Stomping Ground Comedy TheaterBack for its sixth year, Stomping Ground Comedy brings you enough Christmas cheer to last the whole year with the Improvised Hallmark Christmas Movie. In this limited series, a cast of characters will improvise all your favorite Christmas storylines- the career-obsessed Christmas-hater, the bad-at-love baker, the evil real estate developer hell-bent on ruining a small Christmas-obsessed […]
Feed your Tamagotchi and head to Stomping Ground for some sitcom nostalgia! This improv show takes everything you loved (or maybe hated) about 90s family sitcoms and cranks it up to eleven. Think wacky plot lines, gag-worthy fashion choices, and those awkward life lessons delivered with a healthy dose of canned laughter. You don't want to miss […]
Prepare to be blown away by the next generation of improv talent; Stomping Ground is thrilled to introduce our new Youth Improv House Team- 8 Count! Why spend the evening with 8 Count? Just like your favorite nuggets, these kiddos are "breaded, meaty bundles of joy." These young performers will amaze you with their comedic genius, quick thinking, […]
Back for its sixth year, Stomping Ground Comedy brings you enough Christmas cheer to last the whole year with the Improvised Hallmark Christmas Movie. In this limited series, a cast of characters will improvise all your favorite Christmas storylines- the career-obsessed Christmas-hater, the bad-at-love baker, the evil real estate developer hell-bent on ruining a small Christmas-obsessed […]
The Assembly: Holiday Spectacular is a special holiday edition of this award-winning monthly comedy variety show. Feel the yuletide spirit with stand-up, improv, funny interviews and musical comedy! Featuring: Alyssa Abadinsky, Shahyan Jahani, Pedro Loaiza, Josh Reus, Sam Strake, Tuned Out and many more. Hosted by Daniel Shimek, The Assembly’s school administrator. 'Tis the season for […]
This New Year's Eve, join us at Stomping Ground for a unique and unforgettable night of comedy fueled by you! Year in Rearview is an interactive improv comedy show fully powered by the biggest life moments of your year. Laugh along as Dallas' best improvisers help you process your 2024 memories by spinning them into comedic and cathartic re-enactments. Two Show […]
Friday night improv just got better; it's now Big Dang Friday! The first Friday of the month features SG House Teams Welcome to Your Town & new musical improv house team Vocal Fried! Delve into the heart of Your Town's civic engagement in this immersive long-form show. Attend the town hall meeting alongside passionate residents, where […]
Stomping Ground THUNDERDOME is a competition-style improv show where individual improvisers compete to win in the future dystopian arena of SG until only one improviser is left as the victor! In a dystopian future, the totalitarian nation of Improvia is divided into 12 districts and the Capitol. Every month one representative, or Improviser, from each […]
At Stomping Ground Comedy, fifty of DFW’s most up-and-coming and most veteran stand-up comedians come together to tell the first joke they’ve written for the new year. Created by John F. O’Donnell, 50 First Jokes is presented in multiple cities throughout the U.S.. Stomping Ground is hosting this event for its fifth year, which kicks […]
Broadway(ish) is a one-of-a-kind(ish) musical experience where guests will help write an original musical inspired(ish) by their favorite musical theater songs. Stomping Ground will create a brand new musical based on the song titles of an existing musical. Featuring Greg Mihalik, Katie Dallas, John Gerhardt, Lindsay Goldapp, Leslie Collins, Shenelle Peart, and Milo Wilder. Musical Direction by Josh […]
Meet New Friends, Connect, & Play!In this seven week class, we’ll focus on having fun, being spontaneous, and getting out of your own way, making choices and jumping in with the first thing that comes to mind. Students will learn to work as an ensemble to create stories on stage together. This class includes a […]
Transform Your Improv with this Unique and Challenging Organic Style!The JTS Brown form was developed by a long form improv team of the same name in the 90s and is one of the more unique and freeing performance formats for the improviser. Often referred to as the “formless form” or “more a philosophy than form,” […]
Discover Your Inner Clown in this Fun and Engaging Class!The artform of clowning has a rich tradition which has existed for centuries and with many variations! Studying clowning can enrich a comedian's performance and add a whole new vocabulary and skill set to their comedic toolbelt! In this seven week class, students will learn the […]
Meet New Friends, Connect, & Play!In this seven week class, we’ll focus on having fun, being spontaneous, and getting out of your own way, making choices and jumping in with the first thing that comes to mind. Students will learn to work as an ensemble to create stories on stage together. This class includes a […]
Learn how to work as a team to create an engaging and captivating show!The capstone of the improv program at Stomping Ground Comedy Theater, students will build upon the knowledge and skills from previous levels as they do a deep dive on a specific improv format and the skills needed to perform it in a […]
Learn how to fully utilize your voice, body, and emotions as an actor to enhance your performance as an improviser!In improv, performers are typically without costumes, sets, and preparation, so the entirety of the story is conveyed through their acting. In this seven week class, students will learn how to make the most of their […]
Learn how to create sweet, sweet songs and scenes on stage!In this seven week course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of song structure, how to create fun and catchy choruses that will get the audience singing along with you and verses with a point of view that really mean something! You’ll learn how to create big […]
Level Up Your Improv with Four Weeks of Direct Feedback from Stomping Ground's Artistic Director!Two main ingredients to becoming a seasoned improviser are reps and working with experienced coaches and instructors! In this four week, advanced skills class, students will receive direct feedback from Lindsay Goldapp, master teacher, director, and Artistic Director of Stomping Ground […]
Learn to write and perform original stand up material!This seven week course will focus on the writing and performing of stand up comedy. Students will learn to use joke structures and other tools to create their own material, culminating in an original five minute stand up set. The second half of this class will focus […]
Meet New People and Get Your Reps in at this Jam Every Second Thursday!Come on, yall, let’s Jam! This *free* improv jam is a great chance to meet, warm up together, and then get some reps on the SG stage! The Jam is free for everyone and a great opportunity to perform for experienced performers […]
An after school program to teach social skills in a fun and silly no-judment zone for Oak Hill Students!This is an after school program open to middle school and high school students at Oak Hill Academy. This class is for anyone interested in finding the funny in a judgement free zone. No theater experience necessary! […]
An after school program to teach social skills in a fun and silly no-judment zone for Oak Hill Students!This is an after school program open to middle school and high school students at Oak Hill Academy. This class is for anyone interested in finding the funny in a judgement free zone. No theater experience necessary! […]
Second Fridays of the month feature Stomping Ground's longest-running musical improv house team KEVIN! and unruly improv from house team Caught Up in the Hoo Ha. Caught up in the Hoo Ha takes the audience on a wild, improvised ride bouncing back and forth as they unpeel characters and scenes like onions. Featuring: Ian Jungmann, Jaydon Graeme, Sara […]
See what improv can do for you!Learn the basics of improv in a low-stakes, fun environment!Participants will play warm-up games and learn foundational improv skills while laughing together. This is a free, two-hour drop-in class--no prior performance experience is required to join in the fun!This course focuses on:Making ConnectionsUltimate Group SupportPlayfulness & SpontaneityTelling Stories TogetherThis […]
Meet New Friends, Connect, & Play!Unlock your creativity, boost your confidence, and connect with others in a welcoming, supportive environment! Our 7-week Improv for Neurodiverse Adults course is designed specifically for neurodiverse adults looking to explore the world of improvisation.This class offers a unique opportunity to embrace the spontaneity and fun of improv while celebrating […]
Spend the Weekend with Your Improv Partner, Honing Your Unique, Combined Voice on Stage!Duo-prov, or two person improv, can be the most profound, intimate, and challenging improvisation you’ll ever experience, as well as the most rewarding! Whether its a twenty minute two person monoscene, a two person musical narrative, or a fast paced montage sharing […]
Learn how to work as a team to create an engaging and captivating show!The capstone of the improv program at Stomping Ground Comedy Theater, students will build upon the knowledge and skills from previous levels as they do a deep dive on a specific improv format and the skills needed to perform it in a […]
Learn to earn the song in every scene and turn every song into a musical number!This seven week course will focus on creating meaningful scenes and songs in the moment. Students will learn to earn the song in the scenes with strong characters and emotional points of view. Students will learn a variety of new […]
