Comedy stars to come out Wednesday night

In a Comedy Night sponsored by the University Program Board, two masters of wit will grace the stage in Wilson Hall Auditorium Wednesday night.

Both veterans of Comedy Central's comedy programs, Adam Ferrara and Mitch Fatel also have appeared on well-known shows such as "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "Late Night with David Letterman," according to junior Stephen Shoup, UPB director of variety events.

Ferrara has appeared on "Comedy Central Presents" and two "NY Friars Club Roasts," which also airs on Comedy Central, according to Shoup.

Aside from being a talented comedian, Ferrara also is an actor who played the role of Pete on NBC's "Caroline in the City," according to www.adamferrara.com. Ferrara most recently starred as Tommy Minetti on ABC's "The Job," the Web site stated.

Fellow comedian Fatel also is a veteran of the late-night shows, and hosted the Talent Jam at JMU two years ago, Shoup said.

Fatel also appeared twice on "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist," which aired on Comedy Central, according to www.mitchfatel.com.

Shoup had heard Fatel at the National Association for Campus Activities South Conference in Chattanooga, Tenn., in October 2003, and Fatel "had the entire conference cracking up.

"I thought the two comedians together would make for a great show that JMU would love," Shoup said.

Comedy Night with Ferrara and Fatel is Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Hall Auditorium. Tickets are $8 with a JAC card, limit two, and $12 for the general public, and can be purchased at the Warren Hall Box Office.