Half Empty Half Full is a literary comedy game show with a twist! Optimism versus pessimism—Austin's sharpest and wittiest stand-up comics and writers share their talents and compete to determine if the glass is half empty or half full. The show's host, comedian and poet Valerie Nies (McSweeney's, Rattle, and the comedy show Smile More), is joined by a panel of clever judges to choose who wins: the comedians and writers who see life half full or half empty!
February's lineup includes flash fiction writers, poets, and comedians! Award-winning poet, fiction writer and and creator of handmade artist books Heidi Kasa (The Beginners, Digging Press; The Bullet Takes Forever, Mouthfeel Press; Split, Monday Night Press) competes against writer, painter and librarian Dale Bridges (The Rumpus; Barrelhouse Magazine). We also have "bad girl" of comedy and storytelling Cat Swantner (Fallout Theater, Velveeta Room) along with comic and equine veterinarian (yes that's right a horse vet!) Matt Evans (Chomping at the Bit by Permuted Press - forthcoming in 2026).
This month's judging panel includes: seasoned comedic and literary pros Bree Bailey (Wailing on Whisper Street, Write Bloody Publishing), Noelle Chow (Rozco's Comedy Club, Hideout Theatre), and Half Empty regular actor/comedian/roastmaster general Tyler Randle.
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