Half Empty Half Full

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About this show

Half Empty Half Full is a literary comedy game show with a twist! Optimism versus pessimism—Austin's sharpest and wittiest stand-up comics and writers share their talents and compete to determine if the glass is half empty or half full. The show's host, comedian and poet Valerie Nies (McSweeney's, Rattle, and the comedy show Smile More), is joined by a panel of clever judges to choose who wins: the comedians and writers who see life half full or half empty! We've got comedy and poetry in September! The lineup includes Isaiah Tibbs (Funniest Person in Austin contest) and Holly Hart (fresh off her Edinburgh Fringe Fest debut), and poet/comic Sarah Mathes (East Austin Comedy Club's The Pupa, Bat City Review). September's judging panel includes: seasoned comedic pros Marla Camp, Carla Wright, and Half Empty regular actor/comedian/roastmaster general Tyler Randle.