Community Events – Austin Improv Comedy Shows, Classes

Calling all improvisers and students! Check out our upcoming Auditions, Jams, Parties, Workshops and Shows that we hope the community will be excited to show up for.

Here’s what we have coming up:

Sat. August 9th

Dare to DirectSat Aug 9, 2:00-4:30pm
Hideout Ground Floor Theater
$29 – $50

Dare to Direct improv workshop w/ Jess von Schramm (2.5hrs)

In this two and half hour workshop, we’ll be discussing philosophies and strategies of directing narrative improv, practicing directing scenes, and end with a Q&A. If you’ve always wanted to direct, haven’t directed in a while, or are curious about how I run rehearsals, this workshop is for you!

Sat. August 30th

Dramatic ImprovSat Aug 30, 2:00-4:30pm
Hideout Ground Floor Theater
$24 – $50

Dramatic Improv workshop w/ Sarah Marie Curry (2.5hrs)

This class will teach you the very simple and basic tools needed to become a deeper, emotionally present improv actor and how to look precise and polished and inspired while you do it. Increase and adjust your focus and concentration to better serve you in the scene, by understanding how to play like a child, with an adult’s abilities and discipline!

Sat. September 6th

Start Clowning AroundSat Sep 6, 2:00-4:30pm
Hideout Ground Floor Theater
$29 – $50

Start Clowning Around improv workshop w/ Jessica Arjet (2.5hrs)

Jessica Arjet teaches some of the fundamental principles of clowning that she picked up during her 17 year career as a birthday party clown.

Sat. September 20th

Do It ScaredSat Sep 20, 2:00-4:30pm
Hideout Ground Floor Theater
$29 – $50

Do It Scared: Improv THROUGH Anxiety workshop w/ Danielle DaVerona (2.5hrs)

Designed for performers who feel anxiety during the improv process, being on stage, or just moving through life in general: this workshop is meant to help people acknowledge, celebrate, and challenge their anxiety through their improv practice!

Fri. October 3rd

Sold Out!

Connor RatliffFri Oct 3, 3:00-5:30pm
Hideout Ground Floor Theater
$49 – $69

Simple & Sustainable Scenework improv workshop w/ Connor Ratliff (2.5hrs)

This workshop is focused on trying to take some of the worry out of improv, to make it more fun both for you and the audience.

Connor Ratliff AUDITFri Oct 3, 3:00-5:30pm
Hideout Ground Floor Theater
$29 – $49

AUDITING SPOT in Simple & Sustainable Scenework improv workshop w/ Connor Ratliff (2.5hrs)

This is an AUDITING SPOT in the Connor Ratliff workshop. Auditors are invited to sit in on the class (at the back of the audience) and quietly observe and take notes. *No participation in the workshop or engaging in the conversation.