Stomping Ground Comedy, Dallas’ only non-profit theater dedicated to comedy, will host the inaugural 48 Hour Laugh-A-Thon fundraiser October 13-15. This is a two-day, one-of-a-kind community event where TEN IMPROVISERS and ONE MUSICAL DIRECTOR perform for 48 HOURS STRAIGHT joined by over 50 guest acts. We're not kidding. And it's all for a good cause.

For the inaugural Laugh-A-thon, we'll be featuring some of the community's favorite improv teams in our Community Spotlight series. The 9 a.m. spotlight is on Von & Jared, Outlast, and KEVIN!

Spend an Evening (or morning) with Von and Jared for a riotously funny, interactive, and completely improvised tour de force comedy show. Von and Jared create fandemonium on the spot in one of the funniest live shows that has never been performed until you see it. Von Daniel and Jared Berger are two of the founders who gave birth to The Comedy Arena and look forward to going through a different type of labor, with you, the audience, in this completely improvised 2-person comedy show!

The Grifters are proud to present Outlast, a show inspired by iconic TV show Survivor. This improvised show features your favorite archetypes marooned as castaways. They compete in challenges for rewards and immunity from elimination and the drama ensues as they compete to outwit, outplay, and Outlast one another live onstage. Outlast features Peter Van Nuys, Stephanie Bell, Milo Wilder, Spencer Walsh, Ashwin Vidiyala, and Jessica West. They are coached by Kimber Martin.

KEVIN!, Stomping Ground's longest-running house team, will take you on a musical journey from beginning to end with big musical numbers, touching (and hilarious) ballads, on-the-spot choreography, and larger-than-life characters inspired by audience suggestion. Kevin features Daniel Shimek, John Gerhardt, Lynsey Hale, Grant Hollowell, Kelsey Satalino, Shelby Harrison, and Patrick Murphy. Accompaniment by Stomping Ground Musical Director Joshua Diamond and Direction by Greg Mihalik.

All 48 Hour Laugh-A-Thon shows feature various iterations of our Core Performers: Sara Jackson, Greg Mihalik, Nathaniel Weathersby, Ianne Warshawsky, Melanie Robinson, Joshua Reus, Liz Robinson, Shenelle Peart, John Gerhardt, Lynsey Hale, and Musical Director Josh Diamond.

Community Spotlight is rated M for Mature. Tickets are $10 (plus fees) in advance or $14 at the door. Alcoholic beverages are allowed for all attendees over 21 years old; patrons are asked to enjoy them responsibly. For the most current information on what to expect when heading to Stomping Ground visit our FAQ page.

Psssst- Buy individual tickets for shows or save by purchasing a multi-show package. Want the ultimate deal while also being the ultimate supporter? Purchase the Laugh-A-Thon Pass for $250 (plus fees) and get access to all 48 hours of comedy, which includes 32 shows.