Laugh & Heal

Please join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter and inspiration in support of Phoenix House California. Sober & Standing (up!) is a comedy show fundraiser that will be held on July 13, 2024 at the historic El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles.

Humor, especially when shared, has an incredible power to heal, uplift, and connect us all. The lineup features stand-up comics who are all in recovery themselves and have turned their darkest moments into light they’ll share with us on stage. Their stories are proof that laughter really is the best medicine, it can spark the flame of change and lead to lasting growth.  But this event is more than just a night of jokes—it’s a celebration of resilience and community.

We are thrilled to present this special event in the spirit of the Phoenix: resilience, recovery, and rebirth. Your participation will help fund our life-saving programs and offer hope and healing to those who need it most! We hope to see you there!

Event Details:

Saturday July 13, 2024

7:00 pm (Doors open 6:30 pm)

The El Rey Theater

5515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Actor, Comedian, Talk Show Host

@jaymohr37

Jay “J.J” Mohr is extremely passionate about the craft of comedy and with that, his primary purpose has always been to make audiences laugh. He’s performed for 30+ years in front of sold-out crowds all around the world. Jay’s comedy style is bold, hilarious, and fiercely on-point. More than just a comedian, he’s also an accomplished actor, with a range of performances that showcase his versatility and talent. From drama to comedy, Jay brings his unique perspective and energy to each & every role he plays. Whether you’re a fan of Jay Mohr’s stand-up comedy or his work in film and television, there’s no denying his impact on the entertainment industry. With his infectious personality and boundless energy, Jay Mohr is & will remain a force to be reckoned with.

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@zofunny

A regular panel member on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me, Alonzo Bodden has been making audiences around the country laugh for close to 30 years. Alonzo starred in his fourth stand-up special, Heavy Lightweight, which premiered exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. His first big comedy break came when he was on the “New Faces of Comedy” showcase at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, but it was as the season three winner of NBCʼs Last Comic Standing,

where Alonzo was first introduced to America. Since then, he has starred in two comedy specials for Showtime: Historically Incorrect and Who’s Paying Attention. He’s also made appearances on CBS’ Ghosts, ABC’s Dr. Ken and Fresh Off the Boat and Californication. Movie credits include Bringing Down The House, Scary Movie 4 and The Onion Movie Talk shows, Dr. Phil, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. A car and motorcycle aficionado, Bodden hosted Speed Channel’s 101 Cars You Must Drive and has joined Jay Leno for several off-road trips on his CNBC series Leno’s Garage. He was also a field correspondent on

Animal Nation with Anthony Anderson, and a contributor on the Science Channel’s How to Build Everything. Alonzo released his fifth comedy CD titled ‘Man Overboard’. Alonzo has been performing on Jazz Cruises and hosted the Capital Jazz Festival. His comedy riffs have been compared to jazz solos by some the greatest jazz artists from Marcus Miller to Robert Glasper to Dee Dee Bridgewater. He’s also a regular on The Young Turks where he gives his unique take on what’s going on in the world.

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@imlaurahouse

Laura House is an International Emmy-nominated writer and showrunner. As a 7th grade teacher, she started doing stand-up and soon starred in Mtv’s first sitcom, Austin Stories.  She’s performed on HBO, NBC, Comedy Central, Amazon (and more). Her comedy album Mouth Punch is in heavy rotation on SiriusXM. She’s written for many TV shows including Mom, George Lopez, Samantha Who, and Young Dylan. She also teaches meditation and produces Party On, a monthly sober comedy show at the Crow.

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@therealgregbaldwin

Greg Baldwin is a comedian and actor. He currently tours nationally performing in many of the top comedy clubs in the US. He produces and hosts SNL Alums, working with many former SNL cast members and some of today’s biggest comedians. Greg has voiced and appeared in over 50 commercials including Playstation, Volkswagon, Vans, and Kenneth Cole,  He is host of Good Things are Happening Podcast, was a member of the Actors Theater of San Francisco and has produced and performed lead role in numerous theatrical productions and short films. You can find him on Instagram and TikTok where his videos have received over 16 million views.

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@notallinfluencers

Ally Weinhold is a Los Angeles based comedian and recovering alcoholic. Thirteen years of sobriety and seven years of standup have taught her that laughter truly is the best medicine. When she’s not performing comedy or trying to convince her sponsor that astrology is a substitute for step-work, Ally can be found advocating for the use of humor and creativity as clinical tools in the mental health field. Ally performs all over, you’ve seen her on stages like the Hollywood Improv, Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, and the waiting room at her therapist’s office. She doesn’t care how cheesy it sounds, she believes that laughter is a catalyst for human connection and has the power to heal trauma, which inspired her to combine her training in social work and “comedic street-cred” (her words, not mine) to offer laughter therapy workshops and inpatient comedy shows at treatment centers across the country. Ally is committed to turning pain into punchlines, no matter how many family Holidays she ruins in the process.

Music Venue

Since 1936

The El Rey Theatre is an original art deco theater in the heart of the Miracle Mile, one of Los Angeles’ preserved art deco districts. The El Rey was built in 1936 and designed by Clifford Balch. After over 50 years as a first run movie house, the El Rey was converted into a live music venue in 1994. A registered Historic-Cultural Monument, the El Rey has sweeping staircases, an art deco lobby, VIP balcony lounge and a grand ballroom equipped with a full stage. 

Past Performances include Bob Dylan, Rage Against the Machine, Queens of the Stone Age, Alanis Morissette, Wilco, Coldplay, LCD Soundsystem, M.I.A., Interpol, Lana Del Rey, Pixies, The Shins, Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, Regina Spektor, Bright Eyes, Rufus Wainwright, Lykke Li, Jimmy Eat World, The National, Bob Moses, Frank Ocean, Chris Lake, Lana Del Rey, Vampire Weekend, Jungle, Charli XCX, Childish Gambino, Bonobo, Erykah Badu, Hot Chip, Disclosure, Billie Eilish, Chris Stapleton, Kane Brown, St. Vincent, LeAnn Rimes, Rex Orange County, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar to name a few…

Past film/TV appearances include “La La Land”, “Night of the Comet”, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”, “License to Drive”, “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back”, “Auto Focus” and most recently the miniseries “The Offer”.