ABOUT LAUGHING STOCK

In 1998, BATS Improv began its Laughing Stock program, which offers free improvisation classes to people living with HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis C, cancer, and other chronic, life-threatening illnesses. (Partners and caregivers are also welcome.)

The classes focus on strengthening quality of life through humor, physical activity, group interaction, risk-taking, and imagination games. It is a safe and confidential environment for participants to learn the basics of improv. It's not stand-up comedy nor drama therapy; it's an improvisational theatre workshop for folks with all levels of performing experience.

Click here for more information about Laughing Stock, including upcoming classes.

Date: Thursday, August 30
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10-20 suggested donation, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds (donate what you can)
Ensemble: The Mirth Brokers


An evening of improvised adult comedy entertainment with all the proceed going to benefit the BATS Laughing Stock program, which provides free improv classes for those living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illness.

Come see the debut of a brand new format called "Rough Cut: Naughty or Nice? The improv scenes you never knew existed", and enjoy the Mirth Brokers' interpretation of 21st century pop culture:

- a PBS special for the Playboy Channel?
- Your Day as a Fosse Musical
- Jerry Springer as an Opera (oops, already done)
- Oprah a la ?

All that - and Infomercials, too! Directed by BATS Coach Gerri Lawlor, with the musical accompaniment of Joshua Raoul Brody

Brazenly scriptless + imaginatively impish + highly spirited = joyously healing laughter.

Tickets (whether or not you are able to attend) are being sold in advance in price tiers of $10, $15 and $20; however, NO ONE will be turned away for lack of funds. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door on the night of the show.

Door Prizes! Wine, beer and snacks for sale - all for a great cause!

Online box office closes at 7 p.m. the night of the show. Remaining tickets can be purchased at the theater the night of the show.

Can't make the show, but want to make a donation to Laughing Stock? Click below to donate: