Stomping Ground Comedy Theater & Training Center

Learn the Games and Format Needed to Compete in SG’s Competition-Style Improv Show!Step into the arena for Stomping Ground's THUNDERDOME, our most epic, competition-style improv show. Individual improvisers will face off in a future dystopian comedy battlefield, playing short-form games and scenes until only one remains the ultimate victor. But remember: in improv, victory means […]

Learn the Games and Format Needed to Compete in SG’s Competition-Style Improv Show!Step into the arena for Stomping Ground's THUNDERDOME, our most epic, competition-style improv show. Individual improvisers will face off in a future dystopian comedy battlefield, playing short-form games and scenes until only one remains the ultimate victor. But remember: in improv, victory means […]

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 neurodivergent adults looking to explore the world of improvisation.This class offers a unique opportunity to embrace the spontaneity and fun of improv while celebrating […]

Learn this incredibly fun & adaptive format - in the dark!Fall is here, and so is one of our most popular workshops! The Bat is an improvised format you’ll have to hear to believe: a soundscape of voices, words, and images that takes place entirely in the minds of the audience. This four-hour workshop introduces […]

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 Tuesdays 6-8pm CST starting Tuesday Oct. 13-Nov 24 (possibility to move the last class to Dec. 1 because of the Thanksgiving Holiday if needed) Instructor is therapist and improv instructor, Andrea […]

Level Up Your Improv with scene reps and direct individual feedback in this weekly drop-in with different instructors every week!Two main ingredients to becoming a seasoned improviser are reps and getting direct feedback from experienced coaches and instructors! In this weekly drop-in, students will have the opportunity to perform scenes with specific feedback from one […]

Learn how to lean into what matters in emotion and relationship driven scene work.In this seven week class, students will focus on creating emotion and relationship-driven scenes, digging deeper into what matters most to the characters and the audience. Students will practice listening to not only what is said but how things are said, using […]

You’ve said “yes, and…” — now it’s time to dig deeper.Students will learn to create scenes using object work, agreement, and using 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 scenes.  This class […]

Ready to play, laugh, and surprise yourself?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 […]

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 […]

Find the Fun and Face the Challenge in Each Performance Format!After spending four levels creating engaging scenes with compelling characters, it’s time to put it all together in a show…and there are so many different forms that a show can take! In this seven week class, students will learn a variety of different long formats, […]

Write, Refine, and Perform Your Original Stand-Up Comedy SetLearn the art and craft of stand-up comedy in this seven-week course from Stomping Ground Comedy. Whether you're a first-time performer or a seasoned storyteller, this class will guide you through the fundamentals of writing, revising, and performing your own original material.Over seven weeks, you’ll develop a […]

Ready to play, laugh, and surprise yourself?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 […]

Build meaningful scenes, earn the song, and turn your improv into full musical numbers.This seven week course will focus on creating meaningful scenes and songs in the moment. Students will learn to earn the song in every scene with strong characters and emotional points of view. Students will learn a variety of new structures such […]

You’ve said “yes, and…” — now it’s time to dig deeper.Students will learn to create scenes using object work, agreement, and using 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 scenes.  This class […]

The capstone of the improv program! Dive deep into advanced formats and perform in a full mainstage run.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 […]

Stretch Your Creative Muscles and Practice Creating Unique Characters on the Fly!Get ready to Level Up your improv with the Ultimate Character Workout! In this five week class, students will practice making big character choices on the fly, using both the character’s physicality and voice to find their point of view and vice versa. Through […]

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 […]

A Free, Live Comedy ShowBrave Space at Stomping Ground Comedy is a free-to-attend, community-driven improv night happening every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 8:30 PM.What Is Brave Space?It’s a live improv show built around three sets: two pre-booked indie improv teams or duos performing new and experimental work, and one lottery-selected set […]