Peter Bales has appeared as a stand-up comedian at countless comedy clubs, corporate functions and colleges across the country and has appeared on a variety of television networks including FOX, A&E, Comedy Central, Lifetime, MTV, VH-1 and, most recently, “The New Rascals Comedy Hour” podcast for XM Satellite Radio. Peter has also hosted his own radio programs on NYC’s WABC (770 AM) and WEVD (1050 AM). He has studied at Chicago’s famous “Second City” and in the eighties directed The Laughter Company, an improvisational comedy group that helped launch the careers of Rosie O’Donnell and Bob Nelson. Dr. Bales (Ph.D. in history SUNY Stony Brook 1992) is a member of the faculty of the Queensborough Community College of the City University of New York, worked with as a writer/researcher for the History Channel and is currently teaching a stand-up comedy class (“Stand-Up University”) on Long Island. He recently published a book, How Come They Always Had Battles in National Parks?, a humorous yet entirely factual account of American History up through the Civil War.
Born and raised in New York, John has performed stand-up comedy for over 15 years after careers as a counselor, an elementary school teacher, a consultant, a salesman, a personal trainer, a gym owner, a club manager, and several others that didn’t make the resume cut. He was the winner of the 2016 "Funniest Comic on the East Coast" Contest at Mohegan Sun. John has opened for such comics as Sebastian Maniscalco, Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Breuer and Robert Klein. He released his first Comedy Special, "Getting My Affairs in Order" in 2022, which is available on Youtube. In addition to being a self proclaimed relationship expert John also finds himself to be an authority regarding the work place. The youngest of six children from a Jewish family growing up in an Italian/Irish Catholic neighborhood has given John a unique perspective which has him confused till this day. He currently headlines clubs across the country and regularly tours with legendary comedian Bobby Collins.
Maria Walsh has been a stand-up comedian for ove 25 and is one of the hottest and most sought-after female comics in the country. At an early age Maria found a knack for making people laugh, by improvising jokes for her friends and family. After raising her kids, she took to the road poking fun at family relationships and everything along the way. She has quickly risen to the top of the comedy scene, dazzling sold-out theaters and clubs across the nation. Maria’s quick wit, hilarious material and performance skills , combined with coordinating facial expressions give her a memorable and commanding stage presence. This has earned her a place in the top echelon of the nation’s comediennes, winning over audiences both young and old with her unique brand of humor. Maria has performed in Vegas and is a regular on cruise lines and at top venues around the country.
Born and raised in New York, Eric Haft is quickly becoming one the most sought after comedians in the country. His unique blend of everyday observations as well as his take on family and relationships, has set him apart from many comics in the entertainment world. Eric Haft appeared at such classic venues as The Borgata Hotel & Casino, The Paramount, NYC Friar’s Club, Gotham Comedy, Governor’s Comedy as well as many top theaters throughout the Country. Eric has opened and appeared with Kevin James, Rob Schneider, Gary Valentine, Bobby Collins as well as many other top Comedians throughout the country. Eric gives a high energy performance with his unique cast of characters and outrageous perspective on life.