We are less than one week away from our first compilation of local comedy called Funny Business, Part 1. "Part 1" meaning that we hope it will be an ongoing series of comedic performers including stand-up, improv, sketch, and other novelties once again supporting the Southeast Florida talent scene.

The solo performers include host Doug Schenetka, Brian Kirk (both from our Holiday House party in December), Kirkland Meadows (Florida Comedy Club), upstarts Kristen Black and Drew Morgan plus our avid contributor Daleena Segui.

Performance poetry will be provided by avid contributor Brian Poem (SpeakOut 1 & 2), Atlas (coming fresh from SpeakOut 2) and Emily Maloney of the Panda-Platypus Poets.

As an added implement, a theatre component including short plays, scenes and monologues including Allan Provost's Can You Sing and Jeff Goode's The Apostle John will be provided.

Musical guests include indie folk artist Amy Shaw and hip-hopper Bonus.

Funny Business, Part 1 will take place at the Monterey Club (www.themontereyclub.net) on Thursday, March 31st beginning at 9pm. Address is 2608 S. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Suggested donation is $8. For more information, please email conundrumstages@ymail.com.