BAGWORK with Ontonio Kareem
About This Event
BAGWORK with Ontonio Kareem is a mixed bill at Union Hall, anchored by Ontonio Kareem — a stand-up who has performed at the Comedy Cellar — and featuring comics Andre, Roman, and Ryan alongside performers Amber, Grace, Johnson, and Singletary. The bill pairs club‑honed stand-up and improvisation (Ryan) with Andre’s measured, language‑focused sets and the song‑driven, arrangement‑minded contributions of Amber, Grace, and Singletary.
About the Artists
Andre
Andre is a comedy performer who appears on New York City bills at Union Hall, including “Josh Gondelman, Jean Grae, & John Hodgman IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER,” a structured showcase that foregrounds language and timing.
Ryan
Ryan is an American-Canadian comedian and actor whose work centers on improvisation, shaped by years of ensemble-based performance for television and live audiences. He is widely recognized for long-running turns on the improv game show *Whose Line Is It Anyway* and as Lewis Kiniski on *The Drew Carey Show*, with later sitcom work including *Two and a Half Men*.
Roman,
Roman is a New York City–based comic who appears on bills at Union Hall, including the close-room hybrid show *Frankenstein’s Baby*. They share lineups with performers such as Kurt Braunohler, Irene Morales, Zae Jordan, and Meka, moving between character work and concise, song-adjacent sets depending on the night’s format.
Amber
Amber is a rock/pop artist who performs in New York City, including sets at Union Hall. Their work sits between song-driven rock and pop structure, shaped by a steady attention to rhythm and melody. In past appearances, Amber has shared bills with acts and lineups such as Pizzazz with Gary Gulman, Holmes Street, and Gone Fishing with Wally Baram and Vikrant Sunderlal, alongside performers including Phoebe, Robinson, Adam, Friedland, and Mary.
Singletary
Step into the vibrant world of Singletary, a dynamic force in the Rock/Pop scene who captivates audiences with electrifying performances across New York City. Known for her powerful collaborations with celebrated artists like Rachel Coster and her amazing friends, Amber, Harshil Shukla, and Carolina Montesquieu, Singletary has become a staple at Brooklyn's iconic Union Hall.
Grace
Grace is a New York City–based performer working across rock/pop songwriting and DJ sets, appearing at venues including Union Hall and Signal. Her credits span mixed-bill shows that place short song sets alongside character-driven comedy, with collaborators and billmates including Frankenstein’s Baby, Kurt Braunohler, Irene, Morales, Zae, Jordan, and Meka.