July 26, 2025
Ellenville, NY
Shadowland Stages
Retired Nevele bellhop Alejandro Morales has some very special guests to check in to the festival! Share some laughs with a handful of talented out-of-owners hand-picked by the Borscht Belt Museum’s own comedy curator. Featuring standup comedy from: Rachel Barnes, Emily Epstein, Dorian Vasquez, Matt Hyams, and Alejandro Morales
Featuring:
Emily Epstein
Dorian Vasquez
Matt Hyams
Alejandro Morales
Rachel Barnes
From New York to Oakland, comedian and storyteller Emily Epstein has been featured in festivals, appeared on the front page of the Boston Globe, and won the San Francisco MothSlam. She currently runs Case Comedy, a weekly showcase chosen by Philadelphia Magazine as Best of Philly Comedy in 2023.
Dorian Vasquez is a Philadelphia-based comedian, writer, and filmmaker renowned for his dark humor and sharp wit. As the founder of Baby Goblin Productions, he has created and directed content such as the horror-thriller "Porch Pirate." His work blends elements of horror and comedy, reflecting his commitment to pushing creative boundaries.
Matt Hyams is a Philadelphia-based comedy writer, comedian, and satirical business keynote speaker. He is the creator of ego-baby.com (goop.com meets The Onion) and the podcast The Only Advice You Need, an extension of his satirical keynote character who offers terrible and bizarre leadership advice.
Alejandro Morales grew up in Ellenville and has been producing and performing standup and alternative comedy in Philadelphia since 2010. Alejandro is a regular performer at Punch Line Philly and was recently featured in the 2025 West End Comedy Festival. His graduating class of 1999 was supposed to unearth a time capsule from the early 90’s around now but the capsule’s location is currently unknown by EHS officials.
Rachel Barnes has honed a comedic style where she pleasantly delivers acerbic wit and scathingly sarcastic jokes. She has performed at the prestigious Philadelphia Punch Line and has produced and performed on shows throughout the tri-state area. Rachel has opened for national headliners like Kate Willet, Caitlyn Peluffo and Chip Chantry.