The Bobbys is Rails Comedy's annual sketch comedy awards show and celebration held at its March Etch A Sketch show. Started by Bobby Cohoat in 2024, this show celebrates achievements in sketch comedy at The DC Arts Center where winners win a "Bobby" and the audience joins in on the celebration. Between award announcements local sketch teams will perform on stage.
Performed at 5 or more Etch A Sketch shows.
RECIPIENT:
M.I.S.T.
The audience member who supported the most Etch A Sketch shows this season (thank you!)
NOMINEES:
Ben O'Hara
Grace Fennell
Nicki Escudero
This award goes to the team or sketch that has performed the most sexual content on stage.
NOMINEES:
Binky and the Pain (every show they perform)
Bradley Sunglasses (M.I.S.T./24 Hour Sketch Show)
Fanfiction Theater
Furry Art (The Insufferable Tryhards/Sketch Battle)
This award goes to the best booth technician.
NOMINEES:
Beth Oates
Isaiah Headen
Maddie Carlson
This award goes a best character in a sketch.
NOMINEES:
Cheemus (Ian McDermott/Cured By Pain)
Cornel West (Bria Beddoe/The Spin Room with Eddison & Friends)
Draco Malfoy (Grace Fennell/Fanfiction Theater)
Donut Laywer (Vito Prime)
Grease Boy (Tim Montgomery/M.I.S.T.)
Lisa Simpson (Arielle Rich/Sketch Battle)
Lobster (Shawn Logue)
Matt Gaetz (Beth Ann Powers/Chaps)
Marva Stewart (Eileen Haley)
Sean Pubins (Joanna Harris/Fanfiction Theater)
Unicorn on a Date (Anna Huntley/Rails Comedy)
This award goes to the sketch show with the most unique and original concept.
NOMINEES:
Danielle She/Her
Fanfiction Theater
Techno Expo 2024 (Cured By Pain & The Better Binness Bros.)
The Spin Room with Eddison & Friends
This award goes to the best musical piece in a sketch show.
NOMINEES:
Amelia Cameron
Bagpipes (Brandon Ingram/Rails Comedy)
IRS Agent (Gabby Villegas)
Wicked (M.I.S.T.)
This award goes to the most disgusting sketch performed on stage.
NOMINEES:
Fluff Daddy (Brandon Ingram)
Grease Family (M.I.S.T.)
Hot Sauce (For The Time Being)
The JEM Method (Mayo) (Andy Weld)
Sausage (Bird's Nest)
This award goes to the best costume used in a sketch show.
NOMINEES:
Cheemus (Cured By Pain)
Christmas Tree (Bria Beddoe/The RENS)
Detective Yo-Yo (Bird's Nest)
Monster Sketch (For The Time Being)
Pitbull Party (M.I.S.T.)
Space Force (Wicked Smahht)
This award goes to the best prop used in a sketch show.
NOMINEES:
Toaster (M.I.S.T.)
Shrimp (The RENS)
Paper Towel Dispenser (Hotsy Totsy/Sketch Battle)
Puzzles (Maddie Carlson/Bird's Nest)
Water Fountain (Sean Pubins/Bird's Nest)
This award goes to the team that is always jumps in to fill time on stage.
NOMINEES:
Binky and the Pain
Grace and the Gang
Wicked Smahht
This award goes to the best new player in the sketch comedy scene.
NOMINEES:
Amelia Cameron
Anne Butcher
Caroline Gould
Ehab Tawfik
Gabby Villegas
Mikki Marvel
Rasheeda Campbell
Paul Hitlin
This award goes to the best up-and-coming DC sketch team.
NOMINEES:
@warriorprincess10000
Bird's Nest
Chaps
DC Raclette Club
For the Time Being
Mother's Pouch
This award goes to the team or show that has sold the most tickets this year.
NOMINEES:
Danielle She/Her
Fanfiction Theater
Mother's Pouch
Techno Expo 2024 (Cured By Pain & The Better Binness Bros.)
This is THE sketch award of all sketch comedy awards.
NOMINEES:
Danielle Steger
Isaiah Headen
Jim Tatalias
Joanna Harris
Mike Bock
