Scott Long performance at Special Olympics event

ComedianScott Long will perform at the Comedy Attic Saturday as part of a fundraiser for the Special Olympics of Indiana-Monroe County.

The event will start at 4 p.m. with a silent auction, followed by a meet-and-greet with the comedian. Long’s stand-up set will begin at 5 p.m.

Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased in advance at eventbrite.com.

To anyone who purchases tickets in advance, the Comedy Attic will provide two free tickets to an upcoming show.

Long has been performing for more than 15 years, and his show has taken him to comedy clubs and venues around the nation.

His act features references to his family, specifically his daughter, Maddie, who has autism spectrum disorder.

“I wanted to create a show that had a mix of irreverent humor and poignant moments,” Long said in a press release. “To me, if you have enough of those things going on, your life will be richer.”

Outside of touring, Long has other credits to his résumé. He has written sketches for the NFL pregame show on FOX, and he has appeared on numerous radio shows, including the Bob and Tom Show, ESPN and the XM comedy channel.


SOIMC serves Special Olympics athletes in Monroe, Lawrence and Owen
counties.

Denise Brown, who serves as county coordinator for SOIMC, said the organization is excited to have Long support its cause.

“We are extremely lucky to have such a nationally-renowned comedian offer to help us raise money for our local Special Olympics program,” Brown said in a press release.

“Because our organization operates entirely on donations and fundraising, we are extremely grateful to Scott for being so generous with his time and talents.”

For more information on SOIMC, visit specialolympicsmonroecounty.org.

— Carolyn Crowcroft