Perks
It benefits to be a member
Laughs, Lessons, and Lots of Perks
We’re a dues-based community that invests directly in its members. Training, stage time, production support, professional networks, equipment, and practical perks designed to make the comedy grind more sustainable and rewarding.
From discounted tickets to industry workshops and paid gigs, every benefit is built to move your career forward. And we’re constantly adding more—because comedians deserve real support, not just a spotlight.
Member Benefits at
One Group Mind
Comedy may be unpredictable, but your support system shouldn’t be. Membership at One Group Mind comes with more than stage time—it’s a full toolkit built for working artists. From free tickets and professional workshops to career services and community funding, our perks are practical, career-driven, and constantly evolving.
Regular Performances at Chicago's Top Comedy Venue
Members perform regularly at The Comedy Clubhouse, Chicago’s highest-rated comedy venue, with a minimum of 24 shows in their first year—and many reach 50+ performances annually. It’s not just stage time. It’s experience.
Quality, Ongoing Comedy Training & Education
Learn with purpose. Our structured curriculum builds skills step by step through weekly rehearsals, targeted classes, and experienced coaching. All lessons are accessible online, and every rehearsal is recorded—so you never fall behind, no matter how you learn.
Admission Commission
Get paid to grow your following. When an audience member names you at checkout, you earn 50% of their ticket. It’s simple, fair, and unheard of in most training programs. You’re not just performing—you’re building your following and getting compensated for the value you bring to the room.
Paid Performance Opportunities
Get booked. Get paid. Guild members land paid gigs—corporate events, private parties, touring shows, and off-hour buyouts—sometimes earning $150–250 or more per performance. These aren’t side hustles. They’re real gigs with real checks.
Sponsored Show
Program
Your vision. Our stage. Every year, members can launch a unique show of their own with two fully supported performances—venue, staff, and admin included. You keep 50% of the ticket sales. And if your show hits? We extend the run. We’re not just giving you a slot. We’re backing your idea.
Complimentary Tickets
Bring guests. Invite the industry. Members receive two free guest tickets to every show they perform in—perfect for friends, collaborators, or fellow creatives. Inviting agents, bookers, or producers? Industry reps always get in free. Your show, your audience, your opportunity to open doors.
Free Show Access
Watch. Learn. Support. Members enjoy complimentary admission to all One Group Mind performances. It's your chance to study seasoned performers, support fellow artists, and stay connected to the creative pulse of the community.
Recorded
Performances
Review. Improve. Promote. Most shows are recorded and available online. Use them to sharpen your skills, revisit key moments, or build your portfolio. It’s your work—accessible when you need it.
Food and
Drink Discounts
Member perks at the bar and café. Members enjoy up to 40% off food and drinks at our venue, from pizza to cocktails. We also host occasional member-only happy hours with even steeper discounts—because comedy should be rewarding, onstage and off.
Industry Workshops
Learn from the people who shape the industry. As a member, you’ll have access to exclusive workshops led by working professionals—from SAG-AFTRA to editors at Reductress and beyond. These sessions offer rare insight into real-world opportunities, creative trends, and what it actually takes to move forward in comedy today.
“I Got Your Back” Fund
Equity isn’t optional—it’s our foundation. We offer scholarships to artists from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities through the “I Got Your Back” Fund. Audience members can contribute directly to support access, representation, and opportunity in comedy.
Performer-Friendly Job Placement
Sustainable income, performer-first. Through partnerships with City Staffing and Satiated Artists, members get access to flexible, reliable jobs that support your schedule and your creative goal.
Insured
Performances
Members can take the stage with confidence knowing they’re covered by our performance insurance. We provide protection against incidental mishaps or injuries during shows—because your safety matters as much as your performance.
Equipment
Use
Members have access to a range of equipment—including office supplies, cameras, and sound gear—to support their creative projects. If you have specific needs, just reach out and we’ll let you know what’s available to help bring your ideas to life.
Staff Positions for Members
Artists at every level. All support roles—from tech and box office to food service and bookkeeping—are paid positions held by members of our own community. It’s a sustainable model that centers artists in every aspect of the work.
Professional Support Network
Backstage support for real-life stuff. Members gain access to trusted professionals in insurance, accounting, legal services, and financial planning. Many offer reduced fees, free consultations, or contribute directly to the “I Got Your Back” Fund—because building a creative career shouldn't mean going at it alone.
And We're Still Growing!
A decade of growth—with our values intact. Since 2011, we’ve expanded benefits, added programs, and deepened support for our members—without increasing the cost of membership. What started as a training program is now a full-spectrum comedy career incubator with a proven track record of success.
Ready to take your comedy career further? Join One Group Mind and become part of a performer-first community built on fairness, growth, and opportunity