Metro Jethro in the Rocket City
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by Ronda Shickles in Performing Arts & Film
In 2007 Jon Reep took home the title “Last Comic Standing” and Friday night I found out why.
Reep performed two shows in Huntsville at Merrimack Hall to full houses. My husband and I had been to Merrimack Hall in November to see comedian Henry Cho and we were excited to have an opportunity to return. If you have not been to a performance at Merrimack Hall do yourself a favor and check out the rest of their season and go! You will not be disappointed in the facilities, the service or the entertainment. Oh wait… this is about Jon Reep!
So here is the scoop… I though he was funny! His comedy revolves around being from a small town in the South and of course all that entails. A self proclaimed “Metro Jethro” he delves into what it is like to go from Hickory, NC to Los Angels, CA. His delivery is genuine and natural and he is not afraid to laugh at himself. Reep has honed his art of everyday storytelling, paired it with a personal anecdotes and created a clean and FUNNY show. Maybe as a Southerner I overly appreciate his southern humor but there were times I could totally relate to a story or identify with one of the characters. He has come a long way from his “That thing gotta Hemi?” days!
After the show Reep made himself available to everyone in the lobby. He was happy to sign the merchandise he had for sale or just join you for a picture. In person his completely genuine personality was engaging and you felt like he loved just being there and so did I.
Reep and Ronda
About Ronda Shickles
On a chilly but vivid September autumnal night, Ronda was welcomed into the world. Nothing has ever been the same since. Ronda is a mother of two (Scout and Penelope), wife of one (Steve), and an idol to millions (YOU); her sardonic wit has brought her many a fan at her website and she has the uncanny southern knack of making everything sound like a compliment. Ronda blessed the children of the south as an educator of the gifted for many years, but now she tackles mostly the children around her. Ronda's long-time love of all things pop culture has a made her obnoxious to play Trivial Pursuit with but she the girl you want when you are trying to win free nachos on trivia night! She is the self proclaimed authority on all things snarky and has a memory like a steel-trap. Her quick wit can be found in 140-characters or less on Twitter. She also HATES ketchup.
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