*ONLY WALK-ON SUBMISSIONS OPEN*
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Be part of 2021's MADNESS: Like2Laugh's 15th Annual March Comedy Madness where over 64 stand-up comedians raise money for the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation battling for mental health research in tournament-style brackets, one-on-one, in this single-elimination event dedicated this year in memory of Casey Reuter Durkin.
Past winners include Julian McCullough, Reese Waters, Myq Kaplan, Sam Morril, Samba Schutte, Adam Yenser, Nick Cobb, Jay Hollingsworth, Greg Wilson & Harrison Greenbaum & Chris Hurst (2015 Regional Champs), Shannon Leigh & Mike Kramer (2016 Co-Champions), Lance Weiss, Kyle McNally, Sean Duffy, and Mateen Stewart.
WHAT, WHERE, & WHEN: The month-long fundraiser, talent search, bracketed competition starts by submitting and pledging online today, with live zoom and simulcast performances on the KO Comedy digital platform Thursdays and Sundays in March.
WHO: Special guest comedians and referees, 64+ competing comedians, and an awesome audience. Competitors can make their pledge and apply for limited spots below. Everyone can donate today.
WHY: Comedians bring their best sets and support an amazing cause at fantastically hilarious shows. You will want to catch March Comedy Madness!
Head-to-head match-ups begin at one to two minutes a piece and increase in length as comedians advance until one champion remains.
"It's anybody's game," said event founder and organizer Josh Filipowski. "Pros and amateurs alike may have a solid start in the first rounds, but it's the more seasoned comedians who shine in later rounds. We always crown a worthy champ."
“Top comedians face off.” – NBC's Today in LA
“Comedians walked on stage and delivered their best.” – The New York Times
"Brings respectability back to comedy competitions." – STAGE TIME Magazine
To Benefit:
bbrfoundation.org Produced by:
like2laugh.com On KO Comedy Club:
kocomedy.com/ FB Page:
facebook.com/marchcomedymadness The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is the world’s leading donor-supported organization dedicated to finding the causes, improved treatments and cures for mental illnesses. The Foundation funds research across a broad range of mental illnesses including addiction, ADHD, anxiety, autism, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD and schizophrenia. 100% of donor contributions for research are invested in research grants. I invite you to visit their website at
www.bbrfoundation.org to learn more about the Foundation and its scientist grantees.
Please complete form, make your pledge, and indicate availability.
Selection committee will soon announce who’s earned bracket spots or give opportunity for live audition (walk-on) or play-in (wildcard) events to make the brackets. As always random dot org will select order of line-ups.