Perks
It benefits to be a member
Laughs, Lessons, and Lots of Perks
We’re a monthly 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.
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From discounted tickets to industry workshops and paid gigs, every benefit is built to move your career forward. And we’re constantly adding more.
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. We are trying to build a full toolkit 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 twenty‑four shows in their first year. Many members reach fifty or more performances annually. It is not just stage time. It is real experience.
Quality, Ongoing Comedy Training & Education
Learn with purpose. Our structured curriculum builds skills step by step through targeted classes and experienced teachers who guide you through each concept with clarity and intention. All lessons are accessible online, and every class period is recorded, so you can review material at your own pace and 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 half of their ticket. It is simple, fair, and rare in most training programs. You are not just performing. You are 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 that include corporate events, private parties, touring shows, and off‑hour buyouts. Many earn between one hundred fifty and two hundred fifty dollars per performance, and some earn even more. These are not side hustles. They are 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 that include the venue, the staff, and the administrative work. You keep half of the ticket sales. If your show connects with audiences, we extend the run. We are not just giving you a slot. We are backing your idea.
Complimentary Tickets
Bring guests. Invite the industry. Members receive two free guest tickets to every show they perform in, which makes it easy to bring friends, collaborators, or fellow creatives. If you want to invite agents, bookers, or producers, industry reps are always welcomed at no cost. Your show becomes your chance to build relationships and 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. You can use them to sharpen your skills, revisit important moments, or build your portfolio. It is your work, ready whenever you need it.
Food and
Drink Discounts
Member perks at the bar and café. Members enjoy up to forty percent 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 feel rewarding onstage and off.
Industry Workshops
Learn from the people who shape the industry. As a member, you gain access to exclusive workshops led by working professionals, from SAG‑AFTRA performers to editors at Reductress and many others. These sessions offer rare insight into real opportunities, current creative trends, and the practical steps that help you move forward in comedy today.
“I Got Your Back” Fund
Equity is not optional. It is 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, which helps expand 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 are covered by our performance insurance. We provide protection against incidental mishaps or injuries that may occur during shows, because your safety matters as much as your performance.
Equipment
Use
Members have access to a wide range of equipment that supports their creative projects. This includes office supplies, cameras, sound gear, and podcast recording equipment. If you have specific needs, reach out and we will let you know what is 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 is a sustainable model that centers artists in every part of the work.
Community
Room
We have a new Community Room accessible to all One Group Mind members. Not only does it serve as a green room for performers, it is a fantastic place for connecting with team members and other teams with gaming tables, couches, and more.
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 should not mean doing it alone.
And We're Still Growing!
A decade of growth with our values intact. Since 2011, we have expanded benefits, added programs, and deepened support for our members without raising the cost of membership. What began as a training program has grown into a full‑spectrum comedy career incubator with a proven record of success.
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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.