The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, in partnership with OLA of Eastern Long Island, will co-present an evening of comedy featuring acclaimed Latin comedian Pedro Gonzalez on May 30. The event will include two performances: an English-language show at 5 PM and a Spanish-language show at 8 PM.
Pedro Gonzalez is a Colombian comedian based out of New York City. Besides touring the country and selling out venues as a stand-up comic, Pedro is a staff writer on Freevee’s hit show “Primo,” based on the life of NY Times best seller Shea Serrano. He was a finalist on
“Stand Up NBC” and “New York’s Funniest,” and also has the honor of being the first Latin American immigrant comedian to appear on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
This special co-presentation reflects the ongoing partnership between WHBPAC and OLA of Eastern Long Island and affirms both organizations’ shared commitment to cultural equity, representation, and access to the arts. In 2023, they partnered to present Venezuelan singer Nella, while collaborating on OLA’s Latino Film Festival, screening “Encanto” en Español, and “La Laguna Rosa.”
“How we choose to show up for one another — in the best of times and in the most challenging — defines the true spirit of our community. Bringing a comedy show to the East End in both English and Spanish is a reminder that laughter is healing, restorative, and deeply unifying,” said Minerva Perez, Executive Director of Ola of Eastern Long Island. “The simple, physical act of laughing can transform an evening and invite light into even the heaviest of days. We are grateful for our ongoing collaboration with WHBPAC on this event and for the many cultural partnerships we have built together over the years that strengthen and celebrate our diverse community.”
“Laughter has a way of bringing us together across cultures, languages, and lived experiences. This is what our mission is all about: making culture accessible, inclusive, and something everyone can be part of,” said Executive Director Julienne Penza-Boone.
Tickets can be purchased at whbpac.org.