TRACS to Host Comedy Show Fundraiser at Rex

Raise the Woof Standup Comedy Tour to Benefit Thompson River Animal Care Shelter

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Thompson River Animal Care Shelter (TRACS) is hosting a comedy fundraiser event called the Raise the Woof Standup Comedy Tour at the Rex Theater on March 12th at 7 p.m. The event will feature two stand-up comedians, Phillip Kopczynski and Anthony Singleton, and aims to raise money and awareness for the animal rescue organization.

Why it matters

TRACS is hoping to use the affordable and entertaining comedy event to increase community engagement and attract new volunteers for their animal fostering and dog walking programs. The fundraiser is an opportunity for the shelter to connect with adults and children who may want to get involved in supporting their mission.

The details

Raise the Woof is a comedy tour that raises money and awareness for animal rescues across the U.S. and Canada. TRACS is offering tickets for the event at an affordable price of $30 per person in the hopes of filling the Rex Theater. The event will feature "clean humor" and attendees are encouraged to wear silly costumes like bunny ears and whiskers.

  • The Raise the Woof Standup Comedy Tour at the Rex Theater will take place on March 12, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The players

Phillip Kopczynski

A stand-up comedian born and raised in Eastern Washington who started doing comedy at age 11 to make his sister with Down Syndrome laugh. He worked in corporate America for 10 years before beginning his comedy career, which has included winning competitions and performing for companies across the U.S. and Canada.

Anthony Singleton

A stand-up comedian who graduated from Spokane Falls Community College and became a social worker. After a severe accident and hospital stay due to COVID, he pursued comedy and has become a regular performer at the Spokane Comedy Club and other venues. He recently filmed his first comedy special called "Spokane Famous" that is set to be released this spring.

Thompson River Animal Care Shelter (TRACS)

A local animal rescue organization in Thompson Falls, Montana that is hosting the Raise the Woof Standup Comedy Tour fundraiser event at the Rex Theater.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Raise the Woof Standup Comedy Tour at the Rex Theater are on sale now at various Thompson Falls businesses and at the TRACS office.

The takeaway

This comedy fundraiser event is an opportunity for the Thompson River Animal Care Shelter to engage the local community, raise money for their animal rescue efforts, and attract new volunteers to support their fostering and dog walking programs.