10th Anniversary of An Evening With the ‘Rents

Camp Encourage is thrilled to be celebrating the 10th year of 'Rents!

Celebrate this special anniversary with returning cast members and enjoy a hilarious night out, finding humor and joy in a shared experience, together with those who "get it!"

An Evening with the 'Rents is Kansas City's own stand up comedy benefit. What makes this one-of-a-kind, laughter-filled benefit event unique is that the comics are parents (a.k.a. 'Rents) of individuals on the autism spectrum. Each works alongside local comedians to craft their very raw life experiences into hilariously touching stories that promise to encourage and enlighten you.

Whether you have a personal connection to autistic individuals or not, An Evening With the 'Rents is so much more than a benefit. It creates an electric atmosphere where everyone can leave their troubles at the door and experience freedom and community through laughter.

JOIN US FOR THE TENTH AND FINAL 'RENTS!
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THE GRAND FINALE

2023 will mark the last year of An Evening with the 'Rents. It's had a beautiful, beautiful run. We'll celebrate its founding and all the goodness that unfolded because of each cast member and guest since 2014. Join us on March 10th for the special stories (and tons of laughter)!

WHEN IT ALL GOES DOWN:
Friday, March 10, 2023
house / theater lobby will open at 7pm
show begins at 7:30pm
WHERE TO LAUGH:
C. Stephen Metzler Hall at The Folly Theater
300 West 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105

OUR 2023 LINEUP

Matt Braun, Director
Keenan Stump, Director
Lindy Katzer, Comedian
Kirk Keller, Comedian
Jeff Nessel, Comedian
Kris Ray, Comedian
Jenny Whitty, Comedian

SPONSOR THIS EVENT

With over 400 anticipated guests, An Evening With the 'Rents provides a wonderful opportunity for local businesses to demonstrate to the community that they value the lives of youth on the autism spectrum (and appreciate the value of a good chuckle).

Click here for sponsorship options or simply download our sponsorship form and to learn more about sponsorship opportunities for this event.

Should you have any questions about this fantastic opportunity, contact our Events Coordinator, Bekah Zitron via email or 816.830.7171.

2022 EVENT SPONSORS

PLATINUM LEVEL: SIDE SPLITTING

BRONZE LEVEL: WHIMSICAL

SUPPORTERS AND IN-KIND DONORS

MASSIVE GRATITUDE

We send abundant thanks to each sponsor as well as each individual that braves the stage in front of the massive audience to share his or her story—sharing the joy and laughter in both the trials and goodness experienced.

We also want to thank Keenan Stump and Matt Braun, Speech Language Pathologists from New Balloon Therapy Services for creating this brilliant event in 2014 in support of Camp Encourage. Not only do they have a wonderful sense of humor but their hearts are full of love for those we serve. Keenan and Matt's dream for An Evening With the 'Rents was for it to be a grassroots event; that those participate pass the torch, providing support and friendship along the way.

Thank you ALL for supporting the mission of Camp Encourage and those we serve!