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Person wearing a reflective disco ball costume and a red hat, standing in front of a screen with text "Hosted by Trader Gator."
A person in a large metallic crown and ornate robe whispers to another person wearing a plaid shirt and denim overalls.
A man in a wizard hat and casual clothes poses on stage with arms wide, while another person wears a large, exaggerated mask and cloak. A projection in the background displays text "Variety Halloween" with spooky illustrations of ghosts and pumpkins.
Four colorful sock puppets with googly eyes, two with red sparkly material and two with black and white stripes, positioned above a dark backdrop.
Group of musicians performing at a Mardi Gras event, one wearing a purple blazer and beads.
A man in a suit and tie energetically posing on stage with a playful expression. Behind him is a festive backdrop with holiday decorations.
Person in theatrical costume with yellow jacket, green tall hat and pants, and a polka-dot bow tie. Thick mustache drawn on face, performing on stage.
Two men on stage, one in a green graduation cap and gown, the other in a blue suit holding a framed diploma. Background with colorful educational-themed graphics.
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“Comedy should make you feel good.”

-Carol Burnett

Austin Walker’s Varietyville is a semi-monthly live show that pays homage to the timeless spectacle of variety shows and vaudeville, serving as a playground for Tinseltown’s funniest and most peculiar performers.

Drawing inspiration from classic variety show legends like Dean Martin, Carol Burnett, and the Muppets, Varietyville blends scripted storytelling with improvisational blunders, guided by the antics of Founder and Mayor of Varietyville, Austin Laine Walker. Each show features characters from The Varietyvillians, the foot-stomping tunes of The Varietyville Sound, and side-splitting local talent.

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Varietyville is a live multimedia experience with sketches, sound and video effects, and live performances of original music and covers. Supported by producer emeritus Saul Ilson (Emmy-nominated variety television producer), each 90-minute show is written and produced in less than a month, performed only once, and made possible by “Cue Card Colin” and his handwritten cue cards.

Following the tradition of variety shows past, performances feature recurring characters like Aunt Dicey and her dysfunctional family, poking gentle fun at Walker's Southern-fried central Florida roots. 1930’s comedian Jack Allen takes audiences back in time, delivering long-form jokes with old-fashioned punchlines. In The Mr. Tom Show, students learn lessons that often warrant Mr. Tom's arrest. Puppet pals Tippy, Jimothy, and Ancient Idol (aka AI) keep things light, while "Doctor" M.C. Gainey (Lost, Con Air) entertains with his bitter wisdom.

“This is what joy looks and sounds like.”

“There’s sketch, puppets, magic, musical performances, stand up comedy, improv…aliens have shown up before! It’s in the name, and it genuinely lives up to the concept of variety.”

“Expect the unexpected!”

“It’s amazing! Love the singing! Love the jokes!”

“Scrappy and full of heart!” 

“I like that with very new act, you don’t know what’s coming. You see a lot of stuff. That’s what variety is…you come to see the unexpected.”

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