A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Prom,” a night of comedy to benefit High School North’s post prom party, will be held at North on Saturday, February 2, at 7:30 p.m. The show is produced by HA Comedy Productions, owned by Helene Angley of West Windsor. “Post Prom is run by adults who want to create a safe and fun, entertaining evening for our kids,” says Angley, a parent of a graduating senior.
“I am doing my best to help by offering hilarious comics that are helping out for a great cause.” The comics include Angley, Matt Jenkins, Tim Hayes, and Robin Fox. Tickets are $20. Coffee and desserts will be available.
Angley, a stand up comedian at night — and a businesswoman by day (The News, March 18, 2011), performs a monthly comedy show at Grovers Mill Coffee House in West Windsor. She has also performed at Gotham Comedy Club, the Metropolitan Room, the Stonewall Inn, the New York Comedy Club, Pat’s Place in Nutley, and Foxwoods Resort. Angley has taught comedy at West Windsor Arts Council.
She and her husband, Tom, moved to West Windsor 18 years ago. Their children are Ryan, 18, a graduating senior at High School North; and Dana, 16, a sophomore at North.
“Tim Hayes is a seasoned comic who offers a great parent point of view,” she says. Angley and Hayes were both in the 2012 Last Comic Standing Contest in October at Foxwoods Casino. Hayes has performed at Gotham Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, Sarcasm Comedy Club, and others. He has been seen on television, film, and stage including “Law and Order: SVU,” “What Alice Saw,” “Prom Night,” and “Echo Boomers.”
“Robin Fox is known as the Funniest Mom in Comedy,” says Angley. “She brings the real life perspective that will have the crowd rolling.” Angley and Fox have performed together for many years, just recently at the Ladies of Laughter contest in New York City. Fox has been on Nickelodeon’s “Mom Night Out” stand up series as well as a comedy special. Her comedy focuses on her life in suburbia, her close to 30-year marriage, her kids, and her aging parents.
“Matt Jenkins gives a great college point of view that I think all parents facing senior year and college can appreciate,” says Angley.
Post Prom, a free event for seniors from North, will be held on June 8 at the school. “There is a secret theme to the evening, but the entire evening is geared with games and prizes for all attending,” says Angley. “The purpose is to keep our kids safe and entertained.” The doors will be open from midnight to 5 a.m. Although it is held after the prom, attendance at the prom is not mandatory. Post prom cost is more than $35,000 and fundraising is important to meet that goal.
“This show and comic line-up is designed around connecting with the parents in the audience — as it takes a village of parents — and their support to bring Post Prom to reality.”
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Prom, High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro. Saturday, February 2, 7:30 p.m. HA Comedy Productions presents a night of comedy to benefit this year’s post prom event. Featured comedians include Robin Fox from (Nick Moms), Matt Jenkins, and Tim Hayes. Hosted by Helene Angley of West Windsor. $20. Coffee and dessert may be purchased. Must be 18 or older. 609-716-8771. www.wwpn-postprom.org.
