Stomping Ground Comedy Theater to raise funds with jokes

The nonprofit theater will host a 48-hour Laugh-A-Thon to support its comedy programs focused on mental health and community building.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:22pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring bold, jagged shapes in bright red and white, conceptually representing the energy and spirit of a comedy theater.Stomping Ground Comedy Theater's upcoming 48-hour Laugh-A-Thon fundraiser will harness the power of laughter to support mental health and community connection.Dallas Today

Stomping Ground Comedy Theater, a Dallas-based nonprofit comedy theater, will be hosting its third annual 48-hour Laugh-A-Thon fundraiser from April 17-19. The event will feature over 30 unique comedy shows by improvisers and guest performers, with all proceeds going towards supporting the theater's programs that use comedy for mental wellness, team-building, and community engagement.

Why it matters

Stomping Ground is the only nonprofit comedy theater in Dallas, using laughter and improv as tools to help people with mental health challenges, dementia, autism, and more. The Laugh-A-Thon is a crucial fundraiser that allows the theater to continue offering affordable comedy classes, shows, and therapeutic programs to the local community.

The details

Founded in 2017 by Lindsay Goldapp and Andrea K. Baum, Stomping Ground Comedy Theater offers live comedy shows, improv classes for adults and children, and specialized programs like 'Improv for Work' and 'Improv for Life.' The Laugh-A-Thon will be a 48-hour marathon of nonstop comedy, featuring over 30 unique shows and performances to raise money for the theater's operations and community outreach.

  • The Laugh-A-Thon will start on April 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM.
  • The event will run for 48 hours, ending on April 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM.

The players

Stomping Ground Comedy Theater

A Dallas-based nonprofit comedy theater that uses laughter and improv as tools for mental wellness, team-building, and community engagement.

Lindsay Goldapp

Co-founder of Stomping Ground Comedy Theater.

Andrea K. Baum

Co-founder and psychotherapist at Stomping Ground Comedy Theater, who leads the theater's Improv for Life program.

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What they’re saying

“Comedy clubs are known for making people laugh out loud through fun sketches and improv; that's exactly what Stomping Ground Comedy Theater in the Design District does. But this local theater also uses comedy as a tool for mental wellness and therapeutic purposes.”

— Sterling Arroyo

What’s next

Stomping Ground Comedy Theater will be hosting the 48-hour Laugh-A-Thon fundraiser from April 17-19, 2026. The event will feature over 30 unique comedy shows and performances, with all proceeds going towards supporting the theater's programs focused on mental health, team-building, and community engagement.

The takeaway

Stomping Ground Comedy Theater's Laugh-A-Thon fundraiser highlights how laughter and improv can be powerful tools for addressing mental health challenges, fostering community connections, and supporting therapeutic programs. By using comedy as a vehicle for good, the nonprofit theater is making a meaningful impact in the Dallas area.