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TIP-OFF FRIDAY 3/3 - THEN SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS in MARCH 2023 10pm ET / 7pm PT March Comedy Madness: 64+ Comedians, 1 Champion on KO Comedy digital including zoom, twitch, facebook live and more!
MARCH COMEDY MADNESS 2023->> Like2Laugh's 17th annual event where over 64 stand-up comedians raise money for the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation for mental health research as they battle in tournament-style brackets, one-on-one, in this single-elimination event.

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, Mateen Stewart, Gianmarco Soresi and Stephanie Holmes.

WHEN & WHERE: Live online Zoom, Twitch, & Facebook Live in March

Join FRIDAY 3/3's WILDCARD TIP-OFF EVENT Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: TBA
Passcode: MADNESS

Join SATURDAYS' WALK-ON AUDITION Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: TBA
Passcode: MADNESS

Join SUNDAYS' TOURNAMENT Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: TBA
Passcode: MADNESS

WHO: Special guest comedians and referees, 64+ competing comedians, and you.

ROLLING SUBMISSIONS OPEN: https://forms.gle/fLkaHtspHxhHsQPw6

Everyone can donate to the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation today - collecting via:
Venmo: venmo.com/LIKE2LAUGH @LIKE2LAUGH
PayPal: paypal.me/like2laugh
Cash App: cash.app/$LIKE2LAUGH
BBRF DonorDrive: https://bbrfoundation.donordrive.com/campaign/March-Comedy-Madness-2023
Check by Mail: Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
747 Third Avenue, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10017
ATTN: Special Events MARCH COMEDY MADNESS

WHY: 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. Please visit their website at www.bbrfoundation.org to learn more about the Foundation and its scientist grantees.

Comedians bring their best sets and support this amazing cause that affects all of us at fantastically hilarious shows. You will want to get together 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 Brain & Behavior Research Foundation: bbrfoundation.org
Produced by Like 2 Laugh Productions: LIKE2LAUGH.com
On KO Comedy Club: kocomedy.com
and Comedy Hub: twitch.com/comedyhub
FB Page: facebook.com/marchcomedymadness

:::FAQ:::
-How do I submit?
Complete google submission form https://forms.gle/fLkaHtspHxhHsQPw6
-Who is selected? 56 bracketed spots via selection plus plenty of chances to earn the last spots at a Wildcard or Walk-On show.
-Where are the brackets? Coming soon.
-What are the Prizes? Past Prizes include: -CA$H -Submission to SiriusXM Comedy radio -Rasta Bus 4 Hour Charter -That Headshot Guy headshots -Cari Bagdonas headshot package -Mark Manne Photo package -Nathaniel Wood photo session -Greg Dean's Stand-Up Workshop -New British School Acting Class -Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway paid gig -Feature at La Jolla Comedy Store -Spots at top comedy clubs, shows -and more!
-How does one advance? After each pair performs, the audience determines their favorite by applause and our trusty decibel meter and/or online polling, as well comedy metrics are recorded by special refs to together determine winners. The FINALISTS are invited to a very special championship show. Final rounds are determined by decibel meter, ref metrics, audience poll, and industry judges.
-Is there a bringer requirement? Not at all, but it's an amazing event- we hope you'll help promote it.
-So wait... the comedian who brings the most friends or gets the most friends to vote wins? Nope. In the live shows, if someone has 10 friends in an audience of 100, 90% of the audience is still up for grabs. Be funny. Promote the shows. And may the funniest advance.
-Do comedians need to pay? No, but each pledges a donation to our cause with a goal of raising $35 each for Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
-Who's in? TBA, Email interest/ideas/suggestions to madness@like2laugh dot com
-Who's won this thing? Past winners include: Julian McCullough, Reese Waters, Myq Kaplan, Sam Morril, Samba Schutte, Adam Yenser, Nick Cobb, Jay Hollingsworth, Greg Wilson & Harrison Greenbaum & Chris Hurst (2015 Regional Champs), Shannon Leigh & Mike Kramer (2016 Co-Champions), Lance Weiss, Kyle McNally, Sean Duffy, Mateen Stewart, Gianmarco Soresi and Stephanie Holmes!
-Who benefits? Proceeds go to the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation which gives scientists grants to fund their research to help the 64 million Americans living with mental illness, and the lives of those around them. So everybody benefits really! Check them out: www.bbrfoundation.org
AND DONATE HERE:
Venmo: venmo.com/LIKE2LAUGH @LIKE2LAUGH
PayPal: paypal.me/like2laugh
Cash App: cash.app/$LIKE2LAUGH
BBRF DonorDrive: https://bbrfoundation.donordrive.com/campaign/March-Comedy-Madness-2023
Check by Mail: Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
747 Third Avenue, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10017
ATTN: Special Events MARCH COMEDY MADNESS
(AND if that's not enough: comedians sharpen their sets and the audience laughs their worries away!)
-This sounds like madness- does it work? Indeed - It's our 17th year- and it's MADNESS!

Boston, Massachusetts
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 7PM The POINT 147 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108
Get to The Point- Comedy Showcase->> Cambridge Center for Adult Education and Like2Laugh Productions bring you a stellar showcase of new talent with seasoned pros sprinkled in. $10 tickets with 50% of proceeds to The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. Get Your Tickets in advance:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-showcase-get-to-the-point-in-historic-boston-tickets-579802544017
Or at door and spread the word!
Featuring: Camilla Metal Brinkman, Cheryl Sullivan, Divya Mohan, Ed Carter, Josh Filipowski, and more!
Seating starts at 7pm and the show will start soon after! Please support the venue with food/drinks purchase (NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK)
THANK YOU and looking forward to the show!

Cambridge, Massachusetts
MONDAYS 5:30-7PM ET (6 Mondays NEXT SESSION begins April 3, 2023) Cambridge Center for Adult Education, 42 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 547-6789
Stand-up Comedy Writing & Performance->>Have you ever thought about trying stand-up comedy? Or do you want to take your stand-up and comedy writing to the next level? This workshop will help you find your inner comedic voice, whittle down to find the funny, or punch-up what already is. Students will also be given several opportunities outside of class to perform.
About the Facilitator: Josh Filipowski has produced and performed in countless stand-up comedy shows nationally and internationally, produced projects for NBC, and contributed to The Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM & The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jokes (Alpha/Penguin). He founded Like 2 Laugh Productions in New York in 2003 and has helped comedians develop in New York, Los Angeles, Lexington, Costa Rica, Italy and beyond. Besides the stage, he has hosted radio and live-stream programs as well as appeared on ABC's Noon Show, NBC's Today in LA, and NBC's Law & Order: Criminal Intent. [Past classes taught at The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, Lexington, KY; The Center for Arts at the Armory, Somerville, MA; and Cambridge Center for Adult Education]
Sign up now here: https://ccae.org/classes/offering/589/stand-up-comedy-writing-and-performance-in-person

Boston, Massachusetts
NEXT SHOW TBA - Seating 7:45PM, Showtime 8:00PM ZUMIX , 260 Sumner Street, Boston, MA
STAND-UP EASTIE: Comedy for the Community->> Saturday night stand-up to support Eastie nonprofits at ZUMIX. Public Trans (Blue Line to Maverick). Parking limited. $20 GA, $30 VIP seating on Like2Laugh.eventbrite.com https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stand-up-eastie-comedy-for-the-community-at-zumix-tickets-464707752397
Beer, wine, seltzer, and LAUGHS provided!
About ZUMIX https://www.zumix.org/
a Like 2 Laugh Production.

Boston, Massachusetts
SEASON FINALE 11/17! THURSDAYS Seats 7PM, Show 7:30PM Eastie Farm , 294 Sumner Street, Boston, MA
Farm Fresh->>Catch some FRESH stand-up comedy at Eastie Farm this summer/fall! Some of Boston's best workout 5-7 minute sets before the big leagues... BYOB
Public Trans (Blue Line to Maverick) / Bike / Walk Encouraged. Parking is rarity! Be sustainable!
Comedians and audience RSVP as space is limited.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thursdays-stand-up-comedy-at-eastie-farm-its-farm-fresh-tickets-201660210117
As this is outdoors- dress for the weather, bring bug spray, a blanket, and use the bathroom before you arrive. $10-$20 Suggested Donation. Part of your contributions go to Eastie Farm (https://eastiefarm.com/) and most to support the comedians. You can donate here
Venmo: www.venmo.com/LIKE2LAUGH @LIKE2LAUGH
PayPal: www.paypal.me/like2laugh
Cash App: http://www.cash.app/$LIKE2LAUGH
THANK YOU and looking forward to the show!

Boston, Massachusetts
THANK YOU and SEE YOU NEXT SEASON! SUNDAYS 7:30PM SEATING, 8:00PM SHOWTIME The Anchor 1 Shipyard Park, Charlestown, MA
Sunday Funny Day->>The Anchor welcomes back Like2LaughProductions for another "Iron-side splitting" laughter filled evening!
Join us for our stand-up comedy in the open air- right on the Boston waterfront!
Welcoming some of Boston's funniest with an MC, feature, and headliner each week plus some special guests!
RSVP or purchase a VIP:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sundays-stand-up-at-the-anchor-charlestown-its-sunday-funny-day-tickets-335846033527

Seating starts at 7:30pm and the show will start around 8:00pm! As this is outdoors- dress for the weather, please support the venue with food/drinks purchase (NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK), and please donate to support the comedians here:
Venmo: www.venmo.com/LIKE2LAUGH @LIKE2LAUGH
PayPal: www.paypal.me/like2laugh
Cash App: http://www.cash.app/$LIKE2LAUGH
THANK YOU and looking forward to the show!

Boston, Massachusetts
THANKS and SEE YOU NEXT SEASON! 1/2 hour before sundown Condor Street Urban Wild, Boston, MA
FULL MOON Sundown Stand-up: Comedy in the Wild->>Comedians & comedy fans gather to guffaw in awe: Sundown Stand-Up every Full Moon.
Bring a chair. Mind your distance. Laugh. Comedians and audience RSVP as space is limited.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-moon-comedy-in-the-urban-wild-eastie-sundown-stand-up-tickets-201654362627
As this is outdoors- you may want to bring bug spray, a blanket, and use the bathroom before you arrive. Please donate to support the comedians here:
Venmo: www.venmo.com/LIKE2LAUGH @LIKE2LAUGH
PayPal: www.paypal.me/like2laugh
Cash App: http://www.cash.app/$LIKE2LAUGH
THANK YOU and looking forward to the show!

WORLDWIDE
SUNDAY JANUARY 1st, 2023, ZOOM SUNDAYS, 7pm PT / 10pm ET KO Comedy hosts Like2Laugh livestreaming on KO Comedy Zoom and Comedy Hub Twitch
FIRST LAUGHS FIRST SPECIAL EVENT KO Comedy hosts Like2Laugh->>A comedian cavalcade of new jokes for the new year! L2L faves from across the nation hop on KO Comedy's long running staple show.
COMEDIANS SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/r8ByfyjFrDE3hWSh8
Tickets donation based. Suggested donation $10 RSVP at KOCOMEDY.com for Zoom link or watch on Twitch.tv/comedyhub
a Like 2 Laugh production.

Allston, MA IRL - WORLDWIDE ONLINE
TBA International School of Advanced Learning, 20 Linden St, 2nd Floor, Allston, MA 02134,
That Sounds Funny: Avoiding Silly Mistakes in English->>For intermediate and advanced students, discover the most common errors and learn how to avoid them, gain confidence, and be understood. This workshop taught by a TESOL certified teacher and comedian will have you laughing and learning to avoid mistakes interfering with communication. Focusing on pronunciation, verb tense, phrasal verbs, and confusing words, students will feel more comfortable speaking English after this fun class.
About the Facilitator: Josh Filipowski has produced and performed in countless stand-up comedy shows nationally and internationally, produced projects for NBC, and contributed to The Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM & The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jokes (Alpha/Penguin). He founded Like 2 Laugh Productions in New York in 2003 and has helped comedians develop in New York, Los Angeles, Lexington, Costa Rica, Italy and beyond. Besides the stage, he has hosted radio and live-stream programs as well as appeared on ABC's Noon Show, NBC's Today in LA, and NBC's Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Sign up now here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/that-sounds-funny-avoiding-silly-mistakes-in-english-tickets-388261028187

LA, NY, Mexico, Costa Rica, Florida, Paris, Barcelona, New York, Boston
NEXT TOUR COMING SOOON......

JOSHOBERJOKETOBERFEST 2019->> Truth, Justice, and the Comedian Way...

Sat 12 Oct - the Great British American Comedy Night, Paris
Sun 13 Oct - the New York Comedy Night in Paris
Tues 15 Oct - Comedy Time, Paris
Tues 15 Oct - Cou Cou Comedy, Paris
Tues 15 Oct - French Fried Comedy, Paris
Wed 16 Oct -Stand-Up Comedy Live, Barcelona
Fri 18 Oct - Hush, Barcelona
Fri 18 Oct - Bomb Shelter, Barcelona
Sat 19 Oct - Cave Comedy, Barcelona
Thurs 24 Oct - Sunset Stand-Up At The Anchor, Boston
Fri 25 Oct - Dark Horse Comedy Club, New York
Wed 30 Oct - Up at The POINT, Boston

JOSHtober 2013->> Funny flips hits the road in search of Fresh Beets.
Tues. 10/1 9pm Rapp Saloon, Hostelling International Santa Monica, CA
Tues. 10/8 8pm Broadway Comedy Club New York, NY
Wednes. 10/9 8pm Empire City Casino Yonkers, NY
Thurs. 10/10 Playa del Carmen, Mexico TBA
Friday 10/18 Electric Garden Uvita, Costa Rica
Wed/Thurs 10/23-24 Chile Rojo Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Saturday 10/26 10:30 Grammys San Jose, Costa Rica
10/29 South Florida TBA
AND THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR MONKEY RIDE!

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Like 2 Laugh is expanding and has several positions available.
WANTED : Marketing/Promotions Team, Videographers and more.
If interested, contact info@like2laugh.com

Line-ups and shows subject to change. Please show up 15 minutes before show time. MORE TO COME - STAY TUNED!