Bronx native Mark Viera became fascinated with comedy, the art he would one day master, very early on. While his mom spent countless hours as a social worker to provide for her family, Mark and his older brother would pass the time after school watching the popular TV shows of the 70′s and 80′s.Today, Mark has honed his talent to craft his own unique, creative style of comedy. His performances reflect his lighthearted, fun-loving approach to entertaining and his uncanny knack for seeing humor in even the most ordinary situations.Mark’s reputation as a comic trailblazer earned him the opportunity of a lifetime; a leading position with the hottest, most recognized and highly sought after comedy group in the U.S. The Latin Prince is a member of the “Top Dogs of Comedy,” rounding out a company of notable performers that includes Capone, Rob Stapleton, Corey Holcomb and Wil Sylvince.

Punchline TV visited Moca’s lounge at 2210 Fredrick Douglass Blvd. Harlem, NY. Very nice decor for a place to eat and drink. Management didn’t respect comics- mics were shut off during sets. Management loudly argued with host in front of the venue.   Customers talked during sets including when the headliner took the stage.  There is no stage, leaving people to walk across the comic when trying to find a seat or go to the bathroom. Advice: Stress to costumers that this is a comedy night and to keep talking to minimal.  PunchLine TV gives Mocas Comedy Monday 2 & 1/2 mic stands.

Born and raised in the gritty Harlem streets, Smokey evolved into an uncompromisingly bold comedian. Let it be known, few can match his skillful wordplay and comedic dexterity. Yet, his raw ability never undermines his intelligence.His natural comical gifts on stage have caught the eye of the best in the entertainment industry. Smokey has been a featured stand-up comedian for “Russell Simmons Presents: Def Comedy Jam” on HBO, “P. Diddy Presents the Bad Boys of Comedy” on HBO, Bill Bellamy’s “Who’s Got Jokes?” on TV One and BET’s “One Mic Stand.” Smokey has also appeared in a sketch on Charlie Murphy’s “Crash Comedy Sketch Show.” Smokey can currently be seen in the Comedy Central show, “Russell Simmons Presents Stand-Up at the El Rey.”

Brian Scott McFadden

Actor/Comedian Brian Scott McFadden is one of the hottest stand up comics working today. Recently making his debut on The Late Show with David Letterman, Brian followed that up with a killer spot on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on CBS. Brian is a regular on the NY comedy club circuit & has recently taken his act to a whole new level with his high energy performances & some of the most unique, incisive, hilarious & most talked about routines around.

A multidimensional performer Brian is both an accomplished stage actor, who has played Hamlet in New York, and a versatile voice over artist with a vast range of accents and character voices in his repertoire. Brian has performed in such films as Ice Age II with Ray Romano and Robots with Robin Williams & Halle Barry. Brian is also well known as the voice of The #1 Sheep in the Award Winning Serta Mattresses TV commercials & has just released his new Comedy CD “What Women Want”

June 4th 2011
Bill Cosby

Mayo Center of the Performing Arts

Morristown,NJ