I'm Wes Johnston Storyteller by day Comic by night

About me

Raised in Canada; exported to the US; migrated to Hawaii; father, husband, technologist. At my core, I'm a storyteller, whether it's doing stand up comedy, presenting on stage at a sales conference, creating a digital memoir or writing childrens' books. The common denominator is bringing to life a story!

I have been doing stage productions for more than 25 years, both as a thespian in musical theater and as a technology executive at conferences.

My comedy

My comedy is rooted in observing life's frustrations, challenges, disconnects and surprises, and then sharing those events as stories through a lens of laughter.

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Stand Up Comedy

Great venue for comedy. The  Laugh Riot in Bethesda. Join us Saturdays at 7pm at the Rock Bottom Brewery.

Stand Up Comedy

I have a regular gig nearby at the Sessions Night Club. Join us on Wednesdays at 7pm.

Stand Up Comedy

Always fun to hit a new club. Give a Hoot is a fun spot in Gaithersburg, MD

Stand Up Comedy

I have a regular gig nearby at the Sessions Night Club. Join us on Wednesdays at 7pm.

Digital Memoirs

I produce 15-30 minute digital memoirs, highlighting the unique life of the individual and including interviews, narration, and imagery.

Stand Up Comedy

I'm comfortable with small group intimate sessions, comedy festivals or large group events.

Stage Productions

My stage productions include appearing in Pirates of Penzance, Carnival, Oklahoma, 1940's Radio Hour and the Dining Room.

Stand Up Comedy

I've done stand up comedy in both Hawaii and on the mainland, varying in length from a 5 minute open mic to a 30 minute featured comic set.

Group Presentations

I have delivered numerous stage presentations as a featured speaker to corporate audiences, some numbering more than 1,000.

KISS and Paul Stanley

This may be my favorite stage production, as Paul Stanley in a KISS cover band in Vegas. It was like going to Rock and Roll fantasy camp.

Green Man Group

You have to love group productions! This was an amazing production at the Hard Rock, produced by IEP.

/ Testimonials

“I've worked with Wes on stage productions for more than a decade. I love his creativity and attention to performance detail"

/ Pat
CEO

“Wes is a true professional on stage and off. His sets are funny, eclectic and well timed. He's awesome to work with”.  

/ Joey
Owner