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Building a Comedy Empire in Traverse City, Michigan!

How Ann Duke and Bob Phillips wrangle hundreds of touring comedians into northern Michigan every single spring.

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Jason Chatfield
Apr 01, 2026
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Organising a massive comedy festival requires the logistical precision of a military campaign and the psychological fortitude of a hostage negotiator.

You actively wrangle hundreds of the most highly …

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