In 2011, John and Roberto found themselves working together at a start-up market research company. They soon found out they had crossed paths before at a local stand-up comedy competition.

John recalled, “Oh yeah, the guy that won was really funny.”

Roberto responded, “That was me.”

And so a bromance was ignited over a shared love of all things stand-up comedy. After open mic commiseration, tales of bombed sets, and workshopping punchlines, John and Roberto realized they wanted to do more than just tell their own jokes. They wanted to build an organized community for stand-ups of all levels in CT, NY, and neighboring areas. After a short run with a 2012 local series in CT, they knew there was potential but the location would be key.

Enter the M.A.C. In the summer of 2018, John was invited see a play in downtown Milford at the train station.

As soon as he stepped inside the theater he said, “They have to do comedy here.”

Fast forward to 2022, after starting families, surviving a global pandemic, and an exodus from California, John and Roberto were both again in Connecticut. John reached out to the M.A.C. with the idea for a stand-up series bringing NYC and CT talent together and brought Roberto back in for another chance at building the community they envisioned a decade ago.

John Wasowski

Co-producer and comedy community builder.

_{The visionary behind the whole operation.}

Roberto Velez Jr.

Co-producer and foreman to ensure the comedy community build is OSHA compliant.

^{The hair behind the whole operation.}

About the M.A.C.

Our show wouldn’t be possible without the Tracks for our Laughs.

The Milford Arts Council is easily accessible by car, bus, rail, or even boat! Plenty of parking for cars, busses come right into downtown Milford, the MAC is the closest stop on the Metro North rail because they ARE the train station, and Milford Harbor is right down the block. 

As the City of Milford’s premier non-profit arts organization since 1972, Milford Arts Council supports and presents every discipline of the arts to audiences of all ages. They have been offering art and photo exhibits, theatre, music, lectures, classes, written word, dance, and other arts experiences for 50 years.

Their vision is to see creativity happening everywhere, making Milford a thriving destination community of arts and culture. They are on a mission to provide audiences, students, and artists with opportunities and experiences in the arts that enlighten, enrich, and entertain.