swung wide open. This is an audience for most who are so very broken and without hope. To have them laugh and be so very grateful especially within a maximum security unit leaves me speechless as I witness the power of God move. With no microphone, nor sound system, in a space the size of two basketball courts, standing before a group of 100 folks in front of you and behind you is quite the challenge to say the least. Giving in this environment has proven to be the absolute most rewarding experience I could have ever imagined.

By March of 2020 we were preparing to do 12 different facilities and then the shut down came. Currently 2 facilities are letting us know when we can come in and present our program. This includes a federal prison as well.

This is Hysterical Faith. Using standup as a bridge to share the hope found in Christ. An event that will impact an audience that will change them forever. Imagine giving both laugher and hope!!!!!