Jeffrey Keller

Jeffrey Keller at Mic Drop Comedy Detroit

At 9:30 on Friday, there is room for a comic who knows how to make a story bigger, louder and funnier. Jeffrey Keller's musical-theatre roots are part of the charm: he is a stand-up with an expressive style and a point of view drawn from his own world.

Keller mines everyday experiences through a particular lens, including life as a straight man among gay theatre friends. That mix of worlds gives newcomers an inviting reason to take an interest in his comedy. The appeal is the individual perspective: somebody noticing the situations around him and finding a way to share them that fits his own voice.

If you like an animated comic, the stage background is another draw. A performer’s delivery is part of why a story can hold your attention, even before you know where it is going. Come curious about that combination of personality and observation. You can appreciate the theatrical connection while choosing the evening for stand-up and the pleasure of discovering a comedian.

If you like a comic with flair, Jeffrey Keller's 9:30 show is a fitting late-night choice. Make Friday a little more theatrical.