Stomping Ground Comedy TheaterStomping Ground Comedy Theater
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 perform for 48 HOURS STRAIGHT joined by over 50 guest acts. We’re not kidding. And it’s all for a good cause.
The event will feature comedy shows all weekend, including family-friendly shows during the day. And the fun won’t stop just because the kids are in bed. We’ll keep you laughing all through the night with late-night and early-morning shows for both night owls and early risers. Plus, the weekend will offer food trucks, giveaways, and lots of surprises.
The ‘Thon will feature all of your favorite Stomping Ground improv teams and popular shows like Crime Night, My F*cked Up Thanksgiving, Spaghetti Confetti, Midnight Vault, SideScroll, Broadway(ish), and many (many) more. In this unique event you’ll also see one-time-only shows like Pup ‘Prov (yes, improv with adorable doggos), ParkerGames Live!, Wake Up Stomping Ground! (a new Morning Show), Buzzed: Brunch Edition, and other special engagements that you won’t want to miss.
Want to join in the fun? There will be community events like the late-night Pajama Jam Improv Jam and Ready Bench, where audience members can jump onstage with the pros.
Can’t make it? No worries. We’ll be live-streaming selected events and offering ways for the audience to get involved.
And it’s all for a good cause. Stomping Ground Comedy is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all ticket sales and donations go back into our mission of connecting the community through comedy.
What’s our mission? To connect the community with comedy. And we won’t stop ’til everyone’s laughing. You can feel confident that your money goes to things like:
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.
Show ratings vary. Stomping Ground is BYOB. 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
Friday, October 13:
7:30 pm- The Thunderdome
9:00 pm- Whose Anxiety is it Anyway?
10:30 pm- Midnight Vault Presents: Zombies
Saturday, October 14
12:00 am- Tossed Salad: A Late Night Dirty Stand-Up Show
1:30 am- Greathouse Playhouse with special guests Midnight Diner
3:00 am- The After-After Party: A Debauched Storytelling Show
4:30 am- Comedy Truth or Dare
6:00 am- Community Spotlight with New News News Crew, Mic Droppings, and Swiped!
7:30 am- Wake Up Stomping Ground!
9:00 am- Community Spotlight with Von & Jared, KEVIN!, and Outlast
10:30 am- Buzzed: Improv Drinking Game Show (Brunch Edition)
12:00 pm- Live Dramatic Readings of Scenes from The Real Housewives
1:30 pm- ParkerGames Live!
3:00 pm- Wholesome: A Clean Stand-Up Comedy Show
4:30 pm- SideScroll: The Improvised RPG
6:00 pm- Spaghetti Confetti: A Famili-Friendli Improvised Musical
7:30 pm- SG Spotlight Presents: Alumni Stand-Up
9:00 pm- My F*cked Up Family
10:30 pm- Crime Night (2 hr show)
Sunday, October 15
1:30 am- Late Night Mixer & Pajama Improv Jam
3:00 am- David Parson’s One-Man Comedy Show
4:30 am- Late Night Bites (2 hr show)
7:30 am- Wake Up Stomping Ground!
9:00 am- Comedy Church Presents: Ready Bench
10:30 am- Comedy Church Presents: Pup ‘Prov
12:00 pm- Community Spotlight: Tuned out, 8I8HT 8Y8S, Caught Up in the Hoo Ha
1:30 pm- SG Spotlight Presents: Kids’ Improv
3:00 pm- SG Spotlight Presents: Improv Students
4:30 pm- Community Spotlight: Don’t Broken, Not Fixin’!, Surrender Dorothy, Singprovisers
6:00 pm- Community Spotlight- Please Sing Already, Middle-Aged Southern Women, PB & Jest
7:30 pm- Broadway(ish)