HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - Sensitive, conservative, gullible and easily offended.

If any of these terms describe your personality, then it's best not to venture to the Epic Comedy Hour (or longer) at the Flying Monkey Friday.

But if you’re the exact opposite and don’t even flinch when you see the inauspicious capitalized “R” warning folks of repugnant material, by all means give this comedy show a whirl.

The Epic Comedy Hour features five local comedians, including Justin Ledlow, Stephen Claybrooks, Landon Traller, Nicole Boquette, Jason Steinhauser and Tom Hand. It begins at 8 p.m. Friday inside the Flying Monkey Theater and tickets are $5.

Ledlow, a 24-year-old graphic designer, started standup in October 2010 and then began to dabble in open-mic nights. The Huntsvillian quickly learned that most open-mic nights in the Rocket City were typically informally reserved for local musicians, poetry and short stories, depending on the locale.

After a brief encounter with acclaimed comedian Paul Provenza here in Huntsvegas, Ledlow was inspired to spearhead a comedy scene.

“I talked to him about how there was no venue to do comedy in town and he pretty much told me I will have to start that comedy scene and it’s up to me to really get something going,” said Ledlow, who looks up to veterans like George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Louis C.K. and Doug Benson.

Soon after, the aspiring comedian proposed the idea to the Flying Monkey folks about hosting a comedy show featuring local comedians.

Venue, check. Performance group – Ledlow was on it.

One of the open-mic spots Ledlow frequently performs at is Humphrey’s Bar and Grill on Monday nights. Even though the audience is sometimes unreceptive because the venue is used more for music acts, it doesn’t faze Ledlow. In fact, it’s attracted other fellow local comedians – hence his ability to scratch off a performance group for the to-do list.

“We are bringing the comedy scene to Huntsville and want people to become aware of this scene,” he said. “It’s something it’s lacking because we need a venue and want more comics in town to participate.

“People will think we are a bunch of amateurs, but give it time,” he said, “just like the music scene here.”

Check it out

The Epic Comedy Hour … or Longer

When: Friday, 8-10 p.m.

Where: Flying Monkey Theatre, 2211 Seminole Drive

How much: $5

Information: flyingmonkeyarts.org, lowemill.net