Stomping Ground Comedy TheaterAn after school program to teach social skills in a fun and silly no-judment zone for The Winston School Students!This is an after school program open to 7th-12th graders at The Winston School on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:40pm, March 26-May7. This class is for anyone interested in finding the funny in a judgement free zone. No […]
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 […]
Friday night improv just got better; it's now Big Dang Friday! Join us May 9 graduating improv class Sixual Tension, Stomping Ground House Team Caught up in the Hoo Ha, and BONOBOS!Buckle up for a wild ride with Level Five Improv Team Sixual Tension doing the iconic Harold format. From audience suggestion, this vibrant team then explodes into […]
Prepare to be blown away by the next generation of improv talent; Stomping Ground is thrilled for you to meet Youth Improv House Team 8 Count! Why spend the evening with 8 Count? Well, just like your favorite nuggets, these kiddos are "breaded, meaty bundles of joy." These young performers will amaze you with their comedic genius, quick […]
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 […]
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. […]
We blend improv games and therapy techniques to support and empower caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia in their everyday lifeAt Improv for Caregivers, we know you want an easygoing relationship with your loved one. Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a heavy burden with daily responsibilities that can feel overwhelming, depleting, […]
Peel out of your routine and squeeze some sunshine into your week with a FREE community mixer. Join us for a juicy evening of laughter, connection, and flavor. Wear your zestiest summer outfit, bring a citrus-inspired dish (or drinks) to share, hop onstage for an improv jam or just hang out! Open to all members […]
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 […]
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- Warm Milk! These young performers will amaze you with their comedic genius, quick thinking, and incredible stage presence. From hilarious characters to unexpected twists, these kids will keep you laughing and guessing throughout […]
Grab your best cheap bourbon whiskey and put on your best pearl-snap shirt and head to Stomping Ground for Texas-sized laughs at Don’t Mess with Improv. The May 17 show features made-up news from New News News Crew and the sweet songs of Musical Di-Comedy! The New News News Crew, here to bring the news to you! The […]
Buckle 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, […]
Level Up Your Improv with Five Weeks of Direct Feedback and Challenge Your Personal Habits as a PerformerTwo main ingredients to becoming a seasoned improviser are reps and working with experienced coaches and instructors! In this five week, advanced skills class, students will have the opportunity to perform scenes and long form pieces with specific […]
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 […]
From Austin Texas, join the (multiple) award-winning cast of ¡Escándalo! for an evening of improvised comedy and melodrama as they weave together a brand new, passion-filled Telenovela based on audience suggestions. Star-crossed love, nail-biting intrigue, and dastardly villains will leave you wanting more...No two shows are ever the same! ¡Escándalo! features Andy Gonzalez-Bendiksen, Cindy Brio, Luna Ruiz, […]
Learn about boundaries while having fun!If there's one thing Telenovelas are known for, it's for PASSION! Come have fun with the cast of Escándalo as they teach us improv with the melodrama twist! This workshop will start with fun games and playful scenes, then move on to discover different dynamics of relationships and how to […]
Get ready to laugh with the future of funny! Redacted & Distracted Improv features a cast of brilliant teenage comedians who turn the trials and triumphs of adolescence into hilarious, off-the-cuff scenes. From navigating online drama to surviving social chaos, they'll bring their unique perspectives and raw talent to the stage. Redacted & Distracted features Danna Dominguez, Bella Bernardini, Jillian […]
From Austin Texas, join the (multiple) award-winning cast of ¡Escándalo! for an evening of improvised comedy and melodrama as they weave together a brand new, passion-filled Telenovela based on audience suggestions. Star-crossed love, nail-biting intrigue, and dastardly villains will leave you wanting more...No two shows are ever the same! ¡Escándalo! features Andy Gonzalez-Bendiksen, Cindy Brio, Luna Ruiz, […]
The Jet Set Comedy Show is your ticket to uproariously funny stand-up comedians with international pasts. These DFW-based comics bring the laughs with their unique perspectives on America and the world at large. Prepare be transported with laughter - no passport needed. The Jet Set Comedy Show is hosted by Geetha George and features comedians Setareh, Russ Jenkin, Daniel Shimek, and Bruno Arciniega. […]
Stomping Ground is turning eight years old and it's time to celebrate the best way we know how- with laughter! Join us May 31 from 7 to 11 pm for a FREE evening of comedy, music, and surprises. We're celebrating our birthday and bringing a few close friends along. The night kicks off at 7 pm with […]
Grab your best cheap bourbon whiskey and put on your best pearl-snap shirt and head to Stomping Ground for Texas-sized laughs at Don’t Mess with Improv. The May 31 show features Sixual Tension and You Can Count On Me! Buckle up for a wild ride with Level Five Improv Team Sixual Tension doing the iconic Harold format. […]
They say that “comedy is tragedy plus time”. Join us for an evening of laughter and inspiration as ordinary people share their extraordinary tales of overcoming life’s toughest moments. These storytellers will take you on a journey through events that once seemed insurmountable, only to find humor and resilience in the aftermath. From embarrassing mishaps […]
A monthly improv jam where Black performers can play, connect, and networkThe Formula: An All-Black Improv Comedy Experience is a once-a-month FREE jam to allow Black performers to get to know one another, practice improv, and have a good time. The monthly jam will build skills, allow for more stage time, and allow performers at […]
Friday night improv just got better; it's now Big Dang Friday! Join us June 6 for KaleidoScene and musical improv house team Vocal Fried!KaleidoScene performs the iconic JTS Brown improv comedy format, tailor-made for this stacked 3-person cast. This unique improv format features a cacophony of sounds, inanimate objects, sensory exploration, monologues, and more. Like a […]
Stomping Ground THUNDERDOME is a new 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
