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Houla Entertainment Announcing 2026 APCA National Convention Lineup at Hershey, PA

The scent of chocolate in the lobby of the Hershey Lodge is always a highlight, and the Houla Entertainment team is thrilled to be returning to one of our favorite events, APCA National in March, 2026.

Our stellar lineup this year will not disappoint. We are proud to feature eighteen showcases along with an exclusive in-booth performance. Whether you are looking for programming for specific heritage months, special campus events, middle talent buys, keynote speakers, or a dedicated night of music, magic, variety and comedy, Houla is the agency to visit.

If you would like to set up a meeting prior, or during, the conference to discuss your programming needs, please give Matt or me a call to schedule a time. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you at booths 1-10 and 86-91.

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Lee Mayer and filed under Balloons, Caricatures, Comedy, Grammy Winner, Hip/Hop Rap Comedy, Magic, Music, Novelty, Showcasing, Singer/Songwriter, Juggler, Mentalist, Spoken Word and tagged #APCAHERSHEY2026 #APCA2026 #HoulaEntertainment #crazytalentartists #music #comedy #magic #variety #thevoice #AGT #jimmyfallon #speakers #SilentParty #silentmeditation #caricatures #balloons.

Houla Entertainment APCA National/Hershey Spotlight Artist ~ Handsome Naked

Houla Entertainment APCA National and Hershey Showcasing Spotlight Artist ~ Handsome Naked

Handsome Naked is an award winning, critically acclaimed, nationally touring Hip-Hop/Rap and Comedy group from Chicago. In the process of releasing two EPs (#HandsomeNaked, Google Us) and three full length albums (Chicago Style, H.NAKE, Fully Clothed) they have collaborated with up and coming comedians such as Chris Redd (Poster: Never Stop Never Stopping, Fox - Empire), Rashawn Nadine Scott (Second City Mainstage, The Late Show), Nick Lavallee (Voted New Hampshires Funniest Comedian 13’-14’) and more. The group began when filmmaker and comedian Eric Oren (national touring stand-up, TruTV's "Roadspill") and Chucho Perez (Chicago MED, Second City Touring Company) joined forced with Brad Kemp (Second City Music Director) to create a music video and realized their love for lyrical rap. They recently headlined The Beat Kitchen, as well as the annual Chicago Laughingstock Comedy Music Festival and have appeared everywhere from WGN Radio to Second City's Death By Evening.

Handsome Naked is showcasing Saturday, March 11 at 1:00 pm at APCA National and Saturday, March 18 at APCA Hershey at the Dinner showcase.

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Lee Mayer and filed under Comedy, Showcasing, Hip/Hop Rap Comedy and tagged apca apca2017 houla crazytalentedartists orlando comedy hiphopcomedyrap handsomenaked hershey apcahershey2017 showcasing.