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Mary Ellen DePetrillo Comedy

Comedian, Speaker, and Storyteller

Meet Mary Ellen DePetrillo, the embodiment of relatable comedy. Her conversational style and uncanny ability to connect with the audience turn everyday events into hilarious chats. 

 

With a genuine passion for comedy, she radiates joy when she steps on stage, using her sharp Rhode Island accent and deep Italian roots to bring laughter and insight to real-life tales. 

 

Mary Ellen doesn't just light up the room; she guides us on a side-splitting journey of merriment.

 

 

“I love to make an audience laugh. I love it when someone comes up to me and says, ‘I had a tough day today, but you made me forget my troubles.’ There is a connection between myself and the audience. I know they know what I’m talking about. They understand my philosophy of ‘Shine Where You Are.’ 

 

 

It was her courageous launch into comedy propelled her to become one of the few women to headline Boston comedy clubs in the 1980s and 1990s. 

As a young female comedian, she quickly forged a place in the male-dominated comedy world. 

“I grew up with women, but then I went into a male-dominated industry. I learned a lot about life from men, and I loved working with the guys. I never felt I was less of a comic because I was a woman. I was in my own zone. I was raised to use my voice,” she says.

Mary Ellen is honest, uncomplicated, and forthright about sharing her most genuine self. “It’s like I won the lottery. I love doing this work. And it is not easy work. I thank God every day that I’m able to do this for a living. It’s all His anyway. 

 

 

Get ready for Comedy Happy Hour with Mary Ellen DePetrillo – a clean comic who shares hilarious adventures from life in an over 55 community! Perfect for an afternoon at your clubhouse, Mary Ellen’s show is packed with laughs and runs from 45 minutes to 90 minutes keeping your audience entertained and engaged. It's the perfect way to bring your community together for some fun! 

 

 

She's the comical aunt at the family reunions . Her family stories are extremely relatable and in a word , FUNNY !

 

 

"Mary Ellen Depetrillo has come to our community twice in the last 2 years. She is outstanding in every possible way. 

I am the HOAs entertainment director for a typical 55+ community. Satisfying the majority of residents at any show is challenging. She hit it completely out of the park, and received 5 stars from everyone. Her comedy is clean, timely, and very well suited for our group. Her real life stories resonate, and she had everyone laughing from start to finish! After her show the comment I heard most was “when is she coming back” 

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Michael Davis 

Hampton Homeowners Association

 

Places, Comedy Events and Productions

As her popularity and loyal following grew, Mary Ellen expanded her talents to include sales and marketing. She began creating and producing comedy events, such as:

  • Shop-Eat-Laugh

  • Ladies Only Comedy Conversations for Women

  • Comedy Ministry Laughter & Hope

Theaters

Stage West Spring Hill Florida

The Valerie Theater Inverness FL

Venice Theater, Venice FL

The Park Theater, Cranston, RI

The Veterans Memorial Auditorium Providence RI

The Westerly Theater Westerly RI

Emerald Coast Theatre Company.  Panama City Florida

 

Center for the Arts at River Ridge

New Port Richey, FL

Over 55 communities / women’s groups / Churches

Victoria Park Community Council, LLC & Evergreen Lifestyles Management

 

Walden Woods 

Walden Woods South 

 

Sugarmill country club

The women of Sugarmill 

 

Lakewood Ranch Sarasoda FL

 

Heritage Hill Club House

Clermont, FL 34711

 

 

 

 

WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center

Spring Hill Florida 

 

 

Crystal River Women’s Club

Homosassa Garden Club

 

Christ Family Christian Church - Women’s Ministry Lunch 

Contact Stephanie Haas Director of Women’s Ministry 

 

Restoration Church  North Providence RI 

Pastor Tony 

 

Fellowship Church Leesburg, FL

Toni Woodward 

 

Oak-Griner Baptist Church 

Ocala, FL 

 

 

Calvary Church 

 2728 E Harley St, Inverness, FL 34453

 

Christian Church of the Wildwood

Spring Hill, FL

Appreciation Day 

 

Anchored Hope Ministry 

Fund Raiser 

Providence, RI 

 

Joy and Praise 

Beverly Hills, FL

 

Emmanuel Baptist Church 

Leesburg FL

 

Hope Church 

Cranston, RI

 

Victory Church 

Lakeland, Florida 

 

New Covenant Methodist 

The Villages FlL

 

Clear Lake United Methodist Church 

Clear Lake, Texas

 

Hope Church 

Cranston, RI

 

Is a regular performer with Lighthouse Ministries 

Lake Land Florida 

Mike Williams Talent 

 

 

Crestview Baptist Church

Lakeland Florida 

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