STRUGGLE. SISTERHOOD. STAND-UP. The show follows Jojo, an aspiring comedian, who traded in small town for South Central. However, when Jojo randomly quits her job to pursue comedy full-time she's forced to confront her roommate/best friend, her bank account, and her excuses.
STRUGGLE. SISTERHOOD. STAND-UP. The show follows Jojo, an aspiring comedian, who traded in small town for South Central. However, when Jojo randomly quits her job to pursue comedy full-time she's forced to confront her roommate/best friend, her bank account, and her excuses.
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Mission Statement
The entire team in front of and behind the camera is made up of people of color. Our goal with this show is to portray authentic stories that will highlight real struggles for those pursuing their dreams in communities of color.About The Project
NO MORE COMICS IN LA is a think piece on which sacrifices are worthy of your dream and which just put you closer to a one-way ticket back to your Mama's couch. The show follows Jojo, an aspiring comedian, who traded in small town for South Central. However, when Jojo randomly quits her job to pursue comedy full-time she's forced to confront her roommate/best friend, her bank account and her excuses. As comedy forces Jojo to navigate through her truth, it brings her face to face with her sexuality, friendships, and finances. She quickly learns living in Los Angeles as a comic isn't cute when you're broke and "making it" is an insane journey of trial and error...but she gets by with a little help from her friends.
Based off real and current events, Jojo navigates the new and unfamiliar comedy scene of L.A. and discovers who she is and who she wants to become in the process.
We've been able to shoot two episodes out of pocket and although that's been an amazing feat, we need your help! We have 8 more episodes to go in order to reach our goal of 10 for the first season and per our video below, we'd love for you to learn more and be a part of it.
Depending on the amount you pledge you are also able to receive merch as seen on www.nomorecomicsinla.com
All the funds go strictly back into the things needed to continue production for the show: equipment, crew, post-production, set design, marketing, catering, and locations. In case we haven't said it enough, THANK YOU for checking us out. We hope you take part in the journey!
Incentives
$10
Warm Thanks
You're awesome!
And as thanks, we're going to give you a shout out on our NMCILA Facebook page!
$15
LIMITED TIME - Comedy Show!
You're incredible!
That's why we want to invite you to come laugh with us at our Comedy Show, this Wednesday (8/1) at the Sals Comedy Hole from 8-10pm! We've got a line up of amazing talent, starring our very own Jojo Gibbs!
Find us at 7356 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038!
$20
SOLD OUT - Brunch with Us!
You're the best!
That's why we want to invite you to our Brunch Fundraiser this Sunday (7/29) at the Sals Comedy Hole from 12-4pm! We'll have raffles, merchandise, entertainment and more!
Find us at 7356 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038!
Sold Out!
$25
SHOUT OUT!
We're going to give you a shout out on our NMCILA Facebook page AND send you a personal thank you video from our team.
$50
Du the Right Thing
You are the best!
At this level, you will receive a shout out on our NMCILA Facebook Page and a credited thank you on an episode in the first season of NMCILA.
On top of that, we're going to send you a signiture powder pink durag, just like the one Jojo wears in the show. Good for waves, short/long hair, wigs and weave! :)
Claimed: 74 of 100
$100
Light it Up!
You are on fire!
We're going to give you a Facebook shout out as well as a thank you credit on an episode of NMCILA.
We're also going to add your name to our official NMCILA website. (www.nomorecomicsinla.com)
You'll also have the opportunity to workshop your jokes or comedy scripts in an NMCILA comedy workshop with stand-up comedians and/or development executives.
We will also send you a NMCILA durag paired with your very own limited editon NMCILA lighter!
$200
Up and Personal
You are just so cool!
At this level, you will get a personal group thank you video and a shout out on our official website.
You will also get the NMCILA durag, lighter and a NMCILA USB wristband with footage that includes our trailers, sizzle and behind the scenes footage and photos from the NMCILA production.
You will also be invited to a private comedy show headlined by Jojo. But hurry because only 20 people will be the lucky ones. Jojo will headline with some of her friends. (Travel not included).
Claimed: 3 of 20
$250
Where'd you get that?
You are truly one of the best!
At this level, you will get a shout out on our Facebook Page and a thank you credit in one of our episodes.
You will also get a character named after you in the first season!
You will also get your very own NMCILA shirt and NMCILA lighter.
$350
It's Getting Chilly
You are a star!
At this level, you will get a shout out on our Facebook Page, a group thank you video and special thanks on the closing credits of an episode.
You will also get a NMCILA USB wristband with footage that includes our trailers, sizzle and behind the scenes footage and photos from the NMCILA production.
In addition, we'll work with you to easter egg an item of yours in the show, whether it's your picture; clothing line item, work of art, music, etc.
AND you'll get your choice of our NMCILA sweaters in your size plus your choice of a lighter or a durag!
$500
Associate Producer Credit
You are WONDERFUL!
At this level you will get:
A shout out on our Facebook Page, official website and group thank you video
A private link to watch the pilot episode of our show before it premieres
2 tickets to our cast and crew season screening
A t-shirt, lighter and your choice of one of our NMCILA sweatshirts.
AND Associate Producer credit in the end credits of the show!
$1,000
VIP & Some
WOW! You are the coolest!
At this level you will get:
A shout out on our Facebook Page, official website and a group thank you video
A private link to watch the pilot episode before anyone else
A t-shirt, a durag, a sweatshirt, and a lighter
Associate producer credit
And you'll receive two VIP tickets to the premiere of NMCILA first season (Travel not included)
AND you will be invited to visit the set and have lunch with the cast and crew.
Claimed: 1 of 10
$2,500
Executive Producer Credit
You're in the big leagues now.
At this level you will get:
A shout out on our Facebook Page, official website, and a group thank you video
A private link to watch the full first season before anyone else
A t-shirt, a lighter, a sweatshirt, and a durag
4 VIP tickets to the premiere of the show (travel not included)
AND Executive Producer credit at the end of each episode and on IMDB.
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Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Warm Thanks
You're awesome!
And as thanks, we're going to give you a shout out on our NMCILA Facebook page!
$15
LIMITED TIME - Comedy Show!
You're incredible!
That's why we want to invite you to come laugh with us at our Comedy Show, this Wednesday (8/1) at the Sals Comedy Hole from 8-10pm! We've got a line up of amazing talent, starring our very own Jojo Gibbs!
Find us at 7356 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038!
$20
SOLD OUT - Brunch with Us!
You're the best!
That's why we want to invite you to our Brunch Fundraiser this Sunday (7/29) at the Sals Comedy Hole from 12-4pm! We'll have raffles, merchandise, entertainment and more!
Find us at 7356 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038!
Sold Out!
$25
SHOUT OUT!
We're going to give you a shout out on our NMCILA Facebook page AND send you a personal thank you video from our team.
$50
Du the Right Thing
You are the best!
At this level, you will receive a shout out on our NMCILA Facebook Page and a credited thank you on an episode in the first season of NMCILA.
On top of that, we're going to send you a signiture powder pink durag, just like the one Jojo wears in the show. Good for waves, short/long hair, wigs and weave! :)
Claimed: 74 of 100
$100
Light it Up!
You are on fire!
We're going to give you a Facebook shout out as well as a thank you credit on an episode of NMCILA.
We're also going to add your name to our official NMCILA website. (www.nomorecomicsinla.com)
You'll also have the opportunity to workshop your jokes or comedy scripts in an NMCILA comedy workshop with stand-up comedians and/or development executives.
We will also send you a NMCILA durag paired with your very own limited editon NMCILA lighter!
$200
Up and Personal
You are just so cool!
At this level, you will get a personal group thank you video and a shout out on our official website.
You will also get the NMCILA durag, lighter and a NMCILA USB wristband with footage that includes our trailers, sizzle and behind the scenes footage and photos from the NMCILA production.
You will also be invited to a private comedy show headlined by Jojo. But hurry because only 20 people will be the lucky ones. Jojo will headline with some of her friends. (Travel not included).
Claimed: 3 of 20
$250
Where'd you get that?
You are truly one of the best!
At this level, you will get a shout out on our Facebook Page and a thank you credit in one of our episodes.
You will also get a character named after you in the first season!
You will also get your very own NMCILA shirt and NMCILA lighter.
$350
It's Getting Chilly
You are a star!
At this level, you will get a shout out on our Facebook Page, a group thank you video and special thanks on the closing credits of an episode.
You will also get a NMCILA USB wristband with footage that includes our trailers, sizzle and behind the scenes footage and photos from the NMCILA production.
In addition, we'll work with you to easter egg an item of yours in the show, whether it's your picture; clothing line item, work of art, music, etc.
AND you'll get your choice of our NMCILA sweaters in your size plus your choice of a lighter or a durag!
$500
Associate Producer Credit
You are WONDERFUL!
At this level you will get:
A shout out on our Facebook Page, official website and group thank you video
A private link to watch the pilot episode of our show before it premieres
2 tickets to our cast and crew season screening
A t-shirt, lighter and your choice of one of our NMCILA sweatshirts.
AND Associate Producer credit in the end credits of the show!
$1,000
VIP & Some
WOW! You are the coolest!
At this level you will get:
A shout out on our Facebook Page, official website and a group thank you video
A private link to watch the pilot episode before anyone else
A t-shirt, a durag, a sweatshirt, and a lighter
Associate producer credit
And you'll receive two VIP tickets to the premiere of NMCILA first season (Travel not included)
AND you will be invited to visit the set and have lunch with the cast and crew.
Claimed: 1 of 10
$2,500
Executive Producer Credit
You're in the big leagues now.
At this level you will get:
A shout out on our Facebook Page, official website, and a group thank you video
A private link to watch the full first season before anyone else
A t-shirt, a lighter, a sweatshirt, and a durag
4 VIP tickets to the premiere of the show (travel not included)
AND Executive Producer credit at the end of each episode and on IMDB.
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Current Team
About This Team
With a little help from our friends, our seed got some water. We realized we all see a little bit of ourselves in this project, which fueled the passion. But as our momentum grew, we began to recognize we can't do it alone.
Enter these guys:
JONICA GIBBS
My name is Jonica T Gibbs, however, most of my friends call me Jojo, so you too can call me JoJo. :) I was born and raised in the south, Gaffney, South Carolina to be exact. However, I had the audacity to bring my country ass to Los Angeles to pursue the unpredictable and often times scary journey to becoming a professional comedian and actress. Through faith, perseverance and the help of A LOT of family and friends I have made it this far, and am so excited to share my journey with you. Thank you for your support of No More Comics in LA. This is going to be a fun ride, and we're so grateful that you're coming along with us.
RASHONDA JOPLIN
Rashonda Joplin is from the two up-two down--the one and only, Virginia. She went to UNC-Chapel Hill for undergrad where she met Jojo Gibbs--she went on to room with Jojo in Savannah while she attended Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) for her Masters. She's a development executive, but also one of the Co-Creators and Executive Producer of No More Comics in LA. Her goal is to be an impactful part of the movement that's putting more people of color on screens, behind the camera, and in the writers' rooms--doing it for the culture.
TRISTAN HILL
I'm Tristan Taylor, first I'd like to say "I AM THE BEYONCE OF THE GROUP." I'm from St. Louis. Mo (THE LOU). I attended Saint Louis University for marketing and business. After graduating I decided that a life in business would be wack, and attended Savannah College of Art and Design for film and tv instead. While there, I met Domo, RJ, and Jojo. After graduation, I moved to LA to pursue film. Finally being able to create something with my friends, that will be completely ours, and of our own merit is extremely exciting.
ADAM SIMMS
Adam Simms is a writer/producer/director from Silver Spring, Maryland and a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University. Since moving to Los Angeles 4 years ago, I've covered many different levels of the production but never felt fulfilled until I picked up my camera. As a visual storyteller, through photography and directing, I have been able to become express myself as an artist. Life is amazing and even better when you have a creative force of friends on your side thus making this next phase of artistry even better. I’m a director, producer, and photographer for NMCILA, SimmsCityActivity.
KIARE THOMPSON
I’m Kiare Thompson, born and raised in Sacramento, Ca. Attended Grambling State University for undergrad and attended A&T for a semester of graduate school. Dropped out and decided to move to LA to chase something. Linked up with homies and began creating content. Professional lifer.
KYLE LEVERETT
Kyle Leverett is from Detriot, Michigan. A graduate of North Carolina Agricultural & Technicals State University and alum of The Emma Bowen Foundation. He has worked for HBO, ABC and FOX animation. Currently an Executive Producer for No More Comics In LA.
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