![]() Who would earn the right to don the royal red cape and puffy red royal hat? Not that winning (or losing, for that matter) is a definitive stamp of approval to one's comedy credentials – plenty of runners-up or non-placers have achieved greatness (Vanessa Gonzalez, Martin Urbano, and Andrew Dismukes, to name a few). On finals night, as I wandered a lobby abuzz with excitement, I saw comedy luminaries – including previous FPIA winners Enzo Priesnitz, Doug Mellard, Matt Bearden, and Andrew Murphy – along with fellow comics and fans ready to cheer on the finalists.įifteen preliminary rounds (about 250 comics), three semifinals, and one magical finals night brought a sold-out crowd and a panel of judges together at last. Cap City's heartbeat grew stronger and louder with every contestant's set and we couldn't be more grateful." Chandy Kurzwell, Cap City's general manager, said, "It was a thrill to see the incredible turnout for our first FPIA in two years. ![]() Lastly, it marked a crowning achievement for a club hitting its stride in its new location. It marked the return of a sellout crowd eager to see who is among the city's rising stars. It marked the return of the 30-plus-year annual contest tradition after a two-year hiatus. On Wednesday, September 21, Tyler Groce emerged victorious as Cap City Comedy Club's Funniest Person in Austin (FPIA). ![]() In Rocky's iconic training montage our hero climbs the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, turns to face the city before him, and raises his arms in the air with a sense of victory.
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