Stomping Ground Comedy TheaterBuckle up for a night of laughter and (perhaps) learning. Our funny folks ditch the microphone and grab the pointer, delivering presentations on the topics that tickle their funny bones. From the history of bad haircuts to the psychology of houseplants, no subject is off-limits. Each comedian will use their wit to inform, inspire, and most importantly, […]
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 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 […]
Don’t miss The Assembly, a monthly comedy variety show featuring new stand-up, improv, and musical comedy from Stomping Ground Comedy’s talented alumni. Hosted by Daniel Shimek, The Assembly’s school administrator. Laughter is mandatory. Rated M for Mature. Ticket prices are $10 (plus fees) in advance and $14 at the door. Stomping Ground is BYOB. Alcoholic beverages are allowed for […]
Get ready to cheer for the underdog story you've never seen before in The Improvised Inspirational Sports Movie presented by the Advanced Movie Class!Prepare to be moved (and thoroughly amused) as the cast creates a full-fledged, heartwarming sports film completely from scratch based entirely on your suggestion of a team sport. You'll witness the spontaneous emergence of compelling characters: the determined rookie fighting for their […]
Discover what improvisation can do for you!People everywhere take improv classes to learn how to be better communicators, to be more spontaneous, and meet new people! Participants will play warm up games and learn some basic improv skills through enjoyable and low-stakes exercises! This is a free, two hour * in-person* drop-in class--no prior performance […]
Live. Laugh. MURDER. is an improvised murder mystery that lets the audience join in on the fun! Audience members help identify and interrogate suspects and posit theories with the detectives' help before voting for who they think is the killer. The best part? The rest of the cast doesn't know who the true killer is […]
Get ready to cheer for the underdog story you've never seen before in The Improvised Inspirational Sports Movie presented by the Advanced Movie Class!Prepare to be moved (and thoroughly amused) as the cast creates a full-fledged, heartwarming sports film completely from scratch based entirely on your suggestion of a team sport. You'll witness the spontaneous emergence of compelling characters: the determined rookie fighting for their […]
Meet New People and Get Your Reps in at this Jam Every Second Thursday!If you’re a queer improviser looking for a low-pressure, supportive place to play this jam is for you. This *free* improv jam is a great chance to meet and connect with other queer improvisers, warm up together, and then get some reps […]
Friday night improv just got better; it's now Big Dang Friday! The third Friday of the month features Stomping Ground improv house team Radical Joy and the colorful comedy of Rainbow Rats! Radical Joy, Stomping Ground’s newest improv House Team, presents an unscripted experience like no other. Find humor in the unexpected and absurd as […]
Get ready to cheer for the underdog story you've never seen before in The Improvised Inspirational Sports Movie presented by the Advanced Movie Class!Prepare to be moved (and thoroughly amused) as the cast creates a full-fledged, heartwarming sports film completely from scratch based entirely on your suggestion of a team sport. You'll witness the spontaneous emergence of compelling characters: the determined rookie fighting for their […]
Stomping Ground presents comedy featuring our biggest stars- the students! Performing in today's showcase are students from Tristen's Level Three Improv! This show features Amanda Scoggins, Siobhan Gee, Christi Arthur, Jay Packlick, Will Harris, Amy Roehl, Matthew Weimer, Vicole Nguyen, Aravjit Sachdeva, Sam Amphay, Kamryn Thompson, Rebekah Thompson, Tony Mac, Alex Hanback, Alexandrea Byron, and Kimmy Vu. Rated M for Mature/18+. Ticket prices are $10 (plus fees) in advance and $14 at the door. […]
Stomping Ground presents comedy featuring our biggest stars- the students! Performing in today's showcase are students from Nan's Level Two Improv Class and John's Level Two Improv Class! This show features Susannah Carr, Mia Glogau, Robert Hokamp, Keith Emmons, Alphaeus Taylor, Haania Samnani, Gabriela Corona, Osaretin Aimuyo, Priti Ahuja, Katherine Carrol, Patrick Everhart, Trace Killian, Ann Meripolski, Katrina Young, Chang Liu, Tyler Barban, Karin Crinella, Lindsay Lindeman, Jany Xu, Alric Okpisz, and Cynthia Garcia. Rated M […]
Stomping Ground presents comedy featuring our biggest stars- the students! Performing in today's showcase are students from Milo's Level One Improv! This show features Stephanie King, Christopher King, Jasmine Saniei, Gisela Guajardo, Christian Rommer, Baylee Farris, Melanie Johnston, Hallie Coronado, Carolina Garcia, Adam Ellard, Derek Harrison, Madison Cooper, Brandi Nichols, Pearl Young, Laura Skoch, Mira Are, and Bev Mageto. Rated M for Mature/18+. Ticket prices are $10 (plus fees) in advance and $14 at […]
Stomping Ground presents comedy featuring our biggest stars- the students! Performing in today's showcase are students from Kimber's Level Four Improv Class & John's Advanced Location Location Location! class. This show features Winter Bishop, Janel Haberman, Tucker Smith, Tyler Vornberg, Kunal Eapen, Alida Liberman, Paul Catto, Sarah Woynicz, Destiny Gordon, Bernie Hasbach, Dustin Dykes, Carol Schorn, Haylee Matecko, Camille Sturges, Ali Mehdi, Shenelle Peart, Parker Coppins, Dani Singleton, Jacquelin Marquez, and Brady Dubose. Rated M […]
Get ready to cheer for the underdog story you've never seen before in The Improvised Inspirational Sports Movie presented by the Advanced Movie Class!Prepare to be moved (and thoroughly amused) as the cast creates a full-fledged, heartwarming sports film completely from scratch based entirely on your suggestion of a team sport. You'll witness the spontaneous emergence of compelling characters: the determined rookie fighting for their […]
Perform sweet, sweet songs and scenes on the fourth Thursday of the month!Come on, yall, let’s sing! Fourth Thursdays of the month are now FREE Musical Improv Jams!Let’s sing some songs, play scenes, solos, duets, get some reps, and have fun! Sign up or just show up, just come and Jam…Musically! No musical experience or […]
OUTLOUD is a Texas-sized Queer comedy extravaganza, with side-splitting hilarity and dazzling performances that celebrate the vibrant spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community. This is a show for everyone who loves to laugh, celebrate diversity, and witness the magic of the queer community. Rated M for Mature/18+. Ticket prices are $15 (plus fees) in advance and $20 at the door. Stomping […]
In the Student Sandbox, Stomping Ground students cap off their learning experience with a run of shows to put on display their newfound skills. June 27, 28, and July 5 and 11 will feature students from the Advanced Back to Basics Improv class and Greg's Level Three Improv class. The Back to Basics Improv class […]
OUTLOUD is a Texas-sized Queer comedy extravaganza, with side-splitting hilarity and dazzling performances that celebrate the vibrant spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community. This is a show for everyone who loves to laugh, celebrate diversity, and witness the magic of the queer community. Rated M for Mature/18+. Ticket prices are $15 (plus fees) in advance and $20 at the door. Stomping […]
In the Student Sandbox, Stomping Ground students cap off their learning experience with a run of shows to put on display their newfound skills. June 27, 28, and July 5 and 11 will feature students from the Advanced Back to Basics Improv class and Greg's Level Three Improv class. The Back to Basics Improv class […]
Beat the summer heat with our Spaghetti Confetti summer series featuring shows every Saturday in July at 6 pm. Patrons get free popsicles and you can pick your ticket price. Spaghetti Confetti is a fun, family-friendly improvised musical for all ages. Watch as our talented cast of musical comedians create an exciting and unscripted musical, […]
In the Student Sandbox, Stomping Ground students cap off their learning experience with a run of shows to put on display their newfound skills. June 27, 28, and July 5 and 11 will feature students from the Advanced Back to Basics Improv class and Greg's Level Three Improv class. The Back to Basics Improv class […]
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, John Gerhardt, Lindsay Goldapp, Shenelle Peart, and Milo Wilder. Musical Direction by Josh Diamond.Rated T for Teen. Ticket […]
Learn how to affect and be affected by your scene partner and environment on stage!Students will refine and augment the skills and tools covered in Levels One and Two through exploration and heightening of emotional choices and adjustments to add perspective to their scene work. Students will learn to create scenes about emotionally- and relationally-oriented […]
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 create living, breathing characters on the fly!Students will explore a number of techniques towards the aspirational goal of character agility: being able to create various living-and-breathing characters - imbued with emotion, perspective, attitude, and physicality. Building on the emotional content work of the previous level, students will work to create characters with […]
Learn how to create living, breathing characters on the fly!Students will explore a number of techniques towards the aspirational goal of character agility: being able to create various living-and-breathing characters - imbued with emotion, perspective, attitude, and physicality. Building on the emotional content work of the previous level, students will work to create characters with […]
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 create engaging and meaningful two person scenes!In this seven week course, students will learn to create scenes using object work, agreement, and specific dialogue to create a grounded base reality for their scenes. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of long form scene work with a focus on solid two person […]
Learn the basics of sketch comedy writing from the script to the stage!This seven week course will introduce students to sketch comedy starting with character monologues. Students will learn the basics of comedy writing and then use them to generate funny scenarios and interesting characters from scratch. On Sunday, students will revise and refine their […]
Transform Your Scenes and Shows with this Inspiration Driven Approach to Improv!Organic Improv is an exciting way for improvisers to get out of their own heads and comfort zones and break through their performance habits into new possibilities! In this advanced seven week course, students will learn and practice the skills needed to find the […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the Student Sandbox, Stomping Ground students cap off their learning experience with a run of shows to put on display their newfound skills. June 27, 28, and July 5 and 11 will feature students from the Advanced Back to Basics Improv class and Greg's Level Three Improv class. The Back to Basics Improv class […]
Spend the weekend learning how to use the elements of storytelling and theatre to write your own ten minute play!Spend the weekend learning how to use the elements of storytelling and theatre to write your own ten minute play! In this two-day writing intensive weekend course, students will learn through writing exercises how to convey […]
Beat the summer heat with our Spaghetti Confetti summer series featuring shows every Saturday in July at 6 pm. Patrons get free popsicles and you can pick your ticket price. Spaghetti Confetti is a fun, family-friendly improvised musical for all ages. Watch as our talented cast of musical comedians create an exciting and unscripted musical, […]
Live. Laugh. MURDER. is an improvised murder mystery that lets the audience join in on the fun! Audience members help identify and interrogate suspects and posit theories with the detectives' help before voting for who they think is the killer. The best part? The rest of the cast doesn't know who the true killer is […]
Friday night improv just got better; it's now Big Dang Friday! The third Friday of the month features Stomping Ground improv house team Radical Joy and the colorful comedy of Rainbow Rats! Radical Joy, Stomping Ground’s newest improv House Team, presents an unscripted experience like no other. Find humor in the unexpected and absurd as […]
Beat the summer heat with our Spaghetti Confetti summer series featuring shows every Saturday in July at 6 pm. Patrons get free popsicles and you can pick your ticket price. Spaghetti Confetti is a fun, family-friendly improvised musical for all ages. Watch as our talented cast of musical comedians create an exciting and unscripted musical, […]
We're taking the classic spontaneous fun you love and adding a fiery kick. Our quick-witted performers will be bravely consuming varying levels of hot sauce throughout the show, all while trying to keep their scenes sharp and their jokes sizzling. Can our talented cast handle the heat and still bring the funny? Will the Scoville […]
Perform sweet, sweet songs and scenes on the fourth Thursday of the month!Come on, yall, let’s sing! Fourth Thursdays of the month are now FREE Musical Improv Jams!Let’s sing some songs, play scenes, solos, duets, get some reps, and have fun! Sign up or just show up, just come and Jam…Musically! No musical experience or […]
The Clown Comedy Hour is a whirlwind of clowning chaos where laughter is the main attraction. Our troupe of clowns will have you in stitches with their zany antics, comical mishaps, and uproarious interactions. From oversized shoes to rainbow wigs, these clowns are a kaleidoscope of color and comedy. Rated T for Teen (Parental Discretion Advised). Ticket prices […]
Fourth Fridays of the month Stomping Ground presents VERSUS!. VERSUS! is a fast-paced, high-energy improv competition show where nobody wins. Two teams face off in a series of hilariously pointless challenges and to add an extra layer of delightful unpredictability, we've got the Wheel of Challenges! This isn't your typical improv competition. Yes we have two teams, and […]
Discover Your Inner Clown in this Fun and Engaging Weekend Intensive!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 Saturday and Sunday weekend intensive, students […]
Beat the summer heat with our Spaghetti Confetti summer series featuring shows every Saturday in July at 6 pm. Patrons get free popsicles and you can pick your ticket price. Spaghetti Confetti is a fun, family-friendly improvised musical for all ages. Watch as our talented cast of musical comedians create an exciting and unscripted musical, […]
Love. Angst. Sparkles. Youth. That Bites: An Improvised takes everything you love (and love to laugh at) about Twilight and amplifies it in this completely improvised, hilariously romantic parody. Join us at Stomping Ground Comedy Theater for a night of supernatural romance and audience-driven hilarity. Anything can happen in this reimagined world of brooding stares and forbidden love. […]
