Tina Friml and Kendall Farrell Will Perform in Vermont
Comedians return to the state to hone their acts and film upcoming comedy specials.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Comedy
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Comedians Tina Friml and Kendall Farrell are set to perform across Vermont between October 15 and October 17, 2026. Both performers will use these shows as final preparations for their respective comedy special tapings.
Why it matters
Returning to their home state allows these comedians to connect with the audiences that originally nurtured their careers. The performances serve as a critical proving ground for their sets before they move to record their specials.
Kendall Farrell is slated for four performances at the Vermont Comedy Club, while Tina Friml will host two sold-out shows in Middlebury. Farrell previously moved to New York City in 2017 to further his career after winning the Vermont's Funniest Comedian contest.
The players
Tina Friml
She is a comedian who previously appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and won the 2018 Vermont's Funniest Comedian contest.
Kendall Farrell
He is a comedian and winner of the Vermont's Funniest Comedian competition who moved to New York City in 2017 to advance his career.
Vermont Comedy Club
Located in Burlington, this venue has served as a central hub for the state's comedy scene since it opened in 2015.
800 Pound Gorilla
This is a comedy production company that is handling the recording of Tina Friml's upcoming special.
The details
Tina Friml will tape her special in Middlebury on October 16 with the production company 800 Pound Gorilla, while Kendall Farrell will follow his Vermont tour with a taping in New York City on October 18. Farrell's special production involves support from fellow comics Carmen Lagala, Rachel Feinstein, and Ashley Gavin.
Timeline
The Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington opened in 2015.
Tina Friml won the Vermont's Funniest Comedian contest in 2018.
Kendall Farrell performs at the Vermont Comedy Club from October 15 to October 17, 2026.
Tina Friml tapes her comedy special in Middlebury on October 16, 2026.
Kendall Farrell tapes his comedy special in New York City on October 18, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The return of these performers highlights the ongoing trend of comedians using local comedy clubs as incubators for specials recorded for global streaming platforms. This movement reflects a broader shift where regional success is increasingly leveraged into national media profiles.
Attendees can catch Kendall Farrell's shows for $20 each, though Tina Friml's shows in Middlebury have already reached capacity. Fans looking to follow these performers should monitor streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu for the eventual release of their taped specials.
The takeaway
Filming a comedy special requires rigorous preparation, often involving small-venue performances to refine jokes for larger audiences. Emerging comedians frequently return to their roots to test new material before committing it to a recorded format.
Further reading
Find more local performances on the Vermont Comedy page.
More information
For event schedules and venue details, visit the Town Hall Theater website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Burlington Free Press.
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