PERFORMING ARTS

The Lovemaster: Comedian, actor, writer, producer, doctor and ordained minister, Craig Shoemaker is one of the most prolific entertainers of our time. His albums have reached the top of the Billboard Charts, he has been seen on Comedy Central, The Late Late Show, The View, and numerous movies including Scream 2 and Safe House. A two-time Emmy award winner, Craig was also honored as ABC’s Comedian of the Year. Craig recently taped his latest one-hour special, Daditude, to a sold out crowd at the Webb Theatre in Orange County airing this year on Showtime. Craig’s routine as The Lovemaster has spread laughter across the globe, and now, combining his passion for social cause with his love of laughter, THE MASTER OF LOVE is born. Not only is Craig helping couples sustain rich and humor-filled lives, he is traveling the world bringing laughter to those in need of emotional healing. His critically acclaimed podcast, Laugh it Off, offers this alternative perspective in dealing with life’s obstacles, helping people find the funny in challenging situations. A published author, Craig is a natural storyteller with keen observational instincts. His performances are informed by the hilarious and often shocking twists and turns of his own life, which he uses to connect to his audience. As the founder of the Laughter Heals Foundation, a nonprofit group dedicated to raising awareness of the healing powers of laughter, Craig is dedicated to making you laugh - any time and for any reason.