Diane Jorge is the creator and star of Solovela: An Improvised Solo Telenovela, a one-of-a-kind theatrical comedy that transforms audience stories into a whirlwind of unscripted drama and hilarity. With over 16 years of experience in comedy, Diane brings sharp timing, emotional depth, and dynamic character work to every performance. A Miami native and seasoned performer, she has earned acclaim for her vibrant stage presence and inventive storytelling, including being named “the funniest female solo improviser” at the 2025 Orlando Fringe Festival by Orlando Weekly. In addition to Solovela, Diane is also an accomplished stand-up comedian, actor, and storyteller, known for connecting with audiences through humor, heart, and unmistakable flair.

CAST: Diane Jorge.

MUSIC: Ritika Bhattacharjee.

BRANDI DAVIS (Austin/NYC) - stand-up
Native Texan, Brandi Davis has been featured on Moontower Comedy Festival, opened for nationally touring comedians like Maria Bamford, Natasha Leggero, and Beth Stelling. Brandi is Austin-based (until November 2025 - when they are moving to Brooklyn!) and was a finalist in the 2023 Funniest Person in Austin competition. They have often been described as bringing "camp counselor energy" to the stage. 

Longtime viewers of series like The Bachelor know that things get spicy when contestants who were “here for the right reasons" show their true colors. All you have to do is sit back, laugh, and enjoy a canned cocktail in tropical paradise as a cast of Austin's finest comedians compete to win the ultimate prize: your attention. Aiming to skewer the exploitative, heteronormative dynamics of reality TV fare, this spin-off is co-directed by Amy Knop (of Fallout Theater’s Come @ Me and past managing director of Austin Sketch Fest) and Tiana Stuart (of ColdTowne Theater’s Hot Water and multi-talented lead singer of Hallo). 

CAST: Alisa Hernández, Doy Roberts, Louis Birdsong, Jami Reetz, Joseph Simmons, Louis Birdsong, Natalia Rubio, Natalie Joy Howard, Rainny Daze, Rebecca Andrews, Rudy Bean, Scarlett Bell, Shivani Bathija, Stephen Homa with Ify Nwadiwe. Technical Direction by Mary Hayes.

IFY NWADIWE is a comedian, actor, and writer based in Los Angeles. A regular on Dropout TV and the host of Um, Actually. He’s written for TV Shows like Grand Crew and Twisted Metal, video games like Borderlands 4 and Apex Legends, and table top games like Blackbirds. As an actor he’s appeared on Adam Ruins Everything, Aunty Donna’s House of Fun, and Grand Crew. He performs regularly with The Big Team and Fuck This Month.

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