Comedian and “Saturday Night Live” alum Jim Breuer is now taking a stand, declaring that he is not going to perform at any venues that require proof of the COVID vaccination.

The Details

Breuer delivered some fiery remarks via Facebook live where he compared these vaccine requirements as “segregation” and said that he would “absolutely not” perform at venues that are participating in these public health measures.

“Two quick updates on shows that you may think you may be getting tickets to or you already have tickets to: The Wellmont Theater in New Jersey — not doing it,” Breuer said during his Facebook broadcast. “Also the Royal Oak Theater in Michigan, due to the segregation of them forcing people to show up with vaccinations — to prove you’re vaccinated, to prove you’ve had a shot. I’m absolutely not doing those shows.”

Breuer also noted that these businesses are making the wrong choice and making people give up their freedom of choice.

“What these establishments are doing are wrong,” he extorted. “What this dictatorship is doing is wrong. … I know I’m going to sacrifice a lot of money, but I’m not going to be enslaved by the system or by money, and nor should anyone that wants to laugh or be entertained.”

Breuer added that he, his wife (a stage IV cancer patient) and his daughter were all COVID-19 patients and they lived to tell the tale.

“I have to stick with my morals,” the 54-year-old comedian continued. “I have to stick with what I know is right. As a human to another human, when you have to be forced, bribed, dictated — which is basically what is going on. … No matter what your feelings are in it — I don’t care if you’re vaccinated. That’s great. It’s a choice.”

Breuer added that he’d also rather “go bankrupt and make a stance and not segregate.”

“If you try to segregate my audience or my following … I’m walking away,” Breuer continued.

He concluded, “If you have anything else to say, I honestly don’t care. So don’t leave comments going, ‘Oh, this is a good thing.’ I highly disagree with you, and I will always disagree with you.”

Anything else?

Anthony Morrison is the general manager of the Wellmont, and he told NorthJersey.com that despite Breuer’s announcement, he had no intention of changing their policy.

“Our policy is put in place to protect the concertgoer, the artist and the employees of the theater alike. We wish Mr. Breuer well and hope to see him at the Wellmont Theater down the road,” he said to the outlet in a statement.