Float Loaf presents STANDUP COMEDY Live @ the Loft!
Featuring headliner Mark Riccadonna direct from NYC with Tate Griffen, hosted by Douglas Sluk.
Mark Riccadonna
Mark moved to NYC in search of himself and happiness. He pursued Theatre at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, joining "The Company" after graduation. Soon after, Mark stumbled upon Stand-Up Comedy and found success as a storyteller, performing throughout New York City, and 'on the road'. Mark also performs for Armed Forces Entertainment and has entertained U.S. and U.N. Troops worldwide, performing in six continents and across the United States. Outside of comedy, Mark is an accomplished actor and writer. Most recently Mark has a lead role in the feature film "Days of Power" and was a contributing writer for Saturday Night Live's “Weekend Update”, Columnist and Travel writer for "Todays Man" Magazine, Wrote and Directed “Radio Gods” television Pilot, starred in “Game Night” (Winner of the International Film Festival NYC) been seen on AXS TV’s “Live at Gotham”, FOX's “Laughs”, heard on Sirius XM and Bob and Tom, and also has a hit Podcast “Drinks Jokes and Storytelling” which now has it's own channel on Twitch.tv/drinksJokesNStorytelling. They recently broke a world record for Longest Stand Up Show. Whether he is working with The Amoralists Theatre Company (In the acclaimed hit "Happy in the Poor House"), Angry Shih Tzu Productions or on tour with Stand-Up, Mark continues to climb the ranks. He is a gifted storyteller, with a charisma that makes you feel like you’ve known him forever, unique delivery, signature voice (that has landed him several commercials), and likability; you will see why he is a favorite at clubs and theatres everywhere. Mark’s latest albums "If Tom Brady", & "It’s All Downhill From Here" is currently through Realize Records and can be heard on Sirius/XM.
Doug Sluk
Doug Sluk is a comedy actor, writer, director and stand-up comedian hailing from the Pittsburgh area. He has performed sketch, improv and stand-up comedy at venues across the region including Arcade Comedy Theatre, Steel City Improv Theatre, Brillobox, and The Unplanned Comedy Warehouse, where he has been the featured Mondo performer as well as the host and producer of Stand Up Stand Ups and has produced and hosted his own weekly show at The Tonidale Comedy Club in Pittsburgh and is a host of the Millvale Music Festival.
Tate Griffen
Tate Griffen is a former professional wrestler who has tagged into the standup comedy arena. At 6'5" and 300 lbs, Tate's quick wit, storytelling style and sensitive demeanor provide a humorous contrast and reminds us that you can't always judge a book by it's cover!
Tate has appeared at comedy clubs and theaters from North Carolina to Wisconsin and has featured for national headliners Sonya White, Johnny Watson and Bill Boronkay as well as having worked with Mick Foley, Ric Flair, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Kevin Nash and more. Tate also recently released his first comedy album (Tate Griffen: No Stage Too Small) available through iTunes, Amazon and Google Play as well as dozens of other streaming services worldwide!