Al Romas began his career in comedy, while serving in the U.S. Navy, cutting his teeth in the open-mic circuit of Tidewater, Virginia. Al's performances in Norfolk bars and Virginia Beach clubs before audiences of rowdy college students, rowdier sailors, and sunburned tourists allowed him to hone his act, and he soon graduated to paid gigs throughout the region.
Within a few short years of his start as an anonymous open-miker , Al found himself living in New York, performing in New York City in clubs such as The Comedy Cellar, Stand Up NY and Carolines, while also logging thousands of miles on the road. Al's hilarious material and his natural rapport with his audiences also got him gigs working with some of the biggest names in comedy, such as Jerry Seinfeld , Jim Carrey, Jimmy Fallon and Dennis Miller.
Al is a firmly established headliner who has delighted audiences in an impressive list of venues ranging from Radio City Music Hall for ESPN's Espy Awards to Las Vegas, Atlantic City and various major Cruise Lines. Al also has numerous television appearances under his belt, including VH1's "Standup Spotlight" , A&E's "Evening at the Improv" , MTV's "Half Hour Comedy Hour" and Comedy Central's "Short Attention Span Theater."
Al was featured in the Sunday New York Times in an article titled, "Clever, How They Earn That Laugh" about comedians and the different ways they make a living. In 2013, Al authored a best selling 'e' book titled, "How About a Hand for the Last Guy" detailing his life in comedy. It is available on amazon.com.
Al's material covers a broad range of topics, from growing up on suburban Long Island to marriage and much, much more. Al knows his audience, and his give and take with each crowd ensures that no two performances will be alike. as told to Clifford Fewel in "Two Drink Minimum," Al says of his skills: "I can go from doing a 1,000 seat theater to a bar gig in front of 100 people. I enjoy both because they require different skills. The ability to work anywhere is what takes time. Luckily, I still enjoy the process."
John Consoli is a stand-up comedian from Long Island New York. His act pulls from all facets of his life experience as the product of a broken but hysterical home, a husband, father, ex-husband and a guy who’s starting to realize that life is trying really hard to pass him by.John’s quick wit and ability to improvise make him a great fit for virtually any venue. He is the author of an Amazon best seller, “You Don’t Get to Wear That” which he also performs as a one man show at theaters all over the north-eastern USA, most recently at the Courtyard Theater in Selinsgrove PA. As a former Marine Drill Instructor and Hand to Hand Combat Instructor, he doesn’t get heckled often……… don't miss him team up with Al Romas at the Box this September!