Rex Havens takes the very heart of the world around us, applies his own gentle logic, bemusement and insanity, and offers it back to his audiences in a way that is engaging, thoughtful and funny.
It's a laugh-a-minute look at men, women, love, marriage and families, with his insightful observations about the hilarious miscommunications that populate our lives. It’s all done with clean, clever, positive humor and tasteful sophistication.
Rex has always believed that laughter is the best defense against a confusing and challenging world. “When we’re able to honestly examine our strengths, weaknesses, insecurities and incongruities, with open minds, hearts and smiles, everyone wins!” says Rex.
For 20 years he has performed his family-friendly shows for audiences up to 5,000 people, in all 50 states and around the world (15 countries and counting).
His reflections on marriage and family have propelled him to performances in world-famous comedy clubs like The Improv, Catch-A-Rising Star, Funny Bones and Zanies.
He opened for Jerry Seinfeld and Jeff Foxworthy. He has appeared on Showtime, HBO, Comedy Central, Comic Relief and Drybar. On radio he has performed on Bob & Tom and NPR.
Corporate clients include GM, American Express, Texaco, 3M, Coca-Cola, IBM, Toshiba, Lowe's, Johnson & Johnson, Ameritech, Proctor & Gamble, State Farm, Quaker Oats, Verizon and the IRS ("working for the IRS is the only sure way to get money from them!").
Rex has also performed for numerous non-profit and charitable organizations, such as St. Jude's and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
A former college professor, Rex made the unusual transition to the standup comedy stage in the 1980's. He authored a book and CD entitled, "Everything I Needed to Know I Learned From My Wife!"
What people are saying . . .
The repeated statement was that it was not only funny, but good clean humor. There was not one person in the audience that could take offense to anything that was said – which coming from Utah is quite an accomplishment! – Utah League of Credit Unions
You were a massive hit! One said you were “wet your pants funny,” and others said how terrific it was to have a really funny show without any vulgarity. – Association of Professional Insurance Agents
A week later and our associates are still talking about your hysterical performance. It is so refreshing to listen to a comedian who doesn’t use foul language and still gets huge laughs. You are truly a great performer! – Motorola, Inc.
My sides hurt so much from laughing. You owe me for medical expenses! – CAT
Built-in 1925, in the grand architectural style of Beaux-Arts Classical Revival, the Simon Theatre provided a splendid setting for many theatrical performances, film screenings and ballroom dances. The James Simon family commissioned Houston architect Alfred C. Finn, whose career included designing a number of prominent Houston buildings as well as the San Jacinto Monument, to design the theatre for the community of Brenham. Today, after a meticulous million-plus dollar renovation, the glamour and grand style lives on for future generations in the newly named Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre.
