The Lincoln Lodge launches Stay Home. Stay Funny. Video Contest


The Lincoln Lodge

Have you been cracking up your family and friends via Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime?

The Lincoln Lodge has announced a brand new short comedy video contest, Stay Home. Stay Funny, which encourages participants to share their 30 second to two minute clips showcasing “couples in quarantine” for the chance to win $250.

“Couples in quarantine” can be anything from you and your pooch – or your plant – to you and your partner. Character work, sketch, stand-up, animation, stop motion and more all qualify for this sure-to-be-hilarious contest.

Here’s how it works:

Entry Period (May 1st – May 15th)

1.) Enter the link to your video on the form

2.) Add your name, Instagram handle and video description

3.) Submit your video

4.) Make sure to follow The Lincoln Lodge Show and The Lincoln Lodge Theater Instagram Accounts HERE and HERE

Voting Period (May 16th – May 23rd)

1.) Share your submission link with your friends and get those votes!

The top three videos with the most votes will move on to the final round. The Lincoln Lodge Training Center instructors and comedians – Alex Kumin, Stephanie Weber, Deanna Ortiz – and venue manager John Leadley will judge this round of video submissions.

One winner will be contacted by May 30. You do not need to live in Chicago to submit however all entries must follow The Lincoln Lodge Show and The Lincoln Lodge Theater on Instagram in order to be eligible to win.

Click here for complete contest rules and more information and head over to Thelincolnlodge.com to stay up-to-date on all the theatre’s classes and events.