Rising comedy star Matt Rife just scored a highly coveted Netflix comedy special Matt Rife: Natural Selection after years of hustling on his own.
The TikTok influencer has built up an army of over 17 million loyal followers through his hilarious videos and after self-releasing three wildly popular stand-up specials on YouTube, including “Only Fans” and “Walking Red Flag”, Rife is finally getting the mainstream validation he deserves.
Scoring this Netflix special is a massive achievement for any comedian, but especially rewarding for Rife after all the blood, sweat and tears he poured into producing his DIY YouTube projects.
The special of Matt Rife was released on Netflix on November 15, 2023 and fans are wondering what are the filming locations of this hour-long special. Let’s find out the venue.
Where was Matt Rife: Natural Selection filmed?
Variety has confirmed that Matt Rife’s comedy special Natural Selection was filmed at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. The special filmed from multiple camera angles on the ground and from above to cover the huge venue.
Filming took place over the course of two nights on September 22 and 23 at the venue, reported by Deadline. Even though, the actual filming took place for two days, the post-production work took another 2 days to complete.
The show was filmed in front of a live-audience like other Netflix specials as Baby J, Selective Outrage, Bill Burr Live at Red Rocks, Brian Regan on the Rocks, etc.
However, out of all those stand-up comedians, Matt Rife is the youngest with 28-years of age and the level of his humor is good that, he lives ahead of his time.
Rife posted on Sep 25, that Natural Selection has been wrapped, while talking about post production.
Eric Griffin, the director for Rife’s comedy special dropped another BTS video on his Instagram on the next day.
He shared his experience during the shooting while with the behind the scene photos, taken during the editing.
Griffin, along with his team of editors can be seen bringing all the best scenes together during post-production work.
The director also congragulated the 28-year-old comedian on the release of his first comedy special on Netflix. Now, let’s know more about the shooting venue of Matt Rife: Natural Selection.
DAR Constituition Hall, Washington DC
DAR Constitution Hall is a historic concert hall located 1776 D Street NW, near the White House that can handle over 3,700 people at a time and has hosted many iconic performances and events over the years.
Director Erik Griffin, made the most of DAR Constitution Hall’s unique ambiance by capturing the energy and excitement of the live performance.
The camera work seamlessly follows Rife’s movements and expressions, while the audience’s laughter and reactions are clearly audible, creating a sense of immediacy and immersion in the mind of viewers.
The venue’s historic significance, architectural beauty, and well-equipped facilities provided the perfect backdrop for Rife’s comedic talents, resulting in a hilarious and unforgettable stand-up special.
About Matt Rife: Natural Selection
Matt Rife’s Natural Selection is a stand-up comedy special written and performed by Matt Rife. It was was filmed live in front of a sold-out crowd at DAR Constitution Hall.
In this special, Rife is talking about the dangers of social media addiction, his hilarious observations about the absurdity of protection crystals, some jokes that will surely offend some people, and his personal experiences in Washington DC.
His sharp wit and observational humor make him a natural stand-up comedian, and his ability to connect with audiences is evident throughout the special.
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