Founded in 2017 in Los Angeles, Don’t Tell Comedy has since expanded to over 200 cities around the country. Recently, they found a new home in Charlottesville and have put on several events around Albemarle County. Local comedian Chris Alan brought this chapter to Charlottesville in 2024 after establishing a comedy open-mic presence in the City and performing at Don’t Tell shows in Northern Virginia, Richmond and Washington, D.C..
Don’t Tell breaks the mold on how a comedy show works. When the company announces a show, they keep most of the information hidden until the day of the event. Upon purchase of their tickets, all that attendees know about the event is the date, time and reassurance that the comedians are up to the standard of one of the country’s most innovative platforms for up-and-coming comedians. This makes the experience of every show slightly different.
Alan said that Don’t Tell has spurred the growth of the comedy scene in Charlottesville and that with the arrival of Don’t Tell, the talented, creative comedians here have the opportunity to perform through a nationally-renowned company…