Comedy night benefits Souhegan Robotics team

Thursday, January 17, 2013

AMHERST – Four comedians will perform at Souhegan High School’s FIRST Team 138’s 12th Annual Comedy Night on Jan. 26 at the Souhegan High School Auditorium at 7 p.m.

This is the Team’s primary fundraiser to support its participation in the FIRST Robotics Competition.

Tickets are $20 at the door, or $15 in advance. Advance tickets are available from team members.

Tickets are also available by email at roboticsteam138@gmail.com.

Four comedians

Four comedians will headline this year’s line-up of talent, while select members of the robotics team will launch their own acting debut in a skit written and directed by Dave Brooks.

This year’s comedy line-up features Mitch Stinson, a former aircraft-carrier aviator with an insight into the transition from hot-shot Navy pilot to everyday civilian life; Chris Pennie, a lifelong bachelor and full-time single dad who’s finding humor in every day life; Taylor Connelly, who has built his comedy career our of his Irish Catholic roots; and Jimmy Whitman, who offers a laid-back comedy style.

A bake sale and silent auction will also be held during the event.

Souhegan’s FIRST Robotics Team, called Entropy 138 participates in a national robotics tournament operated by US FIRST in which teams of high school-aged youth design and build robots to complete a set of prescribed tasks. The project combines computer programming, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering into a team-based competition.