FREDERICK, Md. — The Maryland Ensemble Theatre will unveil its newly renovated Key Stage with a free community party on Friday, Sept. 5, at 6:30 p.m., marking a milestone in the theater’s ongoing revitalization efforts. The event features a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a reception with sparkling beverages, and a first look at the transformed space, which remains a work in progress. Donations are welcomed to support the completion of the renovation.
At 8 p.m., the celebration continues with the Comedy Extravaganza, a ticketed event showcasing Frederick’s finest comedic talent. Performers include members of The Comedy Pigs, Oh Crit, That’s What She Said, Off Key: An Improvised Musical, and Key City Improv, with surprise acts from specialty MET Comedy Night shows. The performance marks the debut of the new Key Stage and kicks off the MET Comedy Nights Improv Comedy Festival, running Sept. 5 and 6.
Tickets for the Comedy Extravaganza are available at marylandensemble.org/comedynight. The Maryland Ensemble Theatre invites the community to join in this historic moment of laughter and celebration.












