The 52nd Street Project comedy writers for LAUGHING MATTERS, Kids' Stand-up Adults Deliver - Milen Tokarev, age 13; Coleman Williams, age 11; Karen Tineo, age 13; Jayla Alvarez, age 13; Magalis Fabian Vinas, age 11. Photo

From: Photo Flash: Comedians Lewis Black, Kathleen Madigan and More in The 52nd Street Project's LAUGHING MATTERS Benefit

On May 2nd, The 52nd Street Project held their annual benefit, LAUGHING MATTERS, Kids' Stand-up, Adults Deliver at the Edison Ballroom in New York. The raucous sold-out event hosted by comedians Lewis Black and Kathleen Madigan, was The Project's most successful to date with over 350 people in attendance, raising funds for the Project's academic and artistic mentoring programming. The Project makes a difference in the lives of Hell's Kitchen (Clinton) kids by pairing them with theater professionals who mentor them through the creation of original theater. Scroll down for photos!