Back by popular demand, and drawing inspiration from Abraham Lincoln’s legendary humor and self-deprecation, President Lincoln’s Cottage and The DC Improv are again partnering to present Two Faces Comedy, the first comedy series to transform Lincoln’s living room into a comedy den – now outdoors in the front yard! Each show is meant to be inspired by some aspect, silly or serious, of Lincoln’s legacy or the history of the cottage.
This will be a series of comedy nights: Wednesday, September 22nd, Tuesday, October 19th, and November 16th. All shows begin at 7:30pm with doors opening at 7pm.
Tickets here.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH SHOW – FIVE YEARS OF TWO FACE
To mark five years of the Two Faces Comedy program, we’ve put together a stellar lineup of comics to bring their signature humor to Lincoln’s summer retreat. Come celebrate with us!
A native of Baltimore, Jason Weems’ engaging & conversational style on stage leaves audiences feeling like they’ve just finished talking to a close friend. It also simultaneously acts as free therapy for him. Jason has been seen at the most prestigious invitation-only comedy festival in the world, The Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and reached the top 100 and semi-finalist rounds on two separate seasons of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. In 2019 he released his second comedy special, “Jason Weems: Unknown.” His live show is truly one of a kind, and tailor fit to each unique crowd. In conjunction with standup, Jason can be heard in the popular serialized podcast “First Day Back”, where he is the subject of the newly released Season 3.
Bria Beddoe, a DC native with street sense and low dating standards, has been in the DMV comedy scene for several years now. She loves making dad jokes, heckling transplants, and blasting her ex on Facebook( it was a REALLY bad break up). She loves art and artists, deals with people in doses, and has recently relaxed her “I don’t date comedians” stance. She has lofty goals, but plans on meeting them all. As long as the world doesn’t end first…
Natalie McGill is a stand up comic who works as a writer on HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show.” She previously was an on-air correspondent and writer for the political satire TV show “Redacted Tonight” on RT America. She has performed for the 2 Dope Queens podcast, Bentzen Ball Comedy Festival, Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival and the Kennedy Center’s District of Comedy Festival. Natalie’s stand up was also featured in the 2019 comedy film “American Comic” on Amazon Prime. You can follow her on Twitter at @NatalieSMcGill and on Instagram at @hoothollersnap.
During the day Haywood Turnipseed Jr. is a Husband, a Dad, a Telephone Man, and a Jedi; at night he becomes a Stand-Up Comic, and occasionally a Sith Lord. Haywood likes both Michael Jackson’s & Prince’s Music; Hip-Hop; The Pittsburgh Steelers Football Team; Mambo Sauce on chicken wings; and Laughing. Originally from the Holy Land of Indiana, Haywood graduated from high school in Moon Township, Pa., attended two semesters at Waynesburg College, then enlisted in the US Air Force.
Safety & General Information
This comedy series is recommended for adult audiences. The views expressed by the performers do not necessarily reflect those of President Lincoln’s Cottage.
Outside
The entire program will take place outside on the grounds of President Lincoln’s Cottage. When possible staff and visitors will maintain 6-feet of social distancing to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure.
Mask Policy
Visitors three years and older are required to wear face masks on the grounds, including outside and inside buildings. Security at the gate will ask to see your masks before allowing you to enter the grounds.
Armed Forces Retirement Home
President Lincoln’s Cottage is on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Security for the Armed Forces Retirement Home requires visitors to show valid identification at the security gate in order to enter the property. Please be prepared to show your ID.
Exploring beyond the boundaries of President Lincoln’s Cottage is not permitted and results in trespassing on federal property.
Agreement
Please note that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. Choosing to visit President Lincoln’s Cottage, you voluntarily assume all risks related to COVID-19 exposure. By completing this transaction, you agree to wear a mask at all times, maintain social distancing, and observe all posted guidelines. More information and details about our safety guidelines are available on our website.
All events are considered public events for the purpose of photography and video.
Contact
Contact President Lincoln’s Cottage with any questions at 202-829-0436 or [email protected].
