Stomping Ground Comedy
Sharpen your improv skills, support your peers, and get a chance to jump onstage with the vets in this FREE monthly event! Class is in session and the night is all about playing off-book! Extra Credit is a free community event designed specifically for improvisers to bridge the gap between the classroom and the stage. […]
Friday night improv just got better; it's now Big Dang Friday! Second Fridays of the month feature our brand spankin' new Fall improv house team, Split Happens, and a wild and wonderful improvised musical by Off Off Broadwayish!One Shared Brain Cell features Angie Granada, Tyler Vornberg, Steve Childers, Alex Harvey, Brady Dubose, Andrew Holden, Isabelle […]
The Setlist is a one-of-a-kind comedy show where stand-up sets become improvised songs live! Watch the sharpest sets from Dallas-Fort Worth’s hottest stand-ups turn into original songs by musical comedian, Daniel Shimek (aka Tuned Out), on the spot—no script, no prep, just piano-powered bangers. From punchlines to power pop, from hot bits to hard bops. […]
In the Student Sandbox, Stomping Ground students cap off their learning experience with a run of shows to put on display their newfound skills. So catch a glimpse of tomorrow's next comedy stars as they play in the Student Sandbox! The February 28, March 7, March 14, and March 21 shows feature John's Level 5 […]
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 […]
The second Saturday of every month, Stomping Ground's longest-running house team presents an improvised musical like you've never seen before! Get ready for a night of spontaneous cinematic and musical genius! In Improvised! The Musical, our quick-witted performers will craft an entire improvised musical before your eyes. But here's the twist: they'll spin a wheel […]
Dig deeper into the specific skills needed to make you a bad-ass improviser!Spring is here, and Stomping Ground is rolling out a brand new workshop series to help you spring forward as an improviser and performer!Each week, one of our instructors will dig into a topic or skill of their choosing! Students will refresh their […]
Friday night improv just got better; it's now Big Dang Friday! Third Fridays of the month feature made-up songs that you'll be humming along with from Vocal Fried and Fugue State!Stomping Ground’s musical house team, Vocal Fried, presents Once Upon a Tune: an improvised musical narrative with dynamic characters and catchy musical numbers, all inspired […]
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. Trust us- this sitcom will […]
In the Student Sandbox, Stomping Ground students cap off their learning experience with a run of shows to put on display their newfound skills. So catch a glimpse of tomorrow's next comedy stars as they play in the Student Sandbox! The February 28, March 7, March 14, and March 21 shows feature John's Level 5 […]
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 […]
Dig deeper into the specific skills needed to make you a bad-ass improviser!Spring is here, and Stomping Ground is rolling out a brand new workshop series to help you spring forward as an improviser and performer!Each week, one of our instructors will dig into a topic or skill of their choosing! Students will refresh their […]
Sharpen your improv skills, support your peers, and get a chance to jump onstage and sing with the vets in this FREE monthly event!Class is in session and the night is all about playing off-book! Extra Credit is a free community event designed specifically for improvisers to bridge the gap between the classroom and the […]
We blend improv games and therapy techniques to support and empower caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia in their everyday lifeAt Stomping Ground, 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, and […]
At the second annual Dallas Youth Improv Festival, March 27-29, young performers can laugh, learn, and connect at Stomping Ground Comedy. The weekend will feature comedy shows by local youth improv teams, a jam for all skill levels, and opportunities for young people to meet other young comedians.Kicking off the weekend of shows is Greenhill Improv! These […]
At the second annual Dallas Youth Improv Festival, March 27-29, young performers can laugh, learn, and connect at Stomping Ground Comedy. The weekend will feature comedy shows by local youth improv teams, a jam for all skill levels, and opportunities for young people to meet other young comedians. New to improv? A stage veteran? Everyone is welcome, […]
At the second annual Dallas Youth Improv Festival, March 27-29, young performers can laugh, learn, and connect at Stomping Ground Comedy. The weekend will feature comedy shows by local youth improv teams, a jam for all skill levels, and opportunities for young people to meet other young comedians.This year, we're delighted to welcome festival newcomers, the Improv […]
At the second annual Dallas Youth Improv Festival, March 27-29, young performers can laugh, learn, and connect at Stomping Ground Comedy. The weekend will feature comedy shows by local youth improv teams, a jam for all skill levels, and opportunities for young people to meet other young comedians.The 3 pm show features two Stomping Ground Youth Improv […]
At the second annual Dallas Youth Improv Festival, March 27-29, young performers can laugh, learn, and connect at Stomping Ground Comedy. The weekend will feature comedy shows by local youth improv teams, a jam for all skill levels, and opportunities for young people to meet other young comedians.The 4:30 pm show features two Stomping Ground Youth Improv […]
At the second annual Dallas Youth Improv Festival, March 27-29, young performers can laugh, learn, and connect at Stomping Ground Comedy. The weekend will feature comedy shows by local youth improv teams, a jam for all skill levels, and opportunities for young people to meet other young comedians.The premier improv troupe from Booker T Washington High School for […]
At the second annual Dallas Youth Improv Festival, March 27-29, young performers can laugh, learn, and connect at Stomping Ground Comedy. The weekend will feature comedy shows by local youth improv teams, a jam for all skill levels, and opportunities for young people to meet other young comedians.VERSUS! is a comedic free-for-all where two teams face off […]
Speak Boldly, Connect Confidently: Transform Your Nerves into Charisma with Improv!This is THREE Part Series Class held Wednesdays April 1, April 8, April 15 from 5-7pmStep into the spotlight and conquer your fear of public speaking with our dynamic "Improv for Public Speaking and Social Confidence" workshop series at Stomping Ground Comedy! This three-part series […]
A monthly improv jam where Black performers can play, connect, and network.The Formula is a monthly FREE improv jam created for Black performers to connect, collaborate, and have fun. This supportive space offers a chance to build skills, gain stage time, and share ideas and experiences that may not always find a home in other […]
Friday night improv just got better; it's now Big Dang Friday! First Fridays of the month feature our brand spankin' new Fall improv house team, One Shared Brain Cell, and the improvised newscast from New News News Crew! One Shared Brain Cell performs the iconic Slacker format popularized by Beer Shark Mice, where the scene […]
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 district […]
In this evening of unscripted elegance, The Drawing Room takes a single suggestion from the audience and spins it into a full-length play worthy of Jane Austen herself. From the scandalous whispers of a ballroom to the sweeping moors of the countryside, every character, secret engagement, and dramatic swoon is created live on the spot.The […]
Stomping Ground's longest-running musical improv show, Broadway(ish) is a one-of-a-kind(ish) musical experience where the audience will help write an original musical inspired(ish) by a popular musical. Stomping Ground will create a brand new show based on the song titles of an existing musical with the audience acting as producers. Whether you love musicals or loathe them- […]
Dig deeper into the specific skills needed to make you a bad-ass improviser!Spring is here, and Stomping Ground is rolling out a brand new workshop series to help you spring forward as an improviser and performer!Each week, one of our instructors will dig into a topic or skill of their choosing! Students will refresh their […]
Sharpen your improv skills, support your peers, and get a chance to jump onstage with the vets in this FREE monthly event!Class is in session and the night is all about playing off-book! Extra Credit is a free community event designed specifically for improvisers to bridge the gap between the classroom and the stage.Join us […]
Friday night improv just got better; it's now Big Dang Friday! Second Fridays of the month feature our brand spankin' new Fall improv house team, Split Happens, and a wild and wonderful improvised musical by Off Off Broadwayish! One Shared Brain Cell features Angie Granada, Tyler Vornberg, Steve Childers, Alex Harvey, Brady Dubose, Andrew Holden, […]
In Clickbait Comedy, comedian Daniel Shimek takes the stage armed with a projector and a deck full of hilarity. Smart, fast, and interactive, this show is part stand-up, part guessing game, part fever-dream PowerPoint. Daniel Shimek is a Florida-raised, Texas-based comedian proving that laughs can come in many forms: stand-up, musical and multimedia. He is an […]
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 […]
The second Saturday of every month, Stomping Ground's longest-running house team presents an improvised musical like you've never seen before! Get ready for a night of spontaneous cinematic and musical genius! In Improvised! The Musical, our quick-witted performers will craft an entire improvised musical before your eyes. But here's the twist: they'll spin a wheel […]
Dig deeper into the specific skills needed to make you a bad-ass improviser!Spring is here, and Stomping Ground is rolling out a brand new workshop series to help you spring forward as an improviser and performer!Each week, one of our instructors will dig into a topic or skill of their choosing! Students will refresh their […]
Our biggest fundraiser of the year! An exciting, nonstop comedy marathon showcasing talented improvisers and guest performers and supporting our mission to educate, entertain, and empower the community – connecting people through comedy.
Sharpen your improv skills, support your peers, and get a chance to jump onstage and sing with the vets in this FREE monthly event!Class is in session and the night is all about playing off-book! Extra Credit is a free community event designed specifically for improvisers to bridge the gap between the classroom and the […]
Join us for Not Myself Today, a live comedy show where talented performers unleash their wildest imaginations to bring you a hilarious parade of brand-new, original characters! From the absurdly mundane to the delightfully bizarre, you'll meet a cast of comedic creations you won't soon forget.Rated M for Mature/18+. Ticket prices are $10 (plus fees) in advance […]
Danny Tran headlines a stand-up comedy show at Stomping Ground Comedy! Danny has tightened this material across numerous comedy festivals and his jokes are bound to make you laugh. The show will be opened by a Stomping Ground favorite, Daniel Shimek! Danny Tran is a Dallas, TX comedian who was born and raised in Houston, […]
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 […]
The capstone of the improv program! Dive deep into advanced formats and perform in a full mainstage run.Level 5 is the capstone of the Stomping Ground Comedy Theater training program. In this seven-week course, you’ll take everything you’ve learned in previous levels and apply it to advanced long-form formats—culminating in a month-long run of shows […]
Ready to play, laugh, and surprise yourself?Intro to Improv is the perfect starting place for anyone curious about improv comedy—whether you’re looking to get on stage, boost your confidence, or just have a blast trying something new.In this seven-week class, you’ll learn the basics of improv by saying “yes,” jumping in, and discovering what happens […]
Learn how to play with anyone and find the fuel to drive your scene work to the next comedic level!In this seven week, advanced skills class, students will learn all about Game of the Scene, the long-form improv tool that originated in Chicago at IO and was perfected by some of the most legendary teams […]
Dig deeper into the specific skills needed to make you a bad-ass improviser!Spring is here, and Stomping Ground is rolling out a brand new workshop series to help you spring forward as an improviser and performer!Each week, one of our instructors will dig into a topic or skill of their choosing! Students will refresh their […]
Learn how to build out your improv to ten-minute scenes through behavior, character, and world building!Improvising longer scenes takes a patient and slower play style, creating a depth of world building that can be rewarding for both the performer and the audience. In this seven week class, students will practice the skills and develop the […]
Ready to play, laugh, and surprise yourself?Intro to Improv is the perfect starting place for anyone curious about improv comedy—whether you’re looking to get on stage, boost your confidence, or just have a blast trying something new.In this seven-week class, you’ll learn the basics of improv by saying “yes,” jumping in, and discovering what happens […]
You’ve said “yes, and…” — now it’s time to dig deeper.In Level 2, you’ll build on the skills from Intro to Improv and learn how to create grounded, meaningful scenes with strong characters and relationships. This seven-week course focuses on long-form fundamentals, starting with solid two-person scenes and expanding into group work. You’ll also get […]
Take your improv to the next level with emotion, perspective, and high-stakes storytelling.In Level 3, you’ll take your improv training to the next level by making bold emotional choices and creating scenes that feel rich, grounded, and alive. Building on the foundations of Levels 1 and 2, this course will help you bring depth to […]
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 […]
We blend improv games and therapy techniques to support and empower caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia in their everyday lifeAt Stomping Ground, 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, and […]
Get ready to laugh with the future of funny! Our Youth Improv House Teams feature casts of brilliant young 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. Tickets available for: 2 pm Show […]
You’ll learn, you’ll laugh, and you’ll leave with new improv skills and tools to manage your anxiety.**This is a 7-week recurring in-person course held Sundays 11am-1pm CST starting Sunday May 10-June 21 Instructor is Drama Therapist and improv instructor Sydney Overton.At Stomping Ground, we know you want to open yourself up to fun new experiences. […]
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 […]