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ComedyFLOPs
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Media ANd Press

Since 2011, ComedyFLOPs has been featured in local and regional publications for its live improv comedy, festival initiatives, and community philanthropy across Ithaca, Cortland, and the Finger Lakes region.

Featured Coverage

Ithaca.com – “Lolliflops: Improv Hijinks with the Original Pranksters” – 2013
A feature spotlighting ComedyFLOPs’ origins, improvisational style, and growing presence in the Ithaca comedy scene.

Ithaca.com – “Second Annual Comedy FLOPs Comedy Fest” – 2013
Coverage of ComedyFLOPs’ founding of Ithaca’s Comedy Festival and its role in expanding live comedy programming in the region.

Ithaca.com – “ComedyFLOPs drops in with some virtual laughs to support Southside” – 2020
Feature on the troupe’s virtual performances supporting the Southside community during the pandemic.

Finger Lakes Times – “It’s a Comedy Weekend in Ithaca” – 2013
Regional coverage highlighting ComedyFLOPs’ role in Ithaca’s evolving comedy scene.



Press & Mentions

Ithaca.com – “Embedded with the Ithaca Comedians” – 2015
A closer look at the performers and creative process behind ComedyFLOPs.

Ithaca.com – “Barry and McLaurin Establishing Ithaca Comedy Scene” – 2012
Article discussing the development of Ithaca’s comedy scene and ComedyFLOPs’ contribution.

Ithaca.com – “Comedy Festival to Follow Chili Cookoff” – 2012
Coverage of ComedyFLOPs’ early festival programming efforts.

Ithaca.com – Newcomers Guide – “Improv Groups Build Community in Ithaca” – 2024
Feature highlighting the role of improv in strengthening community ties.

Tompkins Weekly – “Newfield CSD Students to Raise Money Through Improv Show” – 2025
Coverage of ComedyFLOPs’ collaboration with local students for a fundraising performance.

Tompkins Weekly – “Improv Comedy Event to Benefit Library” – 2023
Article covering a ComedyFLOPs benefit performance supporting local organizations.

14850.com – “ComedyFLOPs Benefits” – 2022
Local entertainment coverage of a community benefit show.

Ithaca Week – “Now That’s a Laugh and a Half” – 2013
Student coverage of a ComedyFLOPs performance.



Video & Multimedia

The Ithacan – Video: “The ComedyFLOPs” – 2013
Student-produced video feature on the troupe.

The Ithacan – ComedyFLOPs Tag Archive
Collection of related articles and mentions.

ComedyFLOPs is an Ithaca, NY-based improv comedy troupe performing live at The Ake Gallery in Cortland, NY and throughout the Finger Lakes region. Our audience-inspired improv shows blend fast-paced games, musical comedy, and fully unscripted performances while supporting local nonprofit organizations.