48 Hour Laugh-A-Thon: Ready Bench Student Lottery

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.

It's Sunday Morning, which means it's time to go to Comedy Church! Spend the morning at Stomping Ground enjoying fellowship, fun, and laughs at Ready Bench. Ready Bench is Stomping Ground’s “student lottery” where students can show up ready to play and may get the chance to hop onstage with their favorite teacher or Core Performer! All you have to do is show up and put your Student ID in the bowl; students will be randomly chosen to join instructors and mainstage performers for the show!

Not an SG student? Any student from a local improv training center (like Comedy Arena, Dallas Comedy, Club, and Four Day Weekend) can show up and add their name for the chance to play.

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. 

Ready Bench is rated T for Teen. 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.