Veterans for Veterans at the Impulse Theatre

“Veterans for Veterans” was produced by veterans, and the entertainers are all veterans.

Underneath the Wynkoop Brewery is a little known theater space called Impulse Theater. It was the perfect setting for a private comedy show/event benefitting our military troops overseas.

Lindsay Kough, managing director of the Stewardship Family Office, along with Thomas Kimball and his production crew, created a delightful and hilarious evening featuring local comedians – each having served in the U.S. military, here and abroad. Comedians Will White, Peter Cohen and Sam Adams performed rowdy, colorful, original comedy fit for a Saturday Night Live skit.

First up was Will White, born in Oklahoma. He told the audience why he loves Denver. “You know I love it here, there are so many gays in Denver. I figured it out. They might as well be in the Army. They stay in shape, keep very neat apartments and, once a year they march in a parade.”

Peter Cohen, a Denver native, laughed about our northern Colorado neighbors. “I spent six months in the Middle East. It made me appreciate Greeley.”

Sam Adams, the event’s headliner, and former Rocky Mountain News/Denver Post sports writer turned stand-up comic and author, poked fun at himself. “Growing up I was Steve Erkel. When I got in the army, I was cool, man.”

Adams joked about his numerous gigs in Nebraska. “Ever been to Cabela’s? It’s Victoria’s Secret for hunters.”

The show was filmed to be sent to the troops overseas. Each comedian and emcee, MSG Thomas Kimball (who was pretty funny himself) saluted and thanked them for their service.

It was a great evening of laughter and a heartfelt tribute to our service men and women.