New Wave Showcase
New Wave Showcase brings a group of newer DC Improv performers together for an evening of varied stand-up styles. The show emphasizes local and emerging talent, giving audiences an up-close look at comedians who are poised to become the stars of tomorrow.
The lineup includes comedians with backgrounds ranging from military service and travel to festival appearances, producing sold-out shows, and performing throughout the DC-area comedy scene.
When: October 8, Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Venue: DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036
Tickets: $14.50, including service charges
Run time: Approximately 90 minutes
Lineup: Dubray Kinney, Caitlin McDevitt, Tre Solomon, Paz Soto, Owen Vacheron, and Olivia Bailey
Caitlin McDevitt: Co-producer of The Living Room Show DC, which has sold out 15 times and been covered by DCist and The Washington Post. She was the runner-up for Magoobys’ 2019 Comedian of the Year and has opened for Andy Harris, Chris Fairbanks, and Brian Scott McFadden. She has also performed at Idaho’s Treefort Comedy Festival and is known for her quick wit and dependable stage presence.
Tre Solomon: A comedian who grew up in Atlanta and Texas before serving in the Navy. His material draws on military experiences, international travel, and the unpredictability of his family life, turning personal stories into broadly relatable comedy.
Paz Soto: A Bronx-born Boricua and Navy veteran whose sharp wit and candid storytelling have made her a presence on stages throughout the DMV. She has shared lineups with Mark Curry, Laurie Kilmartin, TK Kirkland, Red Grant, and Steve Hofstetter.
Owen Vacheron: Originally from Massachusetts and now based in Washington, DC, Vacheron regularly performs at comedy clubs across the DMV. He has opened for Judah Friedlander, Matthew Broussard, and a performer known for juggling knives.
Olivia Bailey: Listed as a featured performer in the showcase lineup; the page does not provide a separate biography.
Dubray Kinney: Listed as a featured performer in the showcase lineup; the page does not provide a separate biography.
Contact: 202-296-7008 or support@dcimprov.com