WBCA COMEDY JAM FOR GEORGE 2015

WBCA Comedy Jam for George Slated for February 13^th

Laredo, Texas (January 15, 2015) – An annual highlight of the Laredo Little Theatre’s Season is Comedy Jam for George. Part of the annual Washington’s Birthday Celebration, the event brings together national, regional and local comics for an unforgettable evening of laughter.

Laredo Little Theatre officials have announced details for this year’s WBCA Comedy Jam for George. The hilarious event is scheduled for Friday, February 13^th at 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.  

Headlining the event this year is Austin, Texas’ Jon Stringer. He was named “Funniest in Texas” in 2014, was a World Series of Comedy Finalist in Las Vegas, NV, and won first place at Last Texan Standing.

Supporting comics include: The Wolf from Phoenix, AZ, Matt Golightly from Austin, TX, and Gibran “The Comegician” rom El Paso, TX. 

Laredo’s own Ponchi Herrera will serve as the event’s official host.  Ponchi has performed with Carlos Mencia, Paul Rodriguez, Gabriel Iglesias, and was featured on Galavision’s “Loco Comedy Jam.” 

All shows will be at the Laredo Little Theatre at 4802 Thomas Avenue.

$30 pre-sale tickets for the Comedy Jam for George are on sale now at http://www.showclix.com/event/WBCACOMEDYJAMFORGEORGE2015 debit and credits cards are welcome for all online sales.

Cash and personal checks are accepted at Laredo Paint and Decorating at 5919 San Dario.

“People look forward to this event every year; it always adds lots of laughter and camaraderie to the WBCA celebration.  The public is invited to support the arts while at the same time enjoy great comedy and the company of good friends.” said Board Member A.B. Barrera.     

Comedy Jam for George is present in part by Budweiser and IBC Bank.

The Laredo Little Theatre’s Mission Statement is to preserve, develop and promote the arts and culture in Laredo and the surrounding communities. The scope of the theatre’s programming varies in each of the following: theatre arts, dance, and music.  For over 10 years L.L.T. has produced “Comedy Jams” with local and out of town talent. During this same period, L.L.T. gave birth to their “Jam for George,” organization that stages rock concerts in cooperation with, and under, the banner of the local George Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association. L.L.T. s’ Jam for George has hosted well-attended concerts featuring the famed rock groups, Blue Oyster Cult, Jefferson Starship and Cheap Trick.