Cold Plunge with Kurt Braunohler
About This Event
Cold Plunge with Kurt Braunohler is a recurring comedy series staged at Union Hall that favors tight, character-aware stand-up over long storytelling. This edition pairs Braunohler with Aaron Chen, Dina and Firestone — Chen brings an actor’s sense of timing and physical control, Dina moves between song-centered material and controlled personas, and Firestone offers rock/pop–tinged sets suited to Union Hall’s close-listening room.
About Cold Plunge
Cold Plunge is a recurring comedy night at Union Hall that frames stand-up as a series of deliberate character turns rather than a loose mic. This edition brings together Kurt Braunohler with Chen and Firestone, with Chen drawing on screen-acting and modeling discipline to build controlled personas and Firestone folding rock and pop references into the set. In a city where comedy often rewards speed and volume, the show’s structure favors clarity and craft. No specific NYC premiere history is documented for this bill.
About the Artists
Cold Plunge with Kurt Braunohler
Cold Plunge with Kurt Braunohler is a recurring comedy set anchored by Braunohler and staged at Union Hall in Brooklyn. The lineup often rotates, with past bills pairing him with comedians such as Chen and Firestone, alongside names including Dina Hashem, Sean Patton, and others.
Aaron
Aaron Chen is a Sydney-based comedian and actor whose work has increasingly appeared on New York City stages, including Union Hall. He’s been part of the Union Hall lineup for *Cold Plunge with Kurt Braunohler*, sharing bills with Kurt Braunohler, Dina Hashem, and Patton Oswalt.
Chen
Chen Zheyuan is a Chinese actor. He is known for his roles in the series Handsome Siblings (2020), Our Secret (2021), Mr. Bad (2022), Hidden Love (2023) and Fated Hearts (2025).
Firestone
Step into the vibrant world of Firestone, a dynamic force in the Rock/Pop scene who captures the essence of New York City's eclectic culture. Known for electrifying performances at the iconic Union Hall in Brooklyn, Firestone has shared the stage with a lineup of talented artists like Dylan Marron and Alison Leiby.
Dina
Dina is a rock/pop performer with a parallel track in character-driven comedy, and a recurring presence on mixed bills at Brooklyn’s Union Hall. She has shared lineups there with Whiplash, Janeane Garofalo, Katrina Davis, Jim Tews, and Courtney, including shows such as *Whiplash* and *Cold Plunge with Kurt Braunohler*.
Hashem,
Hashem is a New York City–based comedian who appears regularly at Union Hall, working the room’s close-listening setup with character-driven stand-up. He has shared bills there with performers including Whiplash, Janeane Garofalo, Katrina Davis, Jim Tews, and Courtney.