Wayne Pezzella
Overview
By day, Wayne is a special education teacher mastering the art of controlling a room full of chaotic energy. By night, stand-up comedian bringing that exact same energy to the comedy stage. With a sharp, commanding presence and a relatable style, performed for a sold-out crowd at Rodney’s Comedy Club and recently took the stage at Staten Island’s historic St. George Theatre. Whether grading papers or killing it under the spotlight, knows exactly how to keep an audience in line and laughing. Wayne is can do sets of 10-45 minutes and can keep his material family friendly.
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Price range: $100 & up - negotiable
Languages: English
Gig length: 5 - 45 minutes
Unions: UFT, AFT
What to expect
I have a friendly demeanor and win over crowds pretty easily. I can adapt my set to be relatable to any crowd or audience. I can adapt and create content for specific events or audiences.
About
I am a NYC Special Education teacher. My comedy touches on experiences from the classroom, dealing with my aging parents, struggles with weight loss and general observational humor. I have performed all over the tri-state area and have done sets ranging from 5-30 minutes. I currently have about 45 minutes of material.
Additional booking notes
I have no special requirements. I do however, have my own mics, speakers, and sound mixer if sound is not provided.
Services offered
Influences and inspiration
I grew up watching Carlin, Steven Wright, and Eddie Murphy. MY current influences include Pete Holmes, Mark Normand, and Louis Black. I lean toward a storytelling style of comedy but I love crafting one-liners. I have a robust set of mentors which help lift me up and keep me creating.
Setup requirements
None