Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show is a 2020 comedy film that features Quinn and his comedian friends performing live comedy in a parking lot. The show was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic when most comedy clubs and theaters were closed.
In the film, Colin Quinn is joined by fellow comedians Sam Jay, Marina Franklin, Chris DiStefano, and Bonnie McFarlane as they perform sets in front of a live audience—an audience that watches from their cars. The show features a mix of live stand-up comedy and pre-recorded sketches.
The comedians address the pandemic and its impact on their lives and the world at large, as well as other timely topics such as politics, race relations, and cancel culture. The show is directed by Liz Plonka and produced by Quinn himself.
Overall, Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show is a unique and entertaining take on the traditional stand-up comedy special. Shot entirely outdoors and with a socially-distanced audience, the film captures the challenges and improvisation required for comedians to perform during the pandemic. It premiered on HBO Max on November 12, 2020.
