My son, Nate This is my son Nate, backstage at The Big Bad Ass Comedy Show, August 11,2006 at The Alex Theatre
Me and Jimmy Burns after my set at The Big Bad Ass Comedy Show
Though she was born on Long Island, Maryellen grew up in the Tampa, Florida area. She learned quickly that being funny was a good way to be accepted. When acting in high school and community theater productions, she always got the funny parts; but it wasnt until 1985 that she truly considered comedy a career. After entering (and winning) talent competitions at nearby comedy clubs, it wasnt long before she headed to New York.Of course, she didnt give up her day job(s) right away... while learning the ropes of the New York comedy club scene by night, she earned rent money by cutting hair in an upscale Manhattan salon and working as a "rolling billboard" - complete with orange jumpsuit, helmet and skates - around Wall Street.As an up-and-comer on the comedy circuit, Maryellen soon found herself in demand as an opening act for such talents as Jerry Seinfeld, Gilbert Gottfried, Tommy Davidson, Andrew Dice Clay (!), and Wynonna Judd.A true original, Maryellen is a favorite at venues across the country. Whether you see her headlining at a Las Vegas showroom or your local comedy club, her patented style of silliness will have you falling out of your chair.With her unique brand of storytelling and quirky physical humor, Maryellen Hooper leaves audiences exhausted from laughter.
Marital mishaps; personal grooming disasters; workplace catastrophes; and the challenges of home remodeling... through it all, Maryellen always maintains Dignity Under Duress.Maryellen makes her home in Los Angeles.
Me and James P. Connolly
This is what happens when you go into my time! Jim Brogan knows!
