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U.S. comics "well-oiled machines"

Back in April of last year, we posted about the scene in Jamaica. Now, we learn, via an article in the Jamaica Gleaner, that a promoter in Jamaica is bringing U.S. acts to Jamiaca.

According to Daley, the overseas acts are like ‘well-oiled machines’, as “they have a very deep culture of comedy in the U.S., they are more free in their subject matter and a lot more X-rated. Our audience can’t really take what pushes the borderline. Our comedy needs to graduate in terms what our audience is used to, but it takes time to build that understanding.”

Acts such as Will Sylvince and Shang have made the trip.

The importation will lead to exportation, says comic/empresario Christopher “Johnny” Daley.

Daley believes that the link will help the comedy community overseas to be more aware of Jamaican performers. “We want to push that link so that we too can go overseas to perform,” he elaborated. He agrees that the Jamaican comedic community welcomes international acts with open arms.

Shang says they’re ready for primetime.