Short Summary
Hey there, comedy lovers! We are JEST Improv, Ventura County’s premier improv and comedy training group. Since 2018, we’ve been bringing laughter, creativity, and connection to our community through improv, sketch, and stand-up comedy.
Now, we’re taking things to the next level with JEST-A-THON, a 24-hour livestreamed comedy fundraiser to support The Bunker Theater—our home for local comedy, creativity, and connection.
By contributing to JEST-A-THON, you’re not just funding a comedy event—you’re helping keep independent, community-driven comedy alive. Your support will help maintain our space, provide scholarships for aspiring performers, and expand our programming.
So, are you ready to make comedy history? Let’s do this together!
What We Need & What You Get
We’re aiming to raise $2400 to keep The Bunker Theater thriving and accessible to all. Here’s how your contributions will help:
Annex Expansion: Fully opening our second stage, "The Annex" as a performing space
Community Outreach: Expanding our programming to bring laughter to new audiences.
Perks for Donors
We love our supporters, so we’re offering some amazing perks at different levels:
$10 – FAN: A heartfelt thank you and a digital shoutout!
$25 – SUPPORTER: All previous tiers + name featured in our event credits.
$100 – JR. PRODUCER: All previous tiers + a limited edition JEST-A-THON T-shirt.
$200 – PRODUCER: All previous tiers + invite-only Producer’s Party.
$500 – EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: All previous tiers + one-of-a-kind JEST-A-THON hoodie + stream shoutout.
$1,000 – G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time!): All previous tiers + your name on a permanent plaque at The Bunker Theater, a live-stream interview, and an exclusive "G.O.A.T." trophy.
Even if we don’t reach our full goal, all funds will still go toward supporting JEST Improv and keeping The Bunker Theater running.
The Impact
Improv isn’t just about making people laugh—it’s about building confidence, fostering creativity, and creating a welcoming space for everyone. Over the years, we’ve seen JEST Improv change lives by helping people:
Find their creative voice.
Build lasting friendships.
Overcome stage fright and anxiety.
Become stronger communicators in their personal and professional lives.
Your contribution doesn’t just support a comedy event—it helps sustain a community-driven arts space that gives people an outlet for expression, storytelling, and connection.
Risks & Challenges
Running a 24-hour live event is no easy feat! Some of the challenges we’re tackling include:
Tech & Streaming Costs: We need solid equipment and bandwidth to keep the show running smoothly.
Performer Stamina: We’re prepared with backup performers, coffee, and sheer determination.
Fundraising Uncertainty: While we’re hopeful to meet our goal, every dollar helps keep JEST Improv alive.
The good news? We’ve done this before! JEST Improv has successfully run live shows, workshops, and community events, and we’re confident that—with your support—we can make JEST-A-THON a success.
Other Ways You Can Help
Not able to donate? No problem! You can still make a HUGE impact by:
Sharing our campaign on social media.
Inviting friends to watch the livestream.
Using Indiegogo’s share tools to spread the word.
Every share, post, and mention helps us reach more comedy lovers who want to keep the arts alive.
Thank you for supporting JEST Improv and JEST-A-THON! Together, we’ll make this the most epic 24-hour comedy event ever. ??
