FRESH MEAT: Headlined by Tyler Hittner Hosted by Nick Plourde

Putting the spot light on some up and coming local comics and capping it off with a special treat from a veteran! Tyler Hittner Tyler Hittner is a fast-rising comic based in Rhode island who since 2018 has made a name for himself throughout New England and beyond. Surviving viral meningitis and relying on a walker has never stopped tyler from lighting up stages. Tyler’s energetic stage presence, hilarious joke-writing and crowdwork, makes him an undeniable talent onstage. His charisma, charm and likability allow him to connect with any audience and always leaves them wanting more. Tyler has a unique ability to connect with any crowd young or old, and thrive in any environment, whether he’s performing at a comedy club a theatre, A fundraiser, or even a rowdy bar show. Recently, Tyler was featured on the 2026 Lil Rhody Laugh Riot Festival in Providence in which he opened for Demetrei Martin at the Uptown Theatre. In 2025, Tyler headlined shows at the legendary Nick’s comedy stop in Boston and The Comedy Scene at Gillete Stadium. in the same year, he performed on the Boston Comedy Festival and the Rogue island Comedy festival. in 2025, Tyler also won the Tight Pants Comedy Competition, beating out 257 comics in NYC and he won Maine’s Wicked Funny Laugh Off. Tyler earned a residency at Broadway Comedy Club, and performed at Gotham Comedy Club and the Comic Strip in NYC. Tyler has shared the stage at clubs and theaters with national headliners such as Jim Gaffigan, Demeitri Martin, Josh Blue, Emma Willmann, Aaron Berg, Steve Sweeny and Lenny Clark. When he’s not onstage, Tyler spends most of his time raising his two young children with his wife, and working at his family’s auto repair shop. With Support From: Jay Fuego Katie Farrell Ren Marquez Aaron Richter Derek Corney Nick Plourde Hamang Kaul