Optometry’s Meeting® to feature stand-up entertainment next June
January 21, 2011
Wayne Brady
The 2011 Optometry’s Meeting® headliners will include a keynote speaker who stands up and makes a difference and two stand-up comedians guaranteed to make attendees laugh.
The Opening General Session, sponsored by Essilor, on Thursday, June 16 will feature Erin Brockovich.
The Presidential Celebration, sponsored by Hoya, on Saturday, June 18 will feature Wayne Brady and Kathleen Madigan.
It’s been 10 years since Julia Roberts starred in the Oscar-winning “Erin Brockovich.”
The film turned an unknown legal researcher into a 20th-century icon by showcasing how her dogged persistence was the impelling force behind the largest medical settlement lawsuit in history.
Since then, Brockovich hasn’t been resting on her laurels… she continues to fight hard and win big.
Erin Brockovich
Emmy award-winning Wayne Brady is one of the most versatile performers in show business. He has been entertaining audiences with his acting, improv, singing, and dancing on television, film, and the stage.
Brady hosted his own syndicated talk/variety show, “The Wayne Brady Show,” for two years and picked up two Emmys for Outstanding Talk Show Host and an Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show.
Brady can be seen on Fox hosting “Don’t Forget the Lyrics” and performing regularly at the Venetian in Las Vegas.
Comedian Kathleen Madigan, dubbed by Jay Leno as “one of the funniest female comics,” has been tapped for her comedic point of view as a special correspondent for “The Dr. Phil Show.”
The American Comedy Award winner for “Best Female Comedian” appeared on shows for VH1 and TV Guide Network, “The Joy Behar Show,” “Wanda Sykes Show,” and “The View.”
Kathleen Madigan
In addition to the three CDs and DVDs currently available, Madigan has recorded another CD, DVD, and comedy special for release later this year.
Registration for the 2011 Optometry’s Meeting opens in early February. Visit www.optometrysmeeting.org.
