Marietta Square is preparing for four days of stand-up comedy, headlining performers and special events as the city launches its first Marietta Comedy Festival.
The inaugural festival runs from Thursday, July 23, through Sunday, July 26, at The Alley Stage, the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre and Marietta’s Theatre in the Square.
Festival director Colt Chambers, who owns and produces The Alley Stage, said the idea grew out of the strong response the comedy club has received since opening three years ago…