About
Humor. People. Grassroots Civic Action.
The Laughing Impact Project is a civic-arts initiative connecting grassroots advocacy organizations and performing arts groups — through live events, partnerships, and civic engagement.
"Art should provoke, inspire, and engage; not just entertain."
We believe art should do more than entertain; it should provoke, inspire, and engage. Our events blend humor, civic dialogue, and community participation to reach people where they are. This is not just performance. This is public engagement through performance.
Overview of the Framework
Laughing Impact is not a single show, but a civic-facing production model for creating recurring, accessible events that mix comedy, civic connection, and media impact. Shows are independently written and performed; Laughing Impact coordinates civic elements, outreach, and post-event materials.
What We Do
A plain language example of Laughing Impact Project activities.
- Coordinate grassroots organizers & civic partners
- Produce live civic-satire performance events
- Create and distribute filmed content for civic use
- Develop training materials and guides for performers
What We Don't Do
Clarifying activities the Laughing Impact Project does NOT engage in.
- Fundraise for candidates or political parties
- Host private or exclusive events
- Own any individual Show IP
The Laughing Impact Project is Directed by Matt Davis, with collaborators across the U.S. and globally.
Learn more at his official artist site