Behind rows of oversized loungers and foam-filled furniture, a curtain opens into a small performance space lit by lanterns and multicolored string lights. A cello, potted plants and a spotlighted wooden stool sit on stage. In front, a “VIP” section is marked not by velvet ropes but by a cluster of oversized beanbag chairs.
The hidden venue sits inside CordaRoy’s right off of Southwest 34th Street and West University Avenue, a beanbag store that doubles as a monthly pop-up comedy club.
The tucked-away room filled with nearly 100 people Jan. 30 for a Tailwhip Comedy showcase produced by 32-year-old local comedian Allie Bubanas, who performs under the name Allie O…